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{"bill_id":660443,"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":"2014-11-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42670","sponsor":"Harry Geisinger"},
{"bill_id":660454,"bill_number":"HB4","title":"Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District; prohibit interbasin transfers 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":"2014-11-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB4/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42672","sponsor":"Harry Geisinger"},
{"bill_id":660466,"bill_number":"HB3","title":"Education; programs; person solicit transaction with student-athlete; provide sanctions","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, so as to provide sanctions for persons that enter into or solicit a transaction with a student-athlete that would result in sanctions to the student-athlete; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB3/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42675","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":660480,"bill_number":"HB5","title":"Unmanned aircraft; provide lawful use; prohibit capturing certain images; 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 rule-making 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":"2014-11-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB5/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42673","sponsor":"Harry Geisinger"},
{"bill_id":660492,"bill_number":"HB1","title":"Haleigh's Hope Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, acupuncture, physician assistants, cancer and glaucoma treatment, respiratory care, clinical perfusionists, and orthotics and prosthetics practice, so as to change certain provisions relating to the use of marijuana for treatment of cancer and glaucoma; to provide for regulated medicinal use of cannabis and derivatives thereof to treat certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-04-16","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42674","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":660506,"bill_number":"HB2","title":"State government; pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to provide for pari-mutuel wagering or betting on horse racing in this state; to provide for the establishment of the Georgia Racing Commission; to establish and provide for the Georgia Breeders Funds; to enter into the Interstate Compact on Licensure of Participants in Live Racing with Pari-mutuel Wagering; to provide for the appointment of members of the compact committee; to prohibit certain conduct and provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date and repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-11-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB2/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42671","sponsor":"Harry Geisinger"},
{"bill_id":660518,"bill_number":"SB6","title":"\"Georgia Road Safety and Driver's License Integrity Act\"; provide persons who possess lawful alien status are only category of noncitizens","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapters 5, 11, and 16 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to drivers' licenses, abandoned motor vehicles, and the Department of Driver Services, respectively, so as to provide that persons who possess a lawful alien status are the only category of noncitizens who may obtain a license, permit, or card; to require the Department of Driver Services to participate in the Records and Information from DMVs for E-Verify initiative of the United States Department of Homeland Security; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB6/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42676","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":660543,"bill_number":"HB6","title":"Georgia Student Finance Commission; provide weighted grade point averages in excess of 4.0 for purposes of determining eligibility for HOPE; authorize","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 authorize the Georgia Student Finance Commission to provide for weighted grade point averages in excess of 4.0 for international baccalaureate, advanced placement, and dual credit course grades for purposes of determining eligibility for the HOPE scholarship for incoming freshmen; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2014-11-19","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB6/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42677","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":660544,"bill_number":"HB7","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":"2014-11-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB7/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42678","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":660721,"bill_number":"HB8","title":"Minimum wage; substantive and comprehensive reform of provisions regarding the law; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minimum wage, so as to provide for a substantive and comprehensive reform of provisions regarding the minimum wage law; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for an increase in the minimum wage; to provide for annual minimum wage increases to match the rising cost of living; to provide a credit toward the minimum wage for employers of tipped workers; to eliminate various eligibility exemptions from the minimum wage; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-11-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB8/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42679","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":660722,"bill_number":"HB9","title":"Labor; 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 interview with the applicant; to provide that the criminal history records of an applicant may be sought after the first interview with the applicant; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-11-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB9/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42680","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":660786,"bill_number":"HB11","title":"Local government; granting an original municipal charter from creating new unincorporated islands; prohibit any local Act","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 prohibit any local Act granting an original municipal charter from creating new unincorporated islands; to change certain provisions relating to the annexation of unincorporated islands; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-11-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB11/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42682","sponsor":"Rahn Mayo"},
{"bill_id":660787,"bill_number":"SB7","title":"\"Controlled Substances Therapeutic Relief Act\"; repeal provisions; provide for medical use of marijuana; definitions","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 provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-11-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Judiciary Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB7/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42683","sponsor":"Curt Thompson"},
{"bill_id":660788,"bill_number":"SR6","title":"General Assembly; provide by law for the legalization and regulation of marijuana -CA (PF)","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for the legalization and regulation of marijuana; to permit persons 21 years of age or older to purchase limited amounts of marijuana for personal use; to provide that the fees and tax proceeds from the sale of such marijuana be dedicated equally between education and transportation infrastructure purposes; to provide that such funds shall not lapse; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-11-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-04","committee":"Judiciary Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR6/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42684","sponsor":"Curt Thompson"},
{"bill_id":660789,"bill_number":"HB10","title":"Motor vehicles; only hands-free telephone calls shall be conducted by driver; 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 telephone calls shall be conducted by a driver of a motor vehicle; to provide for exceptions; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-11-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB10/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42681","sponsor":"Rahn Mayo"},
{"bill_id":660841,"bill_number":"HB12","title":"Georgia Military Service Integrity and Preservation Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 9 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fraud and related offenses, so as to establish the criminal offense of fraudulent representation of military service; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB12/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42685","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":660952,"bill_number":"HB13","title":"Motor vehicles; prohibit law enforcement officers from using race or ethnicity to stop a motor vehicle; 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 identification and regulation with regard 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 motor vehicle; to require annual training of law enforcement officers on impermissible uses of race and ethnicity in stopping motor vehicles; to require law enforcement officers to document the race, ethnicity, and gender of drivers and passengers under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-12-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB13/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42686","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":661341,"bill_number":"HB15","title":"American Heritage Celebration Act; enact","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 allow for the sale of consumer fireworks not prohibited under federal law; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to amend Code Section 16-7-80 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to crimes related to explosives and other devices, so as to correct cross-references; to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to allow for local regulation of fireworks; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-12-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB15/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42688","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":661342,"bill_number":"HB14","title":"Fiscal Accountability Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 authority, agency, board, bureau, commission, department, office, public corporation, or other 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":"2014-12-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB14/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42687","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":661429,"bill_number":"HB19","title":"Driver Services, Department of; designation of participation in an anatomical gift donation program on personal identification cards; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-5-100 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the issuance of personal identification cards by the Department of Driver Services, so as to provide for the designation of participation in an anatomical gift donation program on personal identification cards; to provide for the dissemination of identifying information for applicants making such election; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for the option of a voluntary contribution from applicants of personal identification cards to prevent blindness and preserve sight; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-12-03","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2014-12-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB19/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42692","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":661430,"bill_number":"HB16","title":"Education; no high school which receives funding from Quality Basic Education Act shall participate in or sponsor interscholastic sports events unless students enrolled in magnet schools can participate under certain conditions; 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 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 allows students enrolled in magnet schools to tryout for and participate on athletic teams of their resident school under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-12-03","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB16/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42689","sponsor":"Brian Prince"},
{"bill_id":661431,"bill_number":"HB18","title":"Professional engineers and land surveyors; defense, aviation, space or aerospace companies from complying with provisions; exempt","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 15 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professional engineers and land surveyors, so as to exempt defense, aviation, space, or aerospace companies and those who work for them and who provide engineering for certain products or services from complying with the provisions of said chapter; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB18/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42691","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":661432,"bill_number":"HB17","title":"Hidden Predator Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 9 and Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limitations of actions and child abuse and deprivation records, respectively, so as to extend the statute of limitations for actions for childhood sexual abuse; to provide for a short title; to provide for limitations of liability for certain legal entities; to change provisions relating to tolling of limitations for a minor's cause of action; to change provisions relating to the tolling of limitations for tort actions while criminal prosecution is pending; to change provisions relating to the confidentiality and use of certain records; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB17/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42690","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":661908,"bill_number":"HB21","title":"Transit authority; creation of; metropolitan areas; repeal a 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 the establishment of intergovernmental agreements prior to the operation of service by a transit authority when it is being created in a geographical area where a transit service is already provided by an authority or county government; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB21/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42695","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":661909,"bill_number":"HB20","title":"State income tax; certain allocations to owners of certain entities shall be governed by Georgia law; clarify","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 clarify 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":"2015-03-09","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB20/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42694","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":661910,"bill_number":"HR2","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":"2014-12-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42693","sponsor":"Michael Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":662529,"bill_number":"HB24","title":"HOPE; eligibility as a Zell Miller Scholarship Scholar for students who do not qualify as freshmen; provide","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 provide for eligibility as a Zell Miller Scholarship Scholar for students who do not qualify as freshmen; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-12-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB24/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42698","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":662530,"bill_number":"HB22","title":"HOPE; grants cover full cost of tuition; 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 HOPE grants cover the full cost of tuition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-12-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB22/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42696","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":662531,"bill_number":"HB25","title":"HOPE; Zell Miller Grant Scholars; provide that spouses and dependent children of military service members and veterans are eligible","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 provide that spouses and dependent children of military service members and veterans are eligible as Zell Miller Grant Scholars; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-12-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB25/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42699","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":662532,"bill_number":"HB23","title":"HOPE; eligibility requirements; eliminate seven-year limitation from student's graduation from high school","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-519.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility requirements for a HOPE scholarship, so as to eliminate the seven-year limitation from the student's graduation from high school or the equivalent thereof on receiving a HOPE scholarship; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-12-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB23/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42697","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":663075,"bill_number":"HR3","title":"Georgia's role in slavery; expressing profound regret","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing profound regret for Georgia's role in slavery and expressing intent that this resolution shall not be used in, or be the basis of, any type of litigation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-12-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR3/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42700","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":663076,"bill_number":"HB27","title":"South Fulton, City of; Fulton County; incorporate","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 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-12-11","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2014-12-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB27/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42702","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":663078,"bill_number":"HB26","title":"Elections; elector to vote in any precinct of the county under certain conditions; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 11 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding preparation for and conduct of primaries and elections, so as to provide that the election superintendent of a county may permit any elector of the county to vote in any precinct of the county which such elector chooses in a primary, election, or runoff under certain conditions; to provide for certain notices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-12-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB26/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42701","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":663297,"bill_number":"SR7","title":"Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund; provide that General Assembly by law may impose additional penalties or fees for the offenses- 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 offenses of prostitution, keeping a place of prostitution, pimping, pandering, pandering by compulsion, solicitation of sodomy, masturbation for hire, trafficking of persons for sexual servitude, sexual exploitation of children, and sodomy; to provide for related matters; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Act 306","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR7/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42704","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":663298,"bill_number":"SB8","title":"Crimes and Offenses: children who have been sexually exploited; make provisions; create Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 9, Chapter 21 of Title 15, Title 16, and Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to limitations of actions, payment and disposition of fines and forfeitures, crimes and offenses, and children and youth services, respectively, so as to make provisions for children who have been sexually exploited; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB8/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42703","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":664468,"bill_number":"SB9","title":"Community Health, Board of; reopen the 2014 open enrollment; major medical facility declared out of network; define certain terms (PF)","description":"PF: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-911 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Board of Community Health to establish plan, rules and regulations, extent of coverage, and recommendations to General Assembly for scheduling of maximum fees for hospitals and practitioners, so as to require that the board shall reopen the 2014 open enrollment period to permit any employee whose elected medical claims administrator declared a major medical facility to be out of such administrator's network to elect coverage under a different administrator; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the State Employees' Health Insurance Plan; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-12-18","last_action":"Senate Prefiled","last_action_date":"2014-12-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB9/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42705","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":665241,"bill_number":"SB10","title":"Public Official; revise the manner of appointment for a temporary replacement officer under certain circumstances","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, reinstatement, and replacement officer, so as to revise the manner of appointment for a temporary replacement officer under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-12-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-13","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB10/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42706","sponsor":"Ronald Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":665752,"bill_number":"HB28","title":"Controlled substances; patients who are prescribed Schedule II or III for extended periods; require Opioid Education and Pro-Active Addiction Counseling","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 medical practice, so as to require Opioid Education and Pro-Active Addiction Counseling for patients who are prescribed Schedule II or III controlled substances by physicians for chronic pain for extended periods; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-12-29","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2014-12-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB28/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42707","sponsor":"Ronnie Mabra"},
{"bill_id":666031,"bill_number":"HB29","title":"Preventing Government Overreach on Religious Expression 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 findings; 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":"2014-12-30","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2014-12-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB29/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42708","sponsor":"Sam Teasley"},
{"bill_id":666296,"bill_number":"HB32","title":"Law enforcement officers; equipped with body cameras; 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 relative to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to require law enforcement officers to be equipped with body cameras; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB32/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42711","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":666297,"bill_number":"HB30","title":"Local boards of education; seeking accreditation by an entity which does not make its records open for inspection; prohibit","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 prohibit local boards of education from seeking or maintaining accreditation by an accrediting entity which does not make its records relating to sanctions it imposes open for inspection and copying; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB30/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42709","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":666298,"bill_number":"HR4","title":"Municipalities; establish by local law an independent school system; authorize - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize any municipality in the State of Georgia to establish by local law an independent school system; to provide definitions; 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":"2015-01-02","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR4/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42713","sponsor":"Tom Taylor"},
{"bill_id":666299,"bill_number":"HB31","title":"Foreclosure; debtor to cure foreclosure 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-02","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2015-01-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB31/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42710","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":666300,"bill_number":"HB33","title":"Public administration; 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":"2015-01-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB33/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42712","sponsor":"Tom Taylor"},
{"bill_id":666895,"bill_number":"HB34","title":"\"Georgia Right to Try Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to enact the \"Georgia Right to Try Act\"; to provide for investigational drugs, biological products, and devices for patients with advanced illnesses; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for eligibility criteria; to provide for written informed consent; to allow manufacturers to make such drugs available; to provide that health benefit coverage is not mandatory; to prohibit sanctions against a physician's license; to prohibit blocking access; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB34/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42714","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":666897,"bill_number":"HB35","title":"Qualified education tax credit; increase aggregate amount","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 allowed; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-05","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2015-01-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB35/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42715","sponsor":"Earl Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":667918,"bill_number":"HB36","title":"Macon Water Commissioners - Pension Plan; pension rights; repeal a provision","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"Macon Water Commissioners - Pension Plan,\" approved December 30, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, p. 2831), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 1, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5637), so as to repeal a provision permitting the assignment of pension rights; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB36/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42716","sponsor":"Nikki Randall"},
{"bill_id":667990,"bill_number":"HB37","title":"Courts; prosecution; clarify when district attorney shall be disqualified; 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 clarify when the district attorney shall be disqualified from interest or relationship to engage in a prosecution; to provide for the appointment of a district attorney pro tempore in any matter involving the prosecution of persons or agencies to whom it is the duty of the district attorney to render advice; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pretrial proceedings, so as to require a district attorney examination and that any trial be conducted by accusation in every case where a peace officer uses force in the performance of his or her duties which results in the serious injury or death of a person; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB37/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42717","sponsor":"Nikki Randall"},
{"bill_id":671287,"bill_number":"HR5","title":"Gambling; provide casino poker room in each county and municipal corporation which has established an entertainment district; authorize General Assembly - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by general law for casino poker room gambling within each county and each municipal corporation which has established an entertainment district where such activities have been approved by referendum; to provide for the levy and collection of state and local taxes, fees, or assessments regarding the proceeds from such casino poker room gambling; 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":"2015-01-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR5/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42720","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":672384,"bill_number":"HB40","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 prohibit bullying and harassment of students and school employees; to require annual reporting of bullying and harassment 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 legislative findings; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-09","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB40/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42724","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":672443,"bill_number":"HB38","title":"Grady County; Magistrate Court; impose and collect county law library fees as part of court costs; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Magistrate Court of Grady County to impose and collect county law library fees as part of the court costs in the magistrate court; to provide for practices and procedures connected therewith; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB38/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42722","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":672501,"bill_number":"HB39","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 and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-09","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2015-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB39/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42723","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":674442,"bill_number":"SB14","title":"'Pay Forward, Pay Back Student Grant Act'","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 a grant program to pay tuition and fees of certain students who enroll in a unit of the University System of Georgia where, in exchange for such grant, such students agree to pay a certain percentage of their annual adjusted gross income to the Georgia Student Finance Authority for up to a certain number of years after completion of studies; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-13","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB14/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42746","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":674445,"bill_number":"HB43","title":"Student records; both parents entitled to pick up and drop off their child from school unless court order has terminated such right; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 3 of Part 1 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student records, so as to provide that both parents are entitled to pick up and drop off their child from school unless a court order has terminated such right; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB43/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42750","sponsor":"Earnest Smith"},
{"bill_id":674446,"bill_number":"SR1","title":"Senate Rules; adopt","description":"A RESOLUTION adopting the Rules of the Senate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-12","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42731","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":674449,"bill_number":"SB12","title":"Quality Basic Education Formula; require the full funding","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 the full funding of the Quality Basic Education Formula 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":"2015-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-13","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB12/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42745","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":674452,"bill_number":"SR9","title":"Sportsmen's and Coastal Day; recognize January 15","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 15, 2015, as Sportsmen's and Coastal Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR9/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42734","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":674454,"bill_number":"SB1","title":"Insurance; provide for 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 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":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB1/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42759","sponsor":"Charlie Bethel"},
{"bill_id":674458,"bill_number":"SR11","title":"Senate Study Committee on Employee Misclassification; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Employee Misclassification; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-12","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR11/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42741","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":674461,"bill_number":"SB19","title":"\"Employment Security Law\"; change certain 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":"2015-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-13","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB19/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42757","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":674462,"bill_number":"HR8","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":"2015-01-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR8/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42727","sponsor":"Larry O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":674465,"bill_number":"SR13","title":"Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; encouraged to create policies; award academic credit to students; prior to admission","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to create policies or programs to award academic credit to students for college level learning acquired prior to their admission into the university system; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-13","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR13/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42743","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":674467,"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":"2015-01-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR6/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42725","sponsor":"Larry O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":674470,"bill_number":"SR2","title":"Senate Convened; notify House","description":"A RESOLUTION To notify the House of Representatives that the Senate has convened; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-12","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR2/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42732","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":674473,"bill_number":"SB2","title":"Education; student who completes certain requirements relating to postsecondary coursework awarded a high school diploma","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 in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide that a student who completes certain requirements relating to postsecondary coursework may be awarded a high school diploma; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB2/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42740","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":674474,"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":"2015-01-12","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR4/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42736","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":674478,"bill_number":"SB15","title":"Minimum Wage Law; provide for substantive and comprehensive reform; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minimum wage, so as to provide for a substantive and comprehensive reform of provisions regarding the minimum wage law; to provide for 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":"2015-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-13","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB15/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42753","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":674481,"bill_number":"HR9","title":"Joint session; inauguration of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and other executive Constitutional Officers","description":"A RESOLUTION calling a joint session of the House of Representatives and Senate for the purpose of the inauguration of the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, and other executive Constitutional Officers of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-12","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR9/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42728","sponsor":"Larry O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":674483,"bill_number":"HR11","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":"2015-01-13","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR11/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42730","sponsor":"Larry O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":674487,"bill_number":"SB13","title":"HOPE Scholarships and Grants; provide 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":"2015-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-13","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB13/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42747","sponsor":"Curt Thompson"},
{"bill_id":674488,"bill_number":"SB11","title":"Payne City; abolish; provide for disposition of the assets, property, and legal rights","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), as amended, 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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB11/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42735","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":674491,"bill_number":"HB45","title":"Income tax; retirement income received as benefits from military service not subject to state 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 an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB45/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42752","sponsor":"Earnest Smith"},
{"bill_id":674495,"bill_number":"SB17","title":"Taxation and Revenue; 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":"2015-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB17/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42756","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":674497,"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":"2015-01-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR3/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42733","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":674500,"bill_number":"SB16","title":"Job Creation Standards Act of 2015","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding income taxes, so as to require corporations that receive development subsidies to create new full-time jobs that provide livable wages and benefits; to provide a short title; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for clawbacks or rescissions in certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB16/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42755","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":674503,"bill_number":"HR7","title":"House; adopt rules","description":"A RESOLUTION adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR7/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42726","sponsor":"Larry O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":674504,"bill_number":"HB44","title":"Aviation; operation of unmanned aerial vehicles in certain areas; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation of aeronautics, aircraft, and airports, so as to provide for definitions; to prohibit the operation of unmanned aerial vehicles in certain areas; to amend Code Section 51-9-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to interference with property rights, so as to provide for an exception to the right of action; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB44/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42751","sponsor":"Earnest Smith"},
{"bill_id":674507,"bill_number":"HR10","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":"2015-01-13","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR10/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42729","sponsor":"Larry O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":674509,"bill_number":"HB42","title":"Jordan 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":"2015-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB42/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42749","sponsor":"Earnest Smith"},
{"bill_id":674513,"bill_number":"SB18","title":"Technical College System of Georgia; establish policies for granting academic credit for college level learning from military service, work experience","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to technical and adult education, so as to provide that the Technical College System of Georgia shall establish policies for granting academic credit to students for college level learning acquired prior to enrollment from military service, work experience, service in the community, or independent study; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB18/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42754","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":674516,"bill_number":"SR14","title":"Appropriations Bills; preparation, submission, and enactments; 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 bill 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":"2015-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-13","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR14/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42744","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":674517,"bill_number":"SR8","title":"Georgia FFA Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia FFA Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR8/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42721","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":674520,"bill_number":"SR5","title":"International Women's Think Tank; many women's groups and organizations in Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the many women's groups and organizations in Georgia and the International Women's Think Tank for their commitment to improving the status of women and girls; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR5/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42739","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":674523,"bill_number":"HB41","title":"Ethics; revise what public officers receive for participation in certain activities","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 what public officers may receive for participation in certain activities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB41/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42748","sponsor":"Earnest Smith"},
{"bill_id":674525,"bill_number":"SR12","title":"General Assembly; authorize to provide limitations by general law on the amount of tuition charged to students 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 of the University System of Georgia 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":"2015-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-13","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR12/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42742","sponsor":"Curt Thompson"},
{"bill_id":674528,"bill_number":"HR13","title":"McAllister, Skyler; Jordan Moses; Anastasia Daniels; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Skyler McAllister and Jordan Moses, members of the 2013-2014 Marion County High School Literary Team in its Boys Quartet State Championship, and Anastasia Daniels, member of the Girls Trio in its Region 1-A Championship, and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-13","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR13/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42738","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":674529,"bill_number":"HR12","title":"Georgia FFA Association; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia FFA Association and inviting members to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-12","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR12/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42737","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":676500,"bill_number":"SR23","title":"Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment; Citizens' redistricting commission -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 related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Reapportionment and Redistricting","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR23/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42782","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":676509,"bill_number":"HR14","title":"Patterson, Eugene; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Eugene Patterson for his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR14/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42761","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":676519,"bill_number":"HB49","title":"Revenue and taxation; electronic service of certain notices; 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 for electronic service of certain notices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB49/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42768","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":676529,"bill_number":"HB46","title":"Elections; candidate in an election or primary shall be entitled to inspect and reproduce absentee ballots for a 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 an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB46/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42760","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":676539,"bill_number":"SR16","title":"Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict; reaffirming shared commitment of U.S. and United Kingdom to end sexual violence globally","description":"A RESOLUTION reaffirming the shared commitment of the United States and the United Kingdom to end sexual violence globally and supporting the goals and ideals of the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR16/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42775","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":676550,"bill_number":"HB47","title":"Prescription drugs; certain refills of topical ophthalmic products under certain conditions; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 26-4-80 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dispensing prescription drugs, so as to authorize certain refills of topical ophthalmic products under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB47/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42766","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":676561,"bill_number":"HR18","title":"Sportsmen's and Coastal Day at the capitol; January 15, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 15, 2015, as Sportsmen's and Coastal Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR18/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42765","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":676571,"bill_number":"HB53","title":"Clinical laboratories; person consenting to provision of medical or surgical care by health care provider operates as consent for provider to perform HIV test; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 22 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to clinical laboratories, so as to provide that a person consenting to the provision of medical or surgical care by a health care provider operates as consent for such provider to perform an HIV test; to provide for withdrawal of consent for an HIV test; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB53/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42772","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":676581,"bill_number":"SR10","title":"Korean American Day; recognize January 13","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring January 13, 2015, as Korean American Day at the State Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR10/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42758","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":676591,"bill_number":"SR19","title":"Girl Scouts Day; recognize February 10","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 10, 2015, as Girl Scouts Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR19/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42777","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":676602,"bill_number":"SR21","title":"Conroy, P.E., Mr. Kim; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Kim Conroy, P.E., Director of Transportation, Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR21/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42779","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":676612,"bill_number":"HB51","title":"Taxes; amount payable at redemption of property; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB51/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42770","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":676623,"bill_number":"HR17","title":"Georgia Academy of Audiology Day; January 13, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 13, 2015, as Georgia Academy of Audiology Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR17/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42764","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":676633,"bill_number":"SR15","title":"Medical College of Georgia Day; recognize February 17","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 17, 2015, as Medical College of Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR15/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42774","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":676644,"bill_number":"HB54","title":"Tuition grants; children of officers killed in line of duty who attend University System institutions and meet certain 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, 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 voluntary donations through state income tax returns and drivers' licenses for funding; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB54/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42773","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":676654,"bill_number":"HB50","title":"State property; statues, monuments, plaques, banners, and other commemorative symbols; provide additional protection","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 waive sovereign immunity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-13","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB50/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42769","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":676664,"bill_number":"SR18","title":"Gwinnett County Chief of Police Charles M. Walters; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gwinnett County Chief of Police Charles M. Walters on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR18/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42776","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":676674,"bill_number":"HB48","title":"Special license plates; include surviving spouse of a sibling of service member killed in action; extend eligibility","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-85.3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates honoring family members of service members killed in action, so as to extend eligibility to apply for such license plates to include a surviving spouse of a sibling of the service member; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB48/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42767","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":676685,"bill_number":"HR15","title":"Miliner, Amanda; 2015 Georgia Teacher of the Year award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Amanda Miliner, a former Miss Georgia, for winning the 2015 Georgia Teacher of the Year award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR15/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42762","sponsor":"Larry O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":676696,"bill_number":"HR16","title":"Colson, Mrs. Hazel; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Mrs. Hazel Colson and celebrating her 70th year in nursing; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR16/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42763","sponsor":"Larry O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":676706,"bill_number":"SR20","title":"Hinton, Clint; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Clint Hinton as the 2014 National Sporting Clays Association Junior National Champion; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR20/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42778","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":676716,"bill_number":"SR17","title":"Russell, Ari; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ari Russell on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR17/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42780","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":676726,"bill_number":"HB52","title":"Child custody; require parenting plans to be incorporated into final orders; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 19-9-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to parenting plans, so as to change provisions requiring parenting plans to be incorporated into final orders involving the custody of a child; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB52/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42771","sponsor":"Regina Quick"},
{"bill_id":680636,"bill_number":"SB22","title":"Public Officers and Employees; allow to disclose a violation of or noncompliance with a law, rule to the press under certain conditions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers and employees, so as to allow public employees to disclose a violation of or noncompliance with a law, rule, or regulation to the press and other persons under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB22/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42788","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":680637,"bill_number":"SR32","title":"Moore, Rev. Edward; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Reverend Edward Moore; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR32/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42804","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":680638,"bill_number":"SR31","title":"Pittard, Sr., Rev. Gordon Paul; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Gordon Paul Pittard, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR31/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42803","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":680639,"bill_number":"HB62","title":"Special needs students; waive certain qualifications for a student whose parent is an active duty military service member stationed in Georgia within the previous year; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-2114 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to qualifications for the scholarship program for special needs students, so as to waive certain qualifications for students whose parent is an active duty military service member stationed in Georgia within the previous year; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB62/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42815","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":680640,"bill_number":"SB27","title":"Election; 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":"2015-01-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB27/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42790","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":680641,"bill_number":"HR20","title":"Zivalich, Tony J.; H. Joanne Zivalich; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the lives and memory of Tony J. Zivalich and H. Joanne Zivalich; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR20/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42817","sponsor":"Tom Taylor"},
{"bill_id":680642,"bill_number":"SB20","title":"Citizens' Redistricting Commission; create; membership and 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 Senate and qualifications of members, so as to create the Citizens' Redistricting Commission; to provide for its membership and duties; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Reapportionment and Redistricting","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB20/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42784","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":680643,"bill_number":"HB59","title":"State tort claims; waiver of sovereign immunity for declaratory judgment or injunctive relief; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 21 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waiver of sovereign immunity as to actions ex contractu and state tort claims, so as to provide for waiver of sovereign immunity for declaratory judgment or injunctive relief; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Veto V2","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB59/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42812","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":680644,"bill_number":"HB56","title":"Searches; use of no-knock search warrants; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to searches with warrants, so as to provide for the use of no-knock search warrants; to provide for definitions; to change provisions relating to the issuance of search warrants; to provide for written policies relating to no-knock search warrants; to change provisions relating to when search warrants may be executed; to change provisions relating to the use of force in executing a search warrant; to change provisions relating to quashing a search warrant or suppressing evidence due to technical deficiencies; to provide for annual reporting of search warrant information; 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":"2015-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB56/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42809","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":680645,"bill_number":"SB28","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":"2015-01-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB28/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42792","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":680646,"bill_number":"SB26","title":"Election; 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":"2015-01-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB26/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42789","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":680647,"bill_number":"HR19","title":"Adjournment; relative to","description":"A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR19/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42794","sponsor":"Larry O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":680648,"bill_number":"HR23","title":"Moran, Mr. Wilson; Ernestine Moran; 50th anniversary; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Wilson Moran for his outstanding community service and congratulating him and his wife, Ernestine Moran, on their fiftieth wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR23/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42820","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":680649,"bill_number":"SB25","title":"Elections; provide for election day voter registration and voting; procedures and methods","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide for election day voter registration and voting; to provide for procedures and methods; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB25/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42787","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":680650,"bill_number":"HR26","title":"Green, Ms. Diann; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Diann Green on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR26/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42823","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":680651,"bill_number":"SR28","title":"Schuster, Marvin and Ruth; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Marvin and Ruth Schuster for winning the Servant Leadership Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR28/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42800","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":680652,"bill_number":"HR25","title":"Effingham County Day at the capitol; January 26, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 26, 2015, as Effingham County Day at the capitol; saluting the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR25/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42822","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":680653,"bill_number":"HB60","title":"Revenue and taxation; exempt motor fuels from state sales and use taxes; 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 exempt motor fuels from state sales and use taxes; to provide for increases in the second motor fuel tax and excise tax on motor fuel; to provide for the reduction of personal income taxes; to provide for a flat rate income tax structure; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for effective dates; to provide for applicability; to provide that certain provisions of 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":"2015-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB60/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42813","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":680656,"bill_number":"SR24","title":"General Assembly; authorized to provide a fixed sum for funding the Georgia Ethics Commission -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide a fixed sum for funding the Georgia Ethics Commission; to provide that such funds shall not lapse; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR24/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42796","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":680657,"bill_number":"SR22","title":"4-H Day; recognize February 23","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the 4-H Clubs of Georgia; recognizing February 23, 2015, as 4-H Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR22/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42781","sponsor":"Ross Tolleson"},
{"bill_id":680658,"bill_number":"SR29","title":"Greene, Herbert; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Herbert Greene for the great contributions he has made to Columbus State University men's basketball and athletics; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR29/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42801","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":680659,"bill_number":"SR30","title":"Stelling, Kessel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kessel Stelling on being honored with the Leadership Character Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR30/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42802","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":680660,"bill_number":"HB57","title":"Solar Power Free-Market Financing Act of 2015; 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 for financing of solar technology by retail electric customers for the generation of electric energy to be used on and by property owned or occupied by such customers or to be fed back to the electric service provider; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB57/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42810","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":680661,"bill_number":"HB63","title":"Georgia Employer GED Tax Credit Act of 2015; 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, computation, and rate of and exemptions from state income taxes, so as to revise the amount of the adult basic skills education program tax credit; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide an aggregate cap on the amount of the tax credit; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB63/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42816","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":680662,"bill_number":"SB24","title":"General Assembly; provisions; provide definition; local bill","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 a definition; to provide that no local bill shall be favorably reported by a legislative committee for legislative action by a house of the General Assembly unless such local bill contains the signatures of members of such house of the General Assembly who represent collectively at least one-half of the residents of the area or jurisdiction to which such local bill shall be applicable; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB24/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42785","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":680663,"bill_number":"SR27","title":"Senate; lower the age requirements for members; qualifications of members of General Assembly -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to lower the age requirements for members of the Senate; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR27/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42799","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":680664,"bill_number":"SB21","title":"\"Ethics in Government Act\"; revise; change the name; reconstitute the membership","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 a definition; 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 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 provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB21/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42786","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":680665,"bill_number":"HB58","title":"Ballot Access Reform Act of 2015; 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 primaries and elections generally, so as to provide a short title; to provide for legislative intent; to change the provisions relating to nomination of candidates by petition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB58/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42811","sponsor":"John Pezold"},
{"bill_id":680666,"bill_number":"HB61","title":"Probate court; internal cross-reference; correct","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to proceedings in probate court, so as to correct an internal cross-reference; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":"Code Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB61/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42814","sponsor":"David Casas"},
{"bill_id":680667,"bill_number":"SR33","title":"Turner, Coach Gerald; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Coach Gerald Turner upon his retirement from Jordan High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR33/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42805","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":680668,"bill_number":"SB23","title":"Evidence; privileges; expand for information obtained by news media for news gathering or dissemination","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 expand the privilege for information obtained by news media for news gathering or dissemination; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB23/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42783","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":680669,"bill_number":"SR26","title":"Joint House and Senate Coastal Greenway Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint House and Senate Coastal Greenway Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Act 307","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR26/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42798","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":680670,"bill_number":"HR22","title":"Griffin, Gunther James Read; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gunther James Read Griffin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR22/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42819","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":680671,"bill_number":"SR34","title":"Cline, Jr., Honorable Judge James L.; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of the Honorable Judge James L. Cline, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR34/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42824","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":680672,"bill_number":"HR21","title":"Wagner, Jonathan Sinclair; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jonathan Sinclair Wagner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR21/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42818","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":680673,"bill_number":"HR24","title":"Owens, Jacquelyn Champion; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jacquelyn Champion Owens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR24/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42821","sponsor":"Virgil Fludd"},
{"bill_id":680674,"bill_number":"SR25","title":"Atlanta Junior Rowing Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Atlanta Junior Rowing Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR25/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42797","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":680675,"bill_number":"HB55","title":"Taxation; fraternal benefit association; revise definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property exempt from taxation, so as to revise the definition of fraternal benefit association; 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":"2015-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB55/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42793","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":683015,"bill_number":"SB36","title":"'Underground Water Supply Protection Act of 2015'; prohibit the injection of ground water into the Floridian aquifer in certain counties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wells and drinking water, so as to prohibit the injection of ground water into the Floridan aquifer in certain counties; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB36/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42855","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":683018,"bill_number":"SB33","title":"Elections; provide for election by plurality vote; date of the general primary","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, so as to provide for election by plurality vote; to provide for the date of the general primary; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the great seal of the state, so as to conform certain provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB33/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42807","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":683021,"bill_number":"SR42","title":"National Guard Day; recognize January 26","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 26, 2015, as National Guard Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR42/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42837","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":683024,"bill_number":"SB38","title":"Medicaid; authorization of appropriations; medical assistance payments to providers of Medicaid expansion","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 Health Care 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":"2015-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB38/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42870","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":683027,"bill_number":"HB72","title":"Crimes and offenses; protection of disabled adults and elder persons; expand and clarify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 16, Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 17, Chapter 5 of Title 30, and Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes and offenses, general provisions for trial, protection of disabled adults and elder persons, and health, respectively, so as to expand and clarify protection of disabled adults and elder persons; to provide for and revise definitions; to repeal provisions relating to exclusion of evidence obtained during the execution of an inspection warrant; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB72/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42842","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":683030,"bill_number":"HR34","title":"Delta Kappa Gamma Day at the capitol; February 10, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 10, 2015, as Delta Kappa Gamma Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR34/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42853","sponsor":"Nikki Randall"},
{"bill_id":683033,"bill_number":"SB48","title":"Carrying and Possession of Firearms; prohibit restoration of gun rights to persons who have been convicted of forcible felony","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 restoration of gun rights to persons who have been convicted of a forcible felony; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":"Judiciary Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB48/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42864","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":683036,"bill_number":"SR37","title":"Jester, Satchel B.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Satchel B. Jester; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR37/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42827","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":683039,"bill_number":"HB70","title":"State symbols; designate gray fox as official state mammal","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 gray fox as the official state mammal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB70/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42840","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":683042,"bill_number":"SR39","title":"Effingham County Day; recognize January 26","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 26, 2015, as Effingham County Day at the capitol; saluting the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR39/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42829","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":683045,"bill_number":"HR31","title":"Stewart, Ashley; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ashley Stewart; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR31/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42849","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":683048,"bill_number":"SB49","title":"Crimes and Offenses; repeal the statute relating to no duty to retreat prior to the use of force","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 repeal the statute relating to no duty to retreat prior to the use of force; to correct cross-references; to repeal the defense of self or others as an absolute defense; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB49/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42866","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":683051,"bill_number":"SB44","title":"Education; noncitizen students; same consideration as citizens of U.S.; determining whether they qualify for in-state classification; tuition and fees","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 that noncitizen students receiving a grant of deferred action for childhood arrivals from the United States Department of Homeland Security may be extended the same consideration as citizens of the United States in determining whether they qualify for in-state classification for purposes of tuition and fees by the university system and the Technical College System of Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB44/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42859","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":683054,"bill_number":"SR38","title":"Ragsdale, Rita Gail; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Rita Gail Ragsdale; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR38/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42828","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":683057,"bill_number":"SB47","title":"Crimes and Offenses; repeal certain provisions; sentencing of defendants guilty of crimes involving bias or prejudice, notices of enhanced sentencing","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 16 and Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes and offenses and the procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, respectively, so as to repeal certain provisions regarding sentencing of defendants guilty of crimes involving bias or prejudice, notices for enhanced sentencing, and enhanced sentencing; to provide for sentencing of defendants who commit certain crimes which target a victim due to the victim's race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or national origin; to amend Code Section 15-11-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions for juvenile proceedings, so as to provide for a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":"Judiciary Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB47/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42863","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":683060,"bill_number":"SR44","title":"U.S. Constitution; request U.S. Congress and U.S. President; prohibit corporations; 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":"2015-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR44/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42854","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":683063,"bill_number":"HR33","title":"Waters, Edward; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Edward Waters; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR33/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42852","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":683066,"bill_number":"HB73","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":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB73/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42843","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":683069,"bill_number":"SB31","title":"Elections; provide for 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":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB31/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42808","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":683073,"bill_number":"HB65","title":"Education; local boards of education and certain charter schools to hold at least two public meetings on the proposed annual operating budget; 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 local boards of education and certain charter schools to hold at least two public meetings on the proposed annual operating budget; to require that a summary of the proposed and adopted annual operating budget be posted on the Internet; to require that the detailed annual operating budget be made available upon request; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB65/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42832","sponsor":"Michael Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":683076,"bill_number":"HR28","title":"Pioneer Little League 11/12 Girls All-Star softball team; commend & invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Pioneer Little League 11/12 Girls All-Star softball team and inviting the team to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR28/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42846","sponsor":"Richard Smith"},
{"bill_id":683079,"bill_number":"SB39","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 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 repeal provisions relating to a physician's obligation in the performance of abortions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB39/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42871","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":683082,"bill_number":"HR27","title":"National Guard Day at the capitol; January 26, 2015; recognize & invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 26, 2015, 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":"2015-01-15","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR27/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42845","sponsor":"John Yates"},
{"bill_id":683085,"bill_number":"SB45","title":"\"Bou Bou's Law\"; provide for the use of no-knock search warrants","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 the use of no-knock search warrants; to provide for a short title; to provide for a definition; to change provisions relating to the issuance of search warrants; to change provisions relating to the use of force in executing a search warrant; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":"Judiciary Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB45/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42860","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":683088,"bill_number":"SB40","title":"Health; repeal Code Section 31-1-40","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 relative to health, so as to repeal Code Section 31-1-40, relating to prohibition on expenditure or use of moneys, human resources, or assets of the State of Georgia to advocate or intended to influence the citizens of this state in support of the voluntary expansion by the state of eligibility for medical assistance in furtherance of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding insurance, so as to repeal Code Section 33-1-23; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB40/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42875","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":683091,"bill_number":"SR46","title":"Anthony, Lester; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lester Anthony for his contributions to the music and floral design industries; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR46/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42872","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":683094,"bill_number":"SR43","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":"2015-01-15","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR43/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42850","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":683097,"bill_number":"SR48","title":"Gilbert, Bishop William B.; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bishop William B. Gilbert; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR48/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42874","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":683100,"bill_number":"SB46","title":"Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies; provide definitions; require peace officers be equipped with audio/video recording device","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to provide for definitions; to require that certain peace officers be equipped with an audio and video recording device attached to their persons for recording audio and video of all activities performed while on duty; to provide for a public disclosure exception; to provide for penalties; to provide for grant funding; to amend Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the inspection of public records, so as to provide for the release under certain circumstances of certain audio and video recordings from audio and video recording devices attached to the persons of peace officers; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB46/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42861","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":683104,"bill_number":"SB41","title":"\"Georgia Family Planning Initiative\"; enact; definitions; authorize public and private funding","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 enact the \"Georgia Family Planning Initiative\"; to provide for definitions; to authorize public and private funding; to provide for distribution of funds for family planning services; to provide for priority of patients and cost of services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB41/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42869","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":683107,"bill_number":"SR41","title":"Hall, Deputy Sheriff Cynthia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Deputy Sheriff Cynthia Hall for her bravery and commitment to serving Georgians; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR41/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42838","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":683110,"bill_number":"HB71","title":"Pardons and paroles; provide input and transparency relative to granting a parole or commutation of a death sentence to a life sentence; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 17 of Title 17 and Chapter 9 of Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Crime Victims' Bill of Rights and pardons and paroles, respectively, so as to provide for input and transparency relative to the granting of a pardon or commutation of a death sentence to a life sentence; to change provisions relating to notifications by the State Board of Pardons and Paroles; to change provisions relating to the State Board of Pardons and Paroles procedure and information gathering when considering the grant of pardon, clemency, or commutation of a death sentence; to provide for exemptions from disclosure; to amend Code Section 50-13-9.1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to variance or waiver to rules, so as to correct an incorrect reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB71/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42841","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":683113,"bill_number":"SB42","title":"Employment Security; provide leaving employer due to family violence; good cause in connection with claim for unemployment benefits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34-8-194 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to grounds for disqualification of benefits, so as to provide that leaving an employer due to family violence shall establish good cause in connection with a claim for unemployment benefits; to provide that an employer's account shall not be charged for the payment of such benefits; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB42/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42868","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":683116,"bill_number":"HB69","title":"Motor Vehicle Event Data Recorder Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to regulate the use and distribution of motor vehicle event data; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB69/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42836","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":683119,"bill_number":"SB3","title":"'Supporting and Strengthening Families Act'; power of attorney from parent to another person; care of minor child; provide for","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child custody proceedings, so as to provide for the creation, authorization, procedure, revocation, and termination of a power of attorney from a parent to another person for the temporary delegation of certain power and authority for the care of a minor child; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB3/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42839","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":683122,"bill_number":"HR29","title":"Colquitt County Packers football team; 2014 Class AAAAAA winner; commend & invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Colquitt County Packers football team for winning the 2014 Class AAAAAA State Championship and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR29/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42847","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":683125,"bill_number":"SR36","title":"New Tradition Martial Arts School and Master Rickey Murray; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the New Tradition Martial Arts School and Master Rickey Murray for excellence in instructing children and adults alike in the martial arts; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR36/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42826","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":683128,"bill_number":"SB30","title":"Income Taxes; require the department to prepare a tax return for certain taxpayers","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding income taxes, so as to require the department to prepare a tax return for certain taxpayers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB30/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42806","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":683132,"bill_number":"HB74","title":"State government; assisting the armed forces in the investigation of any citizen under certain circumstances; prohibit any agency","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":"2015-01-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB74/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42844","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":683135,"bill_number":"SR45","title":"Reapportionment; legislative and congressional; provide for procedures and standards -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide procedures and standards for legislative and congressional 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":"2015-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":"Reapportionment and Redistricting","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR45/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42858","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":683138,"bill_number":"SB43","title":"Labor and Industrial Relations; employer's obligation to provide time for employee to express breast milk for an infant child; provisions","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 change certain provisions relating to an employer's obligation to provide time for an employee to express breast milk for an infant child; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB43/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42865","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":683141,"bill_number":"SB29","title":"Labor and Industrial Relations; compensation for occupational diseases; firefighters; define certain terms","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 8 of Chapter 9 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to compensation for occupational diseases, so as to define certain terms; to provide for a rebuttable presumption that certain medical conditions suffered by firefighters are occupational diseases; to provide for applicability; to provide for benefits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB29/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42791","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":683144,"bill_number":"SB50","title":"Prosecuting Attorneys; provide for appointment; law enforcement officer charged with a felony or act of family violence","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for prosecuting attorneys, so as to provide for the appointment of a prosecuting attorney when the accused is a law enforcement officer charged with a felony or an act of family violence; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":"Judiciary Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB50/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42867","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":683147,"bill_number":"SR40","title":"Captain Herb Emory Flyover Ramp; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Captain Herbert \"Herb\" Lee Emory and dedicating the new flyover ramp on Interstate 85 at Georgia 400 in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR40/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42857","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":683150,"bill_number":"HB67","title":"Milledgeville-Baldwin County; provide for unified government; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the unified government of Milledgeville-Baldwin County; to provide for boundaries and districts; to provide for powers and duties; to provide for organization, qualifications, election, terms, and filling of vacancies; to provide for associated offices, departments, and agencies; to provide for budgets and financial matters; to provide for a transition period; to provide for the repeal of certain Acts; to provide for a referendum; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB67/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42834","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":683153,"bill_number":"HR32","title":"Honor Our KIA Committee of Griffin Spalding County; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Honor Our KIA Committee of Griffin Spalding County for instituting the Honor Our KIA Project; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR32/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42851","sponsor":"John Yates"},
{"bill_id":683156,"bill_number":"SR35","title":"Hamilton, Joseph Fitzgerald; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joseph Fitzgerald Hamilton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR35/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42825","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":683159,"bill_number":"HR30","title":"Electrical Workers Minority Caucus; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Electrical Workers Minority Caucus; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR30/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42848","sponsor":"Dewey McClain"},
{"bill_id":683162,"bill_number":"SB34","title":"Torts; provide immunity from liability; persons entering a parked motor vehicle; purpose of removing a child from motor vehicle; 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 relative to torts, so as to provide immunity from liability under certain circumstances for persons entering a parked motor vehicle for the purpose of removing a child from such motor vehicle; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB34/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42830","sponsor":"Gregory Kirk"},
{"bill_id":683165,"bill_number":"SB35","title":"Crimes and Offenses; provide leaving certain children in vehicles; cruelty to children in the third degree","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-5-70 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cruelty to children, so as to provide that leaving certain children in vehicles under certain circumstances constitutes cruelty to children in the third degree; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB35/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42862","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":683168,"bill_number":"HB68","title":"Taxes; property; waive payment requirement of such taxes less than a certain amount","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to persons liable for taxes on property, so as to waive payment requirement of such taxes less than a certain amount; 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":"2015-01-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB68/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42835","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":683171,"bill_number":"HB64","title":"Elections; reopening of qualifications with regard to nonpartisan candidates under certain circumstances; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide for the reopening of qualifications with regard to nonpartisan candidates under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB64/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42831","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":683174,"bill_number":"SB37","title":"Law Enforcement Officers; require certain persons with arrest powers at university or college campuses; report allegations of rape to local law enforcement","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 and Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education and law enforcement officers and agencies, respectively, so as to require certain persons with arrest powers at university or college campuses to report allegations of rape to a local law enforcement agency with concurrent jurisdiction, to hand over all information and evidence, and to cooperate with said law enforcement agency; to provide for penalties; to require all law enforcement agencies with information on a sexual assault to cooperate with colleges and universities investigating a student for said assault; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB37/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42856","sponsor":"Ronald Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":683177,"bill_number":"SB32","title":"Community Health, Board of; reopen the 2014 open enrollment; major medical facility declared out of network; define certain terms","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-881 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Board of Community Health; to amend Code Section 20-2-911 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Board of Community Health; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the State Employees' Health Insurance Plan, so as to require that the Board of Community Health shall reopen the 2014 open enrollment period to permit any employee whose elected medical claims administrator declared a major medical facility to be out of such administrator's network to elect coverage under a different administrator; to define certain terms; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB32/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42795","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":683180,"bill_number":"HB66","title":"Special elections; additional dates for referendums in odd-numbered years; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to revise Code Section 21-2-540 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conduct of special elections generally, so as to provide additional special election dates for referendums in odd-numbered years; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB66/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42833","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":683183,"bill_number":"SR47","title":"Scriven, Florrie B.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Florrie B. Scriven on her recognition by the National Baptist Convention; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR47/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42873","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":684585,"bill_number":"HB76","title":"General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2015, and ending June 30, 2016; 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":"2015-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB76/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42877","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":684586,"bill_number":"HB80","title":"General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2015, and ending June 30, 2016; 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":"2015-01-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB80/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42881","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":684587,"bill_number":"HB77","title":"Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB77/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42878","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":684588,"bill_number":"HB78","title":"Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2014, and ending June 30, 2015, known as the \"General Appropriations Act,\" Act No. 632, approved April 28, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 139), so as to make, provide, and change certain appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB78/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42879","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":684589,"bill_number":"HB79","title":"General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2015, and ending June 30, 2016; 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":"2015-01-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB79/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42880","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":684590,"bill_number":"HB75","title":"Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2014, and ending June 30, 2015, known as the \"General Appropriations Act,\" Act No. 632, approved April 28, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 139), so as to make, provide, and change certain appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB75/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42876","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":687291,"bill_number":"SR49","title":"Service Providers Association for Developmental Disabilities; celebrate January 15","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 15, 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR49/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42882","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":687406,"bill_number":"SB51","title":"Pharmacists and Pharmacies; provide for 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 provide for substitutions of interchangeable biological products; to define certain terms; to provide for requirements and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB51/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42883","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":687520,"bill_number":"SR51","title":"Stringham, Pastor Glenn; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Glenn Stringham on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR51/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42885","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":690494,"bill_number":"SR55","title":"Tippins Bank; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tippins Bank on 75 years in business; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR55/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42889","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":690593,"bill_number":"SR52","title":"Strickland, Dr. James \"Jim\" Ernest; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. James \"Jim\" Ernest Strickland; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR52/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42886","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":690690,"bill_number":"HB81","title":"Taxation; property; require confirmation of certain redemptions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-4-43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the effect of redemption of property, so as to require the confirmation of certain redemptions; to limit the lien creditor's 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":"2015-01-21","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB81/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42890","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":690789,"bill_number":"SR53","title":"Multi-Agency Alliance for Children Day; recognize January 20, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 20, 2015, as Multi-Agency Alliance for Children Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR53/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42887","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":690886,"bill_number":"SR50","title":"Butler, Curtis and Marion; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Curtis and Marion Butler on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR50/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42884","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":690983,"bill_number":"SR54","title":"Morgan, James \"Jimmy\"; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James \"Jimmy\" Morgan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR54/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42888","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":694200,"bill_number":"SR57","title":"Georgia Economic Developers Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Economic Developers Association on its efforts to improve the economic development climate of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR57/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42892","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":694273,"bill_number":"SR56","title":"Autism Awareness Day; recognize January 28, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 28, 2015, as Autism Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR56/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42891","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":696719,"bill_number":"HR35","title":"Korean American Appreciation Day; January 26, 2015; recognize and invite dignitaries to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 26, 2015, as Korean American Appreciation Day at the state capitol and inviting dignitaries Seong-jin KIM, Uncha-Yi Shreve, Young-Rok Oh, Baek-Kyu Kim, and James Song to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR35/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42893","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":698879,"bill_number":"HR55","title":"James, Elmo, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Elmo James, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR55/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42953","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":698882,"bill_number":"HB83","title":"Motor fuel excise tax; public school systems under certain circumstances for a limited period of time; 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 for a limited period of time; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB83/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42895","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":698886,"bill_number":"SR68","title":"Prater, Mr. Dave; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Dave Prater of the legendary Sam & Dave music duo; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR68/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42916","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":698898,"bill_number":"HR67","title":"Autism Awareness Day at the capitol; January 28, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 28, 2015, as Autism Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR67/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42968","sponsor":"Matthew Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":698903,"bill_number":"HB98","title":"Appellate courts; provide direct appeals and appeals requiring an application for appeals pertaining to courts-martial; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appellate practice, so as to provide for direct appeals and appeals requiring an application for appeals to the appellate courts on matters pertaining to courts-martial; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to military affairs, so as to repeal and reenact Article 5, the \"Georgia Code of Military Justice\"; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB98/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42933","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":698911,"bill_number":"HB90","title":"Code Revision Commission; revise, modernize, and correct errors 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 an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB90/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42925","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":698920,"bill_number":"HR46","title":"Crosby, Mike; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mike Crosby and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR46/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42943","sponsor":"Edward Stephens"},
{"bill_id":698930,"bill_number":"SR73","title":"Jackson, Bart W.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Bart W. Jackson as the Superior Court Clerk of the Year in 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR73/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42921","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":698936,"bill_number":"HB92","title":"Labor; allow employees to use sick leave for care of immediate family members; provisions","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB92/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42927","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":698944,"bill_number":"SR61","title":"Levett, Dr. M. Ann; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. M. Ann Levett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR61/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42900","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":698952,"bill_number":"HB87","title":"Retirement and pensions; Code Revision Commission; revise title","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB87/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42922","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":698959,"bill_number":"HR56","title":"Long, Dr. Crawford W.; recognize 200th birthday and remember his lifetime of achievement","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 200th birthday of Dr. Crawford W. Long and remembering his lifetime of achievement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR56/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42955","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":698967,"bill_number":"HR54","title":"Thomas, Doctor Eugene Edgar; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Eugene Edgar Thomas; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR54/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42952","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":698974,"bill_number":"HR41","title":"Graham, Don; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Don Graham and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR41/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42938","sponsor":"Susan Holmes"},
{"bill_id":698978,"bill_number":"HR59","title":"Georgia High School Fencing League; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Georgia High School Fencing League; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR59/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42958","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":698990,"bill_number":"HB82","title":"Oconee River Greenway Authority; certain members to appoint a designee; allow","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 Oconee River Greenway Authority, so as to allow certain members to appoint a designee; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB82/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42894","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":699001,"bill_number":"HR37","title":"General Assembly; age requirements for members; lower - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to lower the age requirements for members of the General Assembly; 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":"2015-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR37/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42934","sponsor":"Benjie Harbin"},
{"bill_id":699010,"bill_number":"HR52","title":"King, Ms. Patricia S.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Patricia S. King, of the Department of Human Services, Division of Aging Services, Forensic Special Investigations Unit, based upon her contributions to the law enforcement profession in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR52/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42949","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":699015,"bill_number":"HB97","title":"Open Agreements Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to inspection of public records, so as to provide that all public bodies shall disclose certain communications, terms and conditions of agreements, and incentives and offers made regarding certain matters; to provide for definitions; to provide a short title; to provide for legislative findings; 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":"2015-01-26","last_action":"House Withdrawn Bill/Res Consideration","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB97/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42932","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":699024,"bill_number":"HR68","title":"Prater, Mr. Dave; Sam & Dave music duo; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Dave Prater of the legendary Sam & Dave music duo; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR68/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42969","sponsor":"Jay Roberts"},
{"bill_id":699030,"bill_number":"HR51","title":"Barnes-Pelote, Representative Dorothy Mae; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Representative Dorothy Mae Barnes-Pelote; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR51/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42948","sponsor":"Edward Stephens"},
{"bill_id":699036,"bill_number":"HR65","title":"Davenport, Dr. Vivien Ardalia Harmon; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Vivien Ardalia Harmon Davenport; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR65/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42965","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":699048,"bill_number":"HR53","title":"Mounsey, Donald H.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Donald H. Mounsey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR53/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42950","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":699054,"bill_number":"HR49","title":"Atlanta Hawks; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Atlanta Hawks and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR49/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42946","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":699063,"bill_number":"HR36","title":"Staff Sergeant Shaun J. Whitehead Memorial Bridge; Jackson County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Staff Sergeant Shaun J. Whitehead and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR36/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42906","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":699068,"bill_number":"SR76","title":"Russell, Sr., Herman Jerome \"HJ\"; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Herman Jerome \"HJ\" Russell, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR76/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42954","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":699080,"bill_number":"HB93","title":"Motor vehicles; law enforcement retaining license plate data obtained from automated license plate recognition systems for certain periods; prohibit","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 for the identification and regulation of motor vehicles, so as to prohibit law enforcement from retaining license plate data obtained from automated license plate recognition systems for certain periods; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB93/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42928","sponsor":"John Pezold"},
{"bill_id":699085,"bill_number":"SB59","title":"\"Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act\"","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, and Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to provide for a \"Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act\"; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB59/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42973","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":699096,"bill_number":"SB54","title":"Taxation; confidental taxpayer information; allow the state revenue commissioner to provide members of the legislative study committee 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":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB54/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42910","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":699101,"bill_number":"SR74","title":"Minority Owned Plasma Centers; encouraging the development","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the development of minority owned plasma centers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR74/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42967","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":699111,"bill_number":"SR70","title":"Chrzanowski, Debbie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Debbie Chrzanowski for being named one of the winners in round five of the Innovation in Teaching Competition; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR70/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42918","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":699119,"bill_number":"HR48","title":"International Holocaust Day at the capitol; January 27, 2015; recognize and invite Georgia Commission on the Holocaust to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 27, 2015, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day at the capitol, and inviting the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR48/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42945","sponsor":"John Yates"},
{"bill_id":699129,"bill_number":"HR69","title":"Johnson, Albert Sydney, III; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Albert Sydney Johnson, III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR69/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42970","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":699132,"bill_number":"SR62","title":"2014 Greenbrier High School Golf Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the 2014 Greenbrier High School golf team, winners of the Class AAAAA State Golf Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR62/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42901","sponsor":"William Jackson"},
{"bill_id":699143,"bill_number":"HR62","title":"Shah, Manoj H., M.D.; Doctor of the Day for February 16, 2015; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Manoj H. Shah, M.D., as \"Doctor of the Day\" for February 16, 2015, and commending him for his many contributions to the welfare of the citizens of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR62/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42962","sponsor":"Larry O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":699150,"bill_number":"HR63","title":"Robie, William T.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending William T. Robie; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR63/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42963","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":699160,"bill_number":"SR71","title":"McMillan, Olivia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Olivia McMillan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR71/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42919","sponsor":"Ross Tolleson"},
{"bill_id":699170,"bill_number":"HB94","title":"Ad valorem tax; certain members of armed forces from penalties for failure to timely pay tax; exempt","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 10 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the ad valorem taxation of motor vehicles and motor homes, so as to exempt certain members of the armed forces from penalties for failure to timely pay the ad valorem tax; 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":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB94/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42929","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":699177,"bill_number":"HR50","title":"Valdosta State University Day at the capitol; January 28, 2015; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 28, 2015, as Valdosta State University Day at the capitol and commending student leaders at Valdosta State University; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR50/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42947","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":699181,"bill_number":"SR66","title":"Firefighter Recognition Day; recognize February 3, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the firefighters of Georgia and recognizing February 3, 2015, as the 43rd annual Firefighters Recognition Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR66/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42912","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":699186,"bill_number":"HB86","title":"Social services; provide for transfer of the Division of Aging Services to the Georgia Adult and Aging Services Agency; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to services for the aging, so as to provide for the transfer of the Division of Aging Services to the Georgia Adult and Aging Services Agency; to provide for definitions; to provide for the Georgia Adult and Aging Services Board; to provide for membership, powers, and duties; to provide for an executive director; to provide for transfer of rights, duties, and obligations; to amend various provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to make conforming changes; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Veto V4","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB86/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42905","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":699201,"bill_number":"HB84","title":"Insurance; denial of an aircraft claim unless the insured's action or failure to act had a direct causal connection to loss upon which claim is based; 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 denial of an aircraft claim unless the insured's action or failure to act had a direct causal connection to the loss upon which the claim is based; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB84/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42896","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":699204,"bill_number":"HR60","title":"Rosser-Jones, Leshia Nicole; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Leshia Nicole Rosser-Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR60/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42960","sponsor":"LaDawn Jones"},
{"bill_id":699217,"bill_number":"SR58","title":"Colquitt County Packers Football Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Colquitt County Packers football team for winning the 2014 Class AAAAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR58/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42897","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":699223,"bill_number":"HR43","title":"Russell, Herman Jerome \"HJ\", Sr.; honor and invite his family to House","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Herman Jerome \"HJ\" Russell, Sr., and inviting his family to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR43/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42940","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":699230,"bill_number":"SR72","title":"Graham, Don; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Don Graham; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR72/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42920","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":699238,"bill_number":"SR64","title":"Georgia College Day; recognize February 10, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 10, 2015, as Georgia College Day at the state capitol and celebrating Georgia College & State University's Quasquicentennial; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR64/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42903","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":699249,"bill_number":"SB53","title":"Mental Health; authorizing licensed professional counselor to perform certain acts; revise sunset prov.; repeal in its entirety June 30, 2018","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to mental health and authorizing a licensed professional counselor to perform certain acts, Act No. 546, approved April 21, 2014 (Ga L. 2014, p. 347), so as to revise a sunset provision; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB53/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42909","sponsor":"Gregory Kirk"},
{"bill_id":699252,"bill_number":"HR40","title":"McMillian, Olivia; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Olivia McMillan and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR40/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42937","sponsor":"Larry O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":699265,"bill_number":"HR39","title":"Norris, Deputy Michael Andrew; honor and invite his family to House","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Deputy Michael Andrew Norris and inviting his family to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR39/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42936","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":699269,"bill_number":"HR42","title":"Jackson, Bart W.; commend as Superior Court Clerk of the Year in 2014 and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Bart W. Jackson as the Superior Court Clerk of the Year in 2014 and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR42/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42939","sponsor":"Susan Holmes"},
{"bill_id":699280,"bill_number":"HB88","title":"Stapleton, City of; change terms of office of mayor and councilmembers","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Stapleton, approved March 30, 2000 (Ga. L. 2000, p. 3543), as amended, particularly by an Act approved October 25, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, Ex. Sess., p. 743), so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for at-large elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB88/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42923","sponsor":"Brian Prince"},
{"bill_id":699289,"bill_number":"HR58","title":"Rabun County; Farm to Table Capital of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Rabun County as the Farm to Table Capital of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR58/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42957","sponsor":"Stephen Allison"},
{"bill_id":699298,"bill_number":"HB91","title":"Education; eliminate Georgia High School Graduation Test as a requirement for graduation; 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 the elementary and secondary education, so as to eliminate the Georgia High School Graduation Test as a requirement for purposes of graduation; to provide procedures for former students who did not pass one or more portions of the Georgia High School Graduation Test to petition to obtain a high school diploma; to provide for notice of such petition option; to provide for changes for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB91/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42926","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":699302,"bill_number":"HB89","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":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB89/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42924","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":699312,"bill_number":"SB55","title":"Torts; provide civil immunity for a person; forcible entry of a motor vehicle for purpose of removing a minor; imminent danger to the minor","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding torts, so as to provide for civil immunity for a person who causes property damage resulting from the forcible entry of a motor vehicle for the purpose of removing a minor from such vehicle due to the belief of imminent danger to the minor; to provide for a definition; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB55/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42907","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":699318,"bill_number":"SR60","title":"Levett, Lucius \"Bo\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION Commending Lucius \"Bo\" Levett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR60/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42899","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":699329,"bill_number":"SR63","title":"Atlanta Hawks; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Atlanta Hawks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR63/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42902","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":699333,"bill_number":"HR61","title":"Suryadevara, Pavan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Pavan Suryadevara for his commitment to excellence inside and outside the classroom; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR61/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42961","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":699345,"bill_number":"HR38","title":"Echols County Drama Club; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Echols County Drama Club and inviting the members to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR38/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42935","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":699349,"bill_number":"HR64","title":"Brooke, Edward W.; former United States Senator; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of former United States Senator Edward W. Brooke; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR64/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42964","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":699358,"bill_number":"HB95","title":"Local government investment pool; trust fund managed by state treasurer; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-83-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the local government investment pool, so as to provide for a trust fund managed by the state treasurer; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB95/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42930","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":699367,"bill_number":"HR66","title":"Medical College of Georgia Day; February 17, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 17, 2015, as Medical College of Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR66/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42966","sponsor":"Barbara Sims"},
{"bill_id":699374,"bill_number":"HB85","title":"Alcoholic beverages; sale or furnishing to patients or inmates of Central State Hospital and sale or possession near or upon the grounds; change certain provisions","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, so as to change certain provisions relating to the sale or furnishing of alcoholic beverages to patients or inmates of Central State Hospital and to the sale or possession of alcoholic beverages near or upon the grounds of such hospital; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-04-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB85/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42904","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":699383,"bill_number":"HR44","title":"Wilson, Deputy Jeffery Graham; commend & invite Monroe Co. Deputies to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Deputy Jeffery Graham Wilson and inviting him and Monroe County Sheriff's Deputies to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR44/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42941","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":699390,"bill_number":"SB56","title":"Education; mandatory education for children between ages 6 and 16; raise the age of mandatory attendance","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 raise the age of mandatory attendance; 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":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB56/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42908","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":699405,"bill_number":"SB57","title":"Handicapped Persons; provide any motorized wheelchair or scooter operated on public ways and sidewalks shall be equipped with reflectors","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to handicapped persons, so as to provide that any motorized wheelchair or scooter operated on public ways and sidewalks shall be equipped with reflectors; to provide that any such wheelchairs and scooters sold in this state shall be equipped with reflectors; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB57/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42914","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":699408,"bill_number":"SR65","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":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR65/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42911","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":699415,"bill_number":"HB96","title":"State income tax; individual; adjust rates to account for inflation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to individual state income tax rates, so as to adjust the rates to account for inflation; 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":"2015-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB96/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42931","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":699425,"bill_number":"HR70","title":"Lee, Mr. William J. \"Bill\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. William J. \"Bill\" Lee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR70/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42971","sponsor":"Larry O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":699429,"bill_number":"HR47","title":"Georgia House of Representatives and the Georgia Economic Developers Association; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia House of Representatives and the Georgia Economic Developers Association on their efforts to improve the economic development climate of the State of Georgia, and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR47/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42944","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":699440,"bill_number":"SR67","title":"Paul, Andy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Andy Paul as the 2014-2015 President of the National Future Farmers of America Organization; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR67/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42915","sponsor":"William Jackson"},
{"bill_id":699450,"bill_number":"HR57","title":"Dillard, John Peter; owner of the Dillard House; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of John Peter Dillard, owner of the Dillard House in Rabun County, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR57/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42956","sponsor":"Stephen Allison"},
{"bill_id":699455,"bill_number":"SR75","title":"Ahabue, Ansel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ansel Ahabue on his placement as a top 10 finalist in the 2014 National Geographic Bee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR75/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42959","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":699462,"bill_number":"SR69","title":"Georgia STEM Day; recognize May 8, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION commending science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and recognizing May 8, 2015, as Georgia STEM Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR69/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42917","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":699469,"bill_number":"SR77","title":"Bolton, Willie \"W.C.\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Willie \"W.C.\" Bolton and congratulating him upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR77/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42951","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":699480,"bill_number":"SB52","title":"Disclosure of Public Records; clarify that certain tax credits and exemptions are subject to disclosure","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disclosure of public records, so as to clarify that certain tax credits and exemptions are subject to disclosure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB52/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42913","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":699488,"bill_number":"SR59","title":"Stone, Judge Patricia Parker; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Judge Patricia Parker Stone for her outstanding service in Chatham County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR59/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42898","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":699495,"bill_number":"SB58","title":"'Georgia Leadership and Service Admission Act'","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":"2015-02-18","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB58/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42972","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":699499,"bill_number":"HR45","title":"Ganem, Mr. Albert Paul; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Albert Paul Ganem and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR45/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42942","sponsor":"Edward Stephens"},
{"bill_id":700942,"bill_number":"SR85","title":"Norris, Deputy Michael Andrew; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Deputy Michael Andrew Norris; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR85/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42992","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":700946,"bill_number":"HB101","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 an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB101/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42978","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":700950,"bill_number":"HR71","title":"House Study Committee on the HOPE Scholarship Program Award Amount for Critical Fields of Study; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the HOPE Scholarship Program Award Amount for Critical Fields of Study; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR71/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43011","sponsor":"Craig Gordon"},
{"bill_id":700956,"bill_number":"HB114","title":"Drivers' licenses; provide for use of paper eye charts for testing of noncommercial driver's vision; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to provide for the use of paper eye charts for the testing of noncommercial driver's vision; to provide for notice of certain information from the department to be sent by first-class mail; to provide for the issuance of limited driving permits to noncommercial drivers in certain instances; to provide for a waiver of the application fee for instruction permits in certain instances; to allow photographs on drivers' licenses and identification cards to be in black and white; to provide for the conditions under which limited driving permits shall be issued; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB114/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43001","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":700961,"bill_number":"HB110","title":"Fireworks; provide for 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; to revise penalties; to amend Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to specific, business, and occupation taxes, so as to provide for an excise tax on the sale of consumer fireworks; to provide for criminal penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB110/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42996","sponsor":"Jay Roberts"},
{"bill_id":700966,"bill_number":"HR84","title":"Henry, Jack; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jack Henry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR84/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43027","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":700971,"bill_number":"HB125","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":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB125/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43052","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":700977,"bill_number":"HB104","title":"State Properties Code; applicability of public bidding processes for certain conveyances; clarify","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 clarify applicability of public bidding processes for certain conveyances; to correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB104/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42983","sponsor":"Emory Dunahoo"},
{"bill_id":700981,"bill_number":"HB105","title":"Health; vaccination against meningococcal disease of college students; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-12-3.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to meningococcal disease vaccinations and disclosures, so as to revise provisions regarding vaccination against meningococcal disease of college students; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB105/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42984","sponsor":"Joe Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":700987,"bill_number":"SR88","title":"Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day; recognize February 19, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 19, 2015, as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR88/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42999","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":700991,"bill_number":"HB127","title":"Highways; ability of local governments to assist the Department of Transportation in the maintenance of vegetation along state highway system; provide","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 relative to the regulation of the maintenance and use of public roads, so as to provide for the ability of local governments to assist the Department of Transportation in the maintenance of vegetation along the state highway system; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB127/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43054","sponsor":"David Stover"},
{"bill_id":700998,"bill_number":"HB124","title":"Local government; regulation of dogs based solely on breed; 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 general provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to prohibit the regulation of dogs based solely on breed; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB124/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43050","sponsor":"John Yates"},
{"bill_id":701002,"bill_number":"HR82","title":"Hall, William; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending William Hall; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR82/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43025","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":701006,"bill_number":"HR79","title":"Stadler, Hayden; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hayden Stadler; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR79/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43022","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":701013,"bill_number":"SR78","title":"Great Promise Partnership","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Great Promise Partnership; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR78/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42974","sponsor":"Tommie Williams"},
{"bill_id":701017,"bill_number":"SR90","title":"Veterinary Medicine Day; recognize February 4, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 4, 2015, as Veterinary Medicine Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR90/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43010","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":701021,"bill_number":"HR96","title":"Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Day at the capitol; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR96/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43040","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":701027,"bill_number":"HB128","title":"Food and drugs; adoption of rules for poultry processing which are more restrictive than federal regulations; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 26-2-202 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to promulgation of rules and regulations by the Commissioner of Agriculture regarding standards, labeling, and adulteration relative to meat, poultry, and dairy processing plants, so as to prohibit adoption of rules for poultry processing which are more restrictive than federal regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB128/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43055","sponsor":"David Stover"},
{"bill_id":701033,"bill_number":"HB126","title":"Motor vehicles; use of global positioning or navigation system mounts on windshields under certain circumstances; allow","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 of motor vehicles, so as to allow for the use of global positioning or navigation system mounts on the windshields of motor vehicles under certain circumstances; to provide for an exception; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB126/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43053","sponsor":"Sam Teasley"},
{"bill_id":701038,"bill_number":"HB129","title":"Public water systems; communities may impose or remove fluoridation by referendum under certain circumstances; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-5-175 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fluoridation of public water systems, state funds for cost of fluoridation equipment, chemicals, and materials, and tax deduction for fluoride-removing devices, so as to provide that communities may impose or remove fluoridation by referendum under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB129/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43056","sponsor":"David Stover"},
{"bill_id":701042,"bill_number":"HR85","title":"Wellborn, Connor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Connor Wellborn; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR85/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43028","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":701048,"bill_number":"HR99","title":"Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations Day at the capitol; February 17, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February as Career and Technical Education Month and recognizing February 17, 2015, as Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR99/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43043","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":701054,"bill_number":"SR92","title":"National School Counseling Week; recognize February 2-6, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the week of February 2-6, 2015, as National School Counseling Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR92/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43015","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":701058,"bill_number":"HB121","title":"Elections; write-in candidacy filings to include authorization by candidate if not done by candidate; require notice","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to require notice of write-in candidacy filings to include an authorization by the candidate if such filings are not done by the candidate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB121/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43030","sponsor":"Mark Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":701065,"bill_number":"SR87","title":"Ware, Mr. Charles \"Chuck\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Charles \"Chuck\" Ware as the Distinguished Older Georgian for 2015; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR87/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42994","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":701069,"bill_number":"HR103","title":"Georgia's Day of Coding; December 10; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing December 10 as Georgia's Day of Coding; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR103/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43047","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":701073,"bill_number":"HB122","title":"State income tax credits; low-emission vehicles; reduce to zero the amount of such credit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state income tax credits for low-emission vehicles, so as to reduce to zero the amount of such credit; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB122/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43048","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":701079,"bill_number":"SR82","title":"Hamilton, Sr., Michael Joseph; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Michael Joseph Hamilton, Sr., for his outstanding service with the Frank Callan Boys and Girls Club; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR82/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42990","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":701084,"bill_number":"HR76","title":"Woodstock Fire Department; achieving an ISO rating of 1; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Woodstock Fire Department for achieving an ISO rating of 1; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR76/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43019","sponsor":"Michael Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":701088,"bill_number":"HR86","title":"Thornton, Ben; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ben Thornton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR86/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43029","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":701094,"bill_number":"SB60","title":"Education; raise the mandatory education from 16 to 17 1/2; adult literacy for purposes of conformity; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to raise the age of mandatory education 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":"2015-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB60/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42980","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":701100,"bill_number":"SR83","title":"Bethesda Academy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Bethesda Academy and congratulating it on its 275th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR83/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42991","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":701105,"bill_number":"SR84","title":"U.S. Congress; urged to enact significant reforms to the nation's federally financed graduate medical education programs","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Congress of the United States to enact significant reforms to the nation's federally financed graduate medical education programs and to provide states with additional resources to meet the health workforce needs of the future; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR84/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43013","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":701109,"bill_number":"HR87","title":"Pike, J.D.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending J. D. Pike; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR87/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43031","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":701114,"bill_number":"HR93","title":"University of West Georgia Day at the capitol; February 2, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 2, 2015, as University of West Georgia Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR93/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43037","sponsor":"Dustin Hightower"},
{"bill_id":701121,"bill_number":"HR100","title":"Hammock, Jim; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jim Hammock, affectionately known as \"Widetrack\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR100/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43044","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":701125,"bill_number":"HB123","title":"Motor vehicles; use of safety chain or cable when operating a motor vehicle drawing a trailer; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to equipment and inspection of motor vehicles, so as to provide for the use of a safety chain or cable when operating a motor vehicle drawing a trailer; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB123/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43049","sponsor":"John Yates"},
{"bill_id":701129,"bill_number":"SR86","title":"University of West Georgia Day; recognize February 2, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 2, 2015, as University of West Georgia Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR86/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42993","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":701136,"bill_number":"HR89","title":"Hood, David; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending David Hood; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR89/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43033","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":701140,"bill_number":"SB61","title":"\"New Americans Program Act\"; create New Americans program","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":"2015-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB61/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42981","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":701146,"bill_number":"HR102","title":"Tourism, Hospitality, and Arts Days at the capitol; Jan. 26-27, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 26-27, 2015, as Tourism, Hospitality, and Arts Days at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR102/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43046","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":701150,"bill_number":"HB119","title":"AIDS; disclosure of such information under certain circumstances; change provisions","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 change provisions relating to disclosure of such information under certain circumstances; to provide for procedure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB119/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43007","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":701155,"bill_number":"SR80","title":"College Board of Advanced Placement U.S. History; demand revision","description":"A RESOLUTION demanding revision by the College Board of Advanced Placement U.S. History; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR80/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43009","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":701161,"bill_number":"HB111","title":"School buses; commercial advertising by local boards of education; provide","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 provide for commercial advertising on school buses by local boards of education; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB111/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42997","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":701165,"bill_number":"HB102","title":"Schley County; Probate Court; judge shall also serve as judge of Magistrate Court on and after January 1, 2017","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Schley County shall also serve as the judge of the Magistrate Court of Schley County on and after January 1, 2017; to provide for the continuation in office and expiration of term of the current magistrate judge; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB102/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42979","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":701171,"bill_number":"HR75","title":"Van Wagenen, Maya; 16-year-old teen author; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Maya Van Wagenen, a 16-year-old award-winning teen author, and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR75/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43018","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":701176,"bill_number":"HR80","title":"Rossman, Neil; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Neil Rossman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR80/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43023","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":701181,"bill_number":"HR73","title":"Miliner, Amanda; 2015 Georgia Teacher of the Year; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Amanda Miliner, a former Miss Georgia, for her accomplishment of winning the 2015 Georgia Teacher of the Year award and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives, and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR73/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43016","sponsor":"Larry O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":701187,"bill_number":"HB113","title":"Elections; provide non-partisan election of judges of probate court, chief magistrate judges and certain other magistrate judges; 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 the nonpartisan election of judges of probate court, chief magistrate judges, and certain other magistrate judges; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB113/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43000","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":701192,"bill_number":"HR72","title":"Gresham, Jada R.; seventh grade honor student at Upson-Lee Middle School; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jada R. Gresham, a 12 year-old seventh grade honor student at Upson-Lee Middle School, and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR72/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43014","sponsor":"Johnnie Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":701196,"bill_number":"HB112","title":"Law enforcement; prohibit use of radar systems designed to detect and measure the distance to moving and near-stationary persons through walls; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding law enforcement, so as to prohibit the use by law enforcement of radar systems designed to detect and measure the distance to moving and near-stationary persons through walls, floors, ceilings, roofs, and similar building structures in Georgia; to prohibit law enforcement from assisting or participating in the use of such radar systems; to provide penalties 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":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB112/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42998","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":701201,"bill_number":"HR83","title":"Gooch, Carter; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Carter Gooch; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR83/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43026","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":701207,"bill_number":"HR91","title":"Physical Therapy Day at the capitol; January 21, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Wednesday, January 21, 2015, as Physical Therapy Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR91/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43035","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":701211,"bill_number":"SR91","title":"Pritchett, Clarence Landers \"C.L.\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Clarence Landers \"C.L.\" Pritchett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR91/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43012","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":701217,"bill_number":"SR79","title":"Links Day; recognize February 17, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION commending The Links, Incorporated and recognizing February 17, 2015, as Links Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR79/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42975","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":701222,"bill_number":"SR89","title":"Equine Youth Day; recognize February 3, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 3, 2015, as Equine Youth Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR89/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43004","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":701228,"bill_number":"HR101","title":"Campbell Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church; 156th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Campbell Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church on the wonderful occasion of its 156th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR101/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43045","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":701232,"bill_number":"HR95","title":"Venable, Allison (Al) Edward; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Allison (Al) Edward Venable; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR95/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43039","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":701236,"bill_number":"HB120","title":"Local option sales tax; provide for an additional purpose for tax","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 procedure for implementing a special purpose local option sales tax, so as to provide for an additional purpose for the tax; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB120/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43008","sponsor":"Dale Rutledge"},
{"bill_id":701243,"bill_number":"HR74","title":"Georgia State University Day at the capitol; February 4, 2015; commend & invite Student Government Association to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia State University, recognizing February 4, 2015, as Georgia State University Day at the state capitol, and inviting the Georgia State University Student Government Association to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR74/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43017","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":701247,"bill_number":"HB117","title":"Employment security; modify definition of the term most recent employer; change certain provisions","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 change certain provisions relating to employment security; to modify the definition of the term \"most recent employer\"; to amend Code Section 50-36-1 of the O.C.G.A., 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 provide a method for such verification of lawful presence that may be utilized in conjunction with the electronic filing of an application for unemployment insurance with the Department of Labor; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB117/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43005","sponsor":"Mark Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":701252,"bill_number":"HB108","title":"Investments; public retirement systems to invest in mutual funds, commingled funds, collective investment funds, common trusts, and group trusts; 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 mutual funds, commingled funds, collective investment funds, common trusts, and group trusts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB108/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42987","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":701259,"bill_number":"HR77","title":"Georgia Asian American and Pacific Islander voices; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing prominent and innovative Georgia Asian American and Pacific Islander voices in the field of media, press, and journalism; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR77/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43020","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":701263,"bill_number":"HR90","title":"Kauffmann, Barlett; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Barlett Kauffman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR90/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43034","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":701268,"bill_number":"HB106","title":"Highways; revise what constitutes part of the state highway system; provisions","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 revise what constitutes part of the state highway system; to provide for the appropriation of funds to the Department of Transportation; to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for submission of electronic accident reports by law enforcement agencies; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB106/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42985","sponsor":"Jay Roberts"},
{"bill_id":701274,"bill_number":"HB115","title":"Foreclosure Cure Act; enact","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 short title; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB115/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43002","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":701278,"bill_number":"HR78","title":"O'Laughlin, Kylie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kylie O'Laughlin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR78/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43021","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":701284,"bill_number":"HR98","title":"Kelly, Mr. Lee Ed, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Lee Ed Kelly, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR98/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43042","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":701288,"bill_number":"HB99","title":"Property; joint tenants divorce or have marriage annulled under certain circumstances; provide procedure for tenancy in common","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 6 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to joint tenancy with survivorship, so as to provide for tenancy in common when joint tenants divorce or have their marriage annulled, under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB99/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42976","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":701295,"bill_number":"HR97","title":"U.S.S. MOALE; 70th anniversary of her commission; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the U.S.S. MOALE on the 70th anniversary of her commission; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR97/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43041","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":701299,"bill_number":"HB116","title":"Underground Water Supply Protection Act of 2015; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wells and drinking water, so as to prohibit the injection of ground water into the Floridan aquifer in certain counties; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB116/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43003","sponsor":"Alex Atwood"},
{"bill_id":701303,"bill_number":"HB107","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":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB107/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42986","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":701310,"bill_number":"HB118","title":"Drivers' licenses; issuance of commercial licenses and instruction permits to comply with federal law; amend certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to amend certain provisions relative to the issuance of commercial drivers' licenses and commercial drivers' instruction permits so as to comply with federal law; to amend Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to uniform rules of the road, so as to prohibit certain activities with wireless telecommunications devices by drivers of commercial motor vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB118/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43006","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":701314,"bill_number":"HR81","title":"Christie, Matthew; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Matthew Christie; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR81/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43024","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":701319,"bill_number":"HR94","title":"Georgia Bio; advancements in the life sciences industry; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia Bio for the advancements it has made in the life sciences industry and for the impact it has on this state's economy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR94/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43038","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":701324,"bill_number":"HR88","title":"Wellborn, Lawson; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lawson Wellborn; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR88/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43032","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":701330,"bill_number":"SR93","title":"Georgia PlanFirst program; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the inaugural communities of the Georgia PlanFirst program and celebrating the 25th anniversary of the implementation of the Georgia Planning Act; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR93/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43051","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":701335,"bill_number":"HB109","title":"Income tax; change qualifications of an investor","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 the qualifications of an investor; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB109/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42995","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":701340,"bill_number":"HB100","title":"Education; date by which a child must reach a certain age in order to be eligible for enrollment in certain educational programs; change 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 change provisions relating to the date by which a child must reach a certain age in order to be eligible for enrollment in certain educational programs; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB100/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42977","sponsor":"Tom Dickson"},
{"bill_id":701345,"bill_number":"HR92","title":"Odom, David; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending David Odom; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR92/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43036","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":701351,"bill_number":"HB103","title":"Kelsey's Law; enact","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 prohibit any person from causing a minor to be identified as the individual in an obscene depiction; to provide for definitions; to provide for venue; to provide for exceptions; to provide for penalties; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB103/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42982","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":701355,"bill_number":"SR81","title":"Johnson, Benjamin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Benjamin Johnson and congratulating him upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR81/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42989","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":703826,"bill_number":"HB137","title":"Access to Public Services for Non-English Speakers Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the official state language, so as to require reasonable access to public services for non-English speakers; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB137/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43069","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":703829,"bill_number":"HB136","title":"Taxpayer First Act; enact","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 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":"2015-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB136/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43068","sponsor":"Earnest Smith"},
{"bill_id":703833,"bill_number":"HR113","title":"Savannah State University; 125th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Savannah State University on the occasion of its 125th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR113/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43110","sponsor":"Edward Stephens"},
{"bill_id":703836,"bill_number":"HR124","title":"Jenkins, Danielle; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Danielle Jenkins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR124/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43121","sponsor":"Joe Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":703840,"bill_number":"HB135","title":"Too Young to Suspend Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to education, so as to enact the \"Too Young to Suspend Act\"; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to prohibit the suspension or expulsion of pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students except after the commission of certain offenses; to provide for alternatives to discipline of such students; to provide for the issuance of guidelines; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB135/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43067","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":703843,"bill_number":"HR104","title":"Bill T. Hardman Hospitality Highway; Dawson/Lumpkin Counties; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Bill T. Hardman and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR104/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43085","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":703847,"bill_number":"SR98","title":"Holman, Steve; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Steve Holman for being honored 2014 Georgia Sportscaster of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR98/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43087","sponsor":"Mike Crane"},
{"bill_id":703850,"bill_number":"HR110","title":"Georgia College & State University Day at the capitol; February 10, 2015; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating Georgia College & State University's quasquicentennial, recognizing February 10, 2015, as Georgia College & State University Day at the state capitol, and inviting Georgia College President, Steve Dorman, to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR110/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43107","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":703854,"bill_number":"HR125","title":"State Road and Tollway Authority; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the State Road and Tollway Authority; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR125/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43122","sponsor":"Joe Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":703857,"bill_number":"HB144","title":"Student Online Personal Information Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 3 of Part 1 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student records, so as to enact the \"Student Online Personal Information Protection Act\"; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements for operators of online educational sites, services, and applications regarding certain student information; to provide for certain security measures; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB144/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43076","sponsor":"Craig Gordon"},
{"bill_id":703861,"bill_number":"HB131","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 prohibit cyberbullying; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB131/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43063","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":703864,"bill_number":"SR95","title":"Pope High School Softball Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Pope High School softball team on their 2014 GHSA Class AAAAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR95/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43058","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":703868,"bill_number":"SR100","title":"Shaw, Julius Clarence; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Julius Clarence Shaw; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR100/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43090","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":703871,"bill_number":"HB143","title":"Tax Accountability Act of 2015; 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 definitions; to provide for an actuarial investigation and a legislative procedure for review and perfection of all bills proposing tax exemptions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB143/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43075","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":703875,"bill_number":"HB157","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 O.C.G.A., 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 without a search warrant or permission of the owner of the property shall be inadmissible in the courts of this state; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to searches with warrants; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB157/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43097","sponsor":"Kevin Cooke"},
{"bill_id":703878,"bill_number":"HB152","title":"Alcoholic beverages; holders of certain alcohol licenses and those who issue such licenses; impose certain requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 3 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the regulation of alcoholic beverages generally, so as to impose certain requirements upon holders of certain alcohol licenses and those who issue such licenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB152/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43092","sponsor":"Geoff Duncan"},
{"bill_id":703882,"bill_number":"SR104","title":"Georgia Bio; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia Bio for the advancements it has made in the life sciences industry and for the impact it has on this state's economy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR104/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43125","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":703885,"bill_number":"HR118","title":"Jordan, Representative Darryl W.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Representative Darryl W. Jordan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR118/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43115","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":703889,"bill_number":"SB63","title":"Alcoholic Beverages; provide for manufacturers of malt beverages to make limited retail sales of malt beverages under certain circumstances","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 manufacturers of malt beverages to make limited retail sales of malt beverages under certain circumstances; to change the definition of a \"brewpub\"; to provide for licensed brewpubs to sell malt beverages manufactured on its premises to the public for off-premises consumption; to define the term \"tasting room\"; to provide for legislative intent; to create a limited exception to the three-tier distribution system so as to allow licensed malt beverage manufacturers to sell limited amounts of malt beverages directly to the public for on-premises and off-premises consumption; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB63/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43060","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":703892,"bill_number":"HB145","title":"Georgia Jobs Matter Act; enact","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 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":"2015-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB145/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43077","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":703896,"bill_number":"HR107","title":"Lambert High School baseball team; 2014 GHSA Class AAAAAA State Championship; congratulate & invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Lambert High School baseball team on winning the 2014 GHSA Class AAAAAA State Championship and inviting the team to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR107/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43104","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":703899,"bill_number":"HR106","title":"United States Congress; convey title and jurisdiction of Federal Public Lands to the States; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging Congress to Convey Title and Jurisdiction of Federal Public Lands to the States; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR106/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43064","sponsor":"Buzz Brockway"},
{"bill_id":703903,"bill_number":"HB146","title":"Permanent Portable Registration Act; 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 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 a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB146/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43078","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":703906,"bill_number":"HB150","title":"Taxation; additional credit amount for productions that employ veterans; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to an income tax credit for film, video, or digital production in Georgia, so as to provide for an additional credit amount for productions that employ veterans; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB150/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43082","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":703910,"bill_number":"HB160","title":"Game and fish; trapping of raccoons in certain counties; repeal a provision","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wildlife trapping, trappers, and fur dealers, so as to repeal a provision prohibiting the trapping of raccoons in certain counties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB160/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43100","sponsor":"Emory Dunahoo"},
{"bill_id":703913,"bill_number":"HR117","title":"Morgan, James \"Jimmy\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James \"Jimmy\" Morgan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR117/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43114","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":703917,"bill_number":"HB130","title":"Timely Process Act; 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 primaries and elections generally, so as to provide that all applications for voter registration shall be processed by the Secretary of State and the appropriate county registration officials within 45 days of initial receipt of such applications; to provide for remedies for failure to timely process such applications; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB130/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43061","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":703920,"bill_number":"HR123","title":"Peskin, Mandy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mandy Peskin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR123/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43120","sponsor":"Joe Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":703924,"bill_number":"HB164","title":"Professional Standards Commission; professional learning requirements for certification renewal; extend suspension","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-200 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation of certificated professional personnel by the Professional Standards Commission, so as to extend the suspension of professional learning requirements for certification renewal; to extend the timeline for revision of certification renewal rules for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB164/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43129","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":703927,"bill_number":"SR106","title":"Orr Sr., Eston Wycliffe \"Wyc\"; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Eston Wycliffe \"Wyc\" Orr, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR106/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43127","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":703931,"bill_number":"SR97","title":"Motor Fuel Taxes; appropriated for any or all public transportation purposes -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that taxes on motor fuels shall be appropriated for any or all public transportation purposes; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR97/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43084","sponsor":"Curt Thompson"},
{"bill_id":703934,"bill_number":"SR105","title":"High Performance Healthy Schools Day; recognize February 5, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 5, 2015, as High Performance Healthy Schools Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR105/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43126","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":703938,"bill_number":"HB134","title":"State Work Opportunity Tax Credit; incentive to private sector employers to hire individuals from certain target groups of job seekers who face employment barriers; 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 and exemptions from state income taxes, so as to provide for a State Work Opportunity Tax Credit as a state income tax credit incentive to be provided to private sector employers to hire individuals from certain target groups of job seekers who face employment barriers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB134/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43066","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":703941,"bill_number":"HB149","title":"Highways; provide authority to the Department of Public Safety to enter into agreements and take action regarding weight of vehicles and loads; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the O.C.G.A., relating to dimension and weight of vehicles and loads, so as to provide authority to the Department of Public Safety to enter into agreements and take action regarding weight of vehicles and loads; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to the Department of Public Safety, so as to provide for authority of the Department of Public Safety to operate vehicle weigh stations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB149/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43081","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":703945,"bill_number":"SB64","title":"Juvenile Code, Domestic Relations, and Vital Records; repeal voluntary acknowledgments of legitimation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-11-2, Title 19, and Chapter 10 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions for the Juvenile Code, domestic relations, and vital records, respectively, so as to repeal voluntary acknowledgments of legitimation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB64/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43062","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":703948,"bill_number":"HB148","title":"Byron, City of; levy an 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":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB148/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43080","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":703952,"bill_number":"HB141","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":"2015-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB141/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43073","sponsor":"Virgil Fludd"},
{"bill_id":703956,"bill_number":"HB139","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 and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB139/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43071","sponsor":"Edward Stephens"},
{"bill_id":703959,"bill_number":"HR121","title":"American Heart Association's Go Red for Women movement; National Wear Red Day at the capitol; February 6, 2015; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women movement and recognizing February 6, 2015, as National Wear Red Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR121/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43118","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":703963,"bill_number":"HB155","title":"Health; registration with the vaccination registry by persons who administer vaccines and by pharmacies, agencies, or businesses employing persons who administer vaccines; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the control of hazardous conditions, preventable diseases, and metabolic disorders, so as to require registration with the vaccination registry by persons who administer vaccines and by pharmacies, agencies, or businesses employing persons who administer vaccines; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical practice, so as to provide that certain pharmacists and nurses who enter into an influenza vaccine protocol agreement with a physician shall register with the vaccination registry; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB155/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43095","sponsor":"Nikki Randall"},
{"bill_id":703966,"bill_number":"HR111","title":"Georgia Southern University Day at the capitol; February 3, 2015; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 3, 2015, as Georgia Southern University Day at the capitol and inviting President Brooks Keel, Dr. Jean Bartels, Rachel Neuhauser, and Andrew Smallwood to be recognized by the Georgia House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR111/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43108","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":703970,"bill_number":"HB138","title":"Social Media Privacy 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 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 a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB138/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43070","sponsor":"Dee Dawkins-Haigler"},
{"bill_id":703973,"bill_number":"HB163","title":"Fair Chance at Employment 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 regarding labor and industrial relations, so as to prohibit employers from requesting credit checks on employees or prospective employees with certain exceptions; to provide for penalties; to provide a civil cause of action; to provide for definitions; to provide a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB163/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43103","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":703977,"bill_number":"SR96","title":"40th Observance of the ending of Vietnam War; recognize the week of May 6-12, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION commending all Vietnam era and Vietnam War veterans and their families and recognizing the week of May 6-12, 2015 as the 40th anniversary observance of the ending of the Vietnam War; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR96/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43059","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":703980,"bill_number":"HB161","title":"Income tax; new exemption for contributions used to promote the well-being of certain children; create","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, composition, and exemptions from income taxes, so as to create a new exemption for contributions used to promote the well-being of certain children; 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":"2015-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB161/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43101","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":703984,"bill_number":"HR120","title":"Strickland, Mr. Joe Rewis; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Joe Rewis Strickland; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR120/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43117","sponsor":"Greg Morris"},
{"bill_id":703987,"bill_number":"SR101","title":"Ridings, Sydney; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sydney Ridings; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR101/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43091","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":703991,"bill_number":"HB153","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":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB153/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43093","sponsor":"Tom Weldon"},
{"bill_id":703994,"bill_number":"HB162","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 provide for an automatic repeal date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB162/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43102","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":703998,"bill_number":"HB140","title":"Open Records Act; enact","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 a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB140/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43072","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":704001,"bill_number":"HB133","title":"Contract Cancellation Act; enact","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 a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB133/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43065","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":704005,"bill_number":"SB62","title":"Probate Courts; remove certain limitations on the jurisdiction of the probate courts over the game and fish violations","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-9-30.3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to jurisdiction over Game and Fish Code misdemeanor violations, so as to remove certain limitations on the jurisdiction of the probate courts over game and fish violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB62/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42988","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":704008,"bill_number":"HR109","title":"Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the capitol; February 19, 2015; recognize & invite members to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 19, 2015, 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":"2015-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR109/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43106","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":704012,"bill_number":"HB158","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 amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for an expiration period for temporary license plates; to require that applications be submitted to the county where the vehicle will be registered; to provide for extensions of the registration period under certain circumstances; to provide for conditional titles for certain motor vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB158/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43098","sponsor":"Tom Rice"},
{"bill_id":704015,"bill_number":"HR115","title":"Strickland, Dr. James \"Jim\" Ernest; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. James \"Jim\" Ernest Strickland; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR115/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43112","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":704019,"bill_number":"SB65","title":"Property; change provisions relating to an exemption","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 the purposes of bankruptcy and intestate insolvent estates, so as to change provisions relating to an exemption; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB65/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43128","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":704022,"bill_number":"HB156","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 amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for an expiration period for temporary license plates; to require that applications be submitted to the county where the vehicle will be registered; to provide for extensions of the registration period under certain circumstances; to provide for conditional titles for certain motor vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB156/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43096","sponsor":"Tom Rice"},
{"bill_id":704026,"bill_number":"HB132","title":"Education; State Board of Education to develop comprehensive civics education curricula; 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 the State Board of Education to develop comprehensive civics education curricula; to consider approaches for teaching civic education; to provide for consultation with local boards of education and voluntary associations; to provide for implementation; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB132/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43088","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":704029,"bill_number":"HB142","title":"Anti-discrimination Act; enact","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 require that otherwise eligible schools or programs maintain nondiscriminatory practices in order to qualify to receive scholarship disbursements; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB142/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43074","sponsor":"Simone Bell"},
{"bill_id":704033,"bill_number":"HB151","title":"Georgia Fair Play Act; enact","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 a short title; 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":"2015-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB151/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43083","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":704036,"bill_number":"HR119","title":"Service Providers Association Day at the capitol; January 15, 2015; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Service Providers Association for Developmental Disabilities and their member organizations' staff members and celebrating their day at the Capitol on January 15, 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR119/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43116","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":704040,"bill_number":"SR103","title":"Georgia State University Day; recognize February 4, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia State University and recognizing February 4, 2015, as Georgia State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR103/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43124","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":704043,"bill_number":"SR102","title":"Youth Villages Georgia Day; recognize February 9, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 9, 2015, as Youth Villages Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR102/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43123","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":704047,"bill_number":"HR108","title":"Austin, Maya; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Maya Austin and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR108/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43105","sponsor":"Stacey Abrams"},
{"bill_id":704050,"bill_number":"HB147","title":"Motor vehicles; initial two-year registration period for certain vehicles; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles, so as to provide for an initial two-year registration period for certain vehicles; to provide for certain fees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB147/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43079","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":704054,"bill_number":"HB154","title":"Magistrate courts; fine amount for contempt of court; increase","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":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"House Third Reading Lost","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB154/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43094","sponsor":"Tom Weldon"},
{"bill_id":704057,"bill_number":"HR112","title":"Baker, Dr. William O.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. William O. Baker and congratulating him upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR112/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43109","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":704061,"bill_number":"HR114","title":"Breedlove, Coach Barbara R.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Coach Barbara R. Breedlove; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR114/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43111","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":704064,"bill_number":"HB159","title":"Special license plates; veterans; provide for issuance for use on motorcycles","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-85.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special and distinctive license plates for veterans, so as to provide for issuance of such plates for use on motorcycles; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB159/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43099","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":704068,"bill_number":"HR116","title":"Tippins Bank; 75 years in business; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tippins Bank on 75 years in business; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR116/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43113","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":704071,"bill_number":"SR94","title":"Georgia Bio Day; recognize January 28, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia Bio for the advancements it has made in the life sciences industry and for the impact it has on this state's economy and recognizing January 28, 2015, as Georgia Bio Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR94/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43057","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":704075,"bill_number":"SR99","title":"Rucker, Brooke; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Brooke Rucker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR99/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43089","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":704078,"bill_number":"HR105","title":"William Love Walton Bridge; Putnam County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. William Love Walton and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR105/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43086","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":704081,"bill_number":"HR122","title":"Youth Equine Championship Day at the capitol; February 3, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 3, 2015, as Youth Equine Championship Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR122/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43119","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":705700,"bill_number":"HR155","title":"Cowan, Todd; 2014 Tax Commissioner of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Douglas County Tax Commissioner Todd Cowan for being selected as the 2014 Tax Commissioner of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR155/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43197","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":705703,"bill_number":"HB178","title":"Georgia Ports Authority; comply with terms of certain authorized agreements with federal government; reassert power","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 52-2-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers of the Georgia Ports Authority, so as to reassert the power of the Georgia Ports Authority to comply with the terms of certain authorized agreements with the federal government, including terms providing for indemnification; to state the constitutional authority under which this Act is enacted; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB178/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43161","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":705706,"bill_number":"HR146","title":"Jackson, Mr. Phillip E.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Phillip E. Jackson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR146/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43187","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":705709,"bill_number":"HR173","title":"Pitts, Dennis A.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dennis A. Pitts; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR173/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43216","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":705712,"bill_number":"SB66","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":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB66/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43130","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":705716,"bill_number":"SB67","title":"Firearms; prohibit all carrying of weapons in government buildings","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 all carrying of weapons in government buildings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB67/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43135","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":705719,"bill_number":"HR129","title":"Hill, Sheriff Victor; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sheriff Victor Hill and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR129/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43169","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":705722,"bill_number":"SB71","title":"Crimes and Offenses; clarify it shall be lawful; peace officers to use law enforcement agency issued devices to observe, photograph; any private place","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to wiretapping, eavesdropping, surveillance, and related offenses, so as to clarify that it shall be lawful under certain circumstances for peace officers to use law enforcement agency issued devices to observe, photograph, or record the activities of another which occur in any private place and out of public view; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to law enforcement officers and agencies; to amend Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the inspection of public records; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB71/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43201","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":705725,"bill_number":"HR128","title":"Georgia Chair Company; 100th anniversary; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia Chair Company on its 100th anniversary and inviting its representatives to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR128/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43168","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":705728,"bill_number":"HR135","title":"Robinson, Peggy Bernice Snow; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Peggy Bernice Snow Robinson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR135/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43175","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":705732,"bill_number":"HB170","title":"Transportation Funding Act of 2015; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend various provisions of the O.C.G.A., so as to provide for additional revenue necessary for funding transportation purposes in this state; to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic; to amend Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Governor, so as to limit the Governor's power to suspend the collection of certain motor fuel taxes and require ratification by the General Assembly; to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation; to amend Part 3 of Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 32 of the O.C.G.A., the \"Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank Act,\" so as to provide new criteria for determination of eligible projects by the Transportation Infrastructure Bank; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB170/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43151","sponsor":"Jay Roberts"},
{"bill_id":705735,"bill_number":"HR166","title":"Scott, Mr. Charles Rex Scott, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Charles Rex Scott, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR166/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43209","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":705738,"bill_number":"HR170","title":"Sartain, Joe, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Joe Sartain, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR170/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43213","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":705741,"bill_number":"SR120","title":"Bohannon, Hamilton Frederick; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Hamilton Frederick Bohannon for 50 years in the music industry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR120/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43165","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":705744,"bill_number":"HR161","title":"Piucci, Dr. Virginio Louis; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Virginio Louis Piucci; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR161/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43204","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":705748,"bill_number":"HB177","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 certain school personnel who are required to report child abuse shall be notified upon receipt of such report and upon completion of its investigation; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB177/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43160","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":705751,"bill_number":"SR109","title":"Purple Star Veterans and Families; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and supporting Purple Star Veterans and Families; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR109/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43133","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":705754,"bill_number":"HR134","title":"National School Counseling Week; February 2-6, 2015; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the week of February 2-6, 2015, as National School Counseling Week and inviting Jennifer Diaz, Stacey Miller, Gail Smith, Dr. Myrel Seigler, and Julie Hartline to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR134/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43174","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":705757,"bill_number":"HR150","title":"Moncrief, Mrs. Linda; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Linda Moncrief on the grand occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR150/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43191","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":705760,"bill_number":"SB4","title":"Urban Redevelopment; provide for use of surface transportation projects; definitions; public contracts with private enterprises for completion","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":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB4/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43193","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":705764,"bill_number":"HR142","title":"Waites, Representative Keisha; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Representative Keisha Waites; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR142/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43182","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":705767,"bill_number":"HR130","title":"Civil Air Patrol Day at the capitol; March 11, 2015; commend and invite volunteers to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 11, 2015, 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":"2015-02-02","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR130/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43170","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":705770,"bill_number":"HR140","title":"Austin, Mrs. Mary Lou; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Mary Lou Austin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR140/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43180","sponsor":"Joe Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":705773,"bill_number":"HR159","title":"Autry, Asa Talmadge; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Asa Talmadge Autry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR159/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43202","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":705776,"bill_number":"HR152","title":"Valentine, Thomas Ervin \"Tommy\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Thomas Ervin \"Tommy\" Valentine; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR152/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43194","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":705780,"bill_number":"HR143","title":"Great Promise Partnership; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Great Promise Partnership; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR143/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43184","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":705783,"bill_number":"HR167","title":"Dixon, Mary Frances Carter; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mary Frances Carter Dixon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR167/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43210","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":705786,"bill_number":"HR158","title":"Mitchell, Mrs. Geneva R.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Geneva R. Mitchell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR158/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43200","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":705789,"bill_number":"HR139","title":"Whitaker, H.A. (Aggie), Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of H.A. (Aggie) Whitaker, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR139/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43179","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":705792,"bill_number":"HR154","title":"Henderson, Don; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Don Henderson upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR154/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43196","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":705796,"bill_number":"HR153","title":"Kempker, Jennifer Schaap; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jennifer Schaap Kempker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR153/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43195","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":705799,"bill_number":"HB165","title":"South Fulton, City of; Fulton County; incorporate","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 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB165/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43136","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":705802,"bill_number":"HR160","title":"Lewallen, Mr. Boyd Hershal; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Boyd Hershal Lewallen, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR160/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43203","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":705805,"bill_number":"HB174","title":"Urban Redevelopment Law; include blighted areas; provisions","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 the use of surface transportation projects in urban redevelopment areas; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB174/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43156","sponsor":"LaDawn Jones"},
{"bill_id":705808,"bill_number":"SB70","title":"Armed Security Guard; require that a criminal background check be performed prior to the issuance of a license","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-38-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing of armed employees, qualifications, continuing education, fingerprints, license card, and suspension, so as to require that a criminal background check be performed prior to the issuance of a license to an armed security guard; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB70/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43146","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":705812,"bill_number":"SR119","title":"Law Enforcement Agencies; encouraged to equip peace officers who conduct traffic stops; primary duties; body cameras","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging law enforcement agencies to equip peace officers who conduct traffic stops or respond to emergency dispatch calls as their primary duty with body cameras; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR119/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43159","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":705815,"bill_number":"SR107","title":"Jackson-Butts County Day; recognize February 11, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 11, 2015, as Jackson-Butts County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR107/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43131","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":705818,"bill_number":"SR110","title":"Henderson, Don; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Don Henderson upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR110/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43134","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":705821,"bill_number":"HR137","title":"Tucker Middle School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tucker Middle School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR137/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43177","sponsor":"Michele Henson"},
{"bill_id":705824,"bill_number":"HR165","title":"Lawson, Clovie Elizabeth McJunkin; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Clovie Elizabeth McJunkin Lawson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR165/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43208","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":705828,"bill_number":"HB179","title":"Pain management clinics; health care professionals who must be on-site for the clinic to provide medical treatment or services; revise a provision","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-34-283 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensure requirements for pain management clinics, so as to revise a provision relating to the health care professionals who must be on-site at a pain management clinic in order for the clinic to provide medical treatment or services; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB179/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43162","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":705831,"bill_number":"SB72","title":"\"Tanja's Law\"; provide measure of equivalency in punishment of crimes committed against police dogs in performance of their official duties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes and offenses, so as to provide a measure of equivalency in the punishment of crimes committed against police dogs in the performance of their official duties as to that of peace officers; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB72/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43166","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":705834,"bill_number":"HR168","title":"Orr, Eston Wycliffe \"Wyc\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Eston Wycliffe \"Wyc\" Orr, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR168/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43211","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":705837,"bill_number":"HB168","title":"Courts; maximum compensation allowable for trial and grand jurors; increase","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-12-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to compensation of court bailiffs and expense allowance for trial and grand jurors, so as to increase the maximum compensation allowable for trial and grand jurors; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB168/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43139","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":705840,"bill_number":"HR145","title":"Broach, William Berry, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of William Berry Broach, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR145/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43186","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":705844,"bill_number":"HR136","title":"Coker, Keaton Franklin; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Keaton Franklin Coker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR136/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43176","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":705847,"bill_number":"HB175","title":"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":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB175/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43157","sponsor":"Earl Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":705850,"bill_number":"SR112","title":"Echols County Drama Club; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Echols County Drama Club; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR112/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43145","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":705853,"bill_number":"HR148","title":"White, Edward John (Eddy); condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Edward John (Eddy) White; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR148/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43189","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":705856,"bill_number":"SR118","title":"Georgia Southern University Day; recognize February 3, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia Southern University and recognizing February 3, 2015, as Georgia Southern University Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR118/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43152","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":705860,"bill_number":"HR131","title":"Strickland, Cadet Jonathan Chase; commend & invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Cadet Jonathan Chase Strickland of the University of North Georgia and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR131/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43171","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":705863,"bill_number":"HB180","title":"War Veterans' Home; residency requirements to qualify for admission; revise","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 revise residency requirements to qualify for admission to the War Veterans' Home; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB180/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43163","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":705866,"bill_number":"SR111","title":"Iota Theta Chapter; Delta Tau Delta Fraternity; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Iota Theta Chapter of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR111/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43144","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":705869,"bill_number":"HR172","title":"Hartley, Stephen A; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Stephen A. Hartley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR172/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43215","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":705872,"bill_number":"HR163","title":"Shoaf, Ms. Lena Tubbs; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ms. Lena Tubbs Shoaf; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR163/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43206","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":705876,"bill_number":"HR162","title":"Martin, Lois; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lois Martin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR162/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43205","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":705879,"bill_number":"HR127","title":"Taxpayer Dividend Amendment of 2015; enact - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the prioritized expenditure of excess state revenues, including income tax relief, in the event of a budget surplus; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for limitations on appropriations from the Revenue Shortfall Reserve; to provide for the authority of the General Assembly with respect to the foregoing; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR127/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43164","sponsor":"Stephen Allison"},
{"bill_id":705882,"bill_number":"HB167","title":"Income tax; retirement income received as benefits from military service not subject to state income tax; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, and computation of income taxes, so as to provide that retirement income received as retirement benefits from service in the armed forces of the United States shall not be subject to state income tax; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB167/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43138","sponsor":"John Yates"},
{"bill_id":705885,"bill_number":"SB68","title":"Firearms; provide for training requirement for the issuance of a weapons carry license","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 a training requirement for the issuance of a weapons carry license; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB68/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43142","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":705888,"bill_number":"HR169","title":"West, Jim; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jim West; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR169/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43212","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":705892,"bill_number":"HR133","title":"Camp Dream; 20th anniversary; Camp Dream Day at the capitol; February 25, 2015; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Camp Dream on their 20th anniversary, recognizing February 25, 2015, as Camp Dream Day, and inviting representatives of Camp Dream to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR133/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43173","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":705895,"bill_number":"HB173","title":"Foreclosure; inclusion of a conspicuous statement regarding accrual of fines, fees, and taxes on notice of foreclosure proceedings sent to debtor; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 44-14-162.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to notice of sales made on foreclosure under power of sale, so as to provide for the inclusion of a conspicuous statement regarding the accrual of fines, fees, and taxes on the notice of foreclosure proceedings sent to a debtor; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB173/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43155","sponsor":"LaDawn Jones"},
{"bill_id":705898,"bill_number":"HR157","title":"Withers, Megan; Girl Scout Gold Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Megan Withers upon being honored with the Girl Scout Gold Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR157/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43199","sponsor":"Michele Henson"},
{"bill_id":705901,"bill_number":"SR113","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR113/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43147","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":705904,"bill_number":"HB176","title":"Income tax; definition of low-emission vehicle; include more vehicles","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 include more vehicles in the definition of low-emission vehicle; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB176/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43158","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":705908,"bill_number":"HR151","title":"Hamling, Coe; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Coe Hamling; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR151/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43192","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":705911,"bill_number":"HR149","title":"Lance, John Orvin; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of John Orvin Lance; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR149/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43190","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":705914,"bill_number":"SB5","title":"Georgia Ports Authority; provide for powers; acceptance of loans/grants from United States upon certain terms and conditions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 52-2-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general powers of the Georgia Ports Authority, so as to provide for powers of the authority with respect to acceptance of loans or grants from the United States upon certain terms and conditions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB5/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43217","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":705917,"bill_number":"HR147","title":"Ward, Michael Justin; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Michael Justin Ward; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR147/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43188","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":705920,"bill_number":"HR138","title":"Glasgow, Stephen and Matt Watson; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Stephen Glasgow and Matt Watson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR138/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43178","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":705924,"bill_number":"SR114","title":"Joint Entrepreneur in Residence Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Entrepreneur in Residence Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR114/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43167","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":705927,"bill_number":"HR156","title":"Colquitt, Reuben; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reuben Colquitt; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR156/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43198","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":705930,"bill_number":"HR164","title":"Fields, Judy Bennett; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Judy Bennett Fields; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR164/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43207","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":705933,"bill_number":"HR132","title":"Bethlehem Christian Academy Knights' Baseball Team; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Bethlehem Christian Academy Knights' Baseball Team and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR132/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43172","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":705936,"bill_number":"HB166","title":"Motorcycle Mobility Safety Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the uniform rules of the road, so as to provide for the safe operation of a lightweight motorcycle or motor vehicle through an inoperative traffic-control signal; to repeal certain provisions relating to handlebars; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB166/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43137","sponsor":"John Yates"},
{"bill_id":705940,"bill_number":"HB169","title":"Motor vehicles; temporary operating permit when vehicle fails to pass federal emissions standards and certain conditions have been satisfied; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration and license requirements, so as to provide for a temporary operating permit when a vehicle fails to pass federal emissions standards and certain conditions have been satisfied; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB169/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43140","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":705943,"bill_number":"HR171","title":"Stewart, Monteen Coussons; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Monteen Coussons Stewart; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR171/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43214","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":705946,"bill_number":"SR108","title":"Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month; recognize April 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the month of April, 2015, as Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month at the Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR108/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43132","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":705949,"bill_number":"SB69","title":"State Defense Force; remove restrictions; rights of public officers and employees to be absent for service; reemployment rights","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 restrictions regarding the rights 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":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB69/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43143","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":705952,"bill_number":"SR117","title":"Prostate Cancer Awareness Day; February 4, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION Commending Kurt Gelfand and recognizing February 4, 2015, as Prostate Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR117/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43150","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":705956,"bill_number":"SB73","title":"Firearms; allow person to be detained by law enforcement; purpose of investigating whether such a person has a weapons carry license","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 allow a person to be detained by law enforcement for the purpose of investigating whether such person has a weapons carry license; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB73/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43183","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":705959,"bill_number":"SR121","title":"Greenbrier High School Softball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION Congratulating the Greenbrier High School Softball Team, winners of the 2014 Class AAAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR121/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43218","sponsor":"William Jackson"},
{"bill_id":705962,"bill_number":"HB172","title":"Watercraft; operation while under the influence of alcohol, toxic vapors, or drugs; revise types of vessels","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, so as to revise the types of vessels that are applicable to the operation of watercraft while under the influence of alcohol, toxic vapors, or drugs; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB172/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43154","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":705965,"bill_number":"HR141","title":"Bethesda Academy; 275th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bethesda Academy on the occasion of its 275th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR141/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43181","sponsor":"Edward Stephens"},
{"bill_id":705968,"bill_number":"HR144","title":"High Performance Healthy Schools Day at the capitol; February 5, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 5, 2015, as High Performance Healthy Schools Day at the capitol; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR144/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43185","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":705972,"bill_number":"SR115","title":"National Wear Red Day; recognize February 6, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women movement and recognizing February 6, 2015, as National Wear Red Day; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR115/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43148","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":705975,"bill_number":"HR126","title":"United States Congress; pass constitutional amendment reversing ruling of United States Supreme Court in Citizens United v Federal Election Commission; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the United States Congress to pass a constitutional amendment to reverse the ruling of the United States Supreme Court in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR126/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43141","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":705978,"bill_number":"HB171","title":"Laws and statutes; revise provisions relating to effect and enforcement of foreign laws; 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB171/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43153","sponsor":"Dustin Hightower"},
{"bill_id":705981,"bill_number":"SR116","title":"Lupus Awareness Day; recognize February 25, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Wednesday, February 25, 2015, as Lupus Awareness Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR116/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43149","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":707069,"bill_number":"SR122","title":"Thompson, Sr., Dr. Edwin A.","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Edwin A. Thompson, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR122/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43219","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":707071,"bill_number":"SR124","title":"Georgia Piedmont Technical College Day; recognize February 3, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia Piedmont Technical College and recognizing February 3, 2015, as Georgia Piedmont Technical College Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR124/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43221","sponsor":"Ronald Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":707072,"bill_number":"SB74","title":"Charity Care Organizations; establish; provide heath care services to the uninsured in this state; definitions; tax credits for contributions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 31 and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to establish charity care organizations to provide health care services to the uninsured in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for tax credits for contributions to charity care organizations; to provide for the amount, nature, limits, and procedures for such tax credits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB74/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43222","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":707073,"bill_number":"SR123","title":"General Assembly; authorize to provide by general law for casino gambling within each county and each municipal corporation approved by referendum -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by general law for casino gambling within each county and each municipal corporation where such activities have been approved by referendum; to provide for the levy and collection of state and local taxes, fees, or assessments regarding the proceeds from such casino gambling; 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":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR123/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43220","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":709151,"bill_number":"HB195","title":"Pharmacists and pharmacies; substitutions of interchangeable biological products; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, so as to provide for substitutions of interchangeable biological products; to define certain terms; to provide for requirements and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-04","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB195/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43256","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":709153,"bill_number":"SB77","title":"DNA Sampling, Collection, and Analysis; provide for analysis and collection of DNA for individuals arrested and convicted of 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 analysis and collection of DNA for individuals arrested and convicted of felony offenses; to revise and add definitions; to change provisions relating to time and procedure for obtaining DNA 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":"2016-02-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB77/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43233","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":709154,"bill_number":"HB197","title":"Debtor-Creditor Uniform Law Modernization Act of 2015; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 9, Title 11, and Chapter 2 of Title 18 of the O.C.G.A., relating to verdict and judgment, the commercial code, and debtor and creditor relations; to repeal the \"Georgia Foreign Money Judgments Recognition Act\" and enact the \"Uniform Foreign-Country Money Judgments Recognition Act\"; to amend Titles 7, 10, 40, and 52 of the O.C.G.A., relating to banking and finance, commerce and trade, motor vehicles and traffic, and waters of the state, ports, and watercraft; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 9 and Code Section 17-14-17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to limitations on recovery for deficiencies connected with improvements to realty and resulting injuries and fraudulent transfers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-02","last_action":"Senate Insisted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB197/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43258","sponsor":"Mike Jacobs"},
{"bill_id":709156,"bill_number":"HR182","title":"Williams, Bishop Rosa L.; 40th pastoral anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Bishop Rosa L. Williams on the occasion of her 40th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR182/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43270","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":709158,"bill_number":"SR134","title":"Glass, Mildred Louis Foster; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mildred Louise Foster Glass; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR134/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43239","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":709159,"bill_number":"SB76","title":"\"Motorcycle Mobility Safety Act\"; safe operation of a motorcycle; inoperative traffic-control signal","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 a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Veto V1","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB76/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43241","sponsor":"William Jackson"},
{"bill_id":709161,"bill_number":"HB184","title":"Banking and finance; extensively revise Title 7; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to banking and finance, so to extensively revise said title; to provide for definitions relative to banking and finance; to provide for standards of notice for the Department of Banking and Finance; to provide for rules and regulations of the department; to provide for the deposit of funds in merchant acquirer limited purpose banks; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB184/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43226","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":709162,"bill_number":"SB81","title":"Education; provide for election of local school superintendents by voters; members of local boards of education","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 election of local school superintendents by the voters and election of members of local boards of education by grand juries, as an alternative to appointment of local school superintendents by local school boards and election of local school board members by the voters; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB81/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43261","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":709165,"bill_number":"SR131","title":"Brantley, Jr., Booker Terry; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Booker Terry Brantley, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR131/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43236","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":709167,"bill_number":"HB183","title":"Home Care Patient Protection Act; enact","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 include contractual arrangements with licensed independent contractors; to revise exempt services; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB183/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43225","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":709168,"bill_number":"HB187","title":"Flowery Branch, City of; provide corporate boundaries","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Flowery Branch, approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 3404), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5132), so as to provide the corporate boundaries of such city; to change provisions relative to the filling of vacancies; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB187/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43248","sponsor":"Emory Dunahoo"},
{"bill_id":709170,"bill_number":"HR189","title":"Doss, Julie; Team USA; 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Julie Doss for being chosen as part of Team USA to compete in the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR189/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43277","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":709172,"bill_number":"SR130","title":"Strickland, Cadet Jonathan Chase; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Cadet Jonathan Chase Strickland of the University of North Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR130/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43232","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":709173,"bill_number":"HB188","title":"Lanier County; board of commissioners; revise districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Lanier County, approved March 7, 1933 (Ga. L. 1933, p. 602), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3768), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the manner of election; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB188/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43249","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":709175,"bill_number":"HR178","title":"Catholic Day at the capitol; February 3, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 3, 2015, as Catholic Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR178/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43266","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":709176,"bill_number":"SB75","title":"Putman County; board of commissioners; provide for staggered terms","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners for Putnam County, approved September 8, 1879 (Ga. L. 1878-79, p. 334), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3596), so as to provide for staggered terms; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB75/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43235","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":709179,"bill_number":"SB80","title":"Education; funding for state charter schools and virtual charter schools; revise various 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 various provisions relating to funding for state charter schools and virtual charter schools; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB80/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43245","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":709181,"bill_number":"HB192","title":"Local government; counties, municipal corporations, school districts, and consolidated governments be reimbursed for expenses only through submission of expense reimbursement requests; provisions","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 regarding counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, so as to provide that elected officials of counties, municipal corporations, school districts, and consolidated governments shall be reimbursed for expenses only through the submission of expense reimbursement requests; to prohibit an elected official of a county, municipal corporation, school district, or consolidated government from being issued or authorized to use a government purchasing card or government credit card; to provide for the promulgation of certain policies; to provide for access to certain records; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB192/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43260","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":709182,"bill_number":"SR136","title":"Future Farmers of America Day; recognize February 24, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Future Farmers of America and recognizing February 24, 2015, as Future Farmers of America Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR136/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43242","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":709184,"bill_number":"HR176","title":"Reddick, Coach Michael; South Atlanta High School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Coach Michael Reddick of South Atlanta High School; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR176/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43263","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":709186,"bill_number":"HB194","title":"Elections; advance voting times and dates; revise","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 revise advance voting times and dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB194/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43255","sponsor":"Mark Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":709187,"bill_number":"SR138","title":"Education; provide for election of local school superintendents by voters; members of local boards of education-CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for election of local school superintendents by voters and election of members of local boards of education by grand juries, as an alternative to appointment of local school superintendents by local boards of education and election of local school board members by voters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR138/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43286","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":709189,"bill_number":"HR180","title":"Brown, William Lee; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of William Lee Brown; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR180/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43268","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":709190,"bill_number":"SR127","title":"Miliner, Amanda; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Amanda Miliner, a former Miss Georgia, for her accomplishment of winning the 2015 Georgia Teacher of the Year award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR127/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43229","sponsor":"Ross Tolleson"},
{"bill_id":709193,"bill_number":"HB181","title":"Marshallville, City of; filling a vacancy in the office of mayor or councilmember; revise manner","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reincorporate and provide a new charter for the City of Marshallville in Macon County, approved March 19, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 3993), so as to revise the manner of filling a vacancy in the office of mayor or councilmember; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB181/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43223","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":709195,"bill_number":"HR184","title":"Felder, Dr. Delores; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Delores Felder; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR184/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43272","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":709196,"bill_number":"HB185","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":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB185/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43246","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":709198,"bill_number":"HB186","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 of the O.C.G.A., relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to change provisions relating to carrying weapons within certain school safety zones and at school functions; to provide for and change definitions; to change provisions relating to exemptions for carrying weapons within school safety zones; to harmonize provisions enacted by 2014 House Bills 60 and 826; to amend Code Section 17-5-52.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disposal of forfeited or abandoned firearms, so as to correct a cross-reference; to change provisions relating to carrying weapons in unauthorized locations; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB186/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43247","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":709200,"bill_number":"HR196","title":"Whitfield, Sam R.; Smyrna Citizen of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sam R. Whitfield for being named Smyrna Citizen of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR196/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43284","sponsor":"Rich Golick"},
{"bill_id":709201,"bill_number":"SB78","title":"Civil Practice; appeals from magistrate courts; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 9-15-14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to litigation costs and attorney's fees assessed for frivolous actions and defenses, so as to change provisions relating to appeals from magistrate courts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB78/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43234","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":709203,"bill_number":"HR181","title":"Augusta's Interfaith Coalition Day at the capitol; January 26, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION Recognizing January 26, 2015, as Augusta's Interfaith Coalition Day at the capitol; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR181/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43269","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":709204,"bill_number":"HR190","title":"Crain, Will; Team USA; 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Will Crain for being chosen as part of Team USA to compete in the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR190/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43278","sponsor":"Emory Dunahoo"},
{"bill_id":709206,"bill_number":"SR132","title":"Drinkard, Sr., John Peyson; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending John Peyson Drinkard, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR132/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43237","sponsor":"William Jackson"},
{"bill_id":709209,"bill_number":"HR187","title":"REACH Georgia Day at the capitol; February 6, 2015; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending REACH Georgia for its contributions to education and recognizing February 6, 2015, as REACH Georgia Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR187/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43275","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":709210,"bill_number":"HB193","title":"Life Insurance Consumer Disclosure Model 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 the \"Life Insurance Consumer Disclosure Model Act\"; to provide for written notice to certain life insurance policyholders that request the surrender of, a loan against, or accelerated death benefit, nursing home benefit, critical illness benefit, or any other living benefit under a life insurance policy; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for the written notice provisions; to provide that the written notice shall be promulgated by rules and regulations by the Commissioner; to provide for penalties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB193/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43254","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":709212,"bill_number":"HR197","title":"Cavender, Tim; induction into International Santa Claus Hall of Fame; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tim Cavender upon his induction into the International Santa Claus Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR197/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43285","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":709213,"bill_number":"SB79","title":"Victim Compensation; expand the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council's powers and duties relative to claims","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 15 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to victim compensation, so as to expand the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council's powers and duties relative to claims for victim compensation; to increase the amount payable for funeral expenses; to enlarge the pool of claimants to include individuals related by marriage; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB79/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43244","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":709215,"bill_number":"HR192","title":"Hinton, Caroline; 2014 Georgia Lottery Scholar-Athlete of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Caroline Hinton for her superlative scholastic endeavors and amazing athletic accomplishments and congratulating her for being named the 2014 Georgia Lottery Scholar-Athlete of the Year; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR192/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43280","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":709217,"bill_number":"HR179","title":"Jordan, Robert; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Robert Jordan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR179/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43267","sponsor":"Ronnie Mabra"},
{"bill_id":709218,"bill_number":"HB198","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 require annual suicide prevention education training for certificated school system personnel; to provide that no cause of action is created; to provide that no duty of care is created; to provide a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB198/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43259","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":709220,"bill_number":"HR188","title":"Fulghum, Corporal Craig; Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division; Ranger of the Year Region II; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Corporal Craig Fulghum of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division on being named Ranger of the Year for Region II; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR188/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43276","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":709223,"bill_number":"SR135","title":"General Assembly; authorize to provide by law for pari-mutuel wagering on 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":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR135/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43240","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":709224,"bill_number":"SR128","title":"Jolliff, Judge Cliff; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge Cliff Jolliff on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR128/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43230","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":709226,"bill_number":"SR140","title":"Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the annual Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry and commending Mr. Clark Henderson, Mr. Bub Denham, Mr. Briley Edwards, Mrs. Kimberly Reid, Mr. Zack Wade, and the Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry cooking team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR140/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43288","sponsor":"Gregory Kirk"},
{"bill_id":709227,"bill_number":"SR129","title":"Georgia's Restaurateurs of the Year; recognize and congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Ben Johnson, Jennifer Johnson, Shelley Sweet, and Todd Ginsberg on being named Georgia's Restaurateurs of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR129/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43231","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":709229,"bill_number":"SR126","title":"Bill T. Hardman Hospitality Highway; Dawson and Lumpkin counties; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Bill T. Hardman and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Act 94","last_action_date":"2015-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR126/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43228","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":709231,"bill_number":"HB189","title":"Lanier County; Board of Education; revise districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new Board of Education of Lanier County, approved March 13, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 2709), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3763), so as to revise the education districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for terms and continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB189/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43250","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":709232,"bill_number":"HR186","title":"Phillips, Brigadier General Eugene; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Brigadier General Eugene Phillips; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR186/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43274","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":709234,"bill_number":"SR139","title":"League of Women Voters of Georgia Day; recognize February 18, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the League of Women Voters of Georgia and the affiliated local Leagues in the State of Georgia on the occasion of their 95th anniversary and recognizing February 18, 2015, as League of Women Voters of Georgia Day at the capitol; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR139/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43287","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":709237,"bill_number":"HB190","title":"Insurance; provide requirements for transportation network companies and their drivers; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide insurance requirements for transportation network companies and their drivers; to provide for definitions; to provide for minimum liability limits; to provide for certain disclosures; to provide for certain notifications; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB190/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43251","sponsor":"Rich Golick"},
{"bill_id":709238,"bill_number":"SR125","title":"Lumpkin County; Wine Tasting Room Capital of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Lumpkin County as the Wine Tasting Room Capital of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR125/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43227","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":709240,"bill_number":"SB82","title":"Motor Vehicles; distribution of alternative ad valorem tax proceeds; revise and change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-152 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fees and alternative ad valorem taxation of apportionable vehicles, so as to revise and change certain provisions regarding the distribution of alternative ad valorem tax proceeds; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB82/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43265","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":709241,"bill_number":"HR191","title":"Hebron Christian Academy volleyball team; Class A volleyball champions; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating the Hebron Christian Academy volleyball team for winning the Class A volleyball championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR191/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43279","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":709243,"bill_number":"HR174","title":"Building Owners and Managers Association of Georgia Day at the capitol; February 17, 2015; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 17, 2015, as the Building Owners and Managers Association of Georgia (BOMA Georgia) Day at the Capitol, offering best wishes for the success of the BOMA Georgia Foundation, and inviting members to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-03","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR174/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43253","sponsor":"Joe Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":709245,"bill_number":"HR195","title":"Sinyard, Roger; outstanding Georgia citizen; retirement; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Roger Sinyard, outstanding Georgia citizen, upon the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR195/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43283","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":709246,"bill_number":"SR137","title":"Peanut Butter and Jelly Day; recognize March 3, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia peanut industry and recognizing March 3, 2015, as Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR137/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43243","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":709248,"bill_number":"HB196","title":"Criminal procedure; reversal on appeal when a judge expresses an opinion regarding proof in a criminal case or as to accused's guilt; change 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 proceedings, so as to change provisions relating to reversal on appeal when a judge expresses an opinion regarding proof in a criminal case or as to the accused's guilt; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB196/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43257","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":709251,"bill_number":"SR133","title":"Tucker Middle School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tucker Middle School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR133/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43238","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":709252,"bill_number":"HR193","title":"Holland, Richard; \"Partner in Education\" award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Richard Holland for the contributions he has made to the education of Georgia's children and congratulating him on receiving the \"Partner in Education\" award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR193/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43281","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":709254,"bill_number":"HR185","title":"Owens, Mayor Ralph; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mayor Ralph Owens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR185/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43273","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":709255,"bill_number":"HR194","title":"Boy Scout Troup 597; lifesaving actions on December 20, 2014; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Boy Scout Troop 597 for the scouts' lifesaving actions on December 20, 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR194/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43282","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":709257,"bill_number":"HR183","title":"McKnight, Dr. H. Kelly; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. H. Kelly McKnight; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR183/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43271","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":709259,"bill_number":"HB182","title":"Motor vehicles; acquisition of evidence; clarify provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-5-67.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to chemical tests, implied consent notices, rights of motorists, test results, refusal to submit to testing, and suspension of licenses, so as to clarify provisions relating to acquisition of evidence; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB182/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43224","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":709260,"bill_number":"HR177","title":"43rd annual Firefighters Recognition Day at the capitol; February 3, 2015; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the firefighters of Georgia and recognizing February 3, 2015, as the 43rd annual Firefighters Recognition Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR177/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43264","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":709262,"bill_number":"HR175","title":"Friedrich, Dr. Ryan M.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Ryan M. Friedrich; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR175/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43262","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":709263,"bill_number":"HB191","title":"Veterans Equity Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 47 the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund of Georgia, so as to provide for creditable service for certain prior service in the armed forces of the United States; to provide a short title; to provide a definition; to provide for application and payment; to provide for regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB191/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43252","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":710644,"bill_number":"HB202","title":"Revenue and taxation; provisions regarding ad valorem taxation, assessment, and appeal; provide comprehensive revision","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 effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB202/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43294","sponsor":"Paul Battles"},
{"bill_id":710649,"bill_number":"HB204","title":"Civil Practice Act; opposing affidavits shall be served in motions for summary judgment; 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 \"Civil Practice Act,\" so as to change provisions relating to when opposing affidavits shall be served in motions for summary judgment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB204/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43296","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":710655,"bill_number":"HR209","title":"Sea Trust Institute; Action Within A Resilient Environment program; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Sea Trust Institute and its Action Within A Resilient Environment (A.W.A.R.E.) program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR209/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43322","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":710661,"bill_number":"SR142","title":"Towns County Mountain Movers and Shakers; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Towns County Mountain Movers and Shakers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR142/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43290","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":710667,"bill_number":"HB206","title":"Uniform rules of the road; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB206/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43298","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":710672,"bill_number":"HR211","title":"Russell, Herman Jerome \"HJ\", Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Herman Jerome \"HJ\" Russell, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR211/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43324","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":710679,"bill_number":"SB83","title":"Motor Vehicles and Traffic; require policies; prohibit law enforcement officers from impermissibly using race/ethnicity to stop motor vehicle","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to identification and regulation with regard 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 motor vehicle; to require annual training of law enforcement officers on impermissible uses of race and ethnicity in stopping motor vehicles; to require law enforcement officers to document the race, ethnicity, and gender of drivers and passengers under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB83/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43301","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":710684,"bill_number":"HR212","title":"Kendrick, Eva; Civil Rights Movement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Eva Kendrick for her work with the Civil Rights Movement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR212/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43325","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":710690,"bill_number":"SR147","title":"Thompson, Senator Steve; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator Steve Thompson on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR147/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43332","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":710695,"bill_number":"HB203","title":"Bishop, Town of; provide a new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Bishop; to provide for related matters; 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":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB203/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43295","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":710701,"bill_number":"HR199","title":"King, Lonnie C., Jr.; Civil Rights Movement; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lonnie C. King, Jr., for the extraordinary part he played in the Civil Rights Movement and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR199/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43312","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":710707,"bill_number":"HR213","title":"Woods, Cecil; 105th birthday; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Cecil Woods upon her 105th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR213/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43326","sponsor":"Alex Atwood"},
{"bill_id":710712,"bill_number":"HR214","title":"Hodges, Colonel Keith Herbert; United States Army retiree; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Colonel Keith Herbert Hodges, United States Army retiree; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR214/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43327","sponsor":"Alex Atwood"},
{"bill_id":710719,"bill_number":"HR210","title":"Holloway, Frank; Georgia civil rights leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia civil rights leader Frank Holloway; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR210/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43323","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":710724,"bill_number":"SR143","title":"General Assembly; authorize to provide by law for pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing","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":"2015-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR143/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43328","sponsor":"Curt Thompson"},
{"bill_id":710730,"bill_number":"HR198","title":"Bolden, Willie; Civil Rights Movement; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Willie Bolden on the active role he played in the Civil Rights Movement and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR198/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43311","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":710736,"bill_number":"HB200","title":"Income tax credit; change amount of credit for electric vehicle chargers; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to an income tax credit for low-emission vehicles, so as to change the amount of the credit for electric vehicle chargers; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB200/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43292","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":710742,"bill_number":"HB213","title":"Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965; permanent suspension of restrictions on use of sales and use tax proceeds upon submission of an independent management audit to certain officials; provide","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 provide for a permanent suspension of restrictions on the use of sales and use tax proceeds upon the submission of an independent management audit to certain officials; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB213/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43306","sponsor":"Mike Jacobs"},
{"bill_id":710747,"bill_number":"SR144","title":"Athens Community Career Academy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Athens Community Career Academy for winning Career Academy of the Year at the Lieutenant Governor's Business and Education Summit; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR144/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43329","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":710752,"bill_number":"HR203","title":"Perry, William \"Bill\" Stephen, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of William \"Bill\" Stephen Perry, Sr., and expressing sincere regrets at his passing; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR203/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43316","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":710758,"bill_number":"HR204","title":"State Restaurant Day at the capitol; February 18, 2015; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the restaurant industry of Georgia and recognizing February 18, 2015, as State Restaurant Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR204/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43317","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":710764,"bill_number":"HB216","title":"Occupational diseases; define certain terms; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 8 of Chapter 9 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to compensation for occupational diseases, so as to define certain terms; to provide for a rebuttable presumption that certain medical conditions suffered by firefighters are occupational diseases; to provide for applicability; to provide for benefits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Veto V3","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB216/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43309","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":710770,"bill_number":"HR206","title":"Churchill, Sir Winston; 50th anniversary of death; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 24, 2015, as the 50th anniversary of the death of Sir Winston Churchill and honoring his memory in the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR206/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43319","sponsor":"Tom Taylor"},
{"bill_id":710776,"bill_number":"HR208","title":"Kirkland, John; Team USA; 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending John Kirkland for being chosen as part of Team USA to compete in the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR208/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43321","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":710782,"bill_number":"HB214","title":"Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965; restoration of voting privileges to Commissioner of Department of Transportation until 2017; provide","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 provide for the restoration of voting privileges to the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation until 2017; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-09","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB214/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43307","sponsor":"Mike Jacobs"},
{"bill_id":710787,"bill_number":"HB217","title":"Investments; public retirement systems to invest in mutual funds, commingled funds, collective investment funds, common trusts, and group trusts; 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 mutual funds, commingled funds, collective investment funds, common trusts, and group trusts; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB217/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43310","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":710794,"bill_number":"HR201","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":"2015-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR201/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43314","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":710799,"bill_number":"HB215","title":"Equalized Homestead Option Sales Tax Act of 2015; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, so as to 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 revised distribution of the proceeds from the levy of an equalized homestead option sales and use tax; to provide for the levy of a special purpose local options sales and use tax in certain counties; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB215/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43308","sponsor":"Mike Jacobs"},
{"bill_id":710805,"bill_number":"SR145","title":"Caterpillar, Athens; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Caterpillar, Athens, for winning Business Partner of the Year at the Lieutenant Governor's Business and Education Summit; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR145/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43330","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":710810,"bill_number":"HB210","title":"Drivers' licenses; provide for dissemination of certain information by the Department of Driver Services; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to drivers' licenses, so as to provide for the dissemination of certain information by the Department of Driver Services; to provide for participation in an anatomical gift donation program when obtaining a personal identification card through the department; to provide for the designation of such participation on personal identification cards; to provide for the dissemination of identifying information for applicants making such election; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for the option of a voluntary contribution from applicants of personal identification cards to prevent blindness and preserve sight; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-02","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB210/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43303","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":710817,"bill_number":"HB211","title":"Controlled substances; Schedule 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 revise provisions relating to labeling prescription containers of dangerous drugs; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB211/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43304","sponsor":"Bruce Broadrick"},
{"bill_id":710822,"bill_number":"HR207","title":"Crofton, Michael; Team USA; Special Olympics World Summer Games; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Michael Crofton for being chosen as part of Team USA to compete in this year's Special Olympics World Summer Games; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR207/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43320","sponsor":"Matthew Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":710828,"bill_number":"HB205","title":"Drivers' licenses; require driver who refused blood alcohol concentration testing to install and maintain ignition interlock devices on vehicle; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to drivers' licenses, so as to require a driver who refused blood alcohol concentration testing as required by implied consent laws or an offender convicted of DUI with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.15 grams or higher to install and maintain ignition interlock devices on his or her vehicle; to amend Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to uniform rules of the road, so as to provide for the probation of terms of imprisonment for DUI offenders in certain instances; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to ignition interlock devices as condition of probation, so as to provide for the court issuance of a certificate of installation of ignition interlock devices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB205/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43297","sponsor":"Tom Rice"},
{"bill_id":710834,"bill_number":"HB199","title":"Timber harvesting; require notice only in an approved form; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1A of Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to timber harvesting and removal requirements, so as to require notice of timber harvesting only in an approved form; to provide that one bond shall be required for each county; to provide that no county may require an administrative fee for receiving a notice of timber harvesting; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB199/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43291","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":710839,"bill_number":"HR202","title":"Park, Oliver John; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Oliver John Park; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR202/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43315","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":710845,"bill_number":"SR146","title":"Armstrong, Dee; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dee Armstrong for her contributions to television news; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR146/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43331","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":710850,"bill_number":"SR141","title":"Durrence, Gary Chadwick; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Gary Chadwick Durrence; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR141/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43289","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":710857,"bill_number":"HB209","title":"Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Act; prior school year attendance requirement to prior semester; revise","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 \"Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Act,\" so as to revise the prior school year attendance requirement to the prior semester; to revise provisions relating to notification of parents of eligible students as to scholarship options; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB209/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43302","sponsor":"Wesley Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":710862,"bill_number":"HB212","title":"Pain management clinics; health care professionals who must be on-site for the clinics to provide medical treatment or services; revise a provision","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-34-283 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensure requirements for pain management clinics, so as to revise a provision relating to the health care professionals who must be on-site at a pain management clinic in order for the clinic to provide medical treatment or services; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-09","last_action":"House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub As Amended","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB212/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43305","sponsor":"Tom Weldon"},
{"bill_id":710868,"bill_number":"HR200","title":"Lawrence, Mrs. Linda Holbrook; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Linda Holbrook Lawrence on the grand occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR200/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43313","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":710874,"bill_number":"HB207","title":"Courts; judge, judicial officer, grand juror, or trial lawyer may be disqualified for presiding or serving due to being related by consanguinity or affinity to a party; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to change provisions relating to when a judge, judicial officer, grand juror, or trial juror may be disqualified from presiding or serving, as applicable, due to being related by consanguinity or affinity to a party; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-02","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB207/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43299","sponsor":"Beth Beskin"},
{"bill_id":710880,"bill_number":"HR205","title":"Vertical Church; 3rd anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Vertical Church on the occasion of its 3rd anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR205/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43318","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":710885,"bill_number":"HB201","title":"Public utilities; telephone system for the physically impaired; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1A of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to telephone system for the physically impaired, so as to change certain provisions relating to the establishment, administration, and operation of the state-wide dual party relay service and audible universal information access service; to change certain legislative findings and declarations; to eliminate the prohibition as to the distribution of telecommunications equipment under telecommunications equipment distribution program based on a certain income level; to provide that wireless devices and applications may be distributed as part of the telecommunications equipment distribution program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB201/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43293","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":710889,"bill_number":"HB208","title":"Revenue and taxation; eliminate state income tax; 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 eliminate 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 a sales tax rebate; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for conforming changes with respect to certain tax ceilings, imposition of taxes, collection from dealers, disposition of certain excess taxes, compensation of dealers for reporting and paying taxes, and payment of taxes by certain contractors; 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":"2015-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB208/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43300","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":712399,"bill_number":"HB238","title":"Sales and use tax; tangible personal property used for or in renovation or expansion of an aquarium owned or operated by an organization which is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of Internal Revenue Code; 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 state sales and use tax exemptions, so as to provide a sales tax exemption for tangible personal property used for or in the renovation or expansion of an aquarium owned or operated by an organization which is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB238/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43371","sponsor":"Benjie Harbin"},
{"bill_id":712400,"bill_number":"HB240","title":"Community Health, Department of; provide that at least two members of board shall also be members of state health plan; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Health, so as to provide that at least two members of the board shall also be members of the state health benefit plan; to provide that two members shall be members of certain retirement systems; to provide for duties of the Board of Community Health; to create the State Health Benefit Plan Customer Advisory Council; to provide for membership; to provide for duties of the commissioner of community health; to provide for duties of the council; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB240/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43373","sponsor":"Buzz Brockway"},
{"bill_id":712401,"bill_number":"HB219","title":"Health; swimming pools; exempt certain privately owned pools from inspection and licensing requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 45 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health and public swimming pools, so as to exempt certain privately owned swimming pools from inspection and licensing requirements; to authorize inspection requests to board of health by residents or owners; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Veto V4","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB219/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43339","sponsor":"Jeff Jones"},
{"bill_id":712402,"bill_number":"HR217","title":"Long, Mary; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mary Long and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR217/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43352","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":712403,"bill_number":"HR220","title":"Calhoun High School football team; 2014 AAA State Championship winner; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Calhoun High School football team for winning the 2014 AAA State Championship and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR220/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43355","sponsor":"John Meadows"},
{"bill_id":712404,"bill_number":"SR150","title":"Threatt, Dr. Robert; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Robert Threatt; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR150/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43336","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":712405,"bill_number":"HB236","title":"Attorneys for Rural Areas Assistance Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 19 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to attorneys, so as to authorize grants to attorneys for rural areas in this state that are underserved by attorneys; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative intent and purpose; to provide for a definition; to provide for administration; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for grant requirements; to provide for conditions of grants; to provide for contracts; to provide for penalties; to provide for cancellation of contracts; to provide for funding; to provide for reporting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB236/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43369","sponsor":"Alex Atwood"},
{"bill_id":712406,"bill_number":"HB242","title":"Special license plates; public safety first responders who have received a major injury in the line of duty; 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 and distinctive motor vehicle license plate for public safety first responders who have received a major injury in the line of duty; to provide for standards for the issuance of such license plates; to provide for applicable fees; to provide for authority to establish rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB242/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43379","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":712407,"bill_number":"HR222","title":"Atlanta Public Schools System; achieved LEED certification; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Atlanta Public Schools System on achieving LEED certification for the Lakewood Stadium, Therrell High School, and Benjamin E. Mays High School projects; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR222/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43357","sponsor":"Margaret Kaiser"},
{"bill_id":712408,"bill_number":"HB226","title":"Local government; change certain terminology regarding chauffeur license endorsements; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 36 and 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government and motor vehicles and traffic, respectively, so as to change certain terminology regarding chauffeur license endorsements; to provide that drivers must have an endorsement in order to carry passengers for hire; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB226/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43346","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":712409,"bill_number":"SR154","title":"Smoltz, John Andrew; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending John Andrew Smoltz for his contributions to the State of Georgia and recognizing his outstanding achievements in the sport of baseball; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR154/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43361","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":712410,"bill_number":"HB222","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":"2015-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB222/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43342","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":712411,"bill_number":"HB235","title":"Abandoned motor vehicles; repeal Article 1; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to abandoned motor vehicles, so as to repeal Article 1, relating to general provisions relating to abandoned motor vehicles, and to enact a new Article 1; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disposition of property seized by law enforcement, so as to correct a cross-reference; 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":"2015-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB235/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43368","sponsor":"John Deffenbaugh"},
{"bill_id":712412,"bill_number":"SR149","title":"White County Color and Honor Guard; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the White County Color and Honor Guard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR149/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43335","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":712413,"bill_number":"HB227","title":"Sales and use tax; programmable thermostats from the definition of Energy Star Qualified Product for purposes of the state sales tax holiday; remove","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 state sales and use taxation, so as to remove programmable thermostats from the definition of Energy Star Qualified Product for purposes of the state sales tax holiday; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB227/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43347","sponsor":"Geoff Duncan"},
{"bill_id":712414,"bill_number":"HR216","title":"Crain, Will; Michael Crofton; Julie Doss; Brooke Hasfjord; John Kirkland; Shannon Laffey; Jennifer Maddox; 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games participants; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Will Crain, Michael Crofton, Julie Doss, Brooke Hasfjord, John Kirkland, Shannon Laffey, and Jennifer Maddox for being chosen to participate in the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR216/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43351","sponsor":"Matthew Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":712415,"bill_number":"HB243","title":"Education Savings Account 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 establish an education savings account program; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for qualifications and requirements; to provide for management of accounts; to provide for participating schools; to provide for responsibilities of parents; to provide for duties of the Office of Student Achievement in administering the program; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB243/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43380","sponsor":"Mark Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":712417,"bill_number":"HB232","title":"State Board of Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 20 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hearing aid dealers and dispensers, so as to change certain provisions relative to the creation of the State Board of Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers, composition, qualifications of members, terms of office, vacancies, and selection of officers; to change certain provisions relating to the issuance of licenses and fees; to change the number of hours of continuing education required for the renewal of a hearing aid specialist license; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB232/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43364","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":712418,"bill_number":"HB224","title":"Local government; preserve existing certificates of public necessity and convenience and medallion systems for taxicabs and to restrict future use; 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 preserve existing certificates of public necessity and convenience and medallion systems for taxicabs and to restrict the future use thereof; to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles, so as to provide for the comprehensive regulation of transportation referral services, transportation referral service providers, ride share network services, and ride share drivers; to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the O.C.G.A., relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB224/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43344","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":712419,"bill_number":"HB239","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 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":"2015-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB239/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43372","sponsor":"Regina Quick"},
{"bill_id":712420,"bill_number":"HB237","title":"State income tax; angel investor tax credit; extend","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 and exemptions from state income tax, so as to extend the angel investor tax credit; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB237/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43370","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":712421,"bill_number":"SB88","title":"Labor and Industrial Relations; provide for the payment of wages by credit to a payroll card; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to provide for the payment of wages by credit to a payroll card; to change certain provisions relating to payment of wages by lawful money, checks, or credit transfer and selection of payment dates by employers; to require employers to offer employees certain choices and information 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":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB88/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43376","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":712422,"bill_number":"HB230","title":"Claims Advisory Board; compensation of persons wrongfully convicted and imprisoned; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 28 and Code Section 35-3-37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Claims Advisory Board and review of individual's criminal history record information, definitions, privacy considerations, and inspections, respectively, so as to provide for compensation of persons wrongfully convicted and imprisoned; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB230/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43350","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":712423,"bill_number":"SR153","title":"Germany, Jr., James Cecil; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James Cecil Germany, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR153/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43359","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":712424,"bill_number":"SB89","title":"\"Digital Classroom Act\"; require instructional materials and content to be in digital or electronic format after a certain date","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 19 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to textbooks for elementary and secondary education, so as to require instructional materials and content to be in digital or electronic format after a certain date; to require local boards of education to provide wireless electronic devices for students to access instructional materials and content; to revise provisions for purposes of conformity; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB89/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43377","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":712425,"bill_number":"SB86","title":"\"Patient Compensation Act\"; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to establish the \"Patient Compensation 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 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 provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB86/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43366","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":712427,"bill_number":"HR218","title":"Calhoun High School Lady Jackets softball team; 2014 GSHA Class AAA State Championship winner; Coach Diane Smith; congratulate and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Calhoun High School Lady Jackets softball team on winning the 2014 GHSA Class AAA State Championship, commending Coach Diane Smith on her continued reputation of excellence, and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR218/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43353","sponsor":"John Meadows"},
{"bill_id":712428,"bill_number":"HB228","title":"Sheriffs; 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":"2016-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB228/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43348","sponsor":"Jeff Jones"},
{"bill_id":712429,"bill_number":"SR156","title":"Delta Day; recognize February 9, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and recognizing Monday, February 9, 2015, as Delta Day at the Georgia State Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR156/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43383","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":712430,"bill_number":"HB241","title":"Public utilities; municipal owned gas distribution companies which provide services outside the municipal corporate limits shall be subject to the National Gas Competition and Deregulation Act; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 46-4-164 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to construction of article, electric membership corporations and EMC gas affiliates, and liquified petroleum gas, so as to provide that municipal owned gas distribution companies which provide services outside the municipal corporate limits shall be subject to the \"Natural Gas Competition and Deregulation Act\"; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB241/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43374","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":712431,"bill_number":"HR219","title":"Calhoun High School competition cheerleading team; 2014 Class AAA State Championship winner; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Calhoun High School competition cheerleading team for winning the 2014 AAA State Championship Title and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR219/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43354","sponsor":"John Meadows"},
{"bill_id":712432,"bill_number":"SR155","title":"U.S. Congress; encouraged to adopt and to submit to the states a balanced amendment to the U.S. Constitution and balance our current budget","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging 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":"2015-03-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR155/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43362","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":712433,"bill_number":"HB234","title":"Tax collection; days in which the Federal Reserve Bank is closed in the list of days that excuse late filing or payment; include","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administration and enforcement of tax collection, so as to include days on which the Federal Reserve Bank is closed in the list of days that excuse late filing or payment; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB234/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43367","sponsor":"Dale Rutledge"},
{"bill_id":712434,"bill_number":"SR152","title":"Family and Consumer Sciences Day; recognize February 18, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 18, 2015, as Family and Consumer Sciences Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR152/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43358","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":712436,"bill_number":"HB218","title":"Preventing Government Overreach on Religious Expression 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 the granting of relief; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for findings; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB218/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43338","sponsor":"Sam Teasley"},
{"bill_id":712437,"bill_number":"SR158","title":"Spraker, Piper; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Piper Spraker upon being honored with the Girl Scout Bronze Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR158/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43385","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":712438,"bill_number":"HB229","title":"Domestic relations; grandparent rights to visitation and intervention to great-grandparents and siblings of parents; expand","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 expand grandparent rights to visitation and intervention to great-grandparents and siblings of parents; to conform cross-references relating to adoption; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB229/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43349","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":712439,"bill_number":"HB223","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":"2015-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB223/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43343","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":712440,"bill_number":"HR215","title":"Judge Ronald L. Newton Memorial Highway; Fannin County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of the Honorable Ronald Lee Newton and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR215/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43375","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":712441,"bill_number":"HB244","title":"Safe Harbor/Rachel's Law Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 9, Chapter 21 of Title 15, Chapter 6 of Title 16, Code Section 42-1-12, and Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limitations of actions, payment and disposition of fines and forfeitures, sexual offenses, the State Sexual Offender Registry, and children and youth services; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings and a purpose statement; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB244/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43381","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":712442,"bill_number":"HB221","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB221/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43341","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":712443,"bill_number":"HB231","title":"Property; state revenue commissioner to deduct certain funds from deposits to the state treasury; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rights in personalty, so as to authorize the state revenue commissioner to deduct certain funds from deposits to the state treasury; to authorize the state revenue commissioner to publish notices of unclaimed property electronically; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB231/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43363","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":712444,"bill_number":"HR221","title":"Lupus Awareness Day at the capitol; February 25, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Wednesday, February 25, 2015, as Lupus Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR221/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43356","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":712445,"bill_number":"HB220","title":"Income tax credits; low-emission vehicles; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income tax credits of low-emission vehicles, so as to provide for definitions; to provide for tax credits for plug-in electric vehicles; to repeal provisions regarding low-speed vehicles; to provide for certain limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB220/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43340","sponsor":"Benjie Harbin"},
{"bill_id":712446,"bill_number":"HR223","title":"General Assembly; impose additional penalties for the offense of prostitution, trafficking of persons or sexual exploitation of children - 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 offenses of keeping a place of prostitution, pimping, pandering, pandering by compulsion, solicitation of sodomy, masturbation for hire, trafficking of persons for sexual servitude, or sexual exploitation of children; may impose assessments on adult entertainment establishments; 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":"2015-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR223/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43382","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":712447,"bill_number":"SB85","title":"Development Authorities; revise the definition of projects as applicable; modify the tax exemption","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 revise the definition of project as applicable to said chapter; to modify the tax exemption of development authorities; 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":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB85/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43360","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":712448,"bill_number":"HB233","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; to amend Titles 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 15, 17, 27, 36, 38, 40, 45, 46, 48, 49, and 52 of the O.C.G.A., relating to alcoholic beverages, appeal and error, banking and finance, commerce and trade, conservation and natural resources, courts, criminal procedure, game and fish, local government, military, emergency management, veterans affairs, motor vehicles and traffic, public officers and employees, public utilities and public transportation, revenue and taxation, social services, waters of the state, ports, and watercraft; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB233/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43365","sponsor":"Alex Atwood"},
{"bill_id":712449,"bill_number":"SR151","title":"Habersham County Day; recognize February 18, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Habersham County and recognizing February 18, 2015, as Habersham County Day at the State Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR151/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43337","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":712450,"bill_number":"SR148","title":"Millsaps, Sarah; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sarah Millsaps upon being honored with the Girl Scout Gold Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR148/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43334","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":712451,"bill_number":"SB84","title":"Tybee Island, City of; provide for an advisory referendum election; construction of a public swimming pool","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for an advisory referendum election to be held in the City of Tybee Island for the purpose of determining if the construction of a public swimming pool with municipal funds is desired by the people of said city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB84/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43333","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":712452,"bill_number":"HB225","title":"Local government; all for-hire drivers obtain a for-hire license endorsement before driving for hire; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 36 and 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government and motor vehicles and traffic, respectively, so as to provide for definitions; to require all for-hire drivers to obtain a for-hire license endorsement before driving for hire; to require that all for-hire drivers have certain insurance; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB225/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43345","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":714005,"bill_number":"SR160","title":"Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations Day; recognize February 17, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February as Career and Technical Education Month and February 17, 2015, as Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR160/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43388","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":714017,"bill_number":"SB87","title":"Professions and Businesses; physician profiles; limit the use of specialty board designations by physicians","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-34A-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physician profiles, dissemination to public, content and maintenance requirements, corrections, judgments prior to April 11, 2001, sealed judgments, arbitration awards, and settlements prohibited, so as to limit the use of specialty board designations by physicians; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB87/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43378","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":714027,"bill_number":"SR161","title":"Kappa Alpha Psi Fratenity Day; recognize February 9, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and recognizing February 9, 2015, as Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR161/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43390","sponsor":"Ronald Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":714039,"bill_number":"SB90","title":"Railroads; provide for the installation of farm crossings and cattle guards on property intersected by a railroad","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 8 of Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to construction, improvement, and repair of rail lines, depots, and roads, so as to provide for the installation of farm crossings and cattle guards on property which is intersected by a railroad; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-05","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB90/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43386","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":714050,"bill_number":"SR162","title":"United States Youth Fly Fishing Team; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the United States Youth Fly Fishing Team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR162/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43389","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":714061,"bill_number":"SR159","title":"Brooks-Foster Crossing; Gwinnett County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mrs. Runell \"Nell\" Brooks Foster and dedicating an intersection in her honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR159/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43387","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":714071,"bill_number":"SR157","title":"Taylor, Cree; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cree Taylor upon being honored with the Girl Scout Gold Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR157/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43384","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":715225,"bill_number":"SR164","title":"Young Farmers Day; recognize February 25, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Young Farmers Association and recognizing February 25, 2015, as Young Farmers Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR164/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43392","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":715226,"bill_number":"SR163","title":"Senate Rules Committee; authorize to place witnesses under oath or affirmations; testifying; eligible for placement on the rules calendar","description":"A RESOLUTION authorizing the Senate Rules Committee, during the 2015-2016 biennium of the General Assembly, to place witnesses under oath or affirmation when testifying before said committee in regard to legislation which is then in the possession of the committee or eligible for placement on the rules calendar of the Senate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-06","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR163/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43391","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":715227,"bill_number":"SB91","title":"Alcoholic Beverages; provide for local control of distance requirements for grocery stores; locations near school buildings; local governing authority","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 as to the retail sale of wine and malt beverages for consumption off the premises only such that grocery stores shall be allowed to open in locations near school buildings and school grounds if so permitted by the local governing authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-06","last_action":"Senate Third Read Lost","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB91/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43393","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":716408,"bill_number":"HB255","title":"State purchasing; equal credits be given to certain forestry certification systems when using green building standards in state construction operation, repair, and renovation projects; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general authority, duties, and procedure relative to state purchasing, so as to require equal credits be given to certain forestry certification systems when using green building standards in state construction, operation, repair, and renovation projects; 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":"2015-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB255/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43409","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":716409,"bill_number":"HR262","title":"Durrence, Gary Chadwick; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Gary Chadwick Durrence; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR262/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43484","sponsor":"Stephen Allison"},
{"bill_id":716412,"bill_number":"HR224","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":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR224/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43402","sponsor":"David Stover"},
{"bill_id":716413,"bill_number":"HR261","title":"Concerned Black Clergy; Ada Lee and Pete Correll Healthcare Legacy Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Concerned Black Clergy and congratulating the organization upon being honored with the Ada Lee and Pete Correll Healthcare Legacy Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR261/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43482","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":716416,"bill_number":"HR268","title":"Dobbs, Dr. William L.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. William L. Dobbs; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR268/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43491","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":716417,"bill_number":"HR252","title":"Babb Middle School; outstanding students; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the outstanding students of Babb Middle School in Clayton County, Georgia, for their achievements at the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America competitions and recognizing the hard work and dedication of their teacher, Lillian Mitchell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR252/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43474","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":716420,"bill_number":"HR276","title":"Maddox, Jennifer; Team USA; 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jennifer Maddox for being chosen as part of Team USA to compete in the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR276/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43499","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":716421,"bill_number":"HR243","title":"Peacock, Rachael; Girl Scout Gold Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rachael Peacock upon being honored with the Girl Scout Gold Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR243/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43463","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":716424,"bill_number":"HB250","title":"Retirement and pensions; assignment of payments to a beneficiary to a self-settled, supplemental needs trust; 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 for the assignment of payments to a beneficiary to a self-settled, supplemental needs trust for that beneficiary; to provide for the assignment of certain member benefits to a member's spouse by court order; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB250/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43401","sponsor":"Tom Dickson"},
{"bill_id":716425,"bill_number":"HB270","title":"Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; chairperson of the board of trustees; change a certain provision","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 change a certain provision relating to the chairperson of the board of trustees of such retirement system; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB270/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43424","sponsor":"Paul Battles"},
{"bill_id":716428,"bill_number":"HR233","title":"Fort Valley State University Day at the capitol; February 11, 2015; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Fort Valley State University, recognizing February 11, 2015, as Fort Valley State University Day at the state capitol, and inviting representatives from Fort Valley State University's College of Agriculture to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR233/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43452","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":716431,"bill_number":"HB282","title":"Former Federal Teacher Fairness Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-3-89 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to credit in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia for service rendered in governmentally supported or operated schools other than public schools in Georgia and payments required to obtain credit for such service, so as to provide for such creditable service for certain prior teaching service as a federal employee of the United States Department of Defense or the United States Bureau of Prisons; to provide a short title; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB282/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43441","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":716432,"bill_number":"SR181","title":"Coffee-Atkinson Forestry Unit; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Coffee-Atkinson Forestry Unit upon being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2014 Southern Unit of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR181/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43507","sponsor":"Ross Tolleson"},
{"bill_id":716435,"bill_number":"HB246","title":"Accountants; provide for powers and actions granted to other licensing boards; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to accountants, so as to provide for powers and actions granted to other licensing boards; to revise and add definitions; to provide that the State Board of Accountancy is administratively attached to the State Accounting Office; to change provisions relating to foreign registered accountants; to change the standard of proof; to provide for confidentiality of certain information; to amend Chapter 5B of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Accounting Office, so as to remove the State Board of Accountancy as a division of the State Accounting office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB246/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43397","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":716436,"bill_number":"SR165","title":"Modern Topics Study Club; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Modern Topics Study Club on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR165/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43394","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":716439,"bill_number":"HB281","title":"Georgia Government Accountability Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the General Assembly, so as to enact the \"Georgia Government Accountability Act\"; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative intent; to create the Legislative Sunset Advisory Commission; to authorize the commission to review and evaluate state agencies' productivity, efficiency, and responsiveness; to provide for the automatic abolition of certain state agencies contingent upon adoption of a resolution by the General Assembly declaring that the state laws applicable to such agency have been repealed, revised, or reassigned; to provide for auditing of the commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB281/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43440","sponsor":"Wesley Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":716440,"bill_number":"SR168","title":"Davis, Anastasia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Anastasia Davis upon being honored with the Girl Scout Bronze Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR168/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43404","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":716443,"bill_number":"SR182","title":"Coburn, Charlene; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Charlene Coburn for a lifetime of outstanding achievements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR182/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43509","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":716444,"bill_number":"SR178","title":"Peterson, Anna; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Anna Peterson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR178/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43505","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":716447,"bill_number":"SR176","title":"Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Awareness Day; recognize February 12, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 12, 2015, as Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR176/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43472","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":716448,"bill_number":"HR255","title":"Kloess; Madeleine; Girl Scout Gold Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Madeleine Kloess upon being honored with the Girl Scout Gold Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR255/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43476","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":716451,"bill_number":"HR242","title":"Quirk, Maddie; Girl Scout Gold Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Maddie Quirk upon being honored with the Girl Scout Gold Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR242/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43462","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":716454,"bill_number":"HB253","title":"Real estate appraisers; requirements for establishment and maintenance of a real estate appraisal management company; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 39A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to real estate appraisers, so as to change certain provisions relating to requirements for the establishment and maintenance of a real estate appraisal management company; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB253/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43407","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":716455,"bill_number":"HR269","title":"Reed, Dr. James; Senior Sage Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. James Reed and congratulating him upon being honored with the Senior Sage Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR269/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43492","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":716458,"bill_number":"HR228","title":"Oglesby, Theodore N. \"Ted\"; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Theodore N. \"Ted\" Oglesby and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR228/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43489","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":716459,"bill_number":"HR256","title":"Balakrishnan, Mallika; Girl Scout Gold Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mallika Balakrishnan upon being honored with the Girl Scout Gold Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR256/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43477","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":716462,"bill_number":"SR174","title":"Clayton State University Day; recognize February 18, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Clayton State University and recognizing February 18, 2015, as Clayton State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR174/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43483","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":716463,"bill_number":"HB247","title":"Mental health facilities; certificate of need requirements; revise an 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":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB247/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43398","sponsor":"David Stover"},
{"bill_id":716466,"bill_number":"SR169","title":"King, Ms. Patricia S.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Patricia S. King, of the Department of Human Services, Division of Aging Services, Forensic Special Investigations Unit, based upon her contributions to the law enforcement profession in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR169/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43445","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":716467,"bill_number":"HR265","title":"May, Mr. Robert Owen; 60th birthday; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 60th birthday of Mr. Robert Owen May; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR265/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43487","sponsor":"Barbara Sims"},
{"bill_id":716470,"bill_number":"HB278","title":"Public Employee Hazardous Chemical Protection and Rights to Know Act of 1988; transfer responsibility to Safety Fire Commissioner; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 22 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the \"Public Employee Hazardous Chemical Protection and Right to Know Act of 1988,\" so as to transfer responsibility under such chapter to the Safety Fire Commissioner; to define certain terms; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for the provision of certain information relative to hazardous materials to the commissioner; to provide for grievances and judicial review; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB278/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43437","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":716471,"bill_number":"HR238","title":"Wolff, Alexandra; Girl Scout Gold Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Alexandra Wolff upon being honored with the Girl Scout Gold Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR238/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43458","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":716474,"bill_number":"HR272","title":"Cummings, William F. (Bill); condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of William F. (Bill) Cummings; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR272/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43495","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":716477,"bill_number":"HR239","title":"Lake, Kendall; Girl Scout Gold Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kendall Lake upon being honored with the Girl Scout Gold Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR239/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43459","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":716478,"bill_number":"SR171","title":"State YMCA of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the State YMCA of Georgia and its Center for Civic Engagement and \"Y\" Club programs which sponsor Youth Assembly among other programs that cultivate youth civic engagement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR171/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43450","sponsor":"Charlie Bethel"},
{"bill_id":716481,"bill_number":"HR267","title":"Georgia Green Industry Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Green Industry Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR267/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43490","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":716482,"bill_number":"SR173","title":"Alpha Phi Alpha Day; recognize February 19, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and the Georgia District Chapters and recognizing February 19, 2015, as Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR173/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43470","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":716485,"bill_number":"HB267","title":"Property; witnessing requisites of deeds, mortgages, and bills of sale; change and clarify provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, so as to change and clarify provisions relating to the witnessing requisites of deeds, mortgages, and bills of sale; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB267/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43421","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":716486,"bill_number":"SB94","title":"Criminal Procedure; require a procedure for enhancing witness identification accuracy","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 policy requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB94/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43435","sponsor":"Charlie Bethel"},
{"bill_id":716489,"bill_number":"HB280","title":"State Sexual Offender Registry; individual convicted of trafficking a person for sexual servitude; require registration","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 42-1-12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Sexual Offender Registry, so as to require registration when an individual is convicted of trafficking a person for sexual servitude; to provide for venue; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB280/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43439","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":716490,"bill_number":"HB261","title":"Alcoholic beverages; sale during certain times on Sunday in commercial service airports owned or operated by a municipal governing authority; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the regulation of alcoholic beverages generally, so as to provide for the sale of alcoholic beverages during certain times on Sunday in commercial service airports owned or operated by a municipal governing authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB261/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43415","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":716493,"bill_number":"HR241","title":"Margolin, Amy; Girl Scout Gold Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Amy Margolin upon being honored with the Girl Scout Gold Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR241/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43461","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":716494,"bill_number":"HB264","title":"Juvenile Code; voluntary acknowledgements of legitimation; repeal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-11-2, Title 19, and Chapter 10 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions for the Juvenile Code, domestic relations, and vital records, respectively, so as to repeal voluntary acknowledgments of legitimation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB264/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43418","sponsor":"Regina Quick"},
{"bill_id":716497,"bill_number":"HR253","title":"Mitchell, Lillian; contributions to the education of Georgia's students; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lillian Mitchell for her dedication to excellence and her contributions to the education of Georgia's students; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR253/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43475","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":716500,"bill_number":"HR236","title":"Family and Consumer Sciences Day in Georgia; February 18, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 18, 2015, as Family and Consumer Sciences Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR236/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43456","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":716501,"bill_number":"HB260","title":"Driver's licenses; exemption for nonresidents from a foreign country which have entered into a reciprocal agreement; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-5-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions to driver's license requirements, so as to provide for an exemption for nonresidents from a foreign country which has entered into a reciprocal agreement with this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB260/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43414","sponsor":"B.J. Pak"},
{"bill_id":716504,"bill_number":"HB248","title":"Behavioral Health and Development Disabilities, Department of; regulation and licensure of short-term mental health facilities; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and duties of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities regarding the regulation of mental health, so as to provide for the regulation and licensure of short-term mental health facilities by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; to provide for a transfer of duties and obligations from the Department of Community Health; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB248/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43399","sponsor":"David Stover"},
{"bill_id":716505,"bill_number":"HR263","title":"Umpierrez, Dr. Guillermo; Inspiring Mentor Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Guillermo Umpierrez and congratulating him upon being honored with the Inspiring Mentor Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR263/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43485","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":716508,"bill_number":"HR266","title":"Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc. Day at the capitol; February 16, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 16, 2015, as the Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc., Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR266/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43488","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":716509,"bill_number":"HR225","title":"Pauline Spearman Brinkley Highway; Decatur County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mrs. Pauline Spearman Brinkley and dedicating a road in her memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR225/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43427","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":716512,"bill_number":"HB263","title":"Criminal Justice Coordinating Council; advisory board to the council for juvenile justice issues; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6A of Title 35, Chapter 11 of Title 15, and Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, the Juvenile Code, and social services, respectively, so as to provide for an advisory board to the council for juvenile justice issues; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to family violence shelters, so as to remove the responsibility and duties of the Department of Human Resources for such shelters and require the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to have such responsibility and duties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB263/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43417","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":716513,"bill_number":"HR246","title":"Barnes, Elise; Girl Scout Gold Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Elise Barnes upon being honored with the Girl Scout Gold Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR246/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43466","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":716516,"bill_number":"HR247","title":"Bergwall, Caroline; Girl Scout Gold Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Caroline Bergwall upon being honored with the Girl Scout Gold Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR247/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43467","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":716517,"bill_number":"HB245","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":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB245/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43396","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":716520,"bill_number":"HB271","title":"Education; charter-schools-in-the-workplace; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Articles 31 and 31A of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to charter schools and state charter schools, respectively, so as to provide for charter-schools-in-the-workplace; to provide for enrollment priorities for charter schools and state charter schools; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB271/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43425","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":716522,"bill_number":"HB269","title":"Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; chairperson of the board of trustees; change a certain provision","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to change a certain provision relating to the chairperson of the board of trustees of such retirement system; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB269/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43423","sponsor":"Paul Battles"},
{"bill_id":716524,"bill_number":"HR257","title":"Jordan, Emmett Marshall \"Dusty\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Emmett Marshall \"Dusty\" Jordan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR257/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43504","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":716526,"bill_number":"HR244","title":"Hutson, Charnelle; Girl Scout Gold Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Charnelle Hutson upon being honored with the Girl Scout Gold Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR244/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43464","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":716528,"bill_number":"HB258","title":"Decatur County; office of treasurer; abolish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to abolish the office of treasurer of Decatur County; to provide for the transfer of duties; to repeal an Act to provide compensation for the treasurer of Decatur County, approved August 16, 1915 (Ga. L. 1915, p. 209), as amended; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB258/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43412","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":716531,"bill_number":"HR279","title":"Bethlehem Christian Academy Knights' Baseball Team; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Bethlehem Christian Academy Knights' Baseball Team and inviting Lance Fendley, Athletic Director; Colby May, Head Coach; P.J. Klein, Jacob Fincher, and Luke Allen to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR279/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43502","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":716532,"bill_number":"SR180","title":"Aviation Day; recognize February 12, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Miguel Southwell and the employees of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and recognizing February 12, 2015, as Aviation Day at the state capitol; and other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR180/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43508","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":716535,"bill_number":"SR172","title":"Lumpkin, Sr., Chief Joseph H.\"Jack\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Chief Joseph H. \"Jack\" Lumpkin, Sr., as GACP'S Chief of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR172/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43454","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":716536,"bill_number":"HR229","title":"Cambodian-American Heritage Day at the capitol; February 12, 2015; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring February 12, 2015, as Cambodian-American Heritage Day at the state capitol and inviting Venerable Son Sen, Venerable Saran Brach, Chhoeung Nem, Randy Muth, and Soeurn Chap to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR229/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43446","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":716539,"bill_number":"HR231","title":"Clayton State University Day at the capitol; February 18, 2015; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Clayton State University; recognizing February 18, 2015, as Clayton State University Day at the state capitol; and inviting Dr. Thomas J. Hynes, President, Dr. Lila F. Roberts, Dean of the College of Information and Mathematical Sciences, Mrs. Camille Murner, Principal of Rex Mill Middle School, Larry Odum, student of Rex Mill Middle School, and Jonathan Conner, President of the Student Government Association, to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR231/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43449","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":716541,"bill_number":"HR249","title":"Liebich, Jessica; Girl Scout Gold Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jessica Liebich upon being honored with the Girl Scout Gold Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR249/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43469","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":716543,"bill_number":"HR232","title":"Hawkinsville High School Red Devils football team; 2014 Class A State Champions; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Hawkinsville High School Red Devils football team for winning the 2014 Class A State Championship and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR232/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43451","sponsor":"Buddy Harden"},
{"bill_id":716545,"bill_number":"HR235","title":"Bills, Judge Nancy N.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Judge Nancy N. Bills; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR235/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43455","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":716547,"bill_number":"HR260","title":"David, Willie and Annie Bell Finch; 60th wedding anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Willie David and Annie Bell Finch on the occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR260/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43481","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":716549,"bill_number":"HB257","title":"Decatur County; restate provisions of said Act","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the board of commissioners of Decatur County, approved March 4, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 630), as amended, so as to restate the provisions of said Act; to provide for the election of a chairperson and vice-chairperson of the board by its members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB257/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43411","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":716551,"bill_number":"HB277","title":"Sales and use tax; value all flooring samples at the same rate for purposes of fair market value","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 sales and use taxes, so as to value all flooring samples at the same rate for purposes of fair market value; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB277/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43436","sponsor":"Bruce Broadrick"},
{"bill_id":716553,"bill_number":"HR270","title":"Phillips, Charles E., Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Charles E. Phillips, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR270/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43493","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":716555,"bill_number":"HR258","title":"Bramlett, Gini; Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Gini Bramlett upon being named Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR258/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43479","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":716557,"bill_number":"HB256","title":"Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; provide new definitions; 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 provide new definitions; to change a term for membership of the board; to provide for a break in employment for certain members; to clarify provisions related to leaves of absence, withdrawal of dues, and application for reinstatement as an active member; to clarify provisions for failure to pay dues and the reinstatement process; to permit selection of up to five beneficiaries to receive equal portions of certain benefits upon the death of certain members; to provide for certain penalties for false statements or falsified records; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB256/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43410","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":716559,"bill_number":"SB92","title":"'Education Savings Account Act'; establish an education savings account program","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 an education savings account program; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for qualifications and requirements; to provide for management of accounts; to provide for participating schools; to provide for responsibilities of parents; to provide for duties of the Office of Student Achievement in administering the program; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB92/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43429","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":716562,"bill_number":"HR274","title":"Lumpkin, City of; Chamber of Commerce; first Chamber of Commerce of Stewart County; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and recognizing the City of Lumpkin Chamber of Commerce as the first Chamber of Commerce of Stewart County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR274/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43497","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":716564,"bill_number":"HR273","title":"Browder, Melinda and Dacula community; organizing care packages for Marines; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Melinda Browder and the Dacula community for organizing care packages for the last Marine combat unit in Afghanistan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR273/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43496","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":716566,"bill_number":"HR240","title":"Voss, Christina; Girl Scout Gold Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Christina Voss upon being honored with the Girl Scout Gold Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR240/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43460","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":716568,"bill_number":"HB265","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":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB265/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43419","sponsor":"Rich Golick"},
{"bill_id":716570,"bill_number":"HR259","title":"Annual Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry; Mr. Clark Henderson and others; Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry cooking team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the annual Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry and commending Mr. Clark Henderson, Mr. Bub Denham, Mr. Briley Edwards, Mrs. Kimberly Reid, Mr. Zack Wade, and the Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry cooking team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR259/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43480","sponsor":"Buddy Harden"},
{"bill_id":716572,"bill_number":"HR227","title":"Styles, Robert; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Robert Styles and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR227/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43444","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":716574,"bill_number":"SR183","title":"Portis, Angeline Jennifer Louise Thornton; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Angeline Jennifer Louise Thornton Portis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR183/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43510","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":716576,"bill_number":"HB274","title":"Estates; administration; provide for a definition; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers and duties generally regarding the administration of estates, so as to provide for a definition; to provide for access to the digital accounts of decedents; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB274/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43432","sponsor":"Geoff Duncan"},
{"bill_id":716578,"bill_number":"HR234","title":"Alexander, Mrs. Salina P; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Salina P. Alexander; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR234/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43453","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":716580,"bill_number":"HB279","title":"Public officers and employees; annual salaries of Supreme Court Justices, Court of Appeals, superior court judges and district attorneys; repeal provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-7-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual salaries of certain state officials and cost-of-living adjustments, so as to repeal provisions relating to the annual salaries of Supreme Court Justices, Court of Appeals Judges, superior court judges and district attorneys; to enact provisions relating to the annual salaries of Supreme Court Justices, Court of Appeals Judges, superior court judges and district attorneys; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB279/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43438","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":716582,"bill_number":"HR254","title":"Shemaria, Margo; Girl Scout Gold Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Margo Shemaria upon being honored with the Girl Scout Gold Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR254/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43478","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":716584,"bill_number":"SR167","title":"Adjournment; relative to","description":"A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR167/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43403","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":716587,"bill_number":"HB262","title":"Education; minimum base salary for certified professional personnel with bachelor's degrees and no experience; revise","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 for professionals in elementary and secondary education, so as to revise the minimum base salary for certified professional personnel with bachelor's degrees and no experience; to provide for a minimum base salary for paraprofessionals; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB262/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43416","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":716588,"bill_number":"HB251","title":"Americus, City of; provide for a city manager","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Americus, approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5985), as amended, so as to provide for a city manager; to provide for appointment, qualifications, terms, removal, and vacancies; to provide for duties, powers, and responsibilities; to provide for appointment of a city clerk and finance director; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Veto V6","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB251/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43405","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":716591,"bill_number":"SR179","title":"Cambodian-American Heritage Day; recognize February 12, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring February 12, 2015, as Cambodian-American Heritage Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR179/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43506","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":716593,"bill_number":"HB259","title":"Georgia Business Act; enact","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 an exemption from competitive bidding procedures; to increase the exemption threshold for competitive bidding procedures; to change a short title; to change a definition relative to small business assistance; to revise legislative intent; to provide for a short title; to provide for applicability; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB259/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43413","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":716595,"bill_number":"SR177","title":"Capitol Arts Standards Commission; encouraged to authorize; placement of portrait of Mrs. Coretta Scott King","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the Capitol Arts Standards Commission to authorize the placement of a portrait of Mrs. Coretta Scott King on the second floor of the state capitol building alongside the portrait of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR177/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43503","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":716597,"bill_number":"HR251","title":"Girl Scouts Day at the capitol; February 10, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 10, 2015, as Girl Scouts Day at the capitol; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR251/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43473","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":716599,"bill_number":"HB252","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":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB252/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43406","sponsor":"Michael Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":716601,"bill_number":"HR277","title":"Nogueira, Dr. Raul; Next Generation Healer Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Raul Nogueira and congratulating him upon being honored with the Next Generation Healer Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR277/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43500","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":716603,"bill_number":"HR278","title":"Special Kneads and Treats, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Special Kneads and Treats, Inc., a nonprofit specialty goods company; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR278/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43501","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":716605,"bill_number":"HB254","title":"Waycross, City of; rename the police court as the municipal court","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Waycross, approved August 17, 1909 (Ga. L. 1909, p. 1456), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4916), an Act approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6055), and an Act approved April 4, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 3814), so as to rename the police court as the municipal court and provide new provisions for the operation of that court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB254/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43408","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":716607,"bill_number":"HR237","title":"Georgia PlanFirst program; commend; Georgia Planning Act; 25th anniversary; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the inaugural communities of the Georgia PlanFirst program and celebrating the 25th anniversary of the implementation of the Georgia Planning Act; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR237/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43457","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":716610,"bill_number":"HB273","title":"African pygmy hedgehogs; wild animal license; exempt if certain conditions are met","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":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Game, Fish & Parks","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB273/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43431","sponsor":"Regina Quick"},
{"bill_id":716611,"bill_number":"HR230","title":"Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport; commend; Aviation Day at the capitol; February 12, 2015; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport for its beneficial impact to the people and economy of the State of Georgia, recognizing February 12, 2015, as Aviation Day at the capitol, and inviting Miguel Southwell, Aviation General Manager, to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR230/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43448","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":716613,"bill_number":"HB249","title":"Health; certificate of need program; repeal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to repeal the certificate of need program; to amend other provisions in various titles of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB249/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43400","sponsor":"David Stover"},
{"bill_id":716614,"bill_number":"SR175","title":"Tran, Hang; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Hang Tran and congratulating her on her election to the Morrow City Council; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR175/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43443","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":716617,"bill_number":"HB276","title":"Alcoholic beverages; modernize certain terms; 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 modernize certain terms, repeal certain obsolete provisions, and remove or correct certain inconsistent references; to amend Code Section 51-1-40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to liability for acts of intoxicated persons, so as to make a cross-reference consistent; to amend Code Section 52-7-8.3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to operation of watercraft, identification, and operation by minors, so as to make a cross-reference consistent; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB276/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43434","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":716618,"bill_number":"SB93","title":"Seminole County; office of probate judge; nonpartisan elections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of probate judge of Seminole 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":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB93/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43430","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":716621,"bill_number":"HB283","title":"Drivers' licenses; person's conviction of the offense of simple possession of marijuana shall not result in suspension of license; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to provide that a person's conviction of the offense of simple possession of marijuana shall not result in the suspension of such person's driver's license; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB283/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43442","sponsor":"Stephen Allison"},
{"bill_id":716622,"bill_number":"HR226","title":"General Assembly; close health coverage gap for Georgia families; recommend","description":"A RESOLUTION recommending that the General Assembly close the health coverage gap for Georgia families; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR226/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43428","sponsor":"Rahn Mayo"},
{"bill_id":716624,"bill_number":"SR166","title":"Gresham, Jada R.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jada R. Gresham, a 12 year-old seventh grade honor student at Upson-Lee Middle School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR166/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43395","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":716626,"bill_number":"HR275","title":"Akin, Pastor Jerry; spiritual leadership and musical talents; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Jerry Akin for his spiritual leadership and musical talent; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR275/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43498","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":716628,"bill_number":"HB266","title":"Retirement and pensions; investment authority of local retirement systems; correct certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-1-12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to investment and reinvestment of assets of local retirement system, valuation and limitation on investments, and duties of the state auditor, so as to correct certain provisions relative to the investment authority of local retirement systems; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB266/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43420","sponsor":"Paul Battles"},
{"bill_id":716631,"bill_number":"HB275","title":"Income tax; claimant agency; revise definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to setoff debt collection relative to income taxes, so as to revise the definition of the term \"claimant agency\"; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB275/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43433","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":716632,"bill_number":"HR250","title":"Granros, Maria; Girl Scout Gold Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Maria Granros upon being honored with the Girl Scout Gold Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR250/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43471","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":716635,"bill_number":"SR170","title":"Starks, Dr. Quesha; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Quesha Starks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR170/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43447","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":716636,"bill_number":"HR248","title":"Hinton, Clint; 2014 National Sporting Clays Association Junior National Champion; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Clint Hinton as the 2014 National Sporting Clays Association Junior National Champion; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR248/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43468","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":716639,"bill_number":"HR245","title":"Gardner, Jackie; Girl Scout Gold Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jackie Gardner upon being honored with the Girl Scout Gold Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR245/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43465","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":716640,"bill_number":"HB272","title":"Minimum wage; provide for substantive and comprehensive reform of provisions regarding the law; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minimum wage, so as to provide for a substantive and comprehensive reform of provisions regarding the minimum wage law; to provide for 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":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB272/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43426","sponsor":"Rahn Mayo"},
{"bill_id":716643,"bill_number":"HB268","title":"Child abuse; mandatory reporters; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 19-7-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reporting of child abuse and when it is mandated or authorized, so as to change provisions relating to mandatory reporters; to provide for procedure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB268/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43422","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":716644,"bill_number":"HR271","title":"Ukrainian delegates; seeking to strengthen the government of Ukraine; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ukrainian delegates for seeking to strengthen the government of Ukraine; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR271/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43494","sponsor":"Tom Taylor"},
{"bill_id":716647,"bill_number":"HR264","title":"Ford, Joe; contributions to community and Dacula High School football; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Joe Ford for the contributions he has made to his community and Dacula High School football; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR264/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43486","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":719197,"bill_number":"HB298","title":"Certified process servers; sunset and legislative review provisions; repeal","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 repeal the sunset and legislative review provisions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB298/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43534","sponsor":"Mike Jacobs"},
{"bill_id":719199,"bill_number":"SB96","title":"Atlanta, City of; change the corporate limits of the city by annexing certain territory","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Atlanta, approved April 15, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4469), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of the city by annexing certain territory into the city; to provide for a description of the property annexed; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB96/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43526","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":719201,"bill_number":"SB102","title":"Elections; revise the dates for primaries and elections and runoffs resulting therefrom; revise times for qualifying for office","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 run-off ballot; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB102/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43571","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":719202,"bill_number":"HR297","title":"Bailey, Clyde E., Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Clyde E. Bailey, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR297/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43560","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":719206,"bill_number":"HB286","title":"Special license plates; provide for definition of disabled veteran; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to prestige license plates and special license plates for certain persons and vehicles, so as to provide for a definition of \"disabled veteran\"; to provide for issuance of free motor vehicle license plates to disabled veterans; to provide for eligibility; to provide for revalidation of such license plates; to provide for the transfer of such license plates upon death; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to provide for a definition of \"disabled veteran\" for homestead exemption purposes; to provide for an exemption to motor vehicle ad valorem taxes for disabled veterans; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB286/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43517","sponsor":"John Yates"},
{"bill_id":719208,"bill_number":"HR280","title":"United States Congress; repeal Seventeenth Amendment to the United States 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":"2015-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR280/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43523","sponsor":"Kevin Cooke"},
{"bill_id":719209,"bill_number":"HB291","title":"Motor vehicles; distribution of alternative ad valorem tax proceeds; revise and change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-152 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fees and alternative ad valorem taxation of apportionable vehicles, so as to revise and change certain provisions regarding the distribution of alternative ad valorem tax proceeds; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB291/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43522","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":719211,"bill_number":"HR291","title":"Coffee-Atkinson Forestry Unit; Georgia Forestry Commission 2014 Southern Unit of the Year; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Coffee-Atkinson Forestry Unit upon being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2014 Southern Unit of the Year and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR291/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43554","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":719213,"bill_number":"HB293","title":"Sales and use tax; sale of school musical instruments; provide new exemption for 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 of school musical instruments; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB293/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43528","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":719216,"bill_number":"HB288","title":"Behavioral Health Coordinating Council; two additional members to serve on council; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 37-2-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Behavioral Health Coordinating Council, membership, meetings and obligations, so as to provide for two additional members to serve on the behavioral health coordinating council; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB288/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43519","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":719218,"bill_number":"HB300","title":"DeKalb County; State Court; establish traffic division of said court; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of DeKalb County, formerly known as the Civil and Criminal Court of DeKalb County, approved February 14, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 2401), as amended, so as to establish the traffic division of said court; to provide for judges; to provide for initial terms and elections; to provide for the assignment of cases; to provide for a solicitor and clerk; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB300/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43536","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":719220,"bill_number":"HR284","title":"Fannin County High School Family and Consumer Science Class; publication of magazine, Fannin County, A Home for All Seasons; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Fannin County High School Family and Consumer Science Class on the publication of their magazine, Fannin County, A Home for All Seasons, and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR284/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43545","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":719222,"bill_number":"HB301","title":"DeKalb County; Magistrate Court; provide a solicitor; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating and establishing the Recorder's Court of DeKalb County, approved March 17, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 3093), as amended; to provide for the transfer of certain pending cases and court records; to provide for a solicitor of the Magistrate Court of DeKalb County; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB301/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43537","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":719225,"bill_number":"HR299","title":"Friendship Forest; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Friendship Forest; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR299/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43562","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":719227,"bill_number":"HR283","title":"Georgia Tech Football Head Coach Paul Johnson; 2014 Atlantic Coast Conference Coach of the Year; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia Tech Football Head Coach Paul Johnson on being named 2014 Atlantic Coast Conference Coach of the Year and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR283/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43544","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":719229,"bill_number":"HB299","title":"Contracts; provide for definitions; provisions","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 definitions; to provide for the imposition of convenience fees upon payments for certain loans or purchases when paid by electronic means; to provide for notice of the imposition of convenience fees; to provide for exclusions and applicability; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB299/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43535","sponsor":"Emory Dunahoo"},
{"bill_id":719231,"bill_number":"HB287","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 O.C.G.A., relating to the parent and child relationship generally, so as 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 for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB287/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43518","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":719232,"bill_number":"HB292","title":"Revenue and taxation; Internal Revenue Code; define terms; incorporate certain provisions of federal law into Georgia law","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 an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB292/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43524","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":719236,"bill_number":"HB297","title":"Professional licensing boards; make designations for the receipt and processing of applications for examination; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-1-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appointment and general powers of division director, members and meetings of professional licensing boards, examination standards, roster of licensees, and funding, so as to provide for professional licensing boards to make designations for the receipt and processing of applications for examination; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB297/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43533","sponsor":"Beth Beskin"},
{"bill_id":719239,"bill_number":"SR185","title":"Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia and Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia's 2015 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 2015 Military Youth of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR185/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43512","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":719240,"bill_number":"HB304","title":"Criminal procedure; fixing of sentence; clarify service of consecutive sentences","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-10-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fixing of sentence, so as to clarify service of consecutive sentences; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB304/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43540","sponsor":"Dustin Hightower"},
{"bill_id":719242,"bill_number":"HR300","title":"Links Day at the capitol; February 17, 2015; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending The Links, Incorporated, and recognizing February 17, 2015, as Links Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR300/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43563","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":719244,"bill_number":"SB95","title":"Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons; provide for acceptance of funds in a separate, federally insured account at financial institution by such persons","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 40 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to real estate brokers and salespersons, so as to provide for the acceptance of funds in a separate, federally insured account at a financial institution by such persons; to provide for unfair trade practices by real estate brokers and salespersons; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB95/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43525","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":719247,"bill_number":"HB284","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":"2015-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB284/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43515","sponsor":"Harry Geisinger"},
{"bill_id":719248,"bill_number":"HB294","title":"Stockbridge, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Stockbridge 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":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB294/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43529","sponsor":"Dale Rutledge"},
{"bill_id":719250,"bill_number":"HR292","title":"Hamilton, Joseph Fitzgerald; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joseph Fitzgerald Hamilton and inviting him to be recognized by he House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR292/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43555","sponsor":"Ronnie Mabra"},
{"bill_id":719252,"bill_number":"SR191","title":"Fort Valley State University Day; recognize February 11, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Fort Valley State University, recognizing February 11, 2015, as Fort Valley State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR191/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43565","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":719255,"bill_number":"SR187","title":"Georgia Gwinnett College; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia Gwinnett College for its commitment to educational excellence and for its rapid expansion; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR187/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43514","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":719257,"bill_number":"HB285","title":"Income tax credit; film, video, and digital production in Georgia; change certain qualifications","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to an income tax credit for film, video, or digital production in Georgia, so as to change certain qualifications for such credit; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB285/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43516","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":719259,"bill_number":"SR194","title":"Albany-Dougherty County Day; recognize February 26, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 26, 2015, as Albany-Dougherty County Day at the capitol and commending the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR194/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43568","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":719261,"bill_number":"HR288","title":"College of Coastal Georgia Day at the capitol; March 3, 2015; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the College of Coastal Georgia, recognizing March 3, 2015, as College of Coastal Georgia Day at the Capitol, and inviting its faculty, staff, and students to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR288/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43550","sponsor":"Alex Atwood"},
{"bill_id":719262,"bill_number":"HB303","title":"Uninsured motorist coverage; recovery when an insurer refuses to pay for a loss within 60 days after a demand has been made by the insured and a finding has been made that such refusal was made in bad faith; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-7-11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to uninsured motorist coverage under motor vehicle liability policies, so as to change provisions relating to the recovery when an insurer refuses to pay for a loss within 60 days after a demand has been made by the insured and a finding has been made that such refusal was made in bad faith; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB303/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43539","sponsor":"Dustin Hightower"},
{"bill_id":719266,"bill_number":"SB101","title":"Soil Erosion and Sedimentation; provide for buffer against coastal marshlands within which certain land-disturbing activities are prohibited","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the control of soil erosion and sedimentation, so as to provide for a buffer against coastal marshlands within which certain land-disturbing activities are prohibited; to provide for exceptions and variances; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB101/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43570","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":719268,"bill_number":"HB302","title":"DeKalb County; Chief Magistrate and other judges; increase and establish salaries","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the compensation of certain county officers and officials of DeKalb County, approved March 31, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 3986), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 4016), so as to increase the salary of the Chief Magistrate of DeKalb County; to establish salaries of the associate judges of the traffic division of the State Court of DeKalb County; to establish the salary of the Clerk of the State Court of DeKalb County; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB302/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43538","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":719269,"bill_number":"HB290","title":"Motor vehicles; securing or containing of live animals in the back of vehicles operated 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB290/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43521","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":719271,"bill_number":"HR286","title":"Driskell, Paulding County Sheriff's Corporal Sam; condolences; Howard Driskell and others; invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and service of Sam Driskell, Paulding Sheriff's Corporal, and inviting Howard Driskell, Theresa Britton, Allan Driskell, Susan Ramey, and Sheriff Gary Gulledge to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR286/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43547","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":719275,"bill_number":"HR282","title":"Georgia Bureau of Investigation Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and the Human Trafficking component of the task force; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC) and the Human Trafficking component of that task force and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR282/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43543","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":719277,"bill_number":"SR188","title":"Bridges, Maggie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Miss Georgia 2014, Maggie Bridges, for her leadership and dedication to public service to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR188/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43532","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":719278,"bill_number":"SB99","title":"Conduct of Proceedings; reversal on appeal; judge expresses an opinion regarding proof in a criminal case; change 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 proceedings, so as to change provisions relating to reversal on appeal when a judge expresses an opinion regarding proof in a criminal case or as to the accused's guilt; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB99/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43564","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":719281,"bill_number":"HR298","title":"Armstrong, Chaplain Colonel Phillip M.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chaplain, Colonel Phillip M. Armstrong; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR298/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43561","sponsor":"LaDawn Jones"},
{"bill_id":719283,"bill_number":"SR186","title":"Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia and Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia's 2015 Youth of the Year; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia and Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia's 2015 Youth of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR186/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43513","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":719286,"bill_number":"HR295","title":"Riggs, Carl; volunteer services to community and the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Carl Riggs for his noteworthy volunteer service to his community and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR295/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43558","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":719288,"bill_number":"HR294","title":"Georgia Automatic Merchandising Council Day at the capitol; February 10, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 10, 2015, as Georgia Automatic Merchandising Council (GAMC) Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR294/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43557","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":719290,"bill_number":"HR290","title":"Medical College of Georgia Day at the capitol; February 17, 2015; recognize; Dr. Peter F. Buckley; invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 17, 2015, as Medical College of Georgia Day at the state capitol and inviting Dr. Peter F. Buckley to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR290/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43553","sponsor":"Barbara Sims"},
{"bill_id":719292,"bill_number":"HB296","title":"Scholarship program; special needs students; expand eligibility","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-2114 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to qualifications for the scholarship program for special needs students, so as to expand eligibility for the program to certain lawful refugees and asylees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB296/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43531","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":719293,"bill_number":"SB100","title":"Motor Vehicles and Traffic; provide for applicability with current federal reg. in the safe operations of motor carriers and commercial motor vehicles","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 applicability with current federal regulations in the safe operations of motor carriers and commercial motor vehicles; to provide for definitions; to provide for registration and regulation of for-hire intrastate motor carriers and intrastate motor carriers; 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":"2015-04-16","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB100/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43569","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":719297,"bill_number":"HB295","title":"Corporations, partnerships, and associations; change certain provisions relating to definitions; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 14 of the O.C.G.A., relating to corporations, partnerships, and associations, so as to change certain provisions relating to definitions, name registration, service of process, and reinstatement following administrative dissolution; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB295/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43530","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":719299,"bill_number":"HB289","title":"Motor fuel tax; exemption for a limited period of time for certain public mass transit vehicles; extend","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 motor fuel tax, so as to extend the exemption for a limited period of time for certain public mass transit vehicles; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB289/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43520","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":719301,"bill_number":"HR281","title":"Republic of Turkey and the Turkic American Federation of Southeast; recognize contributions; encourage creation of Georgian-Turkish Friendship Task Force","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR281/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43541","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":719302,"bill_number":"SR193","title":"Randolph Historical Society and the Historic Chattahoochee Commission; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Randolph Historical Society and the Historic Chattahoochee Commission; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR193/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43567","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":719306,"bill_number":"SR190","title":"Georgia Green Industry Association; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Green Industry Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR190/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43552","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":719308,"bill_number":"SR184","title":"University of Georgia Day; recognize February 19, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 19, 2015, as University of Georgia Day at the state capitol and congratulating the University of Georgia on its 230th anniversary of becoming the first state-chartered institution in the United States of America; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR184/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43511","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":719309,"bill_number":"SR189","title":"Atlanta Metropolitan State College Day; recognize March 18, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Atlanta Metropolitan State College and recognizing March 18, 2015, as Atlanta Metropolitan State College Day at the capitol; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR189/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43542","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":719311,"bill_number":"SB98","title":"Civil Practice and Procedure; reversal on appeal when a judge expresses an opinion regarding proof in civil cases; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for civil practice and procedure generally, so as to change provisions relating to reversal on appeal when a judge expresses an opinion regarding proof in a civil case; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Judiciary Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB98/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43548","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":719313,"bill_number":"HR289","title":"Flint District; Georgia Forestry Commission 2014 District of the Year; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Flint District on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2014 District of the Year and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR289/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43551","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":719316,"bill_number":"HR287","title":"Tudor, Mr. Jim; retirement; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Jim Tudor on the grand occasion of his retirement and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR287/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43549","sponsor":"Larry O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":719318,"bill_number":"HR296","title":"The Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Center; 35th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending The Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Center on the occasion of its 35th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR296/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43559","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":719320,"bill_number":"HR293","title":"Centennial Commemoration of the Navy Reserve; March 3, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 3, 2015, as the Centennial Commemoration of the Navy Reserve; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR293/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43556","sponsor":"Tom Taylor"},
{"bill_id":719321,"bill_number":"SR192","title":"Gilbert, Staff Sergeant LaDell; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Staff Sergeant LaDell Gilbert for his outstanding military service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR192/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43566","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":719322,"bill_number":"HR285","title":"4-H Day at the capitol; February 23, 2015; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the 4-H Clubs of Georgia, recognizing February 23, 2015, as 4-H Day at the capitol, and inviting Mr. Ben Hancock, Mr. Arch D. Smith, and the 2014-2015 4-H Leadership Team to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR285/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43546","sponsor":"Richard Smith"},
{"bill_id":721673,"bill_number":"HR314","title":"Meredith, Hope; Jefferson High School's 2015 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Hope Meredith, Jefferson High School's 2015 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR314/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43636","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":721674,"bill_number":"SR212","title":"Allen, Diana; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Diana Allen for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR212/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43667","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721676,"bill_number":"SR208","title":"Shively, Stan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Stan Shively for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR208/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43674","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721677,"bill_number":"HB324","title":"Health; mammogram report to patients with dense breast tissue; require 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":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB324/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43595","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":721678,"bill_number":"SR195","title":"PAGE and GAEL Day; recognize February 17, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION Commending the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) and Georgia Association of Educational Leaders (GAEL) and recognizing February 17, 2015, as PAGE and GAEL Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR195/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43573","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":721680,"bill_number":"SR225","title":"Forte, Ronica; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ronica Forte for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR225/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43689","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721681,"bill_number":"HR331","title":"Barnett, Tammy; East Jackson Comprehensive High School's 2015 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tammy Barnett, East Jackson Comprehensive High School's 2015 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR331/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43654","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":721682,"bill_number":"HR324","title":"Robinett, Ryan; East Jackson Comprehensive High School's 2015 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ryan Robinett, East Jackson Comprehensive High School's 2015 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR324/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43646","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":721684,"bill_number":"SR198","title":"LEAD Atlanta Day; recognize February 19, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION Commending LEAD Atlanta for their work in empowering young leaders and recognizing February 19, 2015, as LEAD Atlanta Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR198/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43598","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":721685,"bill_number":"SB103","title":"Sales of Alcoholic Beverages on Sunday; allow for local authorization; consumption on the premises on Sundays during St. Patrick's Day holiday period","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":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB103/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43572","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":721686,"bill_number":"SR251","title":"Wood, Julie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Julie Wood for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR251/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43712","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721688,"bill_number":"HR329","title":"Dahlke, Matthew; Commerce High School's 2015 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Matthew Dahlke, Commerce High School's 2015 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR329/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43651","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":721689,"bill_number":"HR317","title":"Pelland, Robert Anthony; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Robert Anthony Pelland; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR317/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43639","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":721690,"bill_number":"SR196","title":"Sorrells, Doug; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Doug Sorrells on the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR196/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43596","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":721692,"bill_number":"SR249","title":"Thorne, Jessica; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jessica Thorne for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR249/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43709","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721693,"bill_number":"SR215","title":"Robinson, Ebony; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ebony Robinson for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR215/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43678","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721694,"bill_number":"HR321","title":"Starling, Reverend Alfred; years of ministry to the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Reverend Alfred Starling for his years of ministry to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR321/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43643","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":721696,"bill_number":"SB105","title":"Chatham County Magistrate Court; provide for two full-time magistrates for Chatham County","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 Acts approved March 20, 1985 (Ga. L 1985, p. 4028), March 24, 1994 (Ga. L 1994, p. 3772), and March 27, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 3751), so as to provide for two full-time magistrates for Chatham County; to provide for the appointment of a third full-time magistrate by the Board of Commissioners; to provide for the election and appointment of successor magistrates; to provide for the appointment of pro tempore and part-time magistrates; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB105/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43653","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":721697,"bill_number":"HB321","title":"Health records; revise provisions regarding imposition of costs for providing copies; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 33 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health records, so as to revise provisions regarding imposition of costs for providing copies of health records; to authorize certain charges for producing records in various forms; to provide limitations on certain charges; to provide for estimated costs; to provide for prepayment of charges; to provide for sanctions for violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB321/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43592","sponsor":"Kevin Cooke"},
{"bill_id":721698,"bill_number":"HB336","title":"Ad valorem tax; persons who move to this state and title their motor vehicle to elect paying ordinary title taxes or ordinary annual taxes; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5C of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alternative ad valorem tax on motor vehicles, so as to allow persons who move to this state and title their motor vehicles to elect between paying title ad valorem taxes on such motor vehicles or paying ordinary annual ad valorem taxes on such motor vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB336/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43611","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":721700,"bill_number":"HB314","title":"Professions and businesses; State Board of Barbers and State Board of Cosmetology; combine","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 combine the State Board of Barbers and State Board of Cosmetology; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB314/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43583","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":721701,"bill_number":"SR217","title":"Laughlin, Benita; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Benita Laughlin for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR217/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43680","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721703,"bill_number":"SR248","title":"Lacy, Stacy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Stacy Lacy for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR248/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43708","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721704,"bill_number":"SR235","title":"Horner, Beth; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Beth Horner for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR235/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43704","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721705,"bill_number":"SR199","title":"Esther F. Garrison Wind Ensemble; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Esther F. Garrison Wind Ensemble; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR199/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43599","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":721707,"bill_number":"HR320","title":"Aschwege; Nathaniel Curtis; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nathaniel Curtis Aschwege; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR320/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43642","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":721708,"bill_number":"SR219","title":"Thorne, Jason; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jason Thorne for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR219/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43682","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721709,"bill_number":"SR247","title":"Kelly, Natalie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Natalie Kelly for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR247/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43707","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721711,"bill_number":"HR334","title":"Guhl, Arthur Clifford \"Bob\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Arthur Clifford \"Bob\" Guhl; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR334/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43657","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":721712,"bill_number":"HB331","title":"Firearms; require completion of a training requirement within 120 days of issuance of weapons carry license; provisions","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 require the completion of a training requirement within 120 days of the issuance of a weapons carry license; to provide that sheriffs shall offer handgun education courses; to provide for the design of such handgun education courses by the Department of Public Safety; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB331/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43606","sponsor":"Dexter Sharper"},
{"bill_id":721713,"bill_number":"SR201","title":"Willis-Powell, Rebecca; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Rebecca Willis-Powell for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR201/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43668","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721715,"bill_number":"HB306","title":"Medical assistance; provide for conversion of life insurance policies for funding for long-term care services to delay medical assistance; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for the conversion of life insurance policies for funding for long-term care services to delay medical assistance; to provide that the proceeds of the conversion through a life settlement contract be used only for long-term care services; to provide requirements for owners of life insurance policies and for providers; to provide for education for applicants and recipients of medical assistance; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB306/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43575","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":721716,"bill_number":"SR236","title":"Williams, Kelly; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kelly Williams for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR236/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43710","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721717,"bill_number":"HR315","title":"Professional Association of Georgia Educators and Georgia Association of Educational Leaders Day at the capitol; February 17, 2015; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) and Georgia Association of Educational Leaders (GAEL) and recognizing February 17, 2015, as PAGE and GAEL Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR315/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43637","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":721719,"bill_number":"SR233","title":"Cooper, Cecille; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Cecille Cooper for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR233/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43695","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721720,"bill_number":"SR226","title":"Humphries, Cara; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Cara Humphries for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR226/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43690","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721721,"bill_number":"HB337","title":"Ad valorem tax; persons who purchase motor vehicles at end of leases elect between paying title taxes or paying ordinary annual taxes; allow","description":"A BILL to amend Chapter 5C of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alternative ad valorem tax on motor vehicles, so as to allow persons who purchase motor vehicles at the end of the leases of such motor vehicles to elect between paying title ad valorem taxes on such motor vehicles or paying ordinary annual ad valorem taxes on such motor vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB337/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43612","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":721723,"bill_number":"HR332","title":"Sorrells, Doug, retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Doug Sorrells on the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR332/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43655","sponsor":"Mark Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":721724,"bill_number":"SR220","title":"Harper, Isiah; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Isiah Harper for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR220/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43683","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721725,"bill_number":"SR210","title":"Wooldridge, Shannon; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Shannon Wooldridge for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR210/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43662","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721727,"bill_number":"HB330","title":"Elections; sheriffs; provide for nonpartisan elections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 and Article 1 of Chapter 16 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the selection and qualification of candidates and presidential electors and general provisions relative to sheriffs, respectively, so as to provide for the nonpartisan election of sheriffs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB330/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43605","sponsor":"Dexter Sharper"},
{"bill_id":721728,"bill_number":"HR303","title":"State Board of Education; develop and implement comprehensive civics education curricula; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the State Board of Education to develop and implement comprehensive civics education curricula to improve students' civic knowledge, skills, and attitudes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR303/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43616","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":721729,"bill_number":"HR310","title":"Chandler, Mack; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mack Chandler and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR310/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43632","sponsor":"Larry O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":721731,"bill_number":"HR328","title":"Kesler, Helena; Commerce High School's 2015 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Helena Kesler, Commerce High School's 2015 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR328/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43650","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":721732,"bill_number":"HB310","title":"Penal institutions; create Board of Community Supervision, Department of Community Supervision, and Governor's Office of Transition, Support, and Reentry; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions; to amend Titles 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 34, 35, 37, 40, 42, 43, 45, 48, and 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, crimes and offenses, criminal procedure, domestic relations, education, elections, labor and industrial relations, law enforcement officers and agencies, mental health, motor vehicles and traffic, penal institutions, professions and businesses, public officers and employees, revenue and taxation, and social services, respectively, so as to conform provisions to the new Chapter 3 of Title 42; 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":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB310/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43579","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":721734,"bill_number":"HB327","title":"Education; enact bill of rights for Georgia teachers; 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 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":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB327/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43602","sponsor":"Darryl Jordan"},
{"bill_id":721735,"bill_number":"SR209","title":"Holloway, Kylie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kylie Holloway for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR209/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43675","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721736,"bill_number":"HR312","title":"Jolliff, Judge Cliff L.; retirement; Senior Juvenile Court Judge; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge Cliff L. Jolliff on the grand occasion of his retirement; congratulating him for being appointed a Senior Juvenile Court Judge; and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR312/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43634","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":721738,"bill_number":"SB107","title":"Board of Commissioners of Chatham County; remove exceptions from inclusion of a special district for transit services","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act authorizing the Board of Commissioners of Chatham County to provide transit services throughout the county, approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 5315), so as to remove exceptions from inclusion of a special district for transit services; to provide for a feasibility study prior to the inclusion of new areas of the county within such special district; to provide for the creation of a special district for transit services by the board; to provide that areas not receiving transit services shall be excluded from the special district; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB107/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43661","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":721739,"bill_number":"SR228","title":"Carson, Lori; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lori Carson for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR228/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43693","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721740,"bill_number":"HR333","title":"Cocchi, William; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of William Cocchi; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR333/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43656","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":721742,"bill_number":"SR243","title":"Shorter-Crawford, Kristi; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kristi Shorter-Crawford for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR243/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43702","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721743,"bill_number":"HR309","title":"Bridges, Maggie; Miss Georgia 2014; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Maggie Bridges on her continued dedication to the State of Georgia, congratulating her for being crowned Miss Georgia 2014, and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR309/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43631","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":721744,"bill_number":"SR197","title":"One Billion Rising Revolution Day; recognize February 14, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION commending One Billion Rising and recognizing February 14, 2015, as One Billion Rising Revolution Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR197/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43597","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":721746,"bill_number":"SR250","title":"Columbus State University and Columbus Day; recognize February 24, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 24, 2015, as Columbus State University and Columbus Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR250/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43711","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721747,"bill_number":"SR206","title":"Dobbins, Jennifer; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jennifer Dobbins for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR206/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43671","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721748,"bill_number":"SR200","title":"Capers, Angela; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Angela Capers for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR200/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43669","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721750,"bill_number":"SR246","title":"Franks, Susan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Susan Franks for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR246/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43706","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721751,"bill_number":"HB305","title":"Sandersville School Building Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Sandersville School Building Authority; to provide for a short title; to confer powers and impose duties on the authority; to provide for the membership and the appointment of members of the authority and their terms of office, qualifications, duties, and powers; to provide for vacancies, organization, meetings, and expenses; to provide for definitions; to provide for the transfer of property; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB305/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43574","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":721752,"bill_number":"HB315","title":"Technical and adult education; change name of Technical College System of Georgia to Georgia Career College System; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to technical and adult education, so as to change the name of the Technical College System of Georgia to the Georgia Career College System; to change the name of the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia to the State Board of the Georgia Career College System; to amend various provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated to reflect such name change; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-04","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB315/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43584","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":721754,"bill_number":"SR241","title":"Butler, Suzanne; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Suzanne Butler for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR241/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43700","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721755,"bill_number":"SR244","title":"Purter, Linda; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Linda Purter for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR244/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43703","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721756,"bill_number":"SR234","title":"Griffin, Victoria Vialva; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Victoria Vialva Griffin for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR234/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43697","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721758,"bill_number":"SR227","title":"Thrush, Aleatha; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Aleatha Thrush for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR227/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43692","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721759,"bill_number":"HB326","title":"Police and Citizens Safety and Accountability Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to wiretapping, eavesdropping, surveillance, and related offenses; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to law enforcement officers and agencies; to provide for penalties; to amend Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the inspection of public records, so as to provide for the release of certain audio and video recordings from devices attached to the persons of peace officers; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB326/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43601","sponsor":"Darryl Jordan"},
{"bill_id":721760,"bill_number":"SR238","title":"Shelton, Anthony; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Anthony Shelton for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR238/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43696","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721762,"bill_number":"HB317","title":"Ad valorem tax; provide partial exemption on certain motor vehicles owned or leased by certain disabled veterans; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 10 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicle ad valorem taxation, so as to provide for a partial ad valorem tax exemption on certain motor vehicles owned or leased by certain disabled veterans; to provide that the percentage of such exemption shall be the same as the percentage of disability; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for a referendum; to provide for a contingent effective date; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB317/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43586","sponsor":"Virgil Fludd"},
{"bill_id":721765,"bill_number":"HR307","title":"Board of Regents; require completion of personal finance course as graduation requirement for undergraduate students; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to require the completion of a personal finance course as a graduation requirement for undergraduate students; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR307/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43620","sponsor":"Dexter Sharper"},
{"bill_id":721767,"bill_number":"SR245","title":"Green, Sheryl; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sheryl Green for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR245/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43705","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721768,"bill_number":"SR221","title":"Epting, Marie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Marie Epting for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR221/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43686","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721769,"bill_number":"SR224","title":"Shavers, Rosalyn; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Rosalyn Shavers for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR224/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43688","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721770,"bill_number":"HB322","title":"Foreclosure; provide for recording of deeds under power within a certain time after sale; 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 foreclosure, so as to provide for the recording of deeds under power within a certain time after a foreclosure sale; to provide for the assessment and collection of a late filing fee; to provide for the remittance of sums collected from such late filing fees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB322/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43593","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":721771,"bill_number":"HR302","title":"Congress of the United States; enact significant reforms to nation's federally financed graduate medical education programs and to provide states with additional resources to meet the health workforce needs of the future; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Congress of the United States to enact significant reforms to the nation's federally financed graduate medical education programs and to provide states with additional resources to meet the health workforce needs of the future; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR302/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43588","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":721772,"bill_number":"SR207","title":"White, Jeremy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jeremy White for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR207/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43673","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721774,"bill_number":"HR323","title":"Bowles, Steven; Jackson County Comprehensive High School's 2015 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Steven Bowles, Jackson County Comprehensive High School's 2015 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR323/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43645","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":721775,"bill_number":"HR304","title":"Georgia's technical schools, colleges and universities; expand gerontology and dementia education and training; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging Georgia's technical schools, colleges, and universities to expand gerontology and dementia education and training throughout their academic curriculum in order to address the growing economic, social, and healthcare needs created by an aging population; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR304/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43617","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":721776,"bill_number":"SR229","title":"Pearce, Jeffrey; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jeffrey Pearce for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR229/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43685","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721778,"bill_number":"HB332","title":"Coroners; revise qualifications","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 16 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to coroners, so as to revise the qualifications for the office of coroner; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB332/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43607","sponsor":"Dexter Sharper"},
{"bill_id":721779,"bill_number":"HB316","title":"Professional corporations; practice of medicine and surgery and optometry shall be considered the practice of only one profession; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 14-7-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professional services provided by professional corporations, so as to provide that the practice of medicine and surgery and optometry shall be considered the practice of only one profession for purposes of professional corporations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB316/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43585","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":721780,"bill_number":"HR330","title":"Cross Roads High School; rich cultural history; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the rich cultural history of the Cross Roads School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR330/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43652","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":721782,"bill_number":"HB312","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":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB312/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43581","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":721783,"bill_number":"SB106","title":"Chatham Area Transit Authority; reconstitute the Chatham Area Transit Authority; provide for additional members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Chatham Area Transit Authority, approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 5082), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 24, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4824), and an Act approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5296), so as to reconstitute the Chatham Area Transit Authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB106/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43660","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":721784,"bill_number":"SB97","title":"Revenue and Taxation; modify certain provisions relating to tax executions","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":"2015-02-10","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB97/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43527","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":721786,"bill_number":"HB339","title":"Income tax credit; film, video or digital production; extend","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 state income taxes, so as to extend the tax credit for film, video, or digital production in this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB339/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43614","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":721787,"bill_number":"SR218","title":"Perrine, Tiffany; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tiffany Perrine for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR218/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43681","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721788,"bill_number":"HR316","title":"Pelland, Gregory Alan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gregory Alan Pelland; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR316/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43638","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":721790,"bill_number":"HR311","title":"Future Farmers of America Day at the capitol; February 24, 2015; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 24th, 2015, as Future Farmers of America Day at the state capitol and inviting the Future Farmers of America (FFA) to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR311/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43633","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":721791,"bill_number":"SR223","title":"Kelley, Kellie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kelli Kelley for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR223/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43684","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721792,"bill_number":"HB309","title":"School buses; child under 12 years of age to cross a roadway unassisted by an adult after disembarking from a school bus; make unlawful","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-164 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to duty of a school bus driver stopping to allow children to disembark, so as to make it unlawful for a child under 12 years of age to cross a roadway unassisted by an adult after disembarking from a school bus; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB309/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43578","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":721794,"bill_number":"HR308","title":"Holman, Steve; 2014 Georgia Sportscaster of the Year; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Steve Holman for being honored 2014 Georgia Sportscaster of the Year and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR308/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43630","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":721795,"bill_number":"HR322","title":"Richardson, M. C.; 100th anniversary of birth; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of M.C. Richardson on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR322/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43644","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":721797,"bill_number":"HB338","title":"Courts; collection of a fee to defray costs associated with electronic citations; provisions","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 definitions; to provide for the Electronic Citation Fund; to provide for procedures; to provide for a cause of action under certain circumstances; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Third Reading Lost","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB338/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43613","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":721798,"bill_number":"SR203","title":"Thompson, Mary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mary Thompson for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR203/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43665","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721799,"bill_number":"SR232","title":"Boykin, Pagianna; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Pagianna Boykin for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR232/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43694","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721801,"bill_number":"HB320","title":"Scholarships; provide public disclosure of certain records held by Georgia Student Finance Commission, Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation and Georgia Student Finance Authority is not required; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to scholarships, loans, and grants, so as to provide that public disclosure of certain records held by the Georgia Student Finance Commission, the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation, and the Georgia Student Finance Authority is not required; to provide, without judicial action, for the garnishment of pay, loss of a professional license, offset of lottery winnings, and offset of a state tax refund for amounts owed to the Georgia Student Finance Commission and the Georgia Student Finance Authority; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB320/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43591","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":721802,"bill_number":"HB307","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, particularly by an Act approved April 29, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 4290), 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":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB307/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43576","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":721803,"bill_number":"SR242","title":"Cole, Jeannie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jeannie Cole for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR242/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43701","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721805,"bill_number":"HR335","title":"Brown, Deputy Chief Michael; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Deputy Chief Michael Brown; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR335/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43658","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":721806,"bill_number":"SR211","title":"Bell, Sherry; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sherry Bell for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR211/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43663","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721807,"bill_number":"SR240","title":"Ellis, Oliver; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Oliver Ellis for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR240/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43699","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721809,"bill_number":"SR222","title":"Williamson, Shannon; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Shannon Williamson for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR222/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43676","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721810,"bill_number":"SR231","title":"McKinney, Casey; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Casey McKinney for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR231/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43691","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721811,"bill_number":"SR202","title":"Parker, Forrest; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Forrest Parker for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR202/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43666","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721813,"bill_number":"SR214","title":"Foley, Cholana; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Cholana Foley for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR214/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43677","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721814,"bill_number":"HR306","title":"1LT James H. Perry \"Uncle Jim\" Memorial Bridge; Berrien County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. James Henning Perry and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR306/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43619","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":721815,"bill_number":"HB313","title":"Public employees; limited paid leave for purpose of promoting education; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 20 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to leaves of absence for certain public employees, so as to authorize the application for limited paid leave for the purpose of promoting education in this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB313/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43582","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":721817,"bill_number":"HR318","title":"Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association Day at the capitol; February 10, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 10, 2015, as Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR318/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43640","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":721818,"bill_number":"HB325","title":"Safety belts; definition of term passenger vehicle; 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 the imposition of fines; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB325/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43600","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":721819,"bill_number":"HR336","title":"Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Awareness Day at the capitol; February 12, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 12, 2015, as Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR336/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43659","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":721821,"bill_number":"HR326","title":"Gaskins, Tristan; Jackson County Comprehensive High School's 2015 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tristan Gaskins, Jackson County Comprehensive High School's 2015 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR326/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43648","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":721822,"bill_number":"HB328","title":"Adult offenders; enact reforms recommended by Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10, Code Sections 17-10-7 and 42-9-45, Chapter 1 of Title 43, and Code Section 49-4-15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the \"Fair Business Practices Act of 1975,\" repeat offenders and the State Board of Pardons and Paroles general rule-making authority, general provisions for professions and businesses, and fraud in obtaining public assistance, food stamps, or Medicaid; 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":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB328/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43603","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":721823,"bill_number":"HR327","title":"Tumbling Waters Society; commend; Art in the Park Festival; 25th anniversary; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Tumbling Waters Society and congratulating it on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Art in the Park Festival; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR327/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43649","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":721825,"bill_number":"HR301","title":"Officer Buddy Christian Memorial Bridge; Clarke County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Senior Police Officer Elmer B. \"Buddy\" Christian III and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR301/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43587","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":721826,"bill_number":"HB308","title":"Income tax; revise tax credit for rehabilitation of historic structures; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, computation, rate, and exemptions from state income taxes, so as to revise the tax credit for the rehabilitation of historic structures; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for a sunset date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB308/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43577","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":721828,"bill_number":"HB335","title":"Ad valorem tax; assessment of property damaged by fire; 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 for the assessment of property damaged by fire; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB335/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43610","sponsor":"Benjie Harbin"},
{"bill_id":721829,"bill_number":"HR313","title":"Georgia Association of Educators Day at the capitol; February 17, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 17, 2015, as Georgia Association of Educators (GAE) Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR313/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43635","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":721830,"bill_number":"HR305","title":"State budget; limit rate of growth based upon changes in Consumer Price Index and population growth - 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":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR305/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43618","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":721832,"bill_number":"SR205","title":"Haynes, Gaye; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Gaye Haynes for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR205/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43672","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721833,"bill_number":"SB104","title":"State Depository Board; delete references to building and loan associations","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-17-50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Depository Board, so as to delete references to building and loan associations; to modify the board composition to reflect current practice; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB104/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43629","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":721834,"bill_number":"HB319","title":"Taxes; provide for legislative findings relating to gasoline and aviation fuel; 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":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB319/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43590","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":721836,"bill_number":"HB311","title":"Parks, historic areas, memorials, and recreation; free access for certain military 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 for free access to state parks, historic sites, memorials, and recreational areas for certain military veterans; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Game, Fish & Parks","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB311/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43580","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":721837,"bill_number":"HB329","title":"Kennesaw, City of; corporate limits; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Kennesaw, approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4234), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 4106), 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":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB329/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43604","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":721838,"bill_number":"SR237","title":"Everritt, Polly Ann Propst; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Polly Ann Propst Everritt for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR237/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43713","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721840,"bill_number":"HB340","title":"Alcoholic beverages; sales on Sunday during Saint Patrick's Day holiday period; change certain provisions","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 change certain provisions relating to such sales on Sunday during the St. Patrick's Day holiday period; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB340/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43615","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":721841,"bill_number":"HB333","title":"Elections; coroners; provide for nonpartisan elections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 and Article 1 of Chapter 16 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the selection and qualification of candidates and presidential electors and general provisions relative to coroners, respectively, so as to provide for the nonpartisan election of coroners; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB333/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43608","sponsor":"Dexter Sharper"},
{"bill_id":721842,"bill_number":"SR239","title":"Weldon, Fredrick; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Fredrick Weldon for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR239/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43698","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721844,"bill_number":"SR230","title":"Martin, Amanda; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Amanda Martin for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR230/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43687","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721845,"bill_number":"SR216","title":"Hines, Harrold; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Harrold Hines for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR216/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43679","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721846,"bill_number":"HR325","title":"Logue, Bruce; Jefferson High School's 2015 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Bruce Logue, Jefferson High School's 2015 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR325/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43647","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":721848,"bill_number":"SR204","title":"Camacho, Eleanore; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Eleanore Camacho for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR204/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43664","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721849,"bill_number":"HR319","title":"Runion, Elrey \"Bud\" and June; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the lives and memory of Elrey \"Bud\" and June Runion; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR319/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43641","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":721850,"bill_number":"SR213","title":"Urness, Tracie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tracie Urness for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR213/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43670","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":721852,"bill_number":"HB323","title":"Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978 and merit system; prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation; change certain provisions","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":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB323/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43594","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":721853,"bill_number":"HB318","title":"Local and state government; membership in regional commission is optional for counties and municipalities; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 36 and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government and state government, respectively, so as to provide that membership in regional commissions is optional for counties and municipalities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB318/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43589","sponsor":"David Stover"},
{"bill_id":721854,"bill_number":"HB334","title":"Quality basic education; elective course of study in personal finance for students in grades six through eight; provisions","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 relative to quality basic education, so as to provide for an elective course of study in personal finance for students in grades six through eight; to provide for a mandatory course of study in personal finance for students in grades nine through 12; to provide for compliance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB334/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43609","sponsor":"Dexter Sharper"},
{"bill_id":724257,"bill_number":"HR356","title":"His Royal Majesty Oba Adejuyigbe Egundjobi Alladohonu Oyewole Adefunmi II; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending His Royal Majesty Oba Adejuyigbe Egundjobi Alladohonu Oyewole Adefunmi II; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR356/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43777","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":724258,"bill_number":"SB108","title":"Insurance; provide the requirements for maintaining a risk management framework","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to insurance, so as to provide the requirements for maintaining a risk management framework and provide guidance and instructions for filing for an Own Risk and Solvency Assessment and report with the Commissioner; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for a purpose; to provide for definitions; to provide for standards and timing of reports; to provide for exemptions; to provide for confidentiality of reports; to provide for the Commissioner's duties and powers; to provide for penalties; to provide for the redesignation of certain code provisions and conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB108/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43714","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":724260,"bill_number":"HR366","title":"Mattos, Fernando; University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Fernando Mattos of Georgia State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR366/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43788","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":724261,"bill_number":"SB117","title":"Property; require purchaser of a condominium development at a foreclosure sale take title subject to lien","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 44-3-109 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to liens for assessments for condominium owners, so as to require the purchaser of a condominium development at a foreclosure sale to take title subject to a lien in favor of the condominium under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB117/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43750","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":724262,"bill_number":"HR376","title":"Dekle, Kelly R.; University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Kelly R. Dekle of Georgia Southwestern State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR376/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43798","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":724264,"bill_number":"HR359","title":"Stanley, Hilary N.; University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Hilary N. Stanley of Dalton State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR359/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43781","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":724265,"bill_number":"HR373","title":"Costello, Gabrielle; University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Gabrielle Costello of Georgia Gwinnett College on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR373/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43795","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":724266,"bill_number":"HR369","title":"Burch, Ashlyn D.; University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Ashlyn D. Burch of Georgia College & State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR369/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43791","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":724268,"bill_number":"SR260","title":"Gordon, Mr. Walter; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Mr. Walter Gordon on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR260/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43738","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":724269,"bill_number":"SR253","title":"Irwin County Senior 4-H Poultry Judging Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Irwin County Senior 4-H Poultry Judging Team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR253/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43716","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":724270,"bill_number":"HR388","title":"Strickland, Jonathan Chase; University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jonathan Chase Strickland of University of North Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR388/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43810","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":724271,"bill_number":"HR381","title":"Nguyen, Tuan Anh; University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Tuan Anh Nguyen of University of Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR381/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43803","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":724272,"bill_number":"HB348","title":"Labor; create State Workforce Development Board; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal Chapter 14 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Workforce Investment Board; 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 State Workforce Development Board; to provide for a Workforce Division within the Department of Economic Development; to provide for a deputy commissioner; to provide for policy development and implementation; to revise provisions for the administration and dispersal of funds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB348/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43730","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":724273,"bill_number":"HB351","title":"Bona fide coin operated amusement machines; master licenses and requirements and restrictions for licenses; change certain provisions","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 change certain provisions relating to master licenses and requirements and restrictions for licensees; to change certain provisions relating to the Class B accounting terminal, communication networks, and other procedures and policies; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB351/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43733","sponsor":"Benjie Harbin"},
{"bill_id":724275,"bill_number":"HR389","title":"Borger, Jeremy; University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jeremy Borger of Georgia Perimeter College on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR389/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43811","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":724276,"bill_number":"HR387","title":"McNair, April C.; University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar April C. McNair of Bainbridge State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR387/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43809","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":724277,"bill_number":"HR378","title":"Hollifield, Sarah; University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Sarah Hollifield of Middle Georgia State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR378/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43800","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":724279,"bill_number":"HR390","title":"Cook, Zackary H.; University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Zackary H. Cook of Georgia Institute of Technology on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR390/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43813","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":724280,"bill_number":"HR360","title":"Mannor, Rachel S.; University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Rachel S. Mannor of Clayton State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR360/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43782","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":724281,"bill_number":"HR338","title":"Jasper-Jones County Forestry Unit; Georgia Forestry Commission 2014 Northern Unit of the Year; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Jasper-Jones County Forestry Unit upon being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2014 Northern Unit of the Year and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR338/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43759","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":724283,"bill_number":"HR355","title":"Schindler, Jacob; University of Georgia's Amazing Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jacob Schindler and congratulating him upon being named the University of Georgia's Amazing Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR355/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43776","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":724284,"bill_number":"HR346","title":"Floyd, Doyle; 2014 Georgia FFA Alumni Outstanding Agriculture Educator of the Year; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Doyle Floyd on being named 2014 Georgia FFA Alumni Outstanding Agriculture Educator of the Year and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR346/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43765","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":724285,"bill_number":"HB342","title":"Nursing homes; violation of certain regulations shall not constitute negligence per se; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-7-3.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the notice of cited deficiencies and imposition of sanctions for nursing homes or intermediate care homes, so as to provide that a violation of certain regulations shall not constitute negligence per se; to provide for limitations on advertisements that use or reference the results of federal or state surveys or inspections of nursing homes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB342/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43724","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":724287,"bill_number":"HB347","title":"Interest and usury; interest on certain domestic relations cases; clarify provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to interest and usury, so as to clarify provisions relating to interest on certain domestic relations 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":"2015-04-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB347/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43729","sponsor":"Dustin Hightower"},
{"bill_id":724288,"bill_number":"HR365","title":"Davis, Ashley D.; University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Ashley D. Davis of Fort Valley State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR365/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43787","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":724290,"bill_number":"HR339","title":"YMCA of Georgia; Randall Trammel and others; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the State YMCA of Georgia and its Center for Civic Engagement and \"Y\" Club programs which sponsor Youth Assembly, among other programs that cultivate youth civic engagement, and inviting Randall Trammell, Josh Moore, Andrew Mitchell, Dalton Touchberry, and Hogan Tuell to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR339/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43772","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":724292,"bill_number":"SB113","title":"Motor Vehicles and Traffic; create new class or motor vehicles to be known as autonomous vehicles; definitions; requirements","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":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB113/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43752","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":724293,"bill_number":"HB346","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 tax 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":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB346/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43728","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":724294,"bill_number":"HR385","title":"40th anniversary observance of the ending of the Vietnam War; May 6-12, 2015 week; recognize and commend veterans","description":"A RESOLUTION commending all Vietnam era and Vietnam War veterans and their families and recognizing the week of May 6-12, 2015, as the 40th anniversary observance of the ending of the Vietnam War; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR385/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43807","sponsor":"John Yates"},
{"bill_id":724296,"bill_number":"SR258","title":"Robertson, Lynn; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lynn Robertson for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR258/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43722","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":724297,"bill_number":"HB353","title":"Nonpublic postsecondary educational institutions; revise definitions; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1A of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to nonpublic postsecondary educational institutions; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act, so as to exempt the commission from the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-04-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB353/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43735","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":724298,"bill_number":"HR392","title":"Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the capitol; March 3, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia peanut industry and recognizing March 3, 2015, as Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR392/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43815","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":724300,"bill_number":"HR357","title":"Macedonia First Baptist Church; 150th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Macedonia First Baptist Church on the occasion of its 150th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR357/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43778","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":724301,"bill_number":"HR363","title":"Lindborg, Jedidiah O.; University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jedidiah O. Lindborg of College of Coastal Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR363/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43785","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":724302,"bill_number":"SR252","title":"Irwin County Women's Tennis Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Irwin County Women's tennis team on winning the Class A State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR252/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43715","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":724304,"bill_number":"HB354","title":"State health benefit plan; require insurer to include certain trauma centers on provider network; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to require an insurer providing services under the state health benefit plan to include certain trauma centers in its provider network; to provide for a mechanism to resolve disputes between insurers and hospitals; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for an appeal to the Commissioner of Insurance; to provide for appointment of an arbitration panel; to provide for the panel membership and duties; to provide for subject matter of disputes; to provide for binding decisions; to provide for appeal of the arbitration panel decision and venue; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB354/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43736","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":724305,"bill_number":"SB120","title":"DeKalb County; provide for the manner of purchasing by DeKalb County; provide procedures/limitations","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act revising, superseding, and consolidating the laws relating to the governing authority of DeKalb County and creating a chairman and board of commissioners of said county, approved March 8, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 3237), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4304), and an Act approved May 23, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 4073), so as to provide for the manner of purchasing by DeKalb County; to provide for procedures and limitations; to provide for certain disclosures and publications; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB120/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43780","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":724306,"bill_number":"HR367","title":"Rooks, Sarah Allison; University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Sarah Allison Rooks of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR367/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43789","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":724308,"bill_number":"HR364","title":"Colley, Jonathan; University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jonathan Colley of Darton State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR364/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43786","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":724309,"bill_number":"HR386","title":"Laufer, Brittney Melinda; University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Brittney Melinda Laufer of Georgia Regents University on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR386/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43808","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":724310,"bill_number":"HR380","title":"Jones, Jeremy S.; University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jeremy S. Jones of Albany State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR380/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43802","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":724312,"bill_number":"HR349","title":"Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the capitol; February 19, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and the Georgia District Chapters and recognizing February 19, 2015, as Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR349/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43768","sponsor":"Darryl Jordan"},
{"bill_id":724313,"bill_number":"HR337","title":"University of Georgia Day at the capitol; February 19, 2015; 230th anniversary; first state-chartered institution in the United States; recognize and invite Jere Morehead to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 19, 2015, as University of Georgia Day at the state capitol, congratulating the University of Georgia on its 230th anniversary of becoming the first state-chartered institution in the United States of America, and inviting Jere Morehead, president of the University of Georgia, to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR337/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43758","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":724314,"bill_number":"SB121","title":"DeKalb County; provide for internal audits for DeKalb County; procedures, policies, and limitations","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act revising, superseding, and consolidating the laws relating to the governing authority of DeKalb County and creating a chairman and board of commissioners of said county, approved March 8, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 3237), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4304), so as to provide for independent internal audits for DeKalb County; to provide for procedures, policies, and limitations; to provide for certain reports; to provide for funding; to provide for oversight; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB121/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43757","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":724315,"bill_number":"HR354","title":"Charlton County High School baseball team; 2014 GHSA Class A State Championship; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Charlton County High School baseball team on winning the 2014 GHSA Class A State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR354/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43775","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":724316,"bill_number":"HB350","title":"Dental hygienists; administer local anesthesia under direct supervision of a dentist; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-11-74 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to direct supervision of dental hygienists by a licensed dentist, so as to authorize dental hygienists to administer local anesthesia under direct supervision of a dentist; to provide for rules and regulations by the Georgia Board of Dentistry; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB350/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43732","sponsor":"Tom Taylor"},
{"bill_id":724317,"bill_number":"HR374","title":"Bush, Brittany; University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Brittany Bush of Savannah State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR374/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43796","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":724319,"bill_number":"HB360","title":"Annexation; provide there shall be held a referendum in existing municipality; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annexation pursuant to resolution and referendum, so as to provide that there shall be held a referendum in the existing municipality; to provide that the approval of electors in the municipality shall be required; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB360/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43751","sponsor":"Beth Beskin"},
{"bill_id":724320,"bill_number":"HB343","title":"Lamar County; Board of Education; members elected on nonpartisan basis; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Lamar County Board of Education, approved March 30, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 2710), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4416), so as to provide that members of the board of education shall be elected on a nonpartisan basis; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB343/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43725","sponsor":"Johnnie Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":724321,"bill_number":"SR256","title":"Neal, Victoria; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Victoria Neal for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR256/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43720","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":724324,"bill_number":"HR377","title":"Morris, Melanie Alyse; University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Melanie Alyse Morris of Valdosta State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR377/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43799","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":724325,"bill_number":"HR343","title":"Smoltz, John Andrew; contributions to the State of Georgia; outstanding achievements in the sport of baseball; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending John Andrew Smoltz for his contributions to the State of Georgia; recognizing his outstanding achievements in the sport of baseball; and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR343/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43762","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":724326,"bill_number":"HR344","title":"Byers, David; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending David Byers and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR344/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43763","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":724328,"bill_number":"HR348","title":"Bolston, Lois; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lois Bolston; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR348/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43767","sponsor":"Darryl Jordan"},
{"bill_id":724329,"bill_number":"HR345","title":"Parks, Walter; 2013-2014 Georgia Association of Career and Technical Educators Teacher of the Year for Agriculture; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Walter Parks on being named the 2013-2014 Georgia Association of Career and Technical Educators Teacher of the Year for Agriculture and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR345/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43764","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":724330,"bill_number":"HR382","title":"Street, Katherine Grace; University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Katherine Grace Street of Kennesaw State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR382/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43804","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":724332,"bill_number":"SR257","title":"McDavid, Karen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Karen McDavid for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR257/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43721","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":724333,"bill_number":"SR262","title":"Emergency Management Association Day; recognize February 25, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Emergency Management Association of Georgia and recognizing February 25, 2015, as Emergency Management Association Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR262/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43744","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":724334,"bill_number":"SB119","title":"\"Water Professionals Appreciation Day\"; designate the first Monday in May of each year in Georgia","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to designate the first Monday in May of each year as \"Water Professionals Appreciation Day\" in Georgia; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB119/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43753","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":724336,"bill_number":"HR353","title":"Executive Board of the Young Georgians in Government; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Executive Board of the Young Georgians in Government and recognizing board members C.J. Pearson, Brooks Fletcher, DeUndre Eberhart, Conrad Close, Felix Close, and Alan Hill; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR353/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43773","sponsor":"Barbara Sims"},
{"bill_id":724337,"bill_number":"SB111","title":"Continuing Care Providers and Facilities; define certain terms; provide for a provider to offer continuing care at home","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 define certain terms; to provide for a provider to offer continuing care at home; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB111/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43812","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":724338,"bill_number":"HB357","title":"Georgia Veterans' Hall of Fame Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-16-5.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Commission on the Preservation of the State Capitol, so as to provide for the display of a Georgia Veterans' Hall of Fame on the capitol grounds; to provide for qualification and selection of inductees; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":"State Properties","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB357/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43741","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":724340,"bill_number":"SB109","title":"Health; clarify the use and effectiveness of Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment forms","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 clarify the use and effectiveness of Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment forms; to provide alternate terminology for do not resuscitate orders; to amend other Code sections of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB109/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43718","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":724341,"bill_number":"HB352","title":"Criminal procedure; change provisions relating to discovery in misdemeanor cases; provisions","description":"A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to discovery, so as to change provisions relating to discovery in misdemeanor cases; to provide for a defendant to opt into reciprocal discovery similar to provisions in felony cases; to require the defendant to provide the prosecuting attorney with a list of witness and alibi information; to provide for procedure; to provide for sanctions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB352/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43734","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":724342,"bill_number":"HB344","title":"Retirement and pensions; create Georgia Public Retirement System Trustee Training Council; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to retirement and pensions, so as to define certain terms; to create the Georgia Public Retirement System Trustee Training Council; to provide for membership; to provide that the council shall develop a training course for public retirement system trustees; to provide for certification of such courses; to provide that public retirement system trustees shall complete a training course; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB344/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43726","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":724344,"bill_number":"HR384","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, Major General Jack Wheeler, and Colonel Bob Poydasheff; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR384/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43806","sponsor":"John Yates"},
{"bill_id":724345,"bill_number":"HB358","title":"Legislative Oversight Committee for State Contracts; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the organization of the executive branch generally, so as to establish the Legislative Oversight Committee for State Contracts; to provide for its composition, duties, and powers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB358/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43742","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":724346,"bill_number":"HR361","title":"Georgia Gwinnett College; commitment to education excellence; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia Gwinnett College for its commitment to educational excellence and for its rapid expansion; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR361/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43783","sponsor":"Buzz Brockway"},
{"bill_id":724348,"bill_number":"HB345","title":"Hogansville, City of; filling of vacancies in office of mayor or councilmember; provide certain procedures","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Hogansville in Troup County, Georgia, approved February 13, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 2588), as amended, so as to provide for certain procedures for the filling of vacancies in the office of mayor or councilmember; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB345/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43727","sponsor":"Robert Trammell"},
{"bill_id":724349,"bill_number":"SB115","title":"Physician Assistants; authorize a physician to delegate to 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 provide for limitations and conditions; to provide for additional continuing education requirements regarding Schedule II controlled substances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB115/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43755","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":724350,"bill_number":"HR375","title":"Donaldson, Danielle; University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Danielle Donaldson Renew of East Georgia State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR375/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43797","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":724352,"bill_number":"SR254","title":"Malnutrition Awareness Week; recognize September 28-October 2, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing September 28-October 2, 2015, as Malnutrition Awareness Week in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR254/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43717","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":724353,"bill_number":"HR393","title":"Garrett, Donald Edison; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Donald Edison Garrett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR393/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43816","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":724354,"bill_number":"HR391","title":"Weaver, Blair; University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Blair Weaver of Armstrong Atlantic State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR391/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43814","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":724356,"bill_number":"SB118","title":"DeKalb County; change the jurisdiction of the Board of Ethics of DeKalb County; appointments; terms of office; qualifications","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act revising, superseding, and consolidating the laws relating to the governing authority of DeKalb County and creating a chairman and board of commissioners of said county, approved March 8, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 3237), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4304), an Act approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3900), and an Act approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6137), so as to change the jurisdiction of the Board of Ethics of DeKalb County; to provide for a referendum; to provide for contingent effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB118/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43756","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":724357,"bill_number":"SB114","title":"Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; number of advanced practice registered nurses a delegating physician enter a protocol agreement; provisions","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 number of advanced practice registered nurses a delegating physician can enter into a protocol agreement with at any one time; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB114/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43754","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":724359,"bill_number":"SR255","title":"Smith, Sasha; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sasha Smith for outstanding contributions to education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR255/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43719","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":724361,"bill_number":"SR261","title":"Andrews, Mr. David; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. David Andrews; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR261/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43743","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":724362,"bill_number":"HB359","title":"Professions and businesses; separate standard committees for professional counseling specialty, social work specialty, and marriage and family specialty; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists, so as to change certain provisions relating to separate standards committees for the professional counseling specialty, the social work specialty, and the marriage and family therapy specialty; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB359/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43749","sponsor":"Beth Beskin"},
{"bill_id":724363,"bill_number":"HB349","title":"Physicians assistants; physicians to delegate authority to prescribe Schedule II controlled substances under certain conditions; 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 under certain conditions; to require additional continuing education; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB349/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43731","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":724365,"bill_number":"HR362","title":"Laffey, Shannon; Team USA; 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Shannon Laffey for being chosen as part of Team USA to compete in the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR362/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43784","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":724366,"bill_number":"HR368","title":"Rozier, Jenna R.; University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jenna R. Rozier of South Georgia State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR368/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43790","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":724367,"bill_number":"HR340","title":"Whiteside, Lynn; weaver of the official tartan of Georgia; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lynn Whiteside, weaver of the official tartan of Georgia, and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR340/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43774","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":724369,"bill_number":"HR370","title":"Patterson, Michael; University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Michael Patterson of Atlanta Metropolitan State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR370/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43792","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":724370,"bill_number":"HB341","title":"Buildings and housing; certain qualified inspectors may be certified by Building Officials' Association of Georgia; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 8-2-26.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions and requirements regarding state building, plumbing, and electrical codes, so as to provide that certain qualified inspectors may be certified by the Building Officials' Association of Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB341/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43723","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":724371,"bill_number":"HR358","title":"Shajan, Angelin Sara; University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Angelin Sara Shajan of Columbus State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR358/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43779","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":724373,"bill_number":"HR350","title":"Jordan, John Edison Inman, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of John Edison Inman Jordan, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR350/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43769","sponsor":"Darryl Jordan"},
{"bill_id":724374,"bill_number":"HB355","title":"Elections; provide for election day voter registration and voting; 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 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":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB355/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43739","sponsor":"Dee Dawkins-Haigler"},
{"bill_id":724375,"bill_number":"SB116","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":"2015-03-11","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB116/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43748","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":724377,"bill_number":"HR351","title":"The Newnan Times-Herald; 150th birthday; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the 150th birthday of The Newnan Times-Herald; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR351/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43770","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":724378,"bill_number":"HR342","title":"Sequoyah High School volleyball team; winner 2014-2015 Class 5A State Championship; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Sequoyah High School volleyball team for winning the 2014-2015 Class 5A State Championship and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR342/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43761","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":724379,"bill_number":"HR352","title":"Pearson, C.J.; founder and Executive Director of Young Georgians in Government; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending C.J. Pearson, a 12 year old from Grovetown, Georgia, who is the founder and Executive Director of Young Georgians in Government; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR352/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43771","sponsor":"Barbara Sims"},
{"bill_id":724381,"bill_number":"SB112","title":"Wildlife; general hunting provisions; prohibit the removal, transportation; game animal or game bird carcasses","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 27 of the O.C.G.A.d, relating to general hunting provisions, so as to prohibit the removal, transportation, storage, or processing of game animal or game bird carcasses except in compliance with applicable harvest recording and reporting laws and regulations of the Board of Natural Resources; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to game and fish, so as to update provisions relating to applicability of regulations establishing criminal violations; to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to deer hunting, so as to repeal obsolete provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB112/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43747","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":724382,"bill_number":"HR379","title":"Bird, Hillary Brooke; University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Hillary Brooke Bird of Georgia Southern University on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR379/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43801","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":724383,"bill_number":"HR371","title":"Burns, Hali Bohannon; University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Hali Bohannon Burns of Georgia Highlands College on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR371/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43793","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":724385,"bill_number":"HR341","title":"Paul, Andy; 2014-2015 President of the National Future Farmers of America Organization; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Andy Paul as the 2014-2015 President of the National Future Farmers of America Organization and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR341/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43760","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":724386,"bill_number":"SB110","title":"Certified Process Servers; repeal the 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 repeal the sunset and legislative review provisions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB110/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43746","sponsor":"Charlie Bethel"},
{"bill_id":724387,"bill_number":"HB356","title":"Revenue and taxation; provide for ad valorem taxation of certain watercraft; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for the ad valorem taxation of certain watercraft; to amend Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waters of the state, ports, and watercraft, so as to provide for the titling and registration of certain watercraft; to provide for legislative intent and findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB356/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43740","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":724389,"bill_number":"SR259","title":"Senate Health Care Organization Tax Credit Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Charity Health Care Organization Tax Credit Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR259/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43737","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":724390,"bill_number":"HR383","title":"Cheek, Philip N.; University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Philip N. Cheek of Southern Polytechnic State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR383/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43805","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":724391,"bill_number":"HR372","title":"Gaius-Obaseki, Osayame; University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Osayame Gaius-Obaseki of University of West Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR372/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43794","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":724392,"bill_number":"HR347","title":"North American Police Work Dog Association; contributions to Georgia's law enforcement personnel and canine officers; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the North American Police Work Dog Association (NAPWDA) for its contributions to Georgia's law enforcement personnel and canine officers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR347/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43766","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":726016,"bill_number":"SR263","title":"Ulbricht, Tom; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tom Ulbricht for his service with Northlake Community Alliance; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR263/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43745","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":726020,"bill_number":"SB122","title":"Revenue and Taxation; special purpose local option sales tax; provide for additional purpose for the use of the proceeds of tax","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 procedure for implementing a special purpose local option sales tax, so as to provide for an additional purpose for use of the proceeds of the tax; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB122/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43817","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":727866,"bill_number":"HB365","title":"Alternative ad valorem tax; motor vehicles; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5C of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alternative ad valorem tax on motor vehicles, so as to change certain definitions regarding such taxation; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB365/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43824","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":727867,"bill_number":"HR405","title":"Change 4 Georgia; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Change 4 Georgia and inviting the group to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR405/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43867","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":727868,"bill_number":"SR268","title":"Anesthesiology Assistants Of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Anesthesiology Assistants of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR268/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43844","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":727869,"bill_number":"HB369","title":"Sales and use tax; distribution for educational purposes; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales tax for educational purposes, so as to change certain provisions regarding distribution of the sales tax for educational purposes; to provide for related matters; to provide for contingent effectiveness; to provide for automatic repeal under certain conditions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB369/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43828","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":727870,"bill_number":"HR414","title":"Hasfjord, Brooke; Team USA; 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Brooke Hasfjord for being chosen as part of Team USA to compete in the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR414/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43876","sponsor":"Geoff Duncan"},
{"bill_id":727871,"bill_number":"HR397","title":"United States Congress; support equity and sales tax fairness; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the United States Congress to support equity and sales tax fairness; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR397/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43835","sponsor":"Larry O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":727872,"bill_number":"HR407","title":"Georgia CORE (Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education) Day at the capitol; February 17, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 17, 2015, as Georgia CORE (Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education) Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR407/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43869","sponsor":"Larry O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":727873,"bill_number":"HB381","title":"Revised Georgia Law on Notarial Acts of 2015; 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 2015\"; 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB381/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43853","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":727874,"bill_number":"HB382","title":"Bonds; release upon recognizance under certain circumstances; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bonds and recognizances generally, so as to provide for release upon recognizance under certain circumstances; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB382/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43861","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":727876,"bill_number":"SR270","title":"Elliott, Chase; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Chase Elliott on his excellence in the field of NASCAR; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR270/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43856","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":727877,"bill_number":"HB364","title":"Real estate transfer tax; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to taxation of intangibles, so as to change certain provisions regarding the real estate transfer tax; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB364/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43823","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":727878,"bill_number":"HB370","title":"Elections; provide for waivers of certain civil penalties and fees incurred by candidates for local elected office; 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 provide for waivers of certain civil penalties and fees incurred by candidates for local elected office; to provide for exceptions; to provide for refunds of certain civil penalties and fees; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Veto V5","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB370/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43829","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":727879,"bill_number":"SR265","title":"Forsyth County Sheriff's Department; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Forsyth County Sheriff's Department; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR265/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43837","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":727880,"bill_number":"SR274","title":"Leadership Cobb and Leadership Cobb Class of 2015; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Cobb and the Leadership Cobb Class of 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR274/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43882","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":727881,"bill_number":"HB366","title":"Employment of minors; issuance of employment certificates; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of employment of minors, so as to change certain provisions related to the employment of minors; to change certain provisions relating to the issuance of employment certificates for minors; to change certain provisions related to identification cards required for the employment of minors; to provide for gender neutrality; 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 provide that certain documents relating to the employment of minors as actors or performers shall be exempt from such disclosure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB366/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43825","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":727882,"bill_number":"HB367","title":"Superior courts; fourth judge of Western Judicial Circuit; provide","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 fourth judge of the superior courts of the Western Judicial Circuit; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB367/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43826","sponsor":"Regina Quick"},
{"bill_id":727883,"bill_number":"HB384","title":"Income tax; commissioner may require each employer to submit a statement for each employee or payee with certain information by January 31 of each year; 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 returns and furnishing of information, so as to provide that the commissioner may require each employer to submit a statement for each employee or payee certain information by January 31 of each year; to provide that the commissioner may require certain employers to submit such statements electronically; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB384/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43881","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":727885,"bill_number":"HR394","title":"Sales and use tax; distribution of net proceeds for educational purposes between a county school system and one or more independent school systems; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide for distribution of the net proceeds of a sales and use tax for educational purposes between a county school system and one or more independent school systems located in such county; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR394/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43832","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":727886,"bill_number":"HB368","title":"Construction; glass installations; repeal and reserve Part 5 of said article","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to buildings relative to the standards and requirements for construction, alteration, and other matters, so as to repeal and reserve Part 5 of said article, relating to glass installations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB368/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43827","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":727887,"bill_number":"SB124","title":"'Unlocking the Promise Community Schools Act'; provide for Sustainable Community School Operational Grants; planning and implementation of grants","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 Sustainable Community School Operational Grants; to provide for definitions; to provide for planning and implementation of grants; to provide for applications for grants; to require the development of Sustainable Community School Plans; to provide for requirements for recipients of grants; to delineate the purposes for which grant funds may be used; to provide for reports; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB124/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43845","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":727888,"bill_number":"HR413","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":"2015-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR413/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43875","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":727889,"bill_number":"HR403","title":"Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Day at the capitol; February 18, 2015; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 18, 2015, as the seventh 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR403/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43865","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":727890,"bill_number":"HR410","title":"Beckman, Chase, commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chase Beckman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR410/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43872","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":727892,"bill_number":"SR266","title":"Property Conveyance; authorizing 10 counties","description":"A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property; authorizing the leasing of certain state owned real properties; authorizing the ground lease of certain state owned real property; authorizing the conveyance of a real property interest in Paulding County; authorizing the leasing of certain state owned real property located in Troup County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Upson County; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR266/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43842","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":727893,"bill_number":"HR408","title":"Goodin, Kerman Douglas, II; outstanding Georgia citizen and Eagle Scout; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kerman Douglas Goodin II, outstanding Georgia citizen and Eagle Scout; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR408/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43870","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":727894,"bill_number":"SB129","title":"\"Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act\"; provide for the preservation of religious freedom","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 legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for the granting of relief; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB129/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43884","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":727896,"bill_number":"HR395","title":"Joint Georgia-Alabama Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Georgia-Alabama Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR395/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43833","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":727897,"bill_number":"SR271","title":"Atlanta Motor Speedway Day; recognize February 26, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Atlanta Motor Speedway for stimulating the economy and providing entertainment and enjoyment to NASCAR fans across the State of Georgia and recognizing February 26, 2015, as Atlanta Motor Speedway Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR271/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43860","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":727898,"bill_number":"HB379","title":"Porterdale, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide a referendum","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Porterdale 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":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB379/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43851","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":727899,"bill_number":"SR267","title":"Public Property; granting of nonexclusive easements for the construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities, utilities; 24 counties","description":"A RESOLUTION authorizing the granting of nonexclusive easements for the construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities, utilities, roads, and ingress and egress in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through property owned by the State of Georgia in the counties of Baldwin, Barrow, Bartow, Chatham, Clarke, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Floyd, Fulton, Gordon, Houston, Laurens, Liberty, Lowndes, Macon, McIntosh, Meriwether, Newton, Polk, Richmond, Troup, Walton, and Wayne; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR267/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43843","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":727900,"bill_number":"HB371","title":"Lake Park, City of; election and terms of office of mayor and councilmen; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Lake Park, approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 3074), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 22, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4123), so as to provide for the election and terms of office of the mayor and councilmen; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB371/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43830","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":727901,"bill_number":"SB128","title":"Corporations; directors and officers; enact reforms consistent with the Model Act; functions of a board of directors; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 2 of Title 14 of the O.C.G.A., relating to directors and officers, so as to enact reforms consistent with the Model Act; to change provisions relating to the functions of a board of directors; to change provisions relating to elections of directors; to change provisions relating to terms for directors; to change provisions relating to actions without meetings; to change provisions relating to committees; to change provisions relating to derivative actions; to change provisions relating to officers; to change provisions relating to functions of officers; to change provisions relating to resignation and removal of officers; to enact provisions relating to business opportunities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB128/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43883","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":727902,"bill_number":"HR418","title":"Local boards of education; conduct annual screenings of the film America Imagine the World Without Her for students in the eighth grade and eleventh grade; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging local boards of education to conduct annual screenings of the film America: Imagine the World Without Her for students in eighth grade and eleventh grade; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR418/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43858","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":727903,"bill_number":"HB363","title":"Excise tax; change certain definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to excise taxes on rooms, lodgings, and accommodations, so as to change certain definitions regarding such taxes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB363/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43822","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":727905,"bill_number":"HR404","title":"Miss Georgia Peach Scholarship Pageant and the 2014 Georgia Peach Queens; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Miss Georgia Peach Scholarship Pageant and the 2014 Georgia Peach Queens and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR404/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43866","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":727906,"bill_number":"HB372","title":"Utopian Academy for the Arts Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-2068.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to a facilities fund for charter schools, so as to prohibit additional requirements of a charter school to operate that has passed state facility inspections and received a certificate of occupancy; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-04-21","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB372/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43831","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":727907,"bill_number":"HR409","title":"Daniel, Randy; 2014 Coroner of the Year; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Randy Daniel and congratulating him upon being named 2014 Coroner of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR409/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43871","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":727908,"bill_number":"HR415","title":"Police Chiefs and Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies Recognition Day at the capitol; February 24, 2015; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending police chiefs and other heads of law enforcement agencies in this state and recognizing Tuesday, February 24, 2015, as Police Chiefs and Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies Recognition Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR415/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43877","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":727909,"bill_number":"HR399","title":"House Study Committee on Alternatives to Runoffs; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Alternatives to Runoffs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR399/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43841","sponsor":"Buzz Brockway"},
{"bill_id":727910,"bill_number":"HB383","title":"Retirement systems; alternative investments; modify provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-20-87 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligible large retirement systems authorized to invest in certain alternative investments, so as to modify provisions related to alternative investments; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB383/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43880","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":727911,"bill_number":"HB374","title":"Ad valorem tax; certain farm equipment held for sale in dealer inventory; exempt","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 5 of Article 10 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain farm equipment held for sale in dealer inventory, so as to provide for additional qualifications; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB374/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43839","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":727912,"bill_number":"HB375","title":"Motor vehicles; driving with suspended, canceled, or revoked registration; change provisions relating to plea of nolo contendre","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to knowingly driving a motor vehicle with a suspended, canceled, or revoked vehicle registration, so as to change provisions relating to a plea of nolo contendre; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB375/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43840","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":727914,"bill_number":"SB125","title":"State Road and Tollway Authority; authorize the collection of tolls for the management of traffic flow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Road and Tollway Authority, so as to authorize the collection of tolls for the management of traffic flow; to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles, so as to provide for definitions; to provide for the installation of managed lane signs, barriers, or gates; to prohibit entry or exit of a managed lane under certain conditions; to authorize the development of a system of managed lanes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB125/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43846","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":727915,"bill_number":"HR416","title":"Wilson, Dr. Mary Ann Smith; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Mary Ann Smith Wilson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR416/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43878","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":727916,"bill_number":"HB362","title":"Student health; licensed health practitioners to prescribe albuterol sulfate for schools; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student health in elementary and secondary education; 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 albuterol sulfate for schools; to authorize pharmacists to fill such prescriptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB362/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43821","sponsor":"Valerie Clark"},
{"bill_id":727919,"bill_number":"SR272","title":"Pippen, Dr. Freddie Marie Liggins; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Freddie Marie Liggins Pippen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR272/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43857","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":727920,"bill_number":"HB361","title":"Juvenile Code; enact reforms as recommended by Georgia Council on Criminal Justice reforms; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Juvenile Code, so as to enact reforms as recommended by the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform with respect to juveniles; to revise defined terms; to clarify and harmonize statutory language; to clarify transfer criteria; to amend Code Section 17-10-14 of the O.C.G.A., relating to committal of person under 17 convicted of felony, so as to correct a cross-reference; to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to provide for prosecuting attorneys to be involved in and prosecute cases wherein a child is alleged to be in need of services; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB361/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43820","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":727921,"bill_number":"HR417","title":"Black, Charles; civil rights movement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Charles Black on the active role he played in the civil rights movement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR417/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43879","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":727922,"bill_number":"SB126","title":"Pharmacists and Pharmacies; expansion of certain medical professionals to prescribe auto-injectable epinephrine to authorized entity; emergency purposes","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; to amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health; to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, physician assistants, and others, so as to provide for emergency public access stations to allow a lay rescuer to consult with a medical professional to administer or make available auto-injectable epinephrine under certain circumstances; to provide for immunity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB126/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43847","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":727923,"bill_number":"SR269","title":"Elliott, Bill; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Bill Elliott for his amazing racing career; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR269/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43859","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":727924,"bill_number":"HB380","title":"Troup 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 Troup County; to provide for severability; to provide a short title; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB380/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43852","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":727926,"bill_number":"HB378","title":"Motor vehicles; low-speed vehicle to include gasoline powered vehicles; revise definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-1-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to motor vehicles, so as to revise the definition of \"low-speed vehicle\" to include gasoline powered motor vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB378/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43850","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":727927,"bill_number":"HR402","title":"Caldwell, Johnnie Lafayette, Sr.; condolences; Representative Johnnie Caldwell, Jr. and others; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Johnnie Lafayette Caldwell, Sr., and inviting his son, Representative Johnnie Caldwell, Jr., and daughters, Patricia Caldwell Cox and Barbara Caldwell Johnson, to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR402/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43864","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":727928,"bill_number":"SR264","title":"Math Day; Recognize February 24, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Tuesday, February 24, 2015, as Math Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR264/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43818","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":727929,"bill_number":"HR411","title":"Youngblood, Remington Miles; founder and president of Change 4 Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Remington Miles Youngblood, founder and president of Change 4 Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR411/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43873","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":727930,"bill_number":"SB123","title":"Insurers, Limits of Risks, Reinsurance; provide for certain requirements by any insurer; liability insurance policy covering automobile liability","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to kinds of insurance, risks, and reinsurance, so as to provide for certain requirements by any insurer under a liability insurance policy covering automobile liability or motor vehicle liability insurance policies issued in this state; to provide for certain rental car reimbursement requirements; to provide for disclosure; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB123/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43819","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":727931,"bill_number":"SB127","title":"Ethics in Government; provide for waivers of certain civil penalties and fees incurred by candidates for local elected office","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 provide for waivers of certain civil penalties and fees incurred by candidates for local elected office; to provide for exceptions; to provide for refunds of certain civil penalties and fees; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"Senate Conference Report Lost","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB127/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43854","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":727932,"bill_number":"HR401","title":"Forsyth County Sheriff's Department; Sheriff Duane Piper and staff; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Forsyth County Sheriff's Department and inviting Sheriff Duane Piper and his staff to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR401/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43863","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":727933,"bill_number":"HB377","title":"Courts; collection of delinquent fees and statutory surcharges; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 21 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for payment and disposition of fines and forfeitures, so as to provide for the collection of delinquent fines and statutory surcharges; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB377/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43849","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":727935,"bill_number":"SR273","title":"University of West Georgia Football Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the University of West Georgia football team for their record-breaking season; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR273/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43855","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":727936,"bill_number":"HR396","title":"Willie A. Watkins Bridge; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Willie A. Watkins and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR396/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43834","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":727937,"bill_number":"HB376","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":"2015-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB376/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43848","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":727938,"bill_number":"HR398","title":"Captain Herb Emory Memorial Bridge; Douglas County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Captain Herb Emory and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR398/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43836","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":727939,"bill_number":"HR412","title":"Pace, Stephen \"Steve\", Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Stephen \"Steve\" Pace, Jr., and expressing regrets at his passing; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR412/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43874","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":727940,"bill_number":"HR400","title":"Columbus State University Day at the capitol; February 24, 2015; Mayor Teresa Tomlinson and others; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 24, 2015, as Columbus State University and Columbus Day at the state capitol and inviting Mayor Teresa Tomlinson; President and CEO of TSYS and Chamber Chair, Troy Woods; Chamber's Young Professional Government Affair Chair, Walker Garrett; Interim CSU President, Tom Hackett; and CSU Student Body President, Rachel Green to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR400/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43862","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":727941,"bill_number":"HB373","title":"Motor vehicles; distribution of alternative ad valorem tax proceeds; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-152 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fees and alternative ad valorem taxation of apportionable vehicles, so as to revise and change certain provisions regarding the distribution of alternative ad valorem tax proceeds; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB373/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43838","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":727942,"bill_number":"HR406","title":"Albany-Dougherty County Day at the capitol; February 26, 2015; Albany Area Chamber of Commerce; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 26, 2015, as Albany-Dougherty County Day at the capitol, commending the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, and inviting its members to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR406/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43868","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":729390,"bill_number":"HB385","title":"Health records; determining annual cost adjustment for providing medical records from Office of Planning and Budget to Department of Community Health; move responsibility","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-33-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to costs of copying and mailing and patient's rights as to records, so as to move responsibility for determining the annual cost adjustment for providing medical records from the Office of Planning and Budget to the Department of Community Health; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB385/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43888","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":729392,"bill_number":"SB131","title":"Department of Behavorial Health and Developmental Disabilities; provide for certification; policies and procedures","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers and duties of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, so as to provide for the certification, rather than licensing, of crisis stabilization units; to provide for policies and procedures; to remove certain provisions relating to the promulgation of rules and regulations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB131/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43903","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":729395,"bill_number":"HR421","title":"Georgia Grown Trail: 301; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION dedicating the Georgia Grown Trail: 301; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR421/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43910","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":729398,"bill_number":"SR281","title":"Brown-Kidd, Maggie Katie; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 110th birthday of Maggie Katie Brown-Kidd, and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR281/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43900","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":729401,"bill_number":"SR288","title":"Ellison, Pastor Eddie L.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Eddie L. Ellison; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR288/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43919","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":729404,"bill_number":"HR423","title":"Georgia Young Farmers Day at the capitol; February 25, 2015; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Young Farmers Association and recognizing February 25, 2015, as Young Farmers Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR423/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43912","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":729408,"bill_number":"SR278","title":"United States Congress; encouraged to support equity and sales tax fairness","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the United States Congress to support equity and sales tax fairness; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR278/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43897","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":729411,"bill_number":"SR275","title":"Charlton County High School Baseball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Charlton County High School baseball team on winning the 2014 GHSA Class A Public State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR275/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43885","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":729414,"bill_number":"HB395","title":"Professions and businesses; provide definition for term psychological testing; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide a definition for the term \"psychological testing\"; 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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB395/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43909","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":729417,"bill_number":"HB390","title":"Sales and use tax; certain food and food ingredients; create exemption","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 regarding the state sales and use tax, so as to create an exemption for certain food and food ingredients; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB390/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43894","sponsor":"Geoff Duncan"},
{"bill_id":729420,"bill_number":"SB133","title":"Opportunity School District; establishment; provide for definitions; supervision of public elementary and secondary schools that are failing","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Education Coordinating Council, so as to provide for the establishment of the Opportunity School District; to provide for conforming amendments; to provide for related matters; to provide for contingent effectiveness; to provide for automatic repeal under certain conditions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-04-21","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB133/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43918","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":729424,"bill_number":"SB130","title":"\"Smokefree Cars for Children Act\"; any person in control of a motor vehicle who smokes; person under the age of 15 in vehicle; misdemeanor","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 the uniform rules of the road, so as to provide that any person in control of a motor vehicle who smokes or permits another occupant to smoke when a person under the age of 15 is in the vehicle shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; to provide for secondary enforcement; to define a certain term; to provide a penalty; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB130/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43896","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":729427,"bill_number":"SR285","title":"Green, Ryann Austin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia State University student-athlete Ryann Austin Green for being selected as a candidate for the 2015 Senior CLASS Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR285/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43915","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":729430,"bill_number":"SR286","title":"Macon, Alfreda Stephens; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Alfreda Stephens Macon on the grand occasion of her 100th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR286/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43916","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":729433,"bill_number":"SR283","title":"Lambert High School Girls Swimming Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Lambert High School girls swimming team on winning the State Championship Title three years in a row; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR283/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43902","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":729436,"bill_number":"SR276","title":"Georgia Inclusive Post-Secondary Education Consortium; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Inclusive Post-Secondary Education Consortium; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR276/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43886","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":729440,"bill_number":"HB386","title":"Georgia Coordinating Committee for Rural and Human Services Transportation; Chapter 12 of Title 32; repeal","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 repeal Chapter 12, relating to the Georgia Coordinating Committee for Rural and Human Services Transportation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB386/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43889","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":729443,"bill_number":"SR279","title":"Hunter, Ronald Jordan \"R.J.\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia State University student-athlete Ronald Jordan \"R. J.\" Hunter for setting the school's all-time men's basketball scoring record; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR279/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43898","sponsor":"Curt Thompson"},
{"bill_id":729446,"bill_number":"SB132","title":"\"Quality Basic Education Act\"; program for high school students to attend postsecondary institutions; provisions; 'Move on When Ready Act'","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 revise provisions relating to the program for high school students to attend postsecondary institutions; to provide for a short title; to provide a program for eligible students to take dual credit courses; to repeal a statute relating to dual credit courses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB132/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43904","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":729448,"bill_number":"HB388","title":"Wilcox County; Probate Court; judge also serves as chief magistrate of Magistrate Court on or after June 1, 2015; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Wilcox County shall also serve as the chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Wilcox County on or after June 1, 2015, or upon vacancy of the office of chief magistrate; to provide for the compensation of such judge for service as chief magistrate; to provide for the continuation in office and expiration of term of the current chief magistrate; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB388/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43891","sponsor":"Buddy Harden"},
{"bill_id":729451,"bill_number":"HB387","title":"Debtor and creditor; enact new chapter in Title 7; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 7 and 18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to banking and finance and debtor and creditor, respectively, so as to enact a new chapter in Title 7, to regulate providers of debt settlement and debt management services; to repeal Chapter 5 of Title 18, relating to debt adjustments; to provide for a legislative purpose; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB387/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43890","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":729455,"bill_number":"HR422","title":"Teague, Lucas; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lucas Teague and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR422/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43911","sponsor":"Earl Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":729458,"bill_number":"HB392","title":"Education; initial application and renewal fees for degree-granting and nondegree-granting nonpublic postsecondary educational institutions; specify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1A of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to nonpublic postsecondary educational institutions, so as to specify the initial application and renewal fees for degree-granting and nondegree-granting nonpublic postsecondary educational institutions based on student enrollment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB392/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43906","sponsor":"David Casas"},
{"bill_id":729461,"bill_number":"HB394","title":"Georgia Board of Nursing; revise provisions relating to powers and duties; 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 revise various provisions relating to the licensure of registered professional nurses and licensed practical nurses; to revise provisions relating to the powers and duties of the Georgia Board of Nursing; to provide for acceptance of nursing education programs located outside the United States; to provide for a time period for applicants who do not pass the licensing examination; to revise provisions relating to renewal of licensure; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB394/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43908","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":729464,"bill_number":"SR289","title":"National Council of Negro Women, Inc.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the National Council of Negro Women, Inc., and Chairwoman Ingrid Saunders Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR289/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43920","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":729468,"bill_number":"SR284","title":"Health Information Technology Day; recognize February 24, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 24, 2015, as Health Information Technology Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR284/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43914","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":729472,"bill_number":"HR419","title":"United States Congress; extend authorization for Augusta Canal National Heritage Area to receive federal funding from the National Park Service through 2021; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the United States Congress to extend authorization for the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area to receive federal funding from the National Park Service through 2021; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-24","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR419/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43892","sponsor":"Barbara Sims"},
{"bill_id":729475,"bill_number":"HR420","title":"Wayne J. Hawes Memorial Bridge; Lincoln County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Wayne J. Hawes and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR420/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43895","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":729478,"bill_number":"HB391","title":"Sales and use tax; provide new exemption only for limited period of time regarding tangible personal property to certain nonprofit health centers; provisions","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB391/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43905","sponsor":"Richard Smith"},
{"bill_id":729481,"bill_number":"SR277","title":"Crain, Will; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Will Crain for being chosen as part of Team USA to compete in the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR277/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43887","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":729484,"bill_number":"SR282","title":"Joint Peace Officer and Firefighter Occupational Disease Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Peace Officer and Firefighter Occupational Disease Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR282/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43901","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":729488,"bill_number":"HR424","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":"2015-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR424/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43913","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":729491,"bill_number":"HB389","title":"Income tax; credits for bad debts on private label credit cards or dealer credit programs; 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":"2015-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB389/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43893","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":729494,"bill_number":"SR280","title":"Long, Mary Nathaniel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mary Nathaniel Long for her many achievements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR280/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43899","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":729497,"bill_number":"SR287","title":"Opportunity School District; allow the General Assembly to authorize the establishment; provide for state intervention for failing schools -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Georgia so as to allow the General Assembly to authorize the establishment of an Opportunity School District to provide for state intervention for failing schools; 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":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Act 309","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR287/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43917","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":729500,"bill_number":"HB393","title":"Motor vehicles fair practices; restrictions on ownership, operation, or control of dealerships by manufacturers and franchisors; provide exception","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 5 of Article 22 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicle fair practices, so as to provide for an exception to restrictions on the ownership, operation, or control of dealerships by manufacturers and franchisors; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB393/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43907","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":730457,"bill_number":"HB417","title":"Motor vehicles; require drivers to stop at crosswalks with pedestrian-activated rectangular rapid flash beacons; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles, so as to provide for definitions; to require drivers of motor vehicles to stop at crosswalks with pedestrian-activated rectangular rapid flash beacons; to make it unlawful to activate such devices when there is no intent to cross a roadway; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB417/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43944","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":730462,"bill_number":"HB424","title":"LaFayette, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of LaFayette 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":"2015-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB424/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43989","sponsor":"Steve Tarvin"},
{"bill_id":730467,"bill_number":"HR449","title":"Ulbricht, Tom; service with Northlake Community Alliance; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tom Ulbricht for his service with Northlake Community Alliance; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR449/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43974","sponsor":"Michele Henson"},
{"bill_id":730472,"bill_number":"HB418","title":"Grand jurors; prohibit certain individuals from serving; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-12-60 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the qualifications for grand jurors, so as to prohibit certain individuals from serving as grand jurors; to prohibit quashing of indictments when ineligible grand jurors serve on a grand jury; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB418/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43945","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":730478,"bill_number":"SR292","title":"Medicare; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Medicare on its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR292/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43975","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":730483,"bill_number":"HR429","title":"Campbell, Joseph \"Big Joe\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Joseph \"Big Joe\" Campbell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR429/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43952","sponsor":"Margaret Kaiser"},
{"bill_id":730488,"bill_number":"SR290","title":"Appalachian Parkway; White County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION dedicating the Appalachian Parkway; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR290/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43969","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":730493,"bill_number":"HB408","title":"Excise tax; rooms, lodging and accommodations; clarify application of certain provisions to certain municipalities","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to an excise tax on rooms, lodging, and accommodations, so as to clarify the application of certain provisions to certain municipalities; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB408/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43934","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":730499,"bill_number":"HR443","title":"Walser, Darby K.; contributions to community; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Darby K. Walser for her contributions to her community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR443/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43966","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":730505,"bill_number":"SR296","title":"Senator Lawrence (Bud) Stumbaugh Bridge; DeKalb County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Senator Lawrence (Bud) Stumbaugh and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR296/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43979","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":730510,"bill_number":"HR432","title":"Level Grove Elementary School; 2014 Georgia Department of Education Reward School; Highest Progress; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the staff and students of Level Grove Elementary School for being named a 2014 Georgia Department of Education Reward School in the category of Highest Progress; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR432/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43955","sponsor":"Robert Gasaway"},
{"bill_id":730515,"bill_number":"HB425","title":"Americus, City of; provide for a city manager; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Americus, approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5985), as amended, so as to provide for a city manager; to provide for appointment, qualifications, terms, removal, and vacancies; to provide for duties, powers, and responsibilities; to provide for appointment of a city clerk and finance director; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB425/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43990","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":730520,"bill_number":"HR433","title":"Cornelia Elementary School; 2014 Georgia Department of Education Reward School; Highest Progress; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the staff and students of Cornelia Elementary School for being named a 2014 Georgia Department of Education Reward School in the category of Highest Progress; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR433/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43956","sponsor":"Robert Gasaway"},
{"bill_id":730526,"bill_number":"SR293","title":"O'Hara, Kelley; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kelley O'Hara for being named as part of the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR293/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43976","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":730531,"bill_number":"HB407","title":"Pain management clinics; Opioid Education and Pro-Active Addiction Counseling for patients prescribed Schedule II or III controlled substances for chronic pain for extended periods; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 10 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pain management clinics, so as to require Opioid Education and Pro-Active Addiction Counseling for patients who are prescribed Schedule II or III controlled substances for chronic pain for extended periods; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB407/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43932","sponsor":"Ronnie Mabra"},
{"bill_id":730536,"bill_number":"HB422","title":"Georgia Public Defender Standards Council; change council name to Georgia Public Defender Council","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-2-323 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to membership in retirement system of employees of the Georgia Public Defender Standards Council, creditable service, and contributions, so as to change the name of the council; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB422/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43984","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":730541,"bill_number":"HB421","title":"Retirement and pensions; officers employed by Department of Community Supervision shall be entitled to certain disability benefits; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-2-221 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disability allowances payable to personnel for certain disabilities arising in the line of duty, so as to provide that community supervision officers employed by the Department of Community Supervision shall be entitled to certain disability benefits; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB421/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43983","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":730547,"bill_number":"HB399","title":"County and municipal hospital authorities; revise various requirements and provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to county and municipal hospital authorities, so as to revise various requirements and provisions relative to county and municipal hospital authorities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB399/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43924","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":730552,"bill_number":"HB412","title":"Workers' compensation; 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 workers' compensation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB412/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43939","sponsor":"Mark Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":730557,"bill_number":"HR426","title":"Superior courts; prefer suspension of the service of a sentence or probation in cases pertaining to the offense of abandonment; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the superior courts to prefer the suspension of the service of a sentence or probation in cases pertaining to the offense of abandonment; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR426/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43935","sponsor":"Craig Gordon"},
{"bill_id":730562,"bill_number":"HR430","title":"Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School; Georgia Charter Schools Association's 2015 Charter School of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School on their commitment to excellence and congratulating them for being named Georgia Charter Schools Association's 2015 Charter School of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR430/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43953","sponsor":"Margaret Kaiser"},
{"bill_id":730568,"bill_number":"SB135","title":"Clerks of Superior Courts; provide for protection and disclosure of records held; procedure for disclosure","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 the clerks of superior courts, so as to provide for the protection and disclosure of records held by the clerk of superior court; to provide for procedure for disclosure; to provide for penalties; to change provisions relating to back-up records; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB135/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43949","sponsor":"Charlie Bethel"},
{"bill_id":730573,"bill_number":"HR440","title":"Dockter, Drew; contributions to community; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Drew Dockter for his contributions to his community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR440/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43963","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":730579,"bill_number":"HR450","title":"House Study Committee on Genetically Engineered Foods; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Genetically Engineered Foods; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR450/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43987","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":730584,"bill_number":"HR425","title":"Roy William Beaver Intersection; Fannin County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Roy William Beaver and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR425/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43933","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":730589,"bill_number":"HB409","title":"Insurance; reimbursement for treatment of burns for skin substitutes utilizing cadaver derived skin tissue or nonhuman xenographic derived skin tissue; 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 general provisions, so as to provide reimbursement for the treatment of burns for skin substitutes utilizing cadaver derived skin tissue or nonhuman xenographic derived skin tissue; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB409/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43936","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":730595,"bill_number":"HR438","title":"Walker, Margaret Lynn; contributions to community; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Margaret Lynn Walker for her contributions to her community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR438/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43961","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":730600,"bill_number":"HR435","title":"Walker, Joseph Dugan; contributions to community; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Joseph Dugan Walker for his contributions to his community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR435/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43958","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":730605,"bill_number":"SB138","title":"Social Services; provide for various reforms regarding the state's child welfare system","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to social service; to repeal a provision relating to the Council for Welfare Administration; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB138/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43985","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":730611,"bill_number":"SR294","title":"Haithco, Sr., Reverend Jai S.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Jai S. Haithco, Sr., on the occasion of his 30th anniversary of service in the African Methodist Episcopal Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR294/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43977","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":730617,"bill_number":"HB411","title":"Highways; provide maximum total gross weight for vehicles hauling unfinished wood products when traveling on noninterstate highways; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 32-6-26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to weight of vehicles and loads, so as to provide for the maximum total gross weight for vehicles hauling unfinished wood products when traveling on noninterstate highways; to provide for no restrictions on the weight for vehicle axles hauling such products so long as certain restrictions are met; to provide for a variance for vehicles hauling such products; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB411/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43938","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":730622,"bill_number":"HR439","title":"Godwin, Amanda Elizabeth; contributions to community; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Amanda Elizabeth Godwin for her contributions to her community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR439/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43962","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":730627,"bill_number":"SB137","title":"Property Insurance; expand the ownership restriction; value of the property covered against loss by fire","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 32 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property insurance, so as to expand the ownership restriction as it relates to the application of the value of the property covered against loss by fire; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB137/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43982","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":730632,"bill_number":"HR446","title":"Stefanoff; Hannah Patricia; Georgia State University student-athlete; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia State University student-athlete Hannah Patricia Stefanoff; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR446/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43970","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":730639,"bill_number":"HB397","title":"State Soil and Water Conservation Commission; revise provisions;","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to soil and water conservation districts, so as to revise provisions relating to the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission; to provide for administrative attachment; to provide for appointment to the commission; to remove authority related to eminent domain; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to erosion and sedimentation control, so as to provide for erosion manual publication oversight; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-04-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB397/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43922","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":730644,"bill_number":"SR297","title":"Cook, Lieutenant John; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lieutenant John Cook on the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR297/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43980","sponsor":"William Jackson"},
{"bill_id":730649,"bill_number":"HR448","title":"Wilbanks, Madison \"Madie\" Taylor; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Madison \"Madie\" Taylor Wilbanks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR448/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43973","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":730654,"bill_number":"HR437","title":"Leduc, Lian M.; contributions to community; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lian M. Leduc for her contributions to her community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR437/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43960","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":730659,"bill_number":"HB406","title":"Quality Basic Education; provide for age-appropriate sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention education in kindergarten through grade 12; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to provide for age-appropriate sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention education in kindergarten through grade 12; to provide that professional learning and in-service training may include programs on sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB406/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43931","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":730666,"bill_number":"SB134","title":"Speed Detection Devices; provide for a rebuttable presumption for law enforcement agencies' use of speed detection devices","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 14 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to speed detection devices, so as to provide for a rebuttable presumption for law enforcement agencies' use of speed detection devices when fines are less than a certain percent of the agencies' operating budgets; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB134/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43948","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":730671,"bill_number":"HB401","title":"Early care and learning; revise terminology relating to restrictions on persons with criminal records with regard to child, family or group-care facilities; provisions","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; to amend Code Section 16-12-1.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to restrictions on persons with criminal records with regard to child, family, or group-care facilities, so as to revise terminology; to amend Code Section 25-2-13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of fire and other hazards in buildings presenting special hazards to persons or property, so as to revise terminology; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB401/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43926","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":730676,"bill_number":"HB402","title":"Insurance; encourage employers to provide work based learning opportunities for students age 16 and older; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 33 and Chapter 9 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of insurance rates and workers' compensation, respectively, so as to encourage employers to provide work based learning opportunities for students age 16 and older; to provide for an optional reduction in workers' compensation premiums for employers that provide work based learning; to provide that work based learning students are covered under workers' compensation insurance; to establish criteria for employers providing work based learning; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB402/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43927","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":730681,"bill_number":"HR442","title":"Anderson, Ethan; contributions to community; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ethan Anderson for his contributions to his community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR442/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43965","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":730687,"bill_number":"HR445","title":"Boy Scout Day at the capitol; February 25, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 25, 2015, as Boy Scout Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR445/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43968","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":730692,"bill_number":"HR441","title":"Cooper, Maribeth; contributions to community; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Maribeth Cooper for her contributions to her community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR441/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43964","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":730697,"bill_number":"HB423","title":"Budget reports; contain constitutional authorization for each line item contained in report; require","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 that the budget report contain the constitutional authorization for each line item contained in the report; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB423/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43986","sponsor":"Michael Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":730702,"bill_number":"HR427","title":"Emergency Management Association of Georgia Day at the capitol; February 25, 2015; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Emergency Management Association of Georgia, recognizing February 25, 2015, as Emergency Management Association Day at the capitol, and inviting the association to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR427/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43950","sponsor":"Dustin Hightower"},
{"bill_id":730707,"bill_number":"HB414","title":"Education; collection and disclosure of student data; establish and implement policies and requirements","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 and implement policies and requirements with respect to the collection and disclosure of student data; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB414/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43941","sponsor":"Buzz Brockway"},
{"bill_id":730713,"bill_number":"SB139","title":"Selling and Other Trade Practices; provide regulation; auxiliary containers shall be done by general law","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to provide that any regulation regarding the use, disposition, or sale or any imposition of any prohibition, restriction, fee imposition, or taxation of auxiliary containers shall be done only by general law; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"House Third Reading Lost","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB139/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43988","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":730719,"bill_number":"HB400","title":"Clermont, Town of; completely revise charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Clermont in Hall County, approved April 5, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4782), as amended, so as to completely revise such charter; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB400/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43925","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":730724,"bill_number":"HB405","title":"Contracts and marriage; change provisions relating to agreements required to be in writing; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 13 and Chapter 3 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the defense of the statute of frauds in contracts and marriage generally, respectively, so as to change provisions relating to agreements required to be in writing; to change provisions relating to marriage articles; to provide for a definition; to clarify provisions relating to antenuptial agreements; to repeal provisions relating to recording certain documents; to modernize terminology and repeal arcane concepts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB405/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43930","sponsor":"Regina Quick"},
{"bill_id":730729,"bill_number":"HB415","title":"Sales and use tax; machinery and equipment used in research and development; provide 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 that machinery and equipment used in research and development is exempt from sales and use taxes; to provide and revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB415/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43942","sponsor":"Benjie Harbin"},
{"bill_id":730735,"bill_number":"HB404","title":"Glascock County; office of county treasurer; abolish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to abolish the office of county treasurer of Glascock County; to repeal an Act entitled \"An Act to fix the salary of the treasurer of Glascock County,\" approved August 4, 1917 (Ga. L. 1917, p. 363); to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Act 165","last_action_date":"2015-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB404/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43929","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":730740,"bill_number":"HR434","title":"World Plumbing Day; March 11, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 11, 2015, as World Plumbing Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR434/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43957","sponsor":"B.J. Pak"},
{"bill_id":730745,"bill_number":"HR428","title":"Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month at the Capitol; April, 2015; Georgia Coalition to Prevent Genocide; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the month of April, 2015, 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":"2015-02-20","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR428/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43951","sponsor":"Mike Jacobs"},
{"bill_id":730750,"bill_number":"HB419","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":"2015-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB419/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43946","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":730756,"bill_number":"HB416","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 for certain identification by health care practitioners to patients with regard to their license; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to require that advertisements identify a health care practitioner's license; to require identifiers and signage; to provide for applicability; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB416/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43943","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":730761,"bill_number":"HB413","title":"Cherokee County; board of commissioners; candidates shall have resided within respective district from which they seek election for period of 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":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Act 214","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB413/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43940","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":730767,"bill_number":"HR436","title":"Winkler, Hunter Waddell; contributions to community; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Hunter Waddell Winkler for his contributions to his community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR436/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43959","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":730773,"bill_number":"HR447","title":"Johnson, Octavis; signing football scholarship with the University of South Carolina; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Octavis Johnson on his athletic accomplishments and congratulating him on signing a football scholarship with the University of South Carolina; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR447/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43971","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":730778,"bill_number":"HR444","title":"Lockett, La Teah Sheray; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending La Teah Sheray Lockett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR444/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43967","sponsor":"Edward Stephens"},
{"bill_id":730784,"bill_number":"SB136","title":"\"Life Insurance Consumer Disclosure Act\"; provide","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 the \"Life Insurance Consumer Disclosure Act\"; to provide for written notice to certain life insurance policyholders that request the surrender of, a loan against, or accelerated death benefit, nursing home benefit, critical illness benefit, or any other living benefit under a life insurance policy; to provide for a short title, to provide for definitions; to provide for the written notice provisions; to provide that the written notice shall be promulgated by rules and regulations by the Commissioner; to provide for penalties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB136/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43981","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":730789,"bill_number":"HB410","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 April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 4102), 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":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB410/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43937","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":730794,"bill_number":"SR295","title":"Sharp, Joseph; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Joseph Sharp and congratulating him upon being named the University of Georgia's Amazing Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR295/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43978","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":730799,"bill_number":"HB396","title":"Revenue and taxation; clarify penalty for failure to file return or pay revenue held in trust for the state; 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 clarify the penalty for failure to file return or pay revenue held in trust for the state; to prevent the obstruction of officials levying tax executions; to clarify the definition of prescription; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB396/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43921","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":730805,"bill_number":"HR431","title":"Godfrey, Danny Joe; honored with Quilt of Valor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Danny Joe Godfrey upon being honored with the Quilt of Valor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR431/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43954","sponsor":"Robert Gasaway"},
{"bill_id":730810,"bill_number":"SR291","title":"Women's History Month; recognize March 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March, 2015, as Women's History Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR291/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43972","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":730815,"bill_number":"HB398","title":"Monticello, City of; dissolve municipal court","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate and grant a new charter to the City of Monticello, approved March 10, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 2683), as amended, so as to dissolve the municipal 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":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB398/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43923","sponsor":"Susan Holmes"},
{"bill_id":730820,"bill_number":"HB420","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":"2015-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB420/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43947","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":730825,"bill_number":"HB403","title":"Washington County; board of elections and registration; create and provide powers and duties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Washington County and to provide for its powers and duties; to define certain terms; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB403/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43928","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":732605,"bill_number":"SR321","title":"Nguyen, Tuan Anh; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Tuan Anh Nguyen of University of Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR321/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44040","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":732606,"bill_number":"SR339","title":"Dystonia Awareness Month; recognize September","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing September as Dystonia Awareness Month in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR339/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44074","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":732607,"bill_number":"SR311","title":"Strickland, Jonathan Chase; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jonathan Chase Strickland of University of North Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR311/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44037","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":732608,"bill_number":"SR334","title":"TeleHealth Day; recognize February 24, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia Partnership for TeleHealth and recognizing February 24, 2015, as TeleHealth Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR334/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44069","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":732609,"bill_number":"SR319","title":"Cook, Zackary H.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Zackary H. Cook of Georgia Institute of Technology on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR319/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44025","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":732610,"bill_number":"SR317","title":"Cheek, Philip N.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION Commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Philip N. Cheek of Southern Polytechnic State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR317/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44030","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":732611,"bill_number":"HB428","title":"Sales and use tax; materials to be used in certain construction projects of zoological institutions; extend exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to extend 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":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB428/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43996","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":732612,"bill_number":"SB153","title":"Alcoholic Beverages; persons who has all necessary licenses to sell alcoholic beverages; may purchase from retailers under certain conditions for resale","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the regulation of alcoholic beverages, so as to provide that a person who has all necessary licenses to sell alcoholic beverages by the drink or for consumption on the premises may purchase malt beverages, wine, and distilled spirits from retailers under certain conditions for resale; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB153/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44075","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":732614,"bill_number":"SR332","title":"Whittemoore, Charles Lynn; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Charles Lynn Whittemoore on the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR332/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44066","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":732615,"bill_number":"SR302","title":"Lindborg, Jedidiah O.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jedidiah O. Lindborg of College of Coastal Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR302/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44004","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":732616,"bill_number":"SB143","title":"Insurance; require insurer providing services under state health benefit plan to include certain trauma centers in provider network","description":"A BILLto be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to require an insurer providing services under the state health benefit plan to include certain trauma centers in its provider network; to provide for a mechanism to resolve disputes between insurers and certain hospitals; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for an appeal to the Commissioner of Insurance; to provide for appointment of an arbitration panel; to provide for the panel membership and duties; to provide for subject matter of disputes; to provide for binding decisions; to provide for appeal of the arbitration panel decision and venue; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB143/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44041","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":732617,"bill_number":"HB431","title":"Lowndes County; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Lowndes 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":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB431/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44005","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":732618,"bill_number":"SR328","title":"Burns, Hali Bohannon; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Hali Bohannon Burns of Georgia Highlands College on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR328/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44052","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":732619,"bill_number":"SR312","title":"Bird, Hillary Brooke; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Hillary Brooke Bird of Georgia Southern University on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR312/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44036","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":732620,"bill_number":"SR309","title":"Rozier, Jenna R.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jenna R. Rozier of South Georgia State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR309/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44015","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":732621,"bill_number":"SR301","title":"McNair, April C.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar April C. McNair of Bainbridge State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR301/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44003","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":732623,"bill_number":"HB429","title":"Insurance; no health benefit plan shall restrict coverage for prescribed treatment based upon insured's diagnosis with a terminal condition; 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 that no health benefit plan shall restrict coverage for prescribed treatment based upon the insured's diagnosis with a terminal condition; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB429/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43998","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":732624,"bill_number":"SR314","title":"Morris, Melanie Alyse; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Melanie Alyse Morris of Valdosta State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR314/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44033","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":732625,"bill_number":"SR316","title":"Mannor, Rachel S.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Rachel S. Mannor of Clayton State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR316/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44031","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":732626,"bill_number":"HB426","title":"Sales and use tax; provide new exemption only for limited period of time regarding tangible personal property to certain nonprofit health centers; provisions","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":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB426/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43994","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":732627,"bill_number":"SR320","title":"Burch, Ashlyn D.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Ashlyn D. Burch of Georgia College & State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR320/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44023","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":732628,"bill_number":"SR333","title":"Emergency Medical Services Day; recognize February 26, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the emergency medical services professionals of Georgia and recognizing February 26, 2015, as Emergency Medical Services Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR333/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44068","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":732629,"bill_number":"SR344","title":"Rock Springs Health Clinic in Milner, Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Rock Springs Health Clinic in Milner, Georgia, and its Medical Director, W. Stephen Taunton, M.D.; Administrative Director, Bobbi Riley; and Pharmaceutical Director, Linda Taunton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR344/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44065","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":732630,"bill_number":"HB438","title":"Elections; use of government supplied e-mail addresses for campaign purposes; prohibit","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 the use of government supplied e-mail addresses for campaign purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB438/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44050","sponsor":"Brad Raffensperger"},
{"bill_id":732631,"bill_number":"SR338","title":"Children's Day; recognize March 4, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 4, 2015, as Children's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR338/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44073","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":732632,"bill_number":"SB150","title":"Retirement; provide for creditable service for certain military service; provide for application and payment","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, so as to provide for creditable service for certain military service; to provide for application and payment; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB150/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44034","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":732633,"bill_number":"SR326","title":"Byous, Amber; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Amber Byous of Gordon State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR326/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44046","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":732634,"bill_number":"SB145","title":"Board of Community Health; provide that one member of the board is 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 related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB145/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44018","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":732635,"bill_number":"HB437","title":"Brunswick-Glynn County Water and Sewer Commission Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Brunswick-Glynn County Joint Water and Sewer Commission, approved April 19, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3661), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5287), so as to provide for a short title name change; to provide for nonpartisan election in conjunction with general primary; to provide for terms of elected members; to provide for a quorum; to provide for public access to annual budget; to provide for solicitation of donations; to provide for assistance to low-income customers; to provide for separate accounting for certain donations and the expenditure of excess funds; to provide for notices and hearings prior to any increase in water or waste-water rates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB437/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44049","sponsor":"Jeff Jones"},
{"bill_id":732636,"bill_number":"SB140","title":"South Fulton, City of; incorporate; provide for a 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 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB140/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43991","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":732637,"bill_number":"SB147","title":"Contracts and Purchases by Public Schools; 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 to 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 an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB147/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44022","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":732638,"bill_number":"SR324","title":"Stanley, Hilary N.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Hilary N. Stanley of Dalton State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR324/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44044","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":732639,"bill_number":"HR451","title":"Social Circle High School wrestling team; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Social Circle High School wrestling team and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR451/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44013","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":732642,"bill_number":"SR335","title":"General Assembly; provide for a budget session and a general law session each year -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":"2015-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR335/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44070","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":732643,"bill_number":"SR337","title":"General Assembly; limit authority to impose taxes on income; phasing out of 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":"2015-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR337/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44072","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":732644,"bill_number":"HB427","title":"Georgia Private Detective and Security Agencies and Locksmiths Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 38 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to operators of private detective businesses and private security businesses, so as to provide for definitions; to create the Georgia Board of Private Detective and Security Agencies and Locksmiths; to provide for the membership, duties, and powers of such board; to provide for fees; to provide for the licensing of locksmiths; to provide for qualifications for licensing; to provide for certain documentation and records; to provide for identification cards; to provide for the maintenance of certain information; to prohibit certain acts; to provide for penalties and sanctions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB427/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43995","sponsor":"Harry Geisinger"},
{"bill_id":732645,"bill_number":"SR331","title":"General Assembly; authorize to provide a fixed sum of funding for Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance 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 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":"2015-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR331/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44064","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":732646,"bill_number":"SR310","title":"Gaius-Obaseki, Osayame; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Osayame Gaius-Obaseki of University of West Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR310/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44017","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":732647,"bill_number":"SR341","title":"Level Grove Elementary School; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the staff and students of Level Grove Elementary School for being named a 2014 Georgia Department of Education Reward School in the category of Highest Progress; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR341/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44060","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":732648,"bill_number":"SR346","title":"Skin Cancer Awareness Day; recognize March 2, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 2, 2015, as Skin Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR346/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44057","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":732649,"bill_number":"HB441","title":"Flexibility for Student Achievement 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 \"Flexibility for Student Achievement Act\"; to provide for definitions; to categorize high performing school systems; to establish requirements; to provide for full flexibility for high performing school systems; to provide for statutory construction; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB441/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44054","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":732651,"bill_number":"SR298","title":"Jones, Jeremy S.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jeremy S. Jones of Albany State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR298/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43997","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":732652,"bill_number":"SB151","title":"General Assembly; impose penalties on members who repeatedly misuse expense funds and reimbursements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 28-1-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to salary and allowances of members and officers, so as to impose penalties on members of the General Assembly who repeatedly misuse expense funds and reimbursements; 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":"2015-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB151/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44038","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":732653,"bill_number":"HB436","title":"Georgia HIV/Syphilis Pregnancy Screening Act of 2015; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 17 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of venereal disease, so as to require that physicians and health care providers offer HIV and syphilis testing of pregnant women in their third trimester of pregnancy; to provide for refusal of testing by a pregnant woman; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB436/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44048","sponsor":"Valerie Clark"},
{"bill_id":732654,"bill_number":"HR455","title":"National Social Work Month at the capitol; March, 2015; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the social work profession and recognizing March, 2015, as National Social Work Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR455/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44020","sponsor":"Howard Mosby"},
{"bill_id":732655,"bill_number":"SR329","title":"Taiwan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Taiwan for its relations with the United States; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR329/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44055","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":732656,"bill_number":"SR307","title":"Hollifield, Sarah; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Sarah Hollifield of Middle Georgia State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR307/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44011","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":732657,"bill_number":"SR325","title":"Costello, Gabrielle; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Gabrielle Costello of Georgia Gwinnett College on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR325/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44045","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":732658,"bill_number":"HB433","title":"Community Affairs, Department of; metropolitan planning process for the Atlanta Urbanized Area and Atlanta Air Quality region; provide formation","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 provide for the formation of a metropolitan planning process for the Atlanta Urbanized Area and Atlanta Air Quality region; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB433/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44026","sponsor":"Kevin Cooke"},
{"bill_id":732659,"bill_number":"SR308","title":"Bush, Brittany; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Brittany Bush of Savannah State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR308/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44012","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":732662,"bill_number":"HR454","title":"Joiner, Doris Watson; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Doris Watson Joiner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR454/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44019","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":732663,"bill_number":"HB430","title":"Criminal procedure; search and seizure; revise and modernize law; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to search and seizure, so as to revise and modernize the law relating to search and seizure; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to invasions of privacy, so as to repeal provisions relating to wiretapping and surveillance now contained in Chapter 5 of Title 17; to amend Chapter 18 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to prosecuting attorneys; to amend Code Sections 2-2-11, 2-15-14, 12-2-2, 15-18-15, 27-4-263, 49-4-146.3, and Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to inspection warrants for the Department of Agriculture, inspection warrants for pacific white shrimp aquaculture; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB430/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43999","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":732664,"bill_number":"HB439","title":"Georgia New Markets Jobs Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance, so as to establish qualified low-income community investment; to provide for a short title; to provide for 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":"Vetoed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Veto V2","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB439/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44051","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":732665,"bill_number":"SR318","title":"Renew, Danielle Donaldson; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Danielle Donaldson Renew of East Georgia State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR318/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44029","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":732666,"bill_number":"HB435","title":"Income tax; revision of personal income tax rates; 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 for the revision of personal income tax rates; to eliminate itemized adjustments to Georgia taxable net income except for limited mortgage deductions and charitable contributions; 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":"2015-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB435/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44028","sponsor":"B.J. Pak"},
{"bill_id":732667,"bill_number":"SR313","title":"Davis, Ashley D.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Ashley D. Davis of Fort Valley State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR313/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44035","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":732668,"bill_number":"SR336","title":"State-wide Grand Juries; provide; jurisdiction, powers, and duties -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 require 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":"2015-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Judiciary Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR336/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44071","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":732669,"bill_number":"HB434","title":"Cooper's Law; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding torts, so as to provide for civil immunity for a person who causes property damage resulting from the forcible entry of a motor vehicle for the purpose of removing a minor from such vehicle due to the belief of imminent danger to the minor; to provide for a definition; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB434/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44027","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":732670,"bill_number":"SR322","title":"Shajan, Angelin Sara; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Angelin Sara Shajan of Columbus State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR322/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44042","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":732671,"bill_number":"SR340","title":"Cornelia Elementary School; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the staff and students of Cornelia Elementary School for being named a 2014 Georgia Department of Education Reward School in the category of Highest Progress; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR340/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44059","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":732672,"bill_number":"SR342","title":"Georgia Association of Family and Consumer Sciences; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Association of Family and Consumer Sciences for providing leadership and support for individuals, families, and communities throughout Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR342/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44061","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":732673,"bill_number":"SR304","title":"Laufer, Brittney Melinda; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Brittney Melinda Laufer of Georgia Regents University on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR304/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44008","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":732674,"bill_number":"SR327","title":"Dekle, Kelly R.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Kelly R. Dekle of Georgia Southwestern State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR327/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44047","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":732675,"bill_number":"SR315","title":"Colley, Jonathan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jonathan Colley of Darton State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR315/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44032","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":732676,"bill_number":"HB432","title":"Annexation of territory; local Acts providing for deannexation of property from a municipality and annexation of same property to another municipality which are effective on the same day do not create a prohibited unincorporated island; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annexation of territory by municipal corporations, so as to provide that local Acts providing for the deannexation of property from a municipality and the annexation of the same property to another municipality which are effective on the same date do not create a prohibited unincorporated island; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB432/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44006","sponsor":"Brad Raffensperger"},
{"bill_id":732677,"bill_number":"SR306","title":"Street, Katherine Grace; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Katherine Grace Street of Kennesaw State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR306/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44010","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":732678,"bill_number":"SB152","title":"Retirement; provide for the transfer of membership between the Employees' Retirement and the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 47 of the O.C.G.A., relating to retirement and pensions, so as to provide for the transfer of membership between the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia and the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB152/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44058","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":732681,"bill_number":"SB142","title":"Local Government; regulate procedures governing applications for permits for critical infrastructure projects","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 regulate procedures governing applications for permits for critical infrastructure projects; to regulate local government zoning procedures with respect to critical infrastructure projects; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB142/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43993","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":732682,"bill_number":"SR303","title":"Borger, Jeremy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jeremy Borger of Georgia Perimeter College on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR303/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44007","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":732683,"bill_number":"SB148","title":"Commerce and Trade; transfer powers and responsibilities of Governor's Office of Consumer Affairs to Attorney General's office","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce and trade, so as to transfer the powers and responsibilities of the Governor's Office of Consumer Affairs to the Attorney General's office; to amend Titles 2, 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 36, 43, and 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agriculture, crimes and offenses, debtors and creditors, health, insurance, law enforcement officers and agencies, local government, professions and businesses, and public utilities and public transportation, respectively, so as to conform to such transfer, correct cross-references, and remove obsolete provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB148/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44039","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":732684,"bill_number":"SB149","title":"Retirement; provide for creditable service for certain military service","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, so as to provide for creditable service for certain military service; to provide for application and payment; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB149/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44024","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":732685,"bill_number":"SR323","title":"Rooks, Sarah Allison; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Sarah Allison Rooks of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR323/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44043","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":732686,"bill_number":"SR343","title":"Thomas, Dr. Shawn B.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Shawn B. Thomas for her dedicated work in her community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR343/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44062","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":732687,"bill_number":"HR453","title":"Norrington, Councilman Wallace; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Councilman Wallace Norrington on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR453/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44016","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":732688,"bill_number":"HB442","title":"Crimes and offenses; abuse of government office; provide definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to abuse of governmental office, so as to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB442/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44056","sponsor":"Robert Gasaway"},
{"bill_id":732689,"bill_number":"SB144","title":"Acquisition of Property for Transportation Purposes; attorney's fees and expenses of trial in appeals to condemnation compensation award amt.","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":"2015-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB144/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44002","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":732690,"bill_number":"SR299","title":"Weaver, Blair; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Blair Weaver of Armstrong Atlantic State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR299/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44000","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":732691,"bill_number":"SR305","title":"Mattos, Fernando; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Fernando Mattos of Georgia State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR305/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44009","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":732692,"bill_number":"SR330","title":"Public Initiatives; provide for procedures- 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":"2015-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR330/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44063","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":732693,"bill_number":"SB141","title":"Juvenile Proceedings; provide that minor violations of weapons in school safety zones are not considered Class B designated felonies","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-11-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions for juvenile proceedings under the Juvenile Code, so as to provide that minor violations of weapons in school safety zones are not considered Class B designated felonies; to restore certain provisions to their prior form due to the conflict between the enactment of 2014 House Bill 60 and House Bill 826; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB141/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/43992","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":732694,"bill_number":"HB440","title":"Business and Education Succeeding Together (BEST) 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 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 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":"2015-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB440/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44053","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":732695,"bill_number":"HR452","title":"Orr, Sandra Jo Anne Middlebrooks and James Herbert \"Jimmy\", Jr.; 53rd wedding anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sandra Jo Anne Middlebrooks Orr and James Herbert \"Jimmy\" Orr, Jr., on the occasion of their 53rd wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR452/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44014","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":732696,"bill_number":"SR300","title":"Patterson, Michael; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Michael Patterson of Atlanta Metropolitan State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR300/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44001","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":732697,"bill_number":"SR345","title":"Lyons, Hunter; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hunter Lyons; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR345/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44067","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":733622,"bill_number":"HR467","title":"Jefferson High School wrestling team; Class AAA winner state traditional wrestling champions; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Jefferson High School wrestling team on winning the Class AAA state traditional wrestling championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR467/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44127","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":733623,"bill_number":"HB454","title":"Kingsland, City of; holding of elections in even-numbered years; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Kingsland in Camden County, Georgia, approved August 15, 1927 (Ga. L. 1927, p. 1241), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 2833), so as to provide for the holding of elections in even-numbered years; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB454/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44089","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":733625,"bill_number":"HB463","title":"Income tax; nurse practitioners and physician assistants teaching on community rotation; allow tax credit","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 nurse practitioners and physician assistants to receive an income tax credit for teaching students on community rotations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB463/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44103","sponsor":"Benjie Harbin"},
{"bill_id":733626,"bill_number":"SB160","title":"Alcoholic Beverages; revise penalties for a violation of Code Section 3-3-23","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prohibited acts regarding alcoholic beverages, so as to revise penalties for a violation of Code Section 3-3-23; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB160/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44134","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":733628,"bill_number":"HB468","title":"Mount Zion, City of; provide a new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Mount Zion; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for effective dates; to provide a specific repealer; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB468/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44108","sponsor":"Kevin Cooke"},
{"bill_id":733629,"bill_number":"HB446","title":"Revenue and taxation; donors to college and career academies; provide exemption","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 donors to college and career academies; 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":"2015-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB446/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44079","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":733631,"bill_number":"HR472","title":"Georgia Optometric Association; outstanding service to the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Optometric Association for its outstanding service to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR472/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44132","sponsor":"Joe Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":733633,"bill_number":"SB146","title":"Elections; provide that costs of special primaries/elections to fill vacancies in public offices shall be paid by this state 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 that the costs of special primaries or special elections to fill vacancies in public offices shall be paid by this state in certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB146/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44021","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":733634,"bill_number":"HR460","title":"Keep Georgia Beautiful Program and 78 local Keep America Beautiful affiliates; organize hundreds of thousands of volunteers to improve communities state wide; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Keep Georgia Beautiful Program and the 78 local Keep America Beautiful affiliates who organize hundreds of thousands of volunteers to improve communities state wide; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR460/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44120","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":733636,"bill_number":"SB162","title":"Education; student discipline reporting for students less than ten years old; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to revise provisions regarding student discipline reporting for students less than ten years old; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB162/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44142","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":733637,"bill_number":"HB456","title":"Trusts; establish qualified self-settled spendthrift trusts; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to trusts, so as to establish qualified self-settled spendthrift trusts; to amend Part 4 of Article 9 of Title 11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rights of third parties to secured transactions, so as to exclude qualified self-settled spendthrift trusts from restrictions on assignment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB456/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44091","sponsor":"Tom Weldon"},
{"bill_id":733639,"bill_number":"HR473","title":"Joint Study Committee on Cyber Security; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Cyber Security; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR473/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44101","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":733640,"bill_number":"HR461","title":"Hunter, Ronald Jordan \"R.J.\"; Georgia State University athlete; setting school's all-time men's basketball scoring record; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia State University student-athlete Ronald Jordan \"R.J.\" Hunter for setting the school's all-time men's basketball scoring record; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR461/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44121","sponsor":"Howard Mosby"},
{"bill_id":733642,"bill_number":"HR457","title":"Cunningham, Roderick; assist victims of domestic violence; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Roderick Cunningham for his efforts to assist victims of domestic violence and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR457/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44117","sponsor":"Dee Dawkins-Haigler"},
{"bill_id":733645,"bill_number":"HB455","title":"Motor vehicles and traffic; parking vehicle in manner preventing emergency vehicles from accessing private property without an 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":"2015-02-23","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB455/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44090","sponsor":"Joe Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":733646,"bill_number":"HR471","title":"Literacy Day at the capitol; February 17, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 17, 2015, as Literacy Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR471/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44131","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":733648,"bill_number":"HB457","title":"Ad valorem tax; watercraft held in inventory; exempt","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 10 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to watercraft held in inventory, so as to provide that watercraft held in inventory shall be exempt from ad valorem taxation; 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":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB457/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44096","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":733649,"bill_number":"SB161","title":"Education; automatic expulsion for possession of firearms and dangerous weapons at school; revise a provision","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to revise a provision regarding automatic expulsion for possession of firearms and dangerous weapons at school; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB161/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44141","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":733651,"bill_number":"SB158","title":"\"Consumer and Provider Protection Act\"; provide certain consumer and provider protections regarding health insurance","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 certain consumer and provider protections regarding health insurance; to provide for definitions; to provide for short titles; to provide for health insurer transparency; to provide for health care providers' right to choose; to provide for health care provider stability; to provide for consumer right to access; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB158/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44110","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":733652,"bill_number":"HB460","title":"Distilled spirits; manufacturing and promotion of such products; change certain provisions","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 change certain provisions relating to manufacturing of distilled spirits and the promotion such of products; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB460/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44099","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":733654,"bill_number":"HB465","title":"Putnam County; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Putnam 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":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB465/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44105","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":733656,"bill_number":"SR348","title":"\"Community Health Centers Day\"; recognize February 24, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 24, 2015, as \"Community Health Centers Day\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR348/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44093","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":733657,"bill_number":"SB167","title":"Education; disciplinary hearing officers and disciplinary tribunals; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to revise provisions relating to disciplinary hearing officers and disciplinary tribunals; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB167/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44140","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":733659,"bill_number":"HR463","title":"Woodward, Deborah; Mary Persons High School's 2015 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Deborah Woodward, Mary Persons High School's 2015 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR463/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44123","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":733660,"bill_number":"HR466","title":"King, Matthew Capen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Matthew Capen King; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR466/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44126","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":733662,"bill_number":"HR464","title":"Neely, Mrs. Turetha Elizabeth; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Turetha Elizabeth Neely; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR464/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44124","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":733663,"bill_number":"SB157","title":"Education; establish limitations and requirements regarding student data","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relating to education, so as to establish limitations and requirements regarding student data; to provide for definitions; to provide for limitations on the collection of student information; to provide for limitations on the disclosure of personally identifiable information to third parties; to provide for penalties and enforcement; 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":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB157/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44109","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":733665,"bill_number":"SR354","title":"School Board Appreciation Week; recognize March 16-20, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the City Schools of Decatur School Board and recognizing the week of March 16-20, 2015, as School Board Appreciation Week in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR354/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44133","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":733667,"bill_number":"HB451","title":"Crimes and offenses; repeal statute relating to no duty to retreat prior to use of force; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to repeal the statute relating to no duty to retreat prior to the use of force; to correct cross-references; to repeal the defense of self or others as an absolute defense; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB451/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44086","sponsor":"Dee Dawkins-Haigler"},
{"bill_id":733668,"bill_number":"HR458","title":"Children's Day at the capitol; March 4, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 4, 2015, as Children's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR458/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44118","sponsor":"Earnest Williams"},
{"bill_id":733670,"bill_number":"SB166","title":"Education; increase the maximum fine for parents who violate compulsory attendance laws","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 increase the maximum fine for parents who violate compulsory attendance laws; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB166/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44139","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":733671,"bill_number":"HR468","title":"Jack and Jill of America, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jack and Jill of America, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR468/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44128","sponsor":"Dee Dawkins-Haigler"},
{"bill_id":733673,"bill_number":"HR462","title":"Waldrep, Caroline; Mary Persons High School's 2015 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Caroline Waldrep, Mary Persons High School's 2015 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR462/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44122","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":733674,"bill_number":"HB466","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":"2015-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB466/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44106","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":733676,"bill_number":"HB462","title":"Leases; classification of sale leaseback transactions under certain circumstances; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2A of Title 11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to leases, so as to provide for the classification of sale leaseback transactions under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB462/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44102","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":733678,"bill_number":"HB452","title":"Protective Order Registry Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 13 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Family Violence and Stalking Protective Order Registry, so as to provide for registration of pretrial release orders that prohibit contact with others issued in this state and in foreign courts; to revise the short title; to revise definitions; to provide for conforming references to the defined terms; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB452/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44087","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":733679,"bill_number":"SR349","title":"Johnson, Paul; Georgia Tech Football Head Coach; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia Tech Football Head Coach Paul Johnson on being named 2014 Atlantic Coast Conference Coach of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR349/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44094","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":733681,"bill_number":"HB450","title":"Food products; in-person sales of meat from certain requirements; exempt","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to inspection of animals, carcasses, meat, and meat food products, so as to exempt in-person sales of meat food products from certain requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB450/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44083","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":733682,"bill_number":"HB443","title":"Voluntary Veterans' Preference Employment Policy 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 regarding labor and industrial relations, so as to permit employers to create and use a policy that provides preferential hiring, promoting, or retention to veterans of the armed forces of the United States; to provide for definitions; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB443/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44076","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":733684,"bill_number":"HB449","title":"Barrow County; ad valorem tax; eliminate requirement to submit a new application for the exemption in the year following a reevaluation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a homestead exemption from certain Barrow County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes, approved May 1, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3974), so as to eliminate the requirement to submit a new application for the exemption in the year following a reevaluation; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB449/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44082","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":733685,"bill_number":"HB447","title":"Macon Water Authority Act; change compensation of members; provisions","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 compensation of members of the authority; to provide for future changes in compensation; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-10-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB447/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44080","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":733688,"bill_number":"SB165","title":"Education; change requirement for local board of education to conduct a disciplinary hearing; suspensions","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 student discipline in elementary and secondary education, so as to change the requirement for a local board of education to conduct a disciplinary hearing from proposed suspensions longer than ten school days to longer than five school days; 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":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB165/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44137","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":733690,"bill_number":"SR351","title":"Still Waters Youth Sinfo-Nia Orchestra Day; recognize June 25, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Still Waters Youth Sinfo-Nia of Metropolitan Atlanta, congratulating them on the grand occasion of their 25th anniversary, and recognizing June 25, 2015, as Still Waters Youth Sinfo-Nia Orchestra Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR351/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44113","sponsor":"Ronald Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":733691,"bill_number":"SB159","title":"Searches with Warrants; provide for the use of no-knock search warrants","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 the use of no-knock search warrants; to provide for definitions; to change provisions relating to the issuance of search warrants; to provide for written policies relating to no-knock search warrants; to change provisions relating to the use of force in executing a search warrant; to change provisions relating to quashing a search warrant or suppressing evidence due to technical deficiencies; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB159/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44111","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":733693,"bill_number":"HB461","title":"Secondary metals recyclers; buying and selling of regulated metal property; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 14 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to secondary metals recyclers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB461/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44100","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":733694,"bill_number":"SB163","title":"Education; provide for disciplinary panels and tribunals","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 student discipline in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for disciplinary panels and tribunals; to repeal provisions relative to disciplinary hearing officers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Withdrawn Bill/Res Consideration","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB163/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44138","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":733696,"bill_number":"HB453","title":"Kingsland, City of; election of mayor and council by majority vote; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Kingsland in Camden County, Georgia, approved August 15, 1927 (Ga. L. 1927, p. 1241), as amended, so as to provide for election of the mayor and council by majority vote; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB453/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44088","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":733697,"bill_number":"HR459","title":"Not 1 Forgotten Men's Cancer Awareness Month at the capitol; June, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing June, 2015, as Not 1 Forgotten Men's Cancer Awareness Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR459/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44119","sponsor":"Earnest Williams"},
{"bill_id":733699,"bill_number":"SR353","title":"Cox, First Sergeant Lorenzo; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending First Sergeant Lorenzo Cox; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR353/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44115","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":733701,"bill_number":"HR469","title":"Commerce High School wrestling team; winner state championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Commerce High School wrestling team on winning the state championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR469/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44129","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":733702,"bill_number":"HR456","title":"Republic of Turkey and the Turkic American Federation of Southeast; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the contributions of the Republic of Turkey and the Turkic American Federation of Southeast, and inviting the Turkish delegation to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR456/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44116","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":733704,"bill_number":"SB164","title":"Education; provide for positive behavioral interventions and supports and response to intervention initiatives","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 positive behavioral interventions and supports and response to intervention initiatives; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB164/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44136","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":733705,"bill_number":"HB467","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":"2015-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB467/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44107","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":733707,"bill_number":"HR465","title":"East Paulding High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corp Drill Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the East Paulding High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corp Drill Team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR465/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44125","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":733708,"bill_number":"SR350","title":"Congress; urged to enact the FairTax; express the State of Georgia's commitment to ratify the repeal of the Sixteenth Amendment","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":"2015-03-11","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR350/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44112","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":733711,"bill_number":"SR355","title":"E-4 Roger Dorsey, United Sates Navy, Memorial Intersection; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of E-4 Roger Dorsey, United States Navy, and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR355/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44135","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":733713,"bill_number":"HB448","title":"Barrow County; Board of Education; time to appoint a member to a vacancy on board; revise provision","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing authority for members of the Board of Education of Barrow County, approved April 19, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 3919), as amended, particularly by an Act approved January 29, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3501), so as to revise a provision relating to the time to appoint a member to a vacancy on the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB448/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44081","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":733714,"bill_number":"SR347","title":"Bainbridge High School Band; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Bainbridge High School Band on their upcoming appearance in the San Antonio Fiesta Flambeau Parade; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR347/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44092","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":733716,"bill_number":"HR470","title":"Adams, Virgil Emerson; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Virgil Emerson Adams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR470/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44130","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":733717,"bill_number":"HB458","title":"Courts; daily expense allowance to Supreme Court Justices and Court of Appeals Judges in certain circumstances; provide","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 provide daily expense allowances to Supreme Court Justices and Court of Appeals Judges in certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB458/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44097","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":733719,"bill_number":"SB154","title":"Public Order and Safety, Offenses Against; provide for law enforcement officials to record in private places/during execution of a search warrant","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 and Code Section 17-5-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wiretapping, eavesdropping, surveillance, and related offenses and grounds for issuance of search warrant and scope of search pursuant to a search warrant, respectively, so as to provide for law enforcement officials to record matters occurring in private places or during the execution of a search warrant; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB154/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44084","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":733720,"bill_number":"HB459","title":"Former Federal Teacher Fairness Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-3-89 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to credit in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia for service rendered in governmentally supported or operated schools other than public schools in Georgia and payments required to obtain credit for such service, so as to provide for such creditable service for certain prior teaching service as a federal employee of the United States Department of Defense or the United States Bureau of Prisons; to provide a short title; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB459/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44098","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":733722,"bill_number":"HB445","title":"More Take Home Pay Act of 2015; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend certain titles of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to provide for comprehensive changes to the nature of taxation in this state; to amend Titles 48, 36, and 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating, respectively, to revenue and taxation, local government, and public utilities, so as to provide for comprehensive revision of personal income taxes; to provide for a short title; to provide for effective dates; to provide for applicability; to provide that certain provisions of 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":"2015-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB445/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44078","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":733724,"bill_number":"HB444","title":"Trade practices; provide any regulation regarding the use, disposition, or sale or any imposition of any prohibition, restriction, fee imposition or taxation of auxiliary containers shall be done only by general law; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to provide that any regulation regarding the use, disposition, or sale or any imposition of any prohibition, restriction, fee imposition, or taxation of auxiliary containers shall be done only by general law; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for 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":"2015-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB444/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44077","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":733725,"bill_number":"SR352","title":"Wilkerson, Captain William C.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Captain William C. Wilkerson for his outstanding service with Lassiter-Pope-Kell Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR352/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44114","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":733727,"bill_number":"SB155","title":"'Georgia Lottery for Veterans'; provide that the Georgia Lottery Corporation shall offer one or more games to benefit veterans","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":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB155/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44085","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":733728,"bill_number":"SB156","title":"State Charter Schools Commission; authorize to establish a nonprofit foundation","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 authorize the State Charter Schools Commission to establish a nonprofit foundation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB156/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44095","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":733730,"bill_number":"HB464","title":"Income tax; water conservation facilities and a shift from ground-water usage; sunset tax credit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, and computation of, and exemptions from state income taxes, so as to sunset tax credits relating to water conservation facilities and a shift from ground-water usage; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB464/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44104","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":735170,"bill_number":"SR360","title":"Senate Data Security and Privacy Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Data Security and Privacy Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR360/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44168","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":735173,"bill_number":"HR480","title":"Malnutrition Awareness Week in the State of Georgia; September 28 -October 2, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing September 28-October 2, 2015, as Malnutrition Awareness Week in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR480/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44178","sponsor":"Dee Dawkins-Haigler"},
{"bill_id":735176,"bill_number":"HB475","title":"Game and fish; hunting of feral hogs; 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 relating to the hunting of feral hogs; to revise definitions; to allow for the taking of feral hogs without a hunting license; to remove additional restrictions on the hunting of feral hogs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB475/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44154","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":735179,"bill_number":"HB483","title":"State symbols; shoal bass as official state native riverine sport fish; designate","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 shoal bass as the official state native riverine sport fish; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB483/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44165","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":735182,"bill_number":"SB168","title":"State Symbols; designate the Old Governor's Mansion as the official state historic house","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 Old Governor's Mansion as the official state historic house; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB168/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44143","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":735187,"bill_number":"HB485","title":"Lobbyists; registration; provide for access cards","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 21-5-71 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration required of lobbyists, application for registration, supplemental registration, expiration, docket, fees, identification cards, public rosters, and exemptions, so as to provide for access cards for lobbyists; to provide for criteria for issuance and revocation; to provide for manner of issuance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB485/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44167","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":735189,"bill_number":"HR483","title":"Cornerstone Christian Academy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Cornerstone Christian Academy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR483/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44181","sponsor":"Tom Rice"},
{"bill_id":735193,"bill_number":"SR363","title":"World Plumbing Day; recognize March 11, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 11, 2015, as World Plumbing Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR363/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44170","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":735195,"bill_number":"SR365","title":"Bohannon, Hamilton Frederick; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Hamilton Frederick Bohannon for 50 years in the music industry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR365/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44185","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":735199,"bill_number":"HB473","title":"Insurance; pharmacy benefits manager owes a fiduciary duty to a covered entity; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 64 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation and licensure of pharmacy benefits managers, so as to provide that a pharmacy benefits manager owes a fiduciary duty to a covered entity; to require certain notices and disclosures by pharmacy benefits managers to covered entities; to require application to contracts; to provide for violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB473/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44152","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":735202,"bill_number":"HB479","title":"The City of Forsyth Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of Forsyth 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, trade, and conventions in the City of Forsyth, Georgia; to provide for creation and organization of the authority; to provide for a purpose; to provide for powers, duties, and authority; to provide for a board of directors, membership, terms of office, and removal from office; to provide for an executive director and his or her duties and powers; to provide for meetings; to limit liability; to provide for a budget and finances; to provide for oversight; to provide that the city not be bound; to provide definitions; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB479/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44158","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":735206,"bill_number":"HR484","title":"Atlanta Motor Speedway Day at the capitol; February 26, 2015; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Atlanta Motor Speedway for stimulating the economy and providing entertainment and enjoyment to NASCAR fans across the State of Georgia and recognizing February 26, 2015, as Atlanta Motor Speedway Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR484/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44182","sponsor":"Dale Rutledge"},
{"bill_id":735210,"bill_number":"HB480","title":"Municipal courts; creation of office of prosecuting attorney and name of prosecuting attorney to be served on Administrative Office of the Courts; require notice","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 18 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prosecuting attorneys of municipal courts, so as to require notices of the creation of the office of prosecuting attorney of municipal court and the name of the prosecuting attorney to be served on the Administrative Office of the Courts; to require the city attorney to serve as the prosecuting attorney when such office has not been created; to provide for procedure when the city attorney has a conflict of interest; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB480/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44159","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":735212,"bill_number":"HR476","title":"Rice, Dr. Valerie Montgomery; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR476/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44174","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":735216,"bill_number":"HB470","title":"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 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 pharmacies; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB470/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44149","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":735218,"bill_number":"SR357","title":"Bills, Judge Nancy N.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Judge Nancy N. Bills; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR357/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44145","sponsor":"Ronald Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":735221,"bill_number":"SR362","title":"Johnson, Alice M.; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Alice M. Johnson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR362/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44172","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":735226,"bill_number":"HB471","title":"Ad valorem tax; heavy-duty vehicles; add a definition of certain vehicles","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 10A of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of heavy-duty motor vehicles, so as to add a definition of certain vehicles; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB471/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44150","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":735229,"bill_number":"SB169","title":"Highways, Bridges, and Ferries; revise what constitutes part of the state highway system; appropriation of funds to Dept. of Transportation","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 revise what constitutes part of the state highway system; to provide for the appropriation of funds to the Department of Transportation; to provide for notice in the disposition of property; to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for submission of electronic accident reports by law enforcement agencies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB169/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44164","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":735233,"bill_number":"HB476","title":"Fulton County Industrial District; repeal amendment; provisions","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB476/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44155","sponsor":"Virgil Fludd"},
{"bill_id":735235,"bill_number":"SR361","title":"Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month; recognize April 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the month of April, 2015, as Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR361/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44169","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":735239,"bill_number":"HR486","title":"Folsom, Gennis H.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Gennis H. Folsom; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR486/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44184","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":735241,"bill_number":"HR479","title":"DeKalb School of the Arts; named as an Advanced Placement Honors School; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the DeKalb School of the Arts upon being named as an Advanced Placement Honors School and inviting Susan M. McCauley, Principal, and Eric D. Winchester, Assistant Principal, to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR479/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44177","sponsor":"Michele Henson"},
{"bill_id":735247,"bill_number":"SR364","title":"Toney, Andrew; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Andrew Toney for being an outstanding citizen through his contributions to the community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR364/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44171","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":735250,"bill_number":"SR368","title":"Chaput, Nicklas A.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nicklas A. Chaput; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR368/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44189","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":735253,"bill_number":"HB477","title":"Abandoned public road property; notice and right to acquire when located within a subdivision; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 32-7-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedures for disposition of property formerly acquired for public road purposes but later abandoned, so as to provide for notice and right to acquire when such property is located within a subdivision; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB477/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44156","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":735255,"bill_number":"SR359","title":"Sartain, Jr., Joe; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Joe Sartain, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR359/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44147","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":735259,"bill_number":"HB484","title":"Life insurance; certain premium increases; provide","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 certain premium increases; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB484/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44166","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":735262,"bill_number":"HR478","title":"Elliott, Chase; excellence in the field of NASCAR; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Chase Elliott on his excellence in the field of NASCAR and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR478/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44176","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":735266,"bill_number":"HR482","title":"Macon Day at the capitol; February 26, 2015; observe","description":"A RESOLUTION welcoming citizens and public officials from Macon and Bibb County and observing February 26, 2015, as Macon Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR482/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44180","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":735269,"bill_number":"HB478","title":"Candler County; Board of Commissioners; provide staggered terms","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Candler County, approved March 23, 1933 (Ga. L. 1933, p. 430), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4975), so as to provide for staggered terms for the commissioners; to provide for currently serving commissioners; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB478/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44157","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":735271,"bill_number":"HB469","title":"Sales and use tax; certain telecommunications equipment used to provide telecommunications services; create exemption","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 the state sales and use tax, so as to create an exemption for certain telecommunications equipment used to provide telecommunications services; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB469/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44148","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":735275,"bill_number":"HR475","title":"3rd Annual Legislative Fly-In Day at the capitol; February 26, 2015; Georgia Airports Association; Mario Evans and others; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 26, 2015, as the 3rd Annual Legislative Fly-In at the state capitol and inviting the Georgia Airports Association and its leadership, Mario Evans, Jim Galloway, Colette Edmisten, Blake Swafford, Mike Mathews, and Jason Pinnix, to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR475/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44173","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":735277,"bill_number":"HB474","title":"Charter schools; enrollment priorities for educationally disadvantaged students and military students; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 31 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to charter schools, so as to provide for enrollment priorities in charter schools for educationally disadvantaged students and military students; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB474/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44153","sponsor":"Margaret Kaiser"},
{"bill_id":735281,"bill_number":"SR356","title":"General Assembly; provide for the dedication of revenue derived from regulation of athletic and entertainment events; not deposited in general fund-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":"2015-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR356/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44144","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":735283,"bill_number":"HR485","title":"Shirley, Margaret; winner 2014 U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur Championship; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Margaret Shirley on winning the 2014 U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR485/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44183","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":735287,"bill_number":"HR474","title":"House Study Committee on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and Kinship Care; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and Kinship Care; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted As Amended","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR474/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44160","sponsor":"Stacey Abrams"},
{"bill_id":735290,"bill_number":"SR367","title":"Macon Day; recognize February 26, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION welcoming citizens and public officials from Macon and Bibb County and observing February 26, 2015, as Macon Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR367/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44187","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":735292,"bill_number":"HB481","title":"Core curriculum; study and teaching of prescribed aspects of United States and world history; 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 the study and teaching of prescribed aspects of United States and world history; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB481/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44161","sponsor":"Rahn Mayo"},
{"bill_id":735295,"bill_number":"SB170","title":"Procedures for Disposition of Property; provide for notice and right to acquire when such property is located within subdivision","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 32-7-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedures for disposition of property formerly acquired for public road purposes but later abandoned, so as to provide for notice and right to acquire when such property is located within a subdivision; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB170/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44163","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":735297,"bill_number":"HR477","title":"Elliott, Bill; racing career; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Bill Elliott for his amazing racing career and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR477/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44175","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":735303,"bill_number":"HR481","title":"John William Perdew Day at the capitol; March 22, 2015; condolences and recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of John William Perdew and recognizing March 22, 2015, as John William Perdew Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR481/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44179","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":735305,"bill_number":"HB482","title":"Health; destination cancer hospital for purposes of certificate of need; revise requirements","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 revise the requirements for a destination cancer hospital for purposes of certificate of need; 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":"2015-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB482/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44162","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":735308,"bill_number":"HB486","title":"Professional forestry; disclosure of AIDS confidential information; conform provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 12 and Code Section 24-12-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the practice of professional forestry and disclosure of AIDS confidential information, respectively, so as to conform provisions of the Code due to the passage of 2011 HB 24 and HB 214; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB486/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44188","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":735311,"bill_number":"SR358","title":"Towns, Mr. Robert Forest \"Bobby\"; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Robert Forest \"Bobby\" Towns; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR358/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44146","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":735314,"bill_number":"SR366","title":"Raines, Sr., Pastor Curtis","description":"A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Pastor Curtis Raines, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR366/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44186","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":735316,"bill_number":"HB472","title":"Students; permitted to exit a classroom for use of the restroom upon request; 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 health regarding students in elementary and secondary education, so as to require that a student shall be permitted to exit a classroom for use of the restroom upon request; to provide for conditions; to provide for policy promulgation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB472/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44151","sponsor":"Dexter Sharper"},
{"bill_id":737172,"bill_number":"HR501","title":"Self-Care Month at the capitol; February 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February, 2015, as Self-Care Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR501/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44221","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":737175,"bill_number":"HR498","title":"Slosheye Trail Big Pig Jig; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Slosheye Trail Big Pig Jig; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR498/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44218","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":737177,"bill_number":"HB500","title":"Employment security; services performed by individual for wages shall be deemed to be employment unless Department of Labor makes a contrary determination based on evidence submitted; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment security, so as to change certain provisions of a 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 that the Department of Labor shall maintain a web based system of notifying the department of employment that is improperly reported; to provide for investigation of reports of misclassification; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB500/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44223","sponsor":"Ronnie Mabra"},
{"bill_id":737180,"bill_number":"SB179","title":"Georgia Lottery; allow winner to remain anonymous if donates 25 percent to the Lottery for Education Account or other tax exempt organizations","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 or other tax exempt organizations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB179/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44245","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":737182,"bill_number":"SB172","title":"Probate Court of Cobb County; change the compensation of the clerk of the superior court; change salary of deputy clerk of 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 April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 4104), and an Act approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 4269), so as to change the compensation of the clerk of the superior court; to change the salary of the deputy 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 provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB172/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44191","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":737185,"bill_number":"SR374","title":"Cherokee County School District; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Cherokee County School District for being a 2015 Georgia Green Ribbon School District and for its great work in environmental education and sustainability; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR374/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44231","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":737187,"bill_number":"SR370","title":"New South Construction Company, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending New South Construction Company, Inc., on the occasion of its 25th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR370/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44205","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":737192,"bill_number":"HR493","title":"Kight, Mr. Amos Louie; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Amos Louie Kight; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR493/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44213","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":737195,"bill_number":"SB176","title":"\"Deantre Gregory Turman Act\"; require youth athletes participating in gridiron football; four star rating on Virginia Tech Helmet Ratings","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 regarding elementary and secondary education, so as to require that youth athletes participating in gridiron football shall be equipped with and wear a helmet which has at least a four star rating on the Virginia Tech Helmet Ratings scale at the time of its use; to provide for an exception; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB176/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44225","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":737197,"bill_number":"HR500","title":"Bosnian-American Day at the capitol; March 1, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 1, 2015, as Bosnian-American Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR500/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44220","sponsor":"Valerie Clark"},
{"bill_id":737200,"bill_number":"HR497","title":"Baldwin, Wallace A., Jr.; 50 years of serving citizens of the State of Georgia through work with the labor movement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Wallace A. Baldwin, Jr., for serving the citizens of the State of Georgia for more than 50 years through his work with the labor movement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR497/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44217","sponsor":"Dewey McClain"},
{"bill_id":737202,"bill_number":"SR378","title":"Orr, Sr., Eston Wycliffe \"Wyc\"; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Eston Wycliffe \"Wyc\" Orr, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR378/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44236","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":737205,"bill_number":"HR494","title":"Leadership Paulding 25; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Paulding 25; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR494/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44214","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":737207,"bill_number":"SR382","title":"Joint Police Body Camera Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Police Body Camera Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":"Judiciary Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR382/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44242","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":737210,"bill_number":"SR383","title":"Richey, Rashad; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Rashad Richey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR383/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44243","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":737212,"bill_number":"HB499","title":"Motor vehicles; nonrenewal and nonissuance of driver's licenses for certain reasons; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for the nonrenewal and nonissuance of driver's licenses for certain reasons; to provide for the nonrenewal and nonissuance of motor vehicle registrations for certain reasons; to provide for automated traffic enforcement safety devices in school zones; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB499/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44222","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":737216,"bill_number":"HB490","title":"Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit; appointment of district attorney investigators; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the appointment of district attorney investigators in the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit; to provide for qualifications; to provide for powers; to provide for a chief investigator; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB490/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44196","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":737219,"bill_number":"SB174","title":"Alcoholic Beverages; operation of company stores by distillers/brewers public can purchase limited quantities; limited 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 the operation of company stores by distillers and brewers at which the public can purchase limited quantities of the beverages produced by such distillers and brewers under limited conditions; to define a term; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB174/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44204","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":737221,"bill_number":"SB175","title":"Animal Protection; require inspection of certain animals entering into the state","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to animal protection, so as to require inspection of certain animals entering into the state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB175/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44224","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":737224,"bill_number":"HR492","title":"Buckner, Joshua Edlow; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Joshua Edlow Buckner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR492/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44212","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":737226,"bill_number":"HR489","title":"St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee; 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 2015 St. Patrick's Day Parade, Hugh Coleman on the upcoming occasion of the 2015 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia, and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR489/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44209","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":737229,"bill_number":"SR373","title":"Cobb County School District; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Cobb County School District for being named a 2015 Georgia Green Ribbon School District and for its great work in environmental education and sustainability; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR373/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44232","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":737231,"bill_number":"SR379","title":"Roberts, Reverend Dr. Joseph L.; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Dr. Joseph L. Roberts; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR379/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44227","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":737234,"bill_number":"HR487","title":"Brown, Representative Michael; condolences; invite wife and children to House","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Representative Michael Brown and inviting his wife and children to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR487/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44207","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":737236,"bill_number":"SR381","title":"Police Body Camera Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Police Body Camera Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":"Judiciary Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR381/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44241","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":737240,"bill_number":"HB488","title":"Jonathan Magwood Trampoline Park Safety Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 15 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certain safety inspections and regulations; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-02","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB488/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44194","sponsor":"Ronnie Mabra"},
{"bill_id":737243,"bill_number":"SB173","title":"Animal Protection; payment of expenses while an animal impounded; create provisions","description":"A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for animal protection, so as to create provisions relating to the payment of expenses while an animal is impounded; to provide for procedure; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB173/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44235","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":737244,"bill_number":"SB181","title":"Education; provide that certain nursery schools, playschools, kindergarten programs are exempt from licensure","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to early care and learning, so as to provide that certain nursery schools, playschools, kindergarten programs, and other educational programs are exempt from licensure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB181/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44248","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":737247,"bill_number":"SB171","title":"Probate Court of Cobb County; change the compensation of the chief deputy, assist. chief deputy, and executive assist. 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. 3702), an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4150), and an Act approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 4269), so as to change the compensation of the chief deputy, the assistant chief deputy, 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":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB171/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44190","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":737250,"bill_number":"SB178","title":"\"Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act\"","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":"2015-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB178/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44240","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":737253,"bill_number":"SR380","title":"Juniper and Tenth Street High Rise Residents Association Day; recognize February 28, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Juniper and Tenth Street High Rise Residents Association and recognizing February 28, 2015, as Juniper and Tenth Street High Rise Residents Association Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR380/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44239","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":737255,"bill_number":"HR495","title":"Emergency Medical Services Recognition Day at the capitol; February 26, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 26, 2015, 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":"2015-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR495/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44215","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":737258,"bill_number":"HR496","title":"Walls, Mrs. Josie S.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Josie S. Walls; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR496/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44216","sponsor":"Robert Trammell"},
{"bill_id":737261,"bill_number":"HR488","title":"McCauley, Susan; author of Our Auntie Rosa; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Susan McCauley for honoring the memory of Rosa Parks through the book she authored, Our Auntie Rosa, remembering the legacy of Rosa Parks and the courageous role she played in the civil rights movement, and inviting Susan McCauley to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR488/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44208","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":737263,"bill_number":"SR377","title":"High Meadows School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending High Meadows School for being a 2014 National and Georgia Green Ribbon School and for its great work in environmental education and sustainability; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR377/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44228","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":737266,"bill_number":"HB498","title":"Professions and businesses; professional counseling; revise definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-10A-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to professional counselors, social workers, and others, so as to revise the definition of \"professional counseling\"; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB498/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44206","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":737269,"bill_number":"SR376","title":"Big Shanty Intermediate School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Big Shanty Intermediate School for being a 2015 Georgia Green Ribbon School and for its great work in environmental education and sustainability; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR376/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44229","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":737272,"bill_number":"HB491","title":"Public Health, Department of; provide immunity from liability; provisions","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; to amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health; to provide immunity from liability; to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, physician assistants, and others, so as to provide for emergency public access stations to allow a lay rescuer to consult with a medical professional to administer or make available auto-injectable epinephrine under certain circumstances; to provide for immunity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-02","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB491/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44197","sponsor":"Wesley Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":737274,"bill_number":"SB177","title":"Public Order and Safety, Offenses Against; clarify peace 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; 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; to amend Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the inspection of public records, so as to provide for the release and nonrelease of certain audio and video recordings from devices attached to the persons of peace officers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":"Judiciary Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB177/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44226","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":737277,"bill_number":"HB492","title":"Crimes and offenses; carrying in unauthorized locations; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public order and safety, so as to revise provisions regarding carrying in unauthorized locations; to amend Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to the inspection of public records, so as to provide for the disclosure of records relating to licensing and possession of firearms between the judges of the probate court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB492/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44198","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":737279,"bill_number":"SB180","title":"Wild Animals; exempt the African pygmy hedgehog from wild animal license and permit requirements","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":"2015-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB180/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44247","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":737282,"bill_number":"SR384","title":"Civil Air Patrol Day; recognize March 11, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 11, 2015, 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":"2015-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR384/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44244","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":737285,"bill_number":"HR502","title":"General Assembly; provide for dedication of revenues derived from fees or other assessments to the public purpose for which such fees or other assessments were imposed; authorize - 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":"2015-02-25","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR502/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44238","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":737287,"bill_number":"SR372","title":"Dr. M.H. Mason, Jr. Elementary School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. M.H. Mason, Jr., Elementary School for being a 2015 Georgia Green Ribbon School and for its great work in environmental education and sustainability; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR372/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44233","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":737291,"bill_number":"HB497","title":"Surplus state property; offer property to charitable institutions at no charge prior to disposition by other means in certain instances; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disposition of surplus state property, so as to provide for the offer of surplus property to charitable institutions at no charge prior to disposition by other means in certain instances; to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB497/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44203","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":737293,"bill_number":"SR371","title":"Phillips, Sr., Charles E.; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Charles E. Phillips, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR371/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44234","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":737296,"bill_number":"SR375","title":"Arcado Elementary School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Arcado Elementary School for being a 2014 National and Georgia Green Ribbon School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR375/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44230","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":737298,"bill_number":"HR490","title":"Northside High School Football Team; Coach Kevin Kinsler and others; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Northside High School Football Team for their continued athletic excellence and inviting Coach Kevin Kinsler, Willie Jordan, Brandon Sandifer, Isaiah Johnson, and Josh Vickers to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR490/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44210","sponsor":"Heath Clark"},
{"bill_id":737301,"bill_number":"HB496","title":"Ad valorem tax; the use of certain property for collection and conversion of solar energy shall not constitute a 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":"2015-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB496/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44202","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":737303,"bill_number":"HB494","title":"Peace officers; retired officers shall not pay any fees or costs for any permit or card evidencing his or her registration or certification with Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the employment and training of peace officers, so as to provide that a retired peace officer shall not pay any fees or costs for any permit or card evidencing his or her registration or certification with the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB494/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44200","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":737307,"bill_number":"SR385","title":"3rd Annual Legislative Fly-in; recognize February 26, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 26, 2015, as the 3rd Annual Legislative Fly-In at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR385/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44246","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":737311,"bill_number":"HB495","title":"Peachtree City, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide a referendum","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Peachtree City 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":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB495/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44201","sponsor":"Matthew Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":737313,"bill_number":"HR491","title":"Battle of Brown's Mill; sesquicentennial anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the sesquicentennial anniversary of the Battle of Brown's Mill; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR491/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44211","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":737316,"bill_number":"SR369","title":"Johnson, Senator Leroy Reginald; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator Leroy Reginald Johnson as part of \"Living Black History\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR369/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44192","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":737318,"bill_number":"HB489","title":"Cherokee County; State Court; appointment of solicitor-general investigators; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to create the State Court of Cherokee County,\" approved April 15, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4427), as amended, so as to provide for the appointment of solicitor-general investigators; to provide for qualifications; to provide for powers; to provide for a chief investigator; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB489/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44195","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":737321,"bill_number":"HB493","title":"Brunswick, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide a referendum","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Brunswick 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":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB493/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44199","sponsor":"Jeff Jones"},
{"bill_id":737323,"bill_number":"HB501","title":"Health care data system; authority of Department of Community Health to use existing systems in establishing and operating a state-wide health care data system; remove","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-7-281 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health care data system established and departmental authority, so as to remove the authority of the Department of Community Health to use existing data collection systems in establishing and operating a state-wide health care data system; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-02","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB501/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44237","sponsor":"David Stover"},
{"bill_id":737326,"bill_number":"HR499","title":"Rock Springs Health Clinic; Milner, Georgia; Medical Director W. Stephen Taunton and others; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Rock Springs Health Clinic in Milner, Georgia, and its Medical Director, W. Stephen Taunton, M.D.; Administrative Director, Bobbi Riley; and Pharmaceutical Director, Linda Taunton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR499/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44219","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":737328,"bill_number":"HB487","title":"Sales and use tax; all entities participating in the data center industry; provide comprehensive revision","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, so as to provide for the comprehensive revision of sales and use tax provisions for all entities participating in the data center industry; to change and provide for definitions; to change and provide for exemptions; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-02","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB487/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44193","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":738991,"bill_number":"HR506","title":"Skin Cancer Awareness Day at the capitol; March 2, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Monday, March 2, 2015, as Skin Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR506/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44266","sponsor":"Harry Geisinger"},
{"bill_id":738998,"bill_number":"HB504","title":"Health; vaccination against meningococcal disease of college students; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-12-3.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to meningococcal disease vaccinations and disclosures, so as to revise provisions regarding vaccination against meningococcal disease of college students; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, so as to authorize the administration of vaccines by pharmacists or nurses pursuant to vaccine protocol agreements with physicians; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB504/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44252","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":739005,"bill_number":"HB509","title":"Georgia Palliative Care and Quality of Life Advisory Council; create; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health care facilities, so as to implement initiatives to improve quality and delivery of patient centered and family focused palliative care in this state; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions; to create the Georgia Palliative Care and Quality of Life Advisory Council; to establish a state-wide Palliative Care Consumer and Professional Information and Education Program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB509/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44281","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":739012,"bill_number":"HR504","title":"Hardeman, Mrs. Daisy Marilyn Johnson; 100th birthday; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Mrs. Daisy Marilyn Johnson Hardeman on the grand occasion of her 100th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR504/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44264","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":739020,"bill_number":"HR510","title":"Keener, Austin; Heritage Academy's 2015 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Austin Keener, Heritage Academy's 2015 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR510/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44270","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":739027,"bill_number":"SR389","title":"Broadband Information Services; encourage opposition to the regulation in innovative and expanding markets","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging opposition to the regulation of broadband information services in innovative and expanding markets; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-02","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR389/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44259","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":739035,"bill_number":"HB505","title":"Physical therapists; licensure and regulations of therapists and therapy assistants; revise various provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 33 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physical therapists, so as to revise various provisions regarding the licensure and regulation of physical therapists and physical therapy assistants; to revise definitions; to include additional powers of the State Board of Physical Therapy; to revise provisions regarding use of titles; to revise provisions regarding granting licenses and discipline of licensees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB505/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44254","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":739043,"bill_number":"SR390","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 2015 St. Patrick's Day Parade, Hugh Coleman on the upcoming occasion of the 2015 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR390/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44260","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":739050,"bill_number":"HR517","title":"Roberts, Jean T.; years of excellent service; Echols County High School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jean T. Roberts for her many years of excellent service at Echols County High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR517/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44277","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":739057,"bill_number":"SR386","title":"Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College's 107th Anniversary; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College's 107th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR386/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44250","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":739064,"bill_number":"HR518","title":"Fibroid Awareness Month at the capitol: July, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the month of July, 2015, as Fibroid Awareness Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR518/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44278","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":739072,"bill_number":"SB182","title":"\"Newton County Community Improvement Districts Act\"","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in Newton County and in each municipality therein; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Veto V10","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB182/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44253","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":739079,"bill_number":"HB510","title":"Georgia Sports Commission Fund; create; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the OneGeorgia Authority, so as to provide for the creation of the Georgia Sports Commission Fund; to define certain terms; to provide for gifts and contributions; to provide for a committee to manage such fund; to provide for members; to provide conditions for obtaining grants and loans from such fund; to provide for an accounting; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Veto V3","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB510/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44282","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":739087,"bill_number":"HB502","title":"Elementary and secondary education; update and clarify provisions and repeal obsolete 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 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":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB502/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44249","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":739094,"bill_number":"SR387","title":"Liberty Technology; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Liberty Technology; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR387/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44261","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":739101,"bill_number":"HB503","title":"Education; programs; persons soliciting transaction with student-athlete would result in sanctions; provisions","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, so as to prohibit persons from entering into or soliciting a transaction with a student-athlete that would result in sanctions to the student-athlete; to provide for a right of action by a postsecondary institution; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB503/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44251","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":739109,"bill_number":"SB184","title":"Dogs; provide breed-specific regulation shall be limited to enactment by general law","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to dogs, so as to provide that breed-specific regulation shall be limited to enactment by general law; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB184/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44280","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":739116,"bill_number":"SB183","title":"Animals; provide for liability protection for certain activities related to livestock; limitations","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 limitations; 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":"2015-03-11","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB183/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44262","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":739123,"bill_number":"HR511","title":"Brown, Darlene; Heritage Academy's 2015 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Darlene Brown, Heritage Academy's 2015 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR511/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44271","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":739133,"bill_number":"HB506","title":"Crimes and offenses; discharge a firearm in act of celebration or ceremony; unlawful","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 make it unlawful to discharge a firearm in an act of celebration or ceremony; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for criminal penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-02","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB506/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44255","sponsor":"Michele Henson"},
{"bill_id":739139,"bill_number":"SB187","title":"Education; expand eligibility for the program to certain lawful refugees and asylees","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-2114 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to qualifications for the scholarship program for special needs students, so as to expand eligibility for the program to certain lawful refugees and asylees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB187/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44285","sponsor":"Charlie Bethel"},
{"bill_id":739146,"bill_number":"HR507","title":"Schuster, Dr. Barbara L.; role in the establishment of the medical partnership between Georgia Regents University and the University of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Barbara L. Schuster for her instrumental role in the establishment of the medical partnership between Georgia Regents University and the University of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR507/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44267","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":739155,"bill_number":"HR513","title":"Barker, Christie; Commerce Primary School and Commerce City Schools 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Christie Barker, Commerce Primary School and Commerce City Schools 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR513/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44273","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":739162,"bill_number":"HR512","title":"Bowler, Candice; Jefferson Academy and Jefferson City School System 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Candice Bowler, Jefferson Academy and Jefferson City School System 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR512/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44272","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":739169,"bill_number":"HR509","title":"DuBose, Helen; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Helen DuBose; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR509/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44269","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":739176,"bill_number":"HB507","title":"Social services; repeal certain provisions deemed unconstitutional regarding child abuse registry; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to programs and protection for children, so as to repeal certain provisions deemed unconstitutional regarding a central child abuse registry; to enact new provisions to provide for the establishment of a central child abuse registry; to provide for definitions; to provide for the reporting of convictions relating to child abuse to the Division of Family and Children Services; to provide for entry of reported convictions into the registry; to provide for a hearing to contest inclusion of a name in the registry; to limit access to information in the registry; to provide for confidentiality; to provide for immunity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB507/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44256","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":739183,"bill_number":"HR505","title":"Sheppard, Jay; wrestling state title; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jay Sheppard on his state title in wrestling; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR505/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44265","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":739188,"bill_number":"HB511","title":"Pharmacists and pharmacies; technicians to fill remote automated medication systems in skilled nursing facilities and hospices; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, so as to authorize pharmacy technicians to fill remote automated medication systems in skilled nursing facilities and hospices; to provide for certain requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB511/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44283","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":739197,"bill_number":"HR514","title":"Canup, Holly; East Jackson Comprehensive High School and Jackson County School System 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Holly Canup, East Jackson Comprehensive High School and Jackson County School System 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR514/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44274","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":739204,"bill_number":"HR516","title":"Lane, John David Duke, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of John David Duke Lane, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR516/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44276","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":739211,"bill_number":"HB508","title":"Appellate court judges; age of eligibility for certain benefits; decrease","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-2-244 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to optional benefits available to appellate court judges, notice of election of benefits, eligibility for benefits, disability benefits and survivors benefits, so as to decrease the age of eligibility for certain benefits; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB508/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44257","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":739219,"bill_number":"SB186","title":"Counties, Municipalities, Other Entities; provide for electronic publication for certain public notices; procedures, conditions, and limitations","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 provide for electronic publication of certain public notices; 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":"2015-02-26","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB186/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44284","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":739227,"bill_number":"SR388","title":"Constitution; prevent discrimination in the public funding of social services; allow religious/faith based organization to receive public aid -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution, in a manner consistent with the United States Constitution, so as to prevent discrimination in the public funding of social services by allowing religious or faith based organizations to receive public aid, directly or indirectly, for the provision of such services; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR388/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44258","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":739234,"bill_number":"SB185","title":"Health; program of clinical trials of cannabidiol-containing products; treating certain residents under 18 years of age who have medication-resistant epilepsies","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to provide for a program of clinical trials of cannabidiol or cannabidiol-containing products for use in treating certain residents of this state under 18 years of age who have medication-resistant epilepsies; to provide for immunity from criminal prosecution; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB185/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44279","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":739242,"bill_number":"HR503","title":"Johnson, Alice M.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Alice M. Johnson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR503/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44263","sponsor":"Margaret Kaiser"},
{"bill_id":739249,"bill_number":"HR508","title":"Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR508/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44268","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":739256,"bill_number":"HR515","title":"Camden County High School wrestling team and coaches; winner 2015 GHSA Class AAAAA Duals State Championship; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Camden County High School wrestling team and coaches on winning the 2015 GHSA Class AAAAA Duals State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR515/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44275","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":740910,"bill_number":"SR392","title":"Teague, Lucas; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lucas Teague and congratulating him upon being honored with the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR392/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44287","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":740912,"bill_number":"SR395","title":"Jackson, Bishop Willie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bishop Willie Jackson on the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR395/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44290","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":740916,"bill_number":"SR393","title":"Georgia Dept. of Education Code; encourage revisions to allow computer programming courses to count toward graduation requirements","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging revisions of the Georgia Department of Education Code to allow computer programming courses to count toward graduation requirements in math, science, and foreign language in order to strengthen K-12 education and offer a quality, tech-focused education for workforce readiness; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-02","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR393/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44288","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":740920,"bill_number":"SR394","title":"Slosheye Trail Big Pig Jig; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Slosheye Trail Big Pig Jig; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR394/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44289","sponsor":"Gregory Kirk"},
{"bill_id":740924,"bill_number":"SR391","title":"Byers, David; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending David Byers and congratulating him upon being honored with the Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR391/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44286","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":742614,"bill_number":"HB529","title":"Administrative Services, Department of; commissioning of a disparity study to determine the level of participation of women and minority businesses in state contracting; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Administrative Services, so as to require the commissioning of a disparity study to determine the level of participation of women and minority businesses in state contracting; to require establishment of programs and goals based on the results of such study; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-04","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB529/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44341","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":742617,"bill_number":"SB193","title":"Crimes and Offenses; family violence battery; change penalty provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-5-23.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to battery, so as to change penalty provisions relating to family violence battery; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB193/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44330","sponsor":"Charlie Bethel"},
{"bill_id":742620,"bill_number":"HB526","title":"Talbotton, City of; Talbot County; reincorporate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to reincorporate the City of Talbotton in Talbot County; to provide for a new charter for the City of Talbotton; to provide for severability; to repeal a specific law; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB526/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44327","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":742623,"bill_number":"HB517","title":"Echols County; board of education; provide nonpartisan elections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the election of the members of the board of education of Echols County, approved April 10, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 3514), so as to provide that the members of the board of education shall be elected in nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB517/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44298","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":742626,"bill_number":"HR528","title":"Ozzie M. Hannah Memorial Highway; Jefferson County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Ozzie M. Hannah and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-04","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR528/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44328","sponsor":"Brian Prince"},
{"bill_id":742629,"bill_number":"SR405","title":"McDonald, Lisa; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Lisa McDonald as 2015 Charter School Leader of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR405/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44335","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":742632,"bill_number":"HB522","title":"Fulton County; homestead exemption to $30,000 after a two-year phase in for certain residents 70 or older; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Fulton County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $30,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead after a two-year phase in for certain 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-09","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB522/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44312","sponsor":"Brad Raffensperger"},
{"bill_id":742636,"bill_number":"SB190","title":"Bona Fide Coin Operated Machines; provide certain definitions; license fees and requirements for manufacturers and distributors","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 provide for certain definitions; to provide for license fees and requirements for manufacturers and distributors; to provide for certain fees upon the transfer of a master license; to provide for an auction of certain licenses; to provide a procedure for dispute resolution; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-04-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB190/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44307","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":742639,"bill_number":"HR525","title":"Rabun County Day at the capitol; March 3, 2015; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Rabun County and recognizing March 3, 2015, as Rabun County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR525/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44321","sponsor":"Stephen Allison"},
{"bill_id":742642,"bill_number":"SR400","title":"Moore, Major General Thomas R.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Major General Thomas R. Moore on the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR400/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44301","sponsor":"Ross Tolleson"},
{"bill_id":742645,"bill_number":"HB516","title":"Effingham County School District; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB516/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44297","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":742648,"bill_number":"SB194","title":"Pharmacists and Pharmacies; certain provisions shall not apply; facility engaged solely in the distribution of dialysate, drugs; patients with end stage renal disease","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 provide that certain provisions of law regarding pharmacists and pharmacies shall not apply to a facility engaged solely in the distribution of dialysate, drugs, or devices necessary to perform home kidney dialysis to patients with end stage renal disease, provided that certain criteria are met; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB194/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44332","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":742652,"bill_number":"HB524","title":"Trade names; require registration with 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 trade name registry; to provide for duties of clerks of superior courts; to provide for fees; to correct cross-references; to provide for an automatic repeal; to provide for revised fees on and after January 1, 2021; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Veto V5","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB524/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44314","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":742656,"bill_number":"HB525","title":"Charter schools; provide for certain accountability requirements; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 31 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to charter schools, so as to provide for certain accountability requirements for charter schools; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for disfavored practices with respect to assessments; to provide for transparency regarding assessments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-04","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB525/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44326","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":742659,"bill_number":"HR519","title":"Mixon, Mr. Harry; Mr. Brad Dorminy; name building in their honor; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Harry Mixon and Mr. Brad Dorminy and naming a building in their honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR519/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44315","sponsor":"Jay Roberts"},
{"bill_id":742662,"bill_number":"SB191","title":"Blasting and Excavating Near Utility Facilities; prohibit local governing authorities from adopting ordinances","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to blasting or excavating near utility facilities, so as to prohibit local governing authorities from adopting or enforcing ordinances which mandate marking requirements or standards which are different from those contained in state law or the rules and regulations of certain departments of this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB191/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44308","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":742665,"bill_number":"HR522","title":"Weaver, Ms. Morgan; outstanding Georgia citizen and Georgia Youth Equine Champion; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Morgan Weaver, outstanding Georgia citizen and Georgia Youth Equine Champion; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR522/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44318","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":742668,"bill_number":"HB512","title":"Mental health; governing and regulation; change certain terminology and provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, so as to change certain terminology and provisions relating to the governing and regulation of mental health and to the administration of mental health as it relates to regional and local administration and services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB512/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44293","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":742673,"bill_number":"HR526","title":"E-911 Directors Day at the capitol; March 4, 2015; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending E-911 directors and personnel and recognizing March 4, 2015, as E-911 Directors Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR526/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44322","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":742677,"bill_number":"SR404","title":"Lema, First Lady Mireille Goncalves; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending First Lady Mireille Goncalves Lema of Equateur Province; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR404/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44325","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":742680,"bill_number":"HR524","title":"Hebron Christian Academy boys cross country team; 2014 GHSA Class A Cross Country Championship; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Hebron Christian Academy boys cross country team for their victorious performance in the 2014 GHSA Class A Cross Country Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR524/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44320","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":742683,"bill_number":"HR520","title":"Daniel, Tom; retirement; congratulate and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tom Daniel for his many years of service to the State of Georgia; congratulating him upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR520/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44316","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":742686,"bill_number":"SR398","title":"Miss Georgia Peach Scholarship Pageant and 2014 Georgia Peach Queens; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Miss Georgia Peach Scholarship Pageant and the 2014 Georgia Peach Queens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR398/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44299","sponsor":"Ross Tolleson"},
{"bill_id":742690,"bill_number":"HB521","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 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-09","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB521/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44311","sponsor":"Brad Raffensperger"},
{"bill_id":742693,"bill_number":"HB515","title":"Tucker, City of; DeKalb County; incorporate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Tucker in DeKalb County; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB515/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44296","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":742696,"bill_number":"HB518","title":"Satilla Regional Water and Sewer Authority; selection of members; revise manner","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Satilla Regional Water and Sewer Authority, previously known as the Ware County Water and Sewer Authority, approved October 1, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, Ex. Sess., p. 705), as amended, so as to revise the manner of selection of the members of the authority; to repeal provisions regarding receipts for payments, late fees, service disconnection, and service reconnection; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB518/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44303","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":742700,"bill_number":"SB196","title":"Insurance; provide insurance requirements for transportation network companies and drivers; definitions; minimum liability limits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide insurance requirements for transportation network companies and their drivers; to provide for definitions; to provide for minimum liability limits; to provide for certain disclosures; to provide for certain notifications; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-02","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB196/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44333","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":742703,"bill_number":"SR401","title":"Burdell, George P.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia Tech legend, George P. Burdell, on being an upstanding citizen and distinguished alumni and faculty member of the Georgia Institute of Technology; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR401/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44302","sponsor":"Charlie Bethel"},
{"bill_id":742706,"bill_number":"HB513","title":"Pleadings and motions; procedure for claims asserted against a person or entity arising from an act which could be construed as an act in furtherance of the right of free speech or right to petition government for redress of grievances; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pleadings and motions, so as to revise provisions regarding the procedure for claims asserted against a person or entity arising from an act by that person or entity which could reasonably be construed as an act in furtherance of the right of free speech or the right to petition government for a redress of grievances; to revise definitions; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to libel and slander, so as to revise 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":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB513/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44294","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":742710,"bill_number":"SR408","title":"Russell, Sr., Herman Jerome \"HJ\"; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Herman Jerome \"HJ\" Russell, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR408/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44339","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":742713,"bill_number":"SR403","title":"Daniel, Mr. Thomas \"Tom\" E.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Thomas \"Tom\" E. Daniel for his service and congratulating him on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR403/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44324","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":742716,"bill_number":"HB520","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; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB520/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44310","sponsor":"Tom Taylor"},
{"bill_id":742719,"bill_number":"SB189","title":"South Fulton, City of; incorporate; provide for a 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 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB189/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44305","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":742723,"bill_number":"SR402","title":"Crowell, Isaiah; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Isaiah Crowell for his successful football career; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR402/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44304","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":742726,"bill_number":"SR399","title":"Keep Georgia Beautiful Program; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Keep Georgia Beautiful Program and the 78 local Keep America Beautiful affiliates who organize hundreds of thousands of volunteers to improve communities state wide; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR399/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44300","sponsor":"Ross Tolleson"},
{"bill_id":742731,"bill_number":"SR407","title":"Preventing Youth Substance Use Disorders; create Joint Study Committee","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Preventing Youth Substance Use Disorders; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR407/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44337","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":742734,"bill_number":"SR397","title":"Busbee, Cynthia \"Cyndey\" Costello; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Cynthia \"Cyndey\" Costello Busbee for being named one of the Career Women's Network of Macon Women of Achievement for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR397/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44292","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":742737,"bill_number":"SR406","title":"College of Coastal Georgia Day; recognize March 3, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the College of Coastal Georgia and recognizing March 3, 2015, as College of Coastal Georgia Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR406/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44336","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":742740,"bill_number":"SB195","title":"Bonds and Recognizances; increase fees allowed for continuing education programs","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 increase fees allowed for continuing education programs; to require bench warrants to be issued at the end of each court day; to provide for notices to be delivered and obtained using e-mail; to change provisions relating to principals who do not appear for court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB195/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44334","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":742744,"bill_number":"HR527","title":"King, Ms. Patricia S.; Department of Human Services, Division of Aging Services; Forensic Special Investigations Unit; contributions to law enforcement; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Patricia S. King, of the Department of Human Services, Division of Aging Services, Forensic Special Investigations Unit, based upon her contributions to the law enforcement profession in Georgia, and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-02","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR527/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44323","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":742748,"bill_number":"HB523","title":"Waycross, 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 Waycross, approved August 17, 1909 (Ga. L. 1909, p. 1456), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of such city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-23","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB523/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44313","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":742751,"bill_number":"HB528","title":"Chickamauga, City of; city manager and chief of police; revise duties and responsibilities","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Chickamauga in Walker County, Georgia, approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 4218), so as to revise the duties and responsibilities of the city manager and the chief of police; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB528/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44338","sponsor":"Steve Tarvin"},
{"bill_id":742754,"bill_number":"HR523","title":"Moore, Major General Thomas R.; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Major General Thomas R. Moore on the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR523/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44319","sponsor":"John Yates"},
{"bill_id":742757,"bill_number":"HR521","title":"Bailey, Ms. Julia Caroline; outstanding Georgia citizen and Georgia Youth Equine Champion; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Julia Caroline Bailey, outstanding Georgia citizen and Georgia Youth Equine Champion; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR521/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44317","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":742760,"bill_number":"SR396","title":"Maley, Amy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Amy Maley for being named one of the Career Women's Network of Macon Women of Achievement for 2015; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR396/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44291","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":742764,"bill_number":"SB197","title":"Buford, City of; provide for corporate boundaries","description":"A BILLto be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to provide a new charter for the City of Buford,\" approved June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 4622), so as to provide for the corporate boundaries; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Act 305","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB197/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44340","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":742767,"bill_number":"HB514","title":"South Fulton, City of; Fulton County; incorporate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of South Fulton in Fulton County; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB514/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44295","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":742770,"bill_number":"HB519","title":"Life insurance; provide for notice of certain premium increases; provisions","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 notice of certain premium increases; to provide for definitions; to provide for disclosure; to provide for a mandatory statement; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB519/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44309","sponsor":"Buzz Brockway"},
{"bill_id":742773,"bill_number":"SB192","title":"License Plates and Registration; civil penalty; commercial vehicle drivers; violation of provisions relating to display of license plates","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, so as to provide for a civil penalty for commercial vehicle drivers and employers when a commercial vehicle is operated in violation of provisions relating to the display of license plates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB192/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44329","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":742776,"bill_number":"HB527","title":"Counties; provide budget for population of two hundred thousand or more; repeal Act","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act entitled \"An Act to repeal an Act entitled 'An Act to provide for a budget in all counties in this state having a population of two hundred thousand or more by the United States census of 1930, or by any future census; to define the word 'authorities' as used herein; for the publication of the proposed budget, the adoption of the budget and publication of the final budget as adopted... and for other purposes,' approved March 16, 1939, appearing in Georgia Laws 1939 pp. 272-276, and all Acts amendatory thereto; and for other purposes\" approved March 2, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, p. 2815), and all Acts amendatory thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB527/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44331","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":742779,"bill_number":"SB188","title":"Bingo; increase the permissible prize amounts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-12-60 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rules and regulations relative to bingo, so as to increase the permissible prize amounts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB188/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44306","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":743859,"bill_number":"HB544","title":"Georgia Campus Carry Act of 2015; 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 allow for weapons carry license holders to carry in or on real property or buildings owned by or leased to institutions of postsecondary education; to revise definitions; to clarify the rights of private institutions of postsecondary education to exclude or eject a person from its property who is in possession of a weapon or long gun; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB544/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44360","sponsor":"Heath Clark"},
{"bill_id":743860,"bill_number":"SR413","title":"Taylor, Elder James E.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Elder James E. Taylor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR413/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44362","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":743861,"bill_number":"SB201","title":"Local Government; provide for authority to operate vehicles for hire equipped to transport passengers in wheelchairs","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":"2015-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-04","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB201/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44383","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":743862,"bill_number":"HR533","title":"Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia; Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia's 2015 Youth of the Year, Mikayla Taylor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia and Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia's 2015 Youth of the Year, Mikayla Taylor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR533/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44370","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":743864,"bill_number":"HR543","title":"Lofton, Jim; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jim Lofton; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR543/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44380","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":743865,"bill_number":"SR415","title":"Caribbean American Legislative Day; recognize March 19, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the many contributions Caribbean Americans have made to the State of Georgia and recognizing March 19, 2015, as Caribbean American Legislative Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR415/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44387","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":743866,"bill_number":"HB547","title":"Estates; taxes and tax liens; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to year's support, so as to change provisions relating to taxes and tax liens; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB547/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44391","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":743869,"bill_number":"HR531","title":"McCoy, LisaRaye; empowering and inspiring women throughout the State of Georgia and the United States; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending LisaRaye McCoy for empowering and inspiring women throughout the State of Georgia and the United States; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR531/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44367","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":743872,"bill_number":"HB536","title":"Workers' compensation; filing of claims with State Board of Workers' Compensation and dismissal of stale claims; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 9 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hearings and appeals relative to workers' compensation, so as to change certain provisions relating to filing of claims with the State Board of Workers' Compensation and dismissal of stale claims; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB536/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44348","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":743873,"bill_number":"HR536","title":"Stahlman, Samantha; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Samantha Stahlman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR536/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44373","sponsor":"Joe Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":743874,"bill_number":"HR539","title":"Hall, Danny; Georgia Tech baseball head coach; commend; Georgia Tech baseball team; winner 2014 ACC Championship; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia Tech baseball head coach Danny Hall and congratulating the Georgia Tech baseball team upon winning the 2014 ACC Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR539/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44376","sponsor":"Geoff Duncan"},
{"bill_id":743875,"bill_number":"HB546","title":"McIntosh County; board shall consist of five members; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to create a board of elections and registration for McIntosh County,\" approved May 4, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4171), so as to provide that the board shall consist of five members; to provide for appointment; to provide for terms; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB546/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44386","sponsor":"Jeff Jones"},
{"bill_id":743878,"bill_number":"HB532","title":"Cobb County; powers of improvement districts; add a certain provision","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating one or more community improvement districts in Cobb County and each municipality therein, approved March 20, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4009), as amended, so as to add a certain provision relating to the powers of such districts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB532/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44344","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":743879,"bill_number":"HB534","title":"Incest; relationships between relatives; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-6-22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to incest, so as to change provisions relating to the relationships between relatives which constitute incest; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB534/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44346","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":743880,"bill_number":"HB541","title":"Eminent domain; telephone companies; actual recurring local service revenues; specify accounts or portions thereof considered to be included","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 46-5-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exercise of power of eminent domain by telephone companies, placement of posts and other fixtures, regulation of construction of fixtures, posts, and wires near railroad tracks, liability of telephone companies for damages, required information, and due compensation, so as to specify the accounts or portions thereof considered to be included as part of the term \"actual recurring local service revenues\"; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB541/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44354","sponsor":"Timothy Barr"},
{"bill_id":743882,"bill_number":"HB542","title":"Higher education savings plan; matching contributions by the state for certain low-income contributors; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 11 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the higher education savings plan, so as to provide for matching of contributions by the state for certain low-income contributors; to provide for purposes; to provide for authority of the board; to provide for operation of the program, terms, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"House Third Reading Lost","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB542/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44355","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":743883,"bill_number":"HR532","title":"Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia; Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia's 2015 Military Youth of the Year, Andrew Brown; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia and Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia's 2015 Military Youth of the Year, Andrew Brown; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR532/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44368","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":743884,"bill_number":"SR418","title":"Womack, Linda; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Linda Womack; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR418/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44390","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":743887,"bill_number":"HR529","title":"Egan, Michael Joseph, Jr.; years of dedicated service; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Michael Joseph Egan, Jr., for his many years of dedicated public service to the State of Georgia and the United States and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR529/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44365","sponsor":"Beth Beskin"},
{"bill_id":743889,"bill_number":"HR540","title":"National Council of Negro Women, Inc., and Chairwoman Ingrid Saunders Jones; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the National Council of Negro Women, Inc., and Chairwoman Ingrid Saunders Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR540/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44377","sponsor":"Dee Dawkins-Haigler"},
{"bill_id":743891,"bill_number":"HB530","title":"First-time homebuyer savings accounts; provide restrictions of use and requirements for maintaining such accounts; 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 provide for definitions; to provide for the establishment of first-time homebuyer savings accounts; to provide for restrictions of use and requirements for maintaining such accounts; to authorize the charging of service fees for such accounts; to provide for penalties for providing false information; to provide for rule-making authority; 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 for income tax exemptions; to provide for penalties for unauthorized withdrawals; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":"Banks and Banking","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB530/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44342","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":743892,"bill_number":"SR414","title":"Greek Independence Day; recognize March 25, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 25, 2015, as Greek Independence Day and congratulating Georgios Panagiotidis upon being named Consul of the Greek Government in Atlanta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR414/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44364","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":743893,"bill_number":"HB537","title":"Medical assistance; provide single administrator for dental services for Medicaid recipients and PeachCare for Kids participants; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for a single administrator for dental services for Medicaid recipients and PeachCare for Kids participants; to require the Department of Community Health to competitively bid out and contract 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB537/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44349","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":743895,"bill_number":"HB545","title":"Sumner, Town of; four-year terms for mayor and councilmembers; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to incorporate the town of Sumner,\" approved August 9, 1883 (Ga. L. 1882-83, p. 291), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 5, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 4331), so as to provide for four-year terms for the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for serving officers; to provide for elections; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB545/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44385","sponsor":"Ed Rynders"},
{"bill_id":743896,"bill_number":"SB199","title":"Elections; provide for a definition; prohibit certain activities within close proximity to polling places","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 a definition; to prohibit certain activities within close proximity to polling places; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB199/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44363","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":743897,"bill_number":"SR416","title":"Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers and congratulating it upon its many achievements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR416/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44388","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":743898,"bill_number":"HR544","title":"Lazarus, Rachel and others; award recipients of the Rho Kappa Lambda Education Foundation fifth annual Martin Luther King Unity Breakfast; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Rachel Lazarus, Dr. Tommy Welch, and LaShawn Smith, award recipients of the Rho Kappa Lambda Education Foundation fifth annual Martin Luther King Unity Breakfast; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR544/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44381","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":743902,"bill_number":"SR412","title":"Senate Cyber Challenge Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Cyber Challenge Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR412/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44361","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":743903,"bill_number":"HB543","title":"Georgia Constitutional Carry Act of 2015; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 12, Title 16, Title 27, and Part 2 of Article 10 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding parks, historic areas, memorials, and recreation, crimes and offenses, game and fish, and parking for persons with disabilities, respectively, so as to change provisions relating to the weapons carry license and the carrying of weapons; to provide for the carrying of weapons by certain persons and in certain places without a licensing requirement; to provide for definitions; to render it a voluntary and administrative action for certain persons to seek issuance of a weapons carry license for the lawful carrying of a weapon; to provide for a short title; to provide for findings; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB543/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44359","sponsor":"Heath Clark"},
{"bill_id":743904,"bill_number":"HR538","title":"Byous, Amber; University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar; Gordon State College; Academic Recognition Day for 2015; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Amber Byous of Gordon State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR538/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44375","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":743906,"bill_number":"SR417","title":"Williams, Dr. Jamye Coleman; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Jamye Coleman Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR417/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44389","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":743907,"bill_number":"HR534","title":"Suits, Brian; Georgia's Middle School Principal of the Year; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Brian Suits upon being named Georgia's Middle School Principal of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR534/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44371","sponsor":"Bruce Broadrick"},
{"bill_id":743908,"bill_number":"HR545","title":"National Coalition of 100 Black Women; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the National Coalition of 100 Black Women; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR545/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44382","sponsor":"Dee Dawkins-Haigler"},
{"bill_id":743910,"bill_number":"HR542","title":"Shiloh Hills Christian School basketball team; winner 2015 Georgia Christian Athletic Association State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Shiloh Hills Christian School basketball team for winning the 2015 Georgia Christian Athletic Association State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR542/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44379","sponsor":"Sam Teasley"},
{"bill_id":743914,"bill_number":"HB531","title":"Nonresidents; grounds for exercising personal jurisdiction over nonresidents; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 10 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to personal jurisdiction over nonresidents, so as to change provisions relating to the grounds for exercising personal jurisdiction over nonresidents; to change provisions relating to effect of appearance; to change provisions relating to venue; to amend Code Sections 19-13-2 and 34-1-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to jurisdiction of superior court and application for temporary restraining order and injunction, respectively, so as to correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB531/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44343","sponsor":"Ronnie Mabra"},
{"bill_id":743915,"bill_number":"SB198","title":"'Georgia Retail Marijuana Code'; provide for the regulation of the retail sale of marijuana","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for the regulation of the retail sale of marijuana; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for the regulatory authority of the Department of Revenue; to provide for licensing requirements and restrictions; to provide for regulation of cultivation, production, and retail sale of marijuana; to prohibit certain acts; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to provide for automatic repeal under certain conditions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-04","committee":"Judiciary Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB198/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44350","sponsor":"Curt Thompson"},
{"bill_id":743916,"bill_number":"SR411","title":"Paul V. Liles, Jr., Bridge; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Paul V. Liles, Jr., and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-04","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR411/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44358","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":743917,"bill_number":"SR410","title":"Frank L. Danchetz Highway; Forsyth County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Frank L. Danchetz and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-04","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR410/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44357","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":743919,"bill_number":"HR535","title":"Ward, Ms. Margaret Duncan; outstanding service to community; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Margaret Duncan Ward on her outstanding service to her community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR535/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44372","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":743921,"bill_number":"HB533","title":"Randolph County; Board of Commissioners; change compensation of chairperson and other members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Randolph County, approved February 13, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 778), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3630), so as to change the compensation of the chairperson and other members of the board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB533/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44345","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":743922,"bill_number":"HR546","title":"Mount Paran Christian School varsity football team; winning 2014 GHSA football state championship; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating the Mount Paran Christian School varsity football team for winning the 2014 GHSA football state championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR546/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44384","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":743925,"bill_number":"HB535","title":"Alcoholic beverages; local authorization of sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises is lawful during a certain time on Sunday; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to provide that governing authorities of counties and municipalities in which the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises is lawful may authorize sales of such alcoholic beverages during a certain time on Sundays; to change the time on Sunday during which farm wineries may sell certain wine for consumption on the premises; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB535/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44347","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":743926,"bill_number":"HR547","title":"Veterans Memorial Highway; McIntosh 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":"2015-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR547/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44392","sponsor":"Jeff Jones"},
{"bill_id":743927,"bill_number":"HR530","title":"Green, Ryan Austin; Georgia State University student-athlete; candidate for 2015 Senior CLASS Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia State University student-athlete Ryann Austin Green for being selected as a candidate for the 2015 Senior CLASS Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR530/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44366","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":743929,"bill_number":"SB200","title":"State Government; provide for a minimum wage for state contractors and state employees; definitions; increase in the minimum wage","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government general provisions, so as to provide for a minimum wage for state contractors and state employees; to provide for definitions; 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 for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-04","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB200/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44369","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":743932,"bill_number":"HB538","title":"Medical records; confidentiality of veterinarian records necessary for medical treatment of an individual; provide an exception","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical and other confidential information, so as to provide an exception for confidentiality of veterinarian records necessary for medical treatment of an individual; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB538/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44351","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":743934,"bill_number":"HB539","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":"2015-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-04","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB539/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44352","sponsor":"Dee Dawkins-Haigler"},
{"bill_id":743935,"bill_number":"SR409","title":"United State Air Force Academy Georgia Parents Club; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the United States Air Force Academy Georgia Parents Club; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR409/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44356","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":743936,"bill_number":"HR537","title":"Juniper and Tenth Street High Rise Residents Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Juniper and Tenth Street High Rise Residents Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR537/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44374","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":743938,"bill_number":"HR541","title":"Cunningham, Roderick; assist victims of domestic violence; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Roderick Cunningham for his efforts to assist victims of domestic violence; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR541/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44378","sponsor":"Dee Dawkins-Haigler"},
{"bill_id":743939,"bill_number":"HB540","title":"Interstate cooperation; Senate Interstate Cooperation Committee and House Committee on Interstate Cooperation; clarify number of members","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 clarify the number of members of the Senate Interstate Cooperation Committee and the House Committee on Interstate Cooperation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB540/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44353","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":743940,"bill_number":"HB548","title":"Alternative Homestead Option Sales and Use Tax Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, so as to provide for an alternative homestead option sales and use 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":"2015-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB548/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44393","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":745029,"bill_number":"SR435","title":"Alam, Haroon; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Haroon Alam, Walton High School's 2015 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR435/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44435","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":745030,"bill_number":"HB550","title":"Burke County Economic Development Authority; repeal Act","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the Burke County Economic Development Authority, approved February 13, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4120); to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB550/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44398","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":745031,"bill_number":"SR427","title":"Scott, Lana; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lana Scott, Kell High School's 2015 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR427/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44429","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":745033,"bill_number":"HR558","title":"Jelks, Na'Taki Osborne; Distinguished Servant Leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Na'Taki Osborne Jelks and congratulating her upon being honored as a Distinguished Servant Leader; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR558/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44415","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":745035,"bill_number":"HR557","title":"Women's History Celebration Day at Saint Mark CME Church; March 22, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 22, 2015, as Women's History Celebration Day at Saint Mark CME Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR557/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44414","sponsor":"Nikki Randall"},
{"bill_id":745036,"bill_number":"HR554","title":"Scarbrough, Mell, III; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mell Scarbrough III on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR554/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44411","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":745039,"bill_number":"HR556","title":"Raines, Pastor Curtis, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Pastor Curtis Raines, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR556/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44413","sponsor":"Nikki Randall"},
{"bill_id":745040,"bill_number":"SR422","title":"Henry, Jr., F. Bryant; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Honorable F. Bryant Henry, Jr., for his many years of dedicated service to the State of Georgia and the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit and congratulating him upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR422/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44422","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":745041,"bill_number":"SB203","title":"Georgia World War I Centennial Commission; create; membership, powers, and duties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Secretary of State, so as create the Georgia World War I Centennial Commission; to provide for the membership, powers and duties, expense reimbursement, and operations of the commission; to provide for administrative assignment of the commission to the office of the Secretary of State and legal services by the Attorney General; to provide for the purpose of the commission; to authorize the solicitation, receipt, and expenditure of appropriations and donations; to provide for reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB203/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44405","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":745044,"bill_number":"SR423","title":"Peanut Butter and Jelly Day; recognize March 3, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia peanut industry and recognizing March 3, 2015, as Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR423/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44425","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":745045,"bill_number":"SR430","title":"Widness, Brendan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Brendan Widness, Pope High School's 2015 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR430/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44437","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":745047,"bill_number":"SR440","title":"Mann, J. Dale; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending J. Dale Mann; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR440/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44442","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":745049,"bill_number":"HB549","title":"Revenue, Department of; certain taxpayers shall file electronically; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administration of the Department of Revenue, so as to provide that certain taxpayers shall file electronically; 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":"2015-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-09","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB549/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44395","sponsor":"Tom Rice"},
{"bill_id":745051,"bill_number":"SR429","title":"Werner, Courtney; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Courtney Werner, Lassiter High School's 2015 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR429/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44431","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":745052,"bill_number":"SR434","title":"Phillips, Jennifer; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jennifer Phillips, Walton High School's 2015 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR434/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44433","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":745054,"bill_number":"SR431","title":"Rajchel, Miles; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Miles Rajchel, Pope High School's 2015 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR431/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44441","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":745056,"bill_number":"HR549","title":"Third Infantry Division Day at the capitol; March 9, 2015; United States Army at Fort Stewart; recognize and invite Major General John M. Murray and others to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Third Infantry Division of the United States Army at Fort Stewart; recognizing March 9, 2015, as Third Infantry Division Day at the state capitol; and inviting Major General John M. Murray, Command Sergeant Major Christopher G. Gilpin, Brigadier General James R. Blackburn, Jr., Command Sergeant Major Stanley Varner, Colonel Kevin F. Gregory, Command Sergeant Major Myron J. Lewis, Mayor Edna B. Jackson of Savannah, and Mayor Jim Thomas, Jr., of Hinesville to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR549/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44406","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":745057,"bill_number":"HB553","title":"Forsyth, City of; provide a new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Forsyth; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and property of the city; service charges, and assessments; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide an effective date; to provide a specific repealer; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB553/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44401","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":745060,"bill_number":"SB207","title":"'Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act'; enact","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 enact the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB207/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44445","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":745061,"bill_number":"HR561","title":"Myers, Mbonya; Rothschild Middle School Leadership Academy; 2015 Middle School Program of Excellence Award; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Mbonya Myers and Rothschild Middle School Leadership Academy upon being honored with the 2015 Middle School Program of Excellence Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR561/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44418","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":745062,"bill_number":"HR562","title":"Marietta High School Culinary Arts Program and Program Director Chef Ginger Pratt; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Marietta High School Culinary Arts Program and Program Director Chef Ginger Pratt; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR562/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44419","sponsor":"Sam Teasley"},
{"bill_id":745064,"bill_number":"HB551","title":"Public officers and employees; authorize political subdivisions to provide for voluntary contributions by employees through payroll deductions to certain not for profit organizations; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to salary deductions applicable to public officers and employees, so as to authorize local political subdivisions to provide for voluntary contributions by employees through payroll deductions to certain not for profit organizations; to provide for a definition; to authorize voluntary deductions from wages or salaries of employees of the State of Georgia and local units of administration for purchases of consumer offerings through an employee purchase program facilitated by and through the Department of Administrative Services; to change a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB551/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44399","sponsor":"Buzz Brockway"},
{"bill_id":745066,"bill_number":"SR432","title":"Tschudi-Rose, Phyllis; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Phyllis Tschudi-Rose, Sprayberry High School's 2015 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR432/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44443","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":745067,"bill_number":"SR428","title":"Henry, Todd; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Todd Henry, Lassiter High School's 2015 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR428/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44430","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":745069,"bill_number":"HR555","title":"Marine, Nick; community involvement and volunteer efforts; commend; 2014 National Green Plumber of the Year; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Nick Marine for his community involvement and volunteer efforts and congratulating him upon being named 2014 National Green Plumber of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR555/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44412","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":745070,"bill_number":"HR563","title":"Sheffield, Mr. Joe W., P.E.; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Joe W. Sheffield, P.E., on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR563/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44420","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":745071,"bill_number":"SR424","title":"Franklin County Middle School Technology Student Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Franklin County Middle School Technology Student Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR424/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44426","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":745075,"bill_number":"SR421","title":"Bethesda Academy Day in Savannah, Georgia; recognize May 15, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Bethesda Academy, congratulating it on its 275th anniversary, and recognizing May 15, 2015, as Bethesda Academy Day in Savannah, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR421/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44421","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":745076,"bill_number":"SR436","title":"Edwards, Amanda; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Amanda Edwards, Walton High School's 2015 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR436/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44436","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":745077,"bill_number":"SR419","title":"Consulate General of Canada in Atlanta; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Consulate General of Canada in Atlanta, members of the Legislative Assembly from the Province of Saskatchewan, SaskPower, the Petroleum Technology Research Centre, and the Southern States Energy Board; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR419/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44396","sponsor":"Ross Tolleson"},
{"bill_id":745079,"bill_number":"SR441","title":"Gladys Knight Highway; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Ms. Gladys Maria Knight and dedicating a road in her honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR441/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44444","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":745081,"bill_number":"SR425","title":"Morgan, David; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending David Morgan, Kell High School's 2015 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR425/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44427","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":745082,"bill_number":"SR426","title":"Sample, Benton; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Benton Sample, Kell High School's 2015 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR426/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44428","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":745084,"bill_number":"SB204","title":"'Mutual Insurance Holding Company Act'; reorganization of mutual insurers and formation of mutual insurance holding companies","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide a short title; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB204/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44423","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":745085,"bill_number":"HR560","title":"Martin Luther King, Jr., Outdoor Learning Center and Turn Around Columbus; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Martin Luther King, Jr., Outdoor Learning Center and Turn Around Columbus; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR560/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44417","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":745086,"bill_number":"HR550","title":"Georgia women veterans; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia women veterans; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR550/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44407","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":745089,"bill_number":"SB205","title":"Municipal Courts; make municipal courts a court of record","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-32-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to municipal courts, so as to make municipal courts a court of record; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB205/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44424","sponsor":"Charlie Bethel"},
{"bill_id":745090,"bill_number":"HB552","title":"Insurance; provide changes to the captive insurance company provisions; add definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide for changes to the captive insurance company provisions; to add certain definitions; to change prerequisites to transacting insurance; to amend provisions relating to directors; to revise the required amounts of capital or surplus for each captive insurance company; to provide for application of certain provisions to the examination of a captive insurance company and add confidentiality of certain information and documents provided to the Commissioner; to change the taxation requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB552/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44400","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":745092,"bill_number":"HR552","title":"Womack, Linda; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Linda Womack; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR552/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44409","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":745094,"bill_number":"SR420","title":"Turner Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Turner Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church on the occasion of its 150th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR420/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44397","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":745096,"bill_number":"HR551","title":"Neeley, Beth; recipient of Boy Scout Distinguished Citizen Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Beth Neely for being selected as the recipient of the Boy Scout Distinguished Citizen Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR551/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44408","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":745097,"bill_number":"SR438","title":"Stephens, Scott; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Scott Stephens, Kell High School's 2015 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR438/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44439","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":745099,"bill_number":"HR548","title":"Ethan Rutledge Memorial Intersection; Walton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Ethan Rutledge and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR548/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44404","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":745101,"bill_number":"HR564","title":"J. H. \"Bud\" Holloway Memorial Bridge; Gilmer County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. James Howard \"Bud\" Holloway, Jr., and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-09","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR564/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44446","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":745102,"bill_number":"HR553","title":"Medicare; 50th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Medicare on its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR553/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44410","sponsor":"Dewey McClain"},
{"bill_id":745105,"bill_number":"HB554","title":"Henry County; Board of Commissioners; authority, roles, and responsibilities of chairperson, board of commissioners and county manager; define","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to amend an Act providing for a new Board of Commissioners of Henry County,\" approved March 24, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3680), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 5232), so as to further define the authority, roles, and responsibilities of the chairperson, the board of commissioners, and the county manager; to provide for compensation; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB554/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44402","sponsor":"Dale Rutledge"},
{"bill_id":745106,"bill_number":"SB202","title":"'America's Founding Philosophy and Principles Act'; require students to complete a course","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 in elementary and secondary education, so as to require students to complete a course in America's founding philosophy and founding principles; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for a short title; to provide for curriculum content and teacher training; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB202/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44394","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":745107,"bill_number":"HR559","title":"Fort Middle School Service Learning Magnet Academy; principal, Sonya L. Coaxum; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Fort Middle School Service Learning Magnet Academy and its principal, Sonja L. Coaxum; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR559/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44416","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":745110,"bill_number":"HB555","title":"Courts; provide reporting of certain statistics regarding juveniles seeking abortions without parental notice; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to provide for the reporting of certain statistics regarding juveniles seeking abortions without parental notice; to amend Article 5 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to abortion, so as to make reporting requirements applicable to all abortions performed; to amend Chapter 9A of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the \"Woman's Right to Know Act,\" so as to make reporting requirements applicable to all abortions performed; to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to State Employees' Health Insurance Plan, so as to clarify that elective abortions are not covered under the state health insurance plan; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB555/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44403","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":745112,"bill_number":"SR433","title":"Sutherland, Carter; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Carter Sutherland, Sprayberry High School's 2015 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR433/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44432","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":745113,"bill_number":"SR437","title":"Mehta, Sanket; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sanket Mehta, Walton High School's 2015 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR437/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44438","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":745115,"bill_number":"SR439","title":"Wilson, Officer John K.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Officer John K. Wilson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR439/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44440","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":745116,"bill_number":"SB206","title":"Counties and Municipal Corporations; revise provisions relating to water liens; procedures","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 counties and municipal corporations, so as to revise provisions relating to water liens; to provide for procedures for water liens, amended water liens, and cancellation of water liens and the forms therefor; to provide for bonds; to provide for contest of liens; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB206/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44434","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":746329,"bill_number":"SR447","title":"Joint Study Committee on School Construction; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on School Construction; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR447/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44501","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":746330,"bill_number":"HB563","title":"License plates; special decals issued to persons with disabilities to include a photograph of person issued the decal; 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 plates for certain persons and vehicles, so as to provide for special decals issued to persons with disabilities to include a photograph of the person issued the decal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB563/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44457","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":746331,"bill_number":"HB562","title":"Polysomnography Practice Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, physician assistants, and others, so as to provide for the certification of polysomnographic technologists; to repeal a current law regarding polysomnography; to provide a short title; to provide legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for applications to be made to the Georgia Composite Medical Board to obtain certification to practice polysomnography; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB562/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44456","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":746332,"bill_number":"HB567","title":"Alimony and child support; jurisdiction of courts that hear contempt proceedings; expand","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 19-6-26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to jurisdiction in cases relating to alimony and child support, so as to expand the jurisdiction of courts that may hear contempt proceedings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB567/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44464","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":746333,"bill_number":"HR579","title":"Wisniewski, Valerie; Hollydale's 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Valerie Wisniewski, Hollydale's 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR579/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44480","sponsor":"Michael Smith"},
{"bill_id":746335,"bill_number":"HR582","title":"Cheng, Elsa; LaBelle's 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Elsa Cheng, LaBelle's 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR582/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44484","sponsor":"Michael Smith"},
{"bill_id":746336,"bill_number":"HB560","title":"Law enforcement; submitting certain evidence collected from a forensic medical examination to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; provide requirements","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 provide requirements for submitting certain evidence collected from a forensic medical examination to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; to provide for a definition; to provide for procedure; to provide for reporting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB560/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44453","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":746337,"bill_number":"SR449","title":"United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); encouraged to withdraw the proposed Clean Power Plan","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to withdraw the proposed Clean Power Plan; supporting the comments submitted to EPA by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD), the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC), and the Attorney General of Georgia (Attorney General) on the Clean Power Plan; encouraging Congress and the President to enact legislation delaying implementation of the final Clean Power Plan until certain criteria are met; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR449/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44503","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":746338,"bill_number":"HR591","title":"Peavy-Owen, Ms. Tami; Georgia Trend Magazine 2014 Under 40 selectee and outstanding Georgia citizen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Tami Peavy-Owen, a Georgia Trend Magazine 2014 40 Under 40 selectee and outstanding Georgia citizen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR591/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44493","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":746339,"bill_number":"SR445","title":"Williamson, Lynda Anne Brannen; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lynda Anne Brannen Williamson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR445/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44459","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":746340,"bill_number":"HB569","title":"Pharmacists and pharmacies; licensure of durable medical equipment suppliers; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, so as to provide for the licensure of durable medical equipment suppliers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-09","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB569/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44466","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":746341,"bill_number":"HB558","title":"Licenses; issuance and use of instruction permits and graduated drivers' licenses; provide for restrictions","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 restrictions on the issuance and use of instruction permits and graduated drivers' licenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB558/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44451","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":746342,"bill_number":"HR592","title":"Leadership Macon; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Macon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR592/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44483","sponsor":"Nikki Randall"},
{"bill_id":746343,"bill_number":"HB565","title":"Agriculture; Georgia Tobacco Community Development Board Overview Committee; eliminate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 18 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Tobacco Community Development Board, so as to eliminate the Georgia Tobacco Community Development Board Overview Committee; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB565/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44462","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":746345,"bill_number":"HR577","title":"Fagan, Kathleen; Norton Park's 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kathleen Fagan, Norton Park's 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR577/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44478","sponsor":"Michael Smith"},
{"bill_id":746346,"bill_number":"HR596","title":"Leadership Macon and co-founder Charles Jay; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Macon and co-founder Charles Jay; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR596/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44497","sponsor":"Nikki Randall"},
{"bill_id":746347,"bill_number":"HR598","title":"Tyson, Pastor Gregory A., Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Pastor Gregory A. Tyson, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR598/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44499","sponsor":"Craig Gordon"},
{"bill_id":746348,"bill_number":"HR578","title":"Cutts, Grace Virginia Richardson Humphrey; 103rd birthday; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Grace Virginia Richardson Humphrey Cutts upon the grand occasion of her 103rd birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR578/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44479","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":746350,"bill_number":"HR568","title":"Emory, Captain Herb; condolences; Mrs. Karen Emory and others; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Captain Herb Emory and inviting Mrs. Karen Emory, Sheriff Phil Miller, Deputy Chief Stan Copeland, Lt. Glenn Daniel, Lt. Elmer Horn, Chairman Tom Worthan, Chief Chris Womack, Mayor Harvey Persons, Chief Joe Whisenant, Clark Howard, Mark Arum, Doug Turnbull, Mark McKay, Pete Spriggs, Ashley Frasca, Jason Durden, Kim McCarthy, Sheriff Gary Gulledge, and Roger Leggett to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR568/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44469","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":746352,"bill_number":"HR580","title":"Webster, Jzsanettae; Milford's 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jzsanettae Webster, Milford's 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR580/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44481","sponsor":"Michael Smith"},
{"bill_id":746353,"bill_number":"HR570","title":"Atlanta Metropolitan State College Day at the capitol; March 18, 2015; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Atlanta Metropolitan State College and recognizing March 18, 2015, as Atlanta Metropolitan State College Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR570/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44471","sponsor":"Simone Bell"},
{"bill_id":746354,"bill_number":"HR586","title":"Stafford, Angela; Fairview Elementary School's Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Angela Stafford, Fairview Elementary School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR586/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44488","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":746355,"bill_number":"HR589","title":"Perdew, John William; condolences; John William Perdew Day; March 22, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of John William Perdew and recognizing March 22, 2015, as John William Perdew Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR589/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44491","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":746357,"bill_number":"HR594","title":"Hemophilia of Georgia Day at the capitol; March 9, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 9, 2015, as Hemophilia of Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR594/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44495","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":746358,"bill_number":"HR565","title":"Johnny Mize Memorial Bridge; Habersham County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. John Robert \"Johnny\" Mize and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR565/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44455","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":746359,"bill_number":"HR574","title":"Brooks, Randy; Osborne's 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Randy Brooks, Osborne's 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR574/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44475","sponsor":"Michael Smith"},
{"bill_id":746360,"bill_number":"HR576","title":"Jones, Dwan C.; Birney's 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dwan C. Jones, Birney's 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR576/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44477","sponsor":"Michael Smith"},
{"bill_id":746362,"bill_number":"HB561","title":"Adoptable dog; official state dog; designate","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 adoptable dog as the official state dog; to provide legislative findings and declarations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB561/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44454","sponsor":"Joe Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":746363,"bill_number":"HB556","title":"Telecommunications; authority of the Public Service Commission to order certain contributions and distributions to the Universal Access Fund; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to telecommunications and competition development, so as to change certain provisions relating to the authority of the Public Service Commission to order certain contributions and distributions to the Universal Access Fund; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-09","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB556/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44449","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":746364,"bill_number":"HR588","title":"Cook, Katrina Monique; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Katrina Monique Cook; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR588/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44490","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":746365,"bill_number":"HB557","title":"Emergency telephone 9-1-1 system; revise a definition; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency telephone number 9-1-1 system, so as to revise a definition; to provide for the manner of billing of certain fees; to provide for the centralization of collection of 9-1-1 fees; to provide for a single, state-wide 9-1-1 fee that is applicable to all telephone services and prepaid wireless services throughout the state; to increase the fee for prepaid wireless; to revise the manner of calculating the distribution of 9-1-1 revenues; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-09","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB557/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44450","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":746366,"bill_number":"SR442","title":"Mashburn, Ms. Jewell M.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Jewell M. Mashburn on the occasion of her retirement from the Board of Elections and Registration; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR442/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44447","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":746368,"bill_number":"SB208","title":"Stonecrest, City of; provide for a charter","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 incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-21","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB208/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44500","sponsor":"Ronald Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":746369,"bill_number":"HR590","title":"Wilson, Officer John K.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Officer John K. Wilson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR590/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44492","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":746370,"bill_number":"SR446","title":"Lowery, Evelyn Gibson; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Evelyn Gibson Lowery and recognizing the Southern Christian Leadership Conference women for their international works; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR446/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44460","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":746371,"bill_number":"HR595","title":"Harris, Reverend James Calvin, Sr.; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend James Calvin Harris, Sr., on the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR595/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44496","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":746373,"bill_number":"HR585","title":"Bokelman, Angela; Anderson Elementary School's Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Angela Bokelman, Anderson Elementary School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR585/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44487","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":746374,"bill_number":"HR573","title":"Jenkins, Tina; Dowell's 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tina Jenkins, Dowell's 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR573/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44474","sponsor":"Michael Smith"},
{"bill_id":746375,"bill_number":"HB568","title":"Paternity; testing in certain cases; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to determination of paternity, so as to revise provisions relative to paternity testing in certain cases; to provide for reimbursement of paternity testing costs incurred by the Department of Human Services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB568/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44465","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":746377,"bill_number":"HR567","title":"Eat a Georgia Grown Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Day at the capitol; July 16, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing July 16, 2015, as Eat a Georgia Grown Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR567/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44468","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":746378,"bill_number":"SR444","title":"Tanksley, Mrs. Karen; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Karen Tanksley on the grand occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR444/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44458","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":746380,"bill_number":"HR593","title":"Leadership Macon and co-founder Bob Hatcher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Macon and co-founder Bob Hatcher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR593/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44494","sponsor":"Nikki Randall"},
{"bill_id":746381,"bill_number":"HR597","title":"Caribbean-American Heritage Day at the capitol; March 25, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 25, 2015, as Caribbean-American Heritage Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR597/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44498","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":746382,"bill_number":"HR575","title":"100 Influential Georgia American Muslims; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the 100 Influential Georgia American Muslims; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR575/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44476","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":746383,"bill_number":"HR583","title":"Mann, J. Dale; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending J. Dale Mann; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR583/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44485","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":746385,"bill_number":"HR581","title":"La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Incorporated; commend; Lambda Day at the capitol; March 26, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Incorporated, and recognizing March 26, 2015, as Lambda Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR581/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44482","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":746386,"bill_number":"HB564","title":"Medical practice; physicians complete continuing education training on prescribing controlled substances and the development of addiction; require","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 medical practice, so as to require physicians to complete continuing education training on prescribing controlled substances and the development of addiction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB564/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44461","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":746387,"bill_number":"SR448","title":"Doss, Julie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Julie Doss for being chosen to compete in the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games on behalf of Team USA; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR448/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44502","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":746388,"bill_number":"HR571","title":"Penney, Miss Carla; 2015 Georgia Watermelon Queen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Miss Carla Penney, 2015 Georgia Watermelon Queen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR571/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44472","sponsor":"Buddy Harden"},
{"bill_id":746389,"bill_number":"SB209","title":"Chatham County; change the description of the commissioner districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act completely revising the laws relative to the governing authority of Chatham County, approved March 29, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 5050), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4628), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuance in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB209/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44504","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":746391,"bill_number":"HB559","title":"McDuffie County; board of elections and registration; increase membership of board","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for McDuffie County, approved March 22, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4410), so as to increase the membership of the board; to provide for the manner of appointment and terms of office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB559/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44452","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":746392,"bill_number":"HR566","title":"Corporal Russell S. King Memorial Bridge; Ware County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Corporal Russell S. King and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR566/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44467","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":746393,"bill_number":"HR569","title":"Roberts, Reverend Dr. Joseph Lawrence, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Dr. Joseph Lawrence Roberts, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR569/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44470","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":746394,"bill_number":"HR584","title":"Georgia's child welfare workers and foster parents; commend; Foster Kid's Day in Georgia; May 31, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the dedication and hard work of Georgia's child welfare workers and foster parents and recognizing May 31, 2015, as Foster Kid's Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR584/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44486","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":746396,"bill_number":"HR587","title":"Christian, Yvette McEwen; Austin Road Middle School's Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Yvette McEwen Christian, Austin Road Middle School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR587/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44489","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":746397,"bill_number":"HR572","title":"Bristol, Shauna; Smitha's 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Shauna Bristol, Smitha's 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR572/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44473","sponsor":"Michael Smith"},
{"bill_id":746398,"bill_number":"SR443","title":"Brock, Ms. Catherine; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Catherine Brock upon the grand occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR443/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44448","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":746399,"bill_number":"HB566","title":"State house districts; boundaries of certain districts; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the composition and number of state house districts, approved August 24, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, Ex. Sess., p. 3), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 23, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 21), so as to revise the boundaries of certain state house districts; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB566/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44463","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":747037,"bill_number":"SR450","title":"Schuster, Dr. Barbara L.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Barbara L. Schuster for her instrumental role in the establishment of the medical partnership between Georgia Regents University and the University of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR450/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44505","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":748508,"bill_number":"SR455","title":"Emoefe, Immanuel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Immanuel Emoefe for his outstanding service to the people of Nigeria; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR455/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44529","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":748509,"bill_number":"HR610","title":"Bethel AME Church; 145th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bethel AME Church on the occasion of its 145th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR610/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44532","sponsor":"Darryl Jordan"},
{"bill_id":748510,"bill_number":"HR609","title":"Georgia Legislative Women's Caucus Servant Leadership Award recipients; commend; Women's History Month 2015 at the capitol; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Legislative Women's Caucus Servant Leadership Award recipients and recognizing March as Women's History Month 2015 at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR609/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44530","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":748512,"bill_number":"HR608","title":"Gurley, Ms. Connie, RN; extraordinary nurse and outstanding Georgia citizen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Connie Gurley, RN, extraordinary nurse and outstanding Georgia citizen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR608/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44528","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":748514,"bill_number":"HR606","title":"Guthas, Ms. Laurene; outstanding contributions to public education in the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Laurene Guthas for her outstanding contributions to public education in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR606/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44526","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":748516,"bill_number":"HB583","title":"Cobb County; 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":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB583/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44549","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":748517,"bill_number":"SR451","title":"Senate Alternatives to Transportation Funding Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Alternatives to Transportation Funding Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-09","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR451/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44507","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":748519,"bill_number":"HR604","title":"Boy Scout Troop 463 of Sandy Springs, Georgia; 50th anniversary; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Boy Scout Troop 463 of Sandy Springs, Georgia, on its 50th anniversary and inviting members of the troop to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR604/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44535","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":748521,"bill_number":"SR457","title":"Smith, Mr. Kenneth R.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Kenneth R. Smith on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR457/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44534","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":748523,"bill_number":"HR603","title":"Martin, Christopher and Ginger; 2015 National Outstanding Young Farmer award; honor and invite them and others to House","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Christopher and Ginger Martin upon being honored with the 2015 National Outstanding Young Farmer award and inviting them, their two children, Grantson and Wellsley, and Mark Freeman to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR603/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44524","sponsor":"Buddy Harden"},
{"bill_id":748524,"bill_number":"SR454","title":"Law Enforcement Appreciation Day; recognize March 18, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 18, 2015, as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the capitol and commending law enforcement officers in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR454/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44522","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":748527,"bill_number":"HB577","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 for effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Veto V7","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB577/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44520","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":748529,"bill_number":"HR600","title":"United States Congress; enact much needed tax reforms; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the United States Congress to enact much needed tax reforms; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-09","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR600/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44515","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":748531,"bill_number":"SR456","title":"Emerhor, Mr. Olorogun O'tega; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Olorogun O'tega Emerhor, Chief Executive Officer of the Standard Alliance Group; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR456/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44531","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":748532,"bill_number":"SR452","title":"Rural Health Day; recognize March 11, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Rural Health Association and recognizing March 11, 2015, as Rural Health Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR452/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44516","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":748534,"bill_number":"HB579","title":"Motor vehicles; operation of certain vehicles upon highways when used in connection with agricultural pursuits; 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 regarding uniform rules of the road, so as to provide for the operation of certain vehicles upon the highways when used in connection with agricultural pursuits; to provide for conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB579/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44538","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":748537,"bill_number":"SR453","title":"U.S. Congress; urged to rename the Edmund Pettus Bridge to Edmund Pettus-John Lewis Bridge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Congress of the United States to rename the Edmund Pettus Bridge as the Edmund Pettus-John Lewis Bridge; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR453/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44517","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":748539,"bill_number":"HB578","title":"Public order; 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 a definition; 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":"2015-03-09","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB578/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44536","sponsor":"Tom Weldon"},
{"bill_id":748540,"bill_number":"HR617","title":"Atlanta Job Corps Center; 50th anniversary; commend; Job Corps Day at the capitol; March 24, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Atlanta Job Corps Center; congratulating the Job Corps on the grand occasion of its 50th anniversary; and recognizing March 24, 2015, as Job Corps Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR617/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44547","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":748541,"bill_number":"HR607","title":"Consulate General of Canada in Atlanta; members of the Legislative Assembly from the Province of Saskatchewan, SaskPower, the Petroleum Technology Research Centre, and the Southern States Energy Board; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Consulate General of Canada in Atlanta, members of the Legislative Assembly from the Province of Saskatchewan, SaskPower, the Petroleum Technology Research Centre, and the Southern States Energy Board; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR607/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44527","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":748544,"bill_number":"HR605","title":"Gamma Psi Boule Recognition Day; March 11, 2015; recognize; Gamma Psi Boule, a chapter of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Gamma Psi Boule, a chapter of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, and recognizing March 11, 2015, as Gamma Psi Boule Recognition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR605/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44525","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":748546,"bill_number":"SB210","title":"Downtown Development Authorities; provide for the priority of certain liens regarding assessments","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 42 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to downtown development authorities, so as to provide for the priority of certain liens regarding assessments for downtown development authorities; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-09","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB210/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44506","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":748548,"bill_number":"SB211","title":"McDuffie County; change the annual salary of the coroner","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act placing the county officers of McDuffie County on an annual salary, approved March 9, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 2568), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 21, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 3899), so as to change the annual salary of the coroner of McDuffie County; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB211/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44508","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":748550,"bill_number":"HB571","title":"Sandy Springs, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Sandy Springs 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 provide for a conditional effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB571/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44510","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":748555,"bill_number":"HB580","title":"Columbus, City of; Recorder's Court; increase amount of 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":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Veto V8","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB580/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44539","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":748556,"bill_number":"HR599","title":"Hoyt D. \"Slick\" Tatum Memorial Bridge; Bartow County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Hoyt D. \"Slick\" Tatum and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR599/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44514","sponsor":"Paul Battles"},
{"bill_id":748559,"bill_number":"HR601","title":"House Study Committee on Saltwater Intrusion into Coastal Aquifers; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Saltwater Intrusion into Coastal Aquifers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-23","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR601/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44521","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":748561,"bill_number":"HR614","title":"Rural Health Day at the capitol; March 11, 2015; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Rural Health Association and recognizing March 11, 2015, as Rural Health Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR614/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44544","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":748563,"bill_number":"HB585","title":"Sales and use tax; sunset on a certain exemption; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, so as to provide a sunset on a certain exemption from such taxes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB585/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44551","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":748564,"bill_number":"HR612","title":"House Study Committee on Fibroids Education and Awareness; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Fibroids Education and Awareness; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR612/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44542","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":748566,"bill_number":"HR613","title":"United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); withdraw the proposed Clean Air Plan; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to withdraw the proposed Clean Power Plan; supporting the comments submitted to EPA by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD), the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC), and the Attorney General of Georgia (Attorney General) on the Clean Power Plan; encouraging Congress and the President to enact legislation delaying implementation of the final Clean Power Plan until certain criteria are met; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR613/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44543","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":748569,"bill_number":"HB582","title":"Coweta County Water and Sewerage Authority; members of authority; change terms","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Coweta County Water and Sewerage Authority, approved March 20, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 3539), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3668), so as to change the terms of members of the authority; to change the quorum; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB582/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44541","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":748571,"bill_number":"HB575","title":"Payne, City of; 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), as amended, 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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB575/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44518","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":748572,"bill_number":"HB572","title":"Commerce and trade; statutory form for financial power of attorney to provide additional protection for principals by allowing for termination upon occurrence of specified disability, incapacity, or mental incompetence; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 6 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to financial power of attorney, so as to revise the statutory form for financial power of attorney to provide additional protection for principals by allowing for the termination of the power of attorney upon the occurrence of specified disability, incapacity, or mental incompetence; to provide for additional duties of the agent in the event a court appoints a guardian for the principal or declares the principal to be mentally incompetent; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB572/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44511","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":748574,"bill_number":"HB574","title":"Twiggs County; manner of fixing compensation of employees of sheriff's office; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the Sheriff of Twiggs County in lieu of the fee system of compensation, approved February 28, 1966 (Ga. L. 1966, p. 2546), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 31, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5140), so as to change the manner of fixing the compensation of employees of the sheriff's office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB574/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44513","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":748576,"bill_number":"HR602","title":"Hartley, C. Glenn; condolences; invite wife and children to House","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of C. Glenn Hartley and inviting his wife and children to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR602/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44523","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":748579,"bill_number":"HR615","title":"D & J Plastics, Inc.; expansive growth; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending D & J Plastics, Inc., on their expansive growth; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR615/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44545","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":748580,"bill_number":"HB573","title":"Twiggs County; Board of Commissioners; compensation and expenses of members; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Twiggs County, approved July 27, 1923 (Ga. L. 1923, p. 324), as amended, so as to change the provisions regarding the compensation and expenses of the members of the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB573/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44512","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":748582,"bill_number":"HB581","title":"Community Affairs, Department of; formation of a metropolitan planning process for the Atlanta Urbanized Area and Atlanta Air Quality region; provide","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 provide for the formation of a metropolitan planning process for the Atlanta Urbanized Area and Atlanta Air Quality region; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB581/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44540","sponsor":"Dustin Hightower"},
{"bill_id":748584,"bill_number":"HB584","title":"Cobb County; Board of Commissioners; compensation of chairperson and other commissioners; change provisions","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 12, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3691), so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the chairperson and the other commissioners of the board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB584/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44550","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":748586,"bill_number":"HR616","title":"Southwest Campus of Medical College of Georgia; 10th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 10th anniversary of the Southwest Campus of the Medical College of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR616/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44546","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":748587,"bill_number":"HB570","title":"Milton, City of; change description of election 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, particularly by an Act approved May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4401), so as to change the description of the election districts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB570/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44509","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":748588,"bill_number":"HB576","title":"Broxton, City of; four-year terms for mayor and members of city council; 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 Broxton, Georgia, in the County of Coffee,\" approved April 6, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 3597), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 6, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5320), so as to provide for four-year terms for the mayor and members of the city council; to provide for elections; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB576/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44519","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":748590,"bill_number":"SR458","title":"North Fulton County Day; March 10, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and recognizing March 10, 2015, as North Fulton County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR458/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44548","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":748591,"bill_number":"HR611","title":"Kennesaw Mountain High School's Justan Rivera; Class AAAAAA Wrestling State Championship winner; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kennesaw Mountain High School's Justan Rivera for winning the Class AAAAAA Wresting State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR611/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44533","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":748593,"bill_number":"SB212","title":"Leslie, City of; provide for a new charter; incorporation, boundaries, and powers","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Leslie; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal a specific law; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB212/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44537","sponsor":"Gregory Kirk"},
{"bill_id":749812,"bill_number":"SR459","title":"Senate Study Committee on Blind or Visually Impaired Persons; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Blind or Visually Impaired Persons; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR459/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44553","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":749818,"bill_number":"HB586","title":"Atlanta, City of; change corporate limits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Atlanta, approved April 15, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4469), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of such municipality; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum and contingent effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB586/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44557","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":749825,"bill_number":"SB214","title":"Atlanta, City of; change the corporate limits of such municipality","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Atlanta, approved April 15, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4469), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of such municipality; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum and contingent effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB214/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44556","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":749829,"bill_number":"HB588","title":"Controlled substances; possession of substances containing ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine and restrictions of sale 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 revise provisions relating to exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted As Amended","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB588/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44559","sponsor":"Valerie Clark"},
{"bill_id":749836,"bill_number":"SR461","title":"Camp Dream Day; recognize February 25, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Camp Dream on their 20th anniversary and recognizing February 25, 2015, as Camp Dream Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR461/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44555","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":749841,"bill_number":"SB213","title":"Education; require students to obtain a passing score on a civics test; eligible to receive a high school diploma","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 students to obtain a passing score on a civics test for purposes of being eligible to receive a high school diploma; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB213/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44552","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":749846,"bill_number":"SR460","title":"Senate Minor Traffic Offense Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Minor Traffic Offense Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR460/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44554","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":749853,"bill_number":"HR618","title":"House Study Committee on Adult Day Services; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Adult Day Services; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR618/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44560","sponsor":"Valerie Clark"},
{"bill_id":749857,"bill_number":"HB587","title":"Atlanta, City of; change corporate limits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Atlanta, approved April 15, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4469), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of such municipality; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum and contingent effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB587/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44558","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":752694,"bill_number":"SB216","title":"Acworth, City of; adopt by reference a certain map","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to reincorporate and provide a new charter for the City of Acworth,\" approved February 17, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 3512), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 28, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4736), an Act approved April 17, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6445), an Act approved March 30, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4245), and an Act approved September 21, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, Ex. Sess., p. 322), so as to adopt by reference a certain map; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB216/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44625","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":752695,"bill_number":"HR626","title":"Holden, Lydia; Robert T. Smith Elementary School; 2015 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lydia Holden, Roberta T. Smith Elementary School's 2015 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR626/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44588","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":752696,"bill_number":"SR477","title":"Harris, Sr., Reverend James Calvin; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend James Calvin Harris, Sr., on the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR477/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44613","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":752698,"bill_number":"HR635","title":"Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the capitol; March 18, 2015; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 18, 2015, as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the capitol and commending law enforcement officers in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR635/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44601","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":752699,"bill_number":"SR482","title":"Booker, Sr., Mr. Calvin E.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Calvin E. Booker, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR482/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44619","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":752701,"bill_number":"HR634","title":"Kiwanis International; dedicated service to citizens of the State of Georgia; commend; centennial anniversary; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kiwanis International for its dedicated service to the citizens of the State of Georgia and congratulating it upon the grand occasion of its centennial anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR634/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44600","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":752702,"bill_number":"SR464","title":"Together Georgia Day; recognize March 10, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 10, 2015, as Together Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR464/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44563","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":752703,"bill_number":"HB589","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":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB589/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44564","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":752705,"bill_number":"SR467","title":"Senate Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR467/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44573","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":752706,"bill_number":"HB594","title":"Baldwin County; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Baldwin 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":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB594/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44574","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":752708,"bill_number":"SR474","title":"Godfrey, Mr. Buck; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Buck Godfrey upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR474/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44610","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":752709,"bill_number":"SR468","title":"Boutwell, Marshall; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Marshall Boutwell and congratulating him upon being honored with the Moses C. Davis Lifetime Achievement Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR468/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44575","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":752712,"bill_number":"HB595","title":"Fulton County; county-wide library system; specify name for system; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the establishment of a county-wide library system in Fulton County, approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4174), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 17, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 4347), so as to specify a name for the county-wide library system; to change membership, the number of members, and the selection of members of the library board of trustees; to provide for vacancies; to provide for the selection of the executive director of the library system and to whom the executive director shall report; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB595/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44580","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":752713,"bill_number":"HR645","title":"Roquemore, Mrs. Nell Patten; 91st birthday; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 91st birthday of Mrs. Nell Patten Roquemore; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR645/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44632","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":752714,"bill_number":"SR470","title":"Puckett, Verdis C.; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Verdis C. Puckett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR470/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44577","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":752716,"bill_number":"HB603","title":"Fulton County; Board of Education; provide disability pension benefit eligibility for new plan members in certain instances; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing in Fulton County a system for pension and retirement to pay 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), so as to revise disability pension benefit eligibility for new plan members in certain instances; to provide an offset of disability benefits by any workers' compensation indemnity benefits related to loss of income for new plan members; to limit the effect of workers' compensation or similar laws on the plan; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-20","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB603/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44608","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":752717,"bill_number":"HB601","title":"Carroll County; sales tax for educational purposes; method of distribution of net proceeds; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a method of distribution of the net proceeds of the sales tax for education purposes levied in Carroll County; to provide for the method of distribution of the net proceeds of such tax among the Carroll County School District and the independent school districts located wholly or partially within Carroll County, including particularly the Carrollton Independent School System and the Bremen Public School System; to provide for authority under Article VIII, Section VI, Paragraph IV of the Constitution; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB601/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44604","sponsor":"Dustin Hightower"},
{"bill_id":752718,"bill_number":"HR640","title":"Joint Study Committee on Health, Education, and School-Based Health Centers; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Health, Education, and School-Based Health Centers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-26","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2015-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR640/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44627","sponsor":"Bruce Broadrick"},
{"bill_id":752719,"bill_number":"HR619","title":"Henry C. Floyd Memorial Highway; Bartow County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Henry Carlton Floyd and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR619/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44568","sponsor":"Paul Battles"},
{"bill_id":752721,"bill_number":"SR475","title":"Kinard, Britnee; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Britnee Kinard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR475/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44611","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":752722,"bill_number":"HB602","title":"Fulton County; Board of Education; contributions made into the pension and retirement plan by employees shall be considered employer contributions for tax purposes; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing in Fulton County a system for pension and retirement to pay 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), an Act approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4982), and an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4026), so as to provide that contributions made into the pension and retirement plan by employees shall be considered employer contributions for tax purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB602/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44607","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":752723,"bill_number":"SR478","title":"Georgia Budget and Policy Institute, Inc.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR478/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44614","sponsor":"Ronald Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":752725,"bill_number":"HB609","title":"Special license plates; veterans awarded Purple Heart; provide for free revalidation decals","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-84 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to license plates for veterans awarded Purple Heart, so as to provide for free revalidation decals for such license plates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB609/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44641","sponsor":"Michael Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":752727,"bill_number":"HR638","title":"Ivey, Ralph George, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ralph George Ivey, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR638/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44605","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":752728,"bill_number":"HB593","title":"Low-voltage Contractors, Division of; require continuing education; authorize","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 authorize the Division of Low-voltage Contractors to require continuing education; to provide for waiver of continuing education requirements under certain circumstances; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"House Reconsidered","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB593/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44572","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":752730,"bill_number":"HR627","title":"Crutchfield, Robert L.; dedicated service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Robert L. Crutchfield for his dedicated service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR627/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44589","sponsor":"Virgil Fludd"},
{"bill_id":752731,"bill_number":"HB605","title":"Georgia Judicial Retirement System; member who was serving in a full-time position on his or her 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":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB605/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44637","sponsor":"Tom Weldon"},
{"bill_id":752733,"bill_number":"HR646","title":"Mensah, Dr. Thomas; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Thomas Mensah; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR646/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44633","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":752734,"bill_number":"HR639","title":"Ingram, Earnest Jack; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Earnest Jack Ingram; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR639/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44606","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":752736,"bill_number":"SB217","title":"Acworth, City of; change the corporate boundaries","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to reincorporate and provide a new charter for the City of Acworth,\" approved February 17, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 3512), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4736), an Act approved April 17, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6445), an Act approved March 30, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4245), and an Act approved September 21, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, Ex. Sess., p. 322), so as to change the corporate boundaries; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB217/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44623","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":752737,"bill_number":"HB607","title":"Alcoholic beverages; beer and wine clubs may ship a certain quantity into state without payment of taxes; provide","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 alcoholic beverages, so as to define certain terms; to provide that beer and wine clubs may ship a certain quantity of alcoholic beverage into the state without the payment of state taxes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB607/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44639","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":752738,"bill_number":"SR483","title":"Mensah, Dr. Thomas; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Thomas Mensah; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR483/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44620","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":752740,"bill_number":"SB218","title":"\"Redevelopment Powers Law\"; revise provisions relating to payments in lieu of taxes","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 44 of Title 36 and Code Section 36-80-16.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to redevelopment powers, and payments in lieu of taxes, respectively, so as to revise provisions relating to payments in lieu of taxes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB218/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44622","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":752741,"bill_number":"HR625","title":"Clarkston High School; 2014 Cross Country State Championship; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Clarkston High School cross country team for their victorious performance in the 2014 Cross Country State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR625/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44587","sponsor":"Michele Henson"},
{"bill_id":752743,"bill_number":"SR480","title":"Tatum, Dr. Beverly Daniel; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR480/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44617","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":752745,"bill_number":"HB608","title":"Alcoholic beverages; owner of two or more wholesalers' territories may select one such wholesaler to service all retail facilities; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to provide that the owner of two or more licensed retail facilities located in two or more wholesalers' territories may select one such wholesaler to service all such retail facilities; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB608/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44640","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":752747,"bill_number":"SR465","title":"Georgia Justice Project Day; recognize March 11, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 11, 2015, as Georgia Justice Project Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR465/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44570","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":752748,"bill_number":"SR476","title":"Martin Luther King, Jr., Outdoor Learning Center and Turn Around Columbus; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Martin Luther King, Jr., Outdoor Learning Center and Turn Around Columbus; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR476/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44612","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":752749,"bill_number":"HR641","title":"Joint Study Committee on Children's Mental Health; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Children's Mental Health; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-26","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2015-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR641/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44628","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":752751,"bill_number":"HR636","title":"Dionne, Katie; Distinguished Finalist; Prudential Spirit of Community Awards; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Katie Dionne upon being named a Distinguished Finalist in the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR636/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44602","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":752753,"bill_number":"HB590","title":"Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; certified jailers eligible for membership; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-17-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, so as to provide that certified jailers shall be eligible for membership in 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":"2015-03-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB590/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44565","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":752754,"bill_number":"SR473","title":"Cobb, Coach Napoleon B.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Coach Napoleon B. Cobb; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR473/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44609","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":752756,"bill_number":"HB606","title":"Alcoholic beverages; retail dealers may purchase up to 15 percent of inventory of beer and wine directly from wineries and breweries without utilizing a wholesale dealer; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to provide that retail dealers may purchase up to 15 percent of their inventory of beer and wine directly from wineries and breweries without utilizing a wholesale dealer; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB606/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44638","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":752757,"bill_number":"HR624","title":"DeKalb School of the Arts; Advanced Placement Honors School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the DeKalb School of the Arts upon being named an Advanced Placement Honors School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR624/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44586","sponsor":"Michele Henson"},
{"bill_id":752759,"bill_number":"HB592","title":"Professional engineers and land surveyors; provide profession of professional structural engineer; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 15 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professional engineers and land surveyors, so as to provide for the profession of professional structural engineer; to provide for definitions; to provide for continuing education requirements; to provide for unlawful practices; to provide for the issuance of certificates of registration for such professionals; to provide for registration by comity; to provide for certificates of registration; to provide for use of a seal; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB592/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44567","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":752760,"bill_number":"SR481","title":"Usher's New Look; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Usher's New Look for its work in strengthening communities by engaging disconnected youth and helping them find their passion in life; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR481/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44618","sponsor":"Ronald Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":752763,"bill_number":"HR621","title":"Womack, Linda; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Linda Womack; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR621/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44583","sponsor":"Michele Henson"},
{"bill_id":752764,"bill_number":"HB600","title":"Cobb County; State Court; revise compensation of solicitor-general","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. 3723), so as to revise the compensation of the solicitor-general of Cobb County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB600/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44596","sponsor":"Earl Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":752765,"bill_number":"HB604","title":"Drivers' licenses; renewal fee requirements for certain people who are retired law enforcement officers in the renewal of noncommercial licenses; provide exception","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the issuance, expiration, and renewal of drivers' licenses, so as to provide for an exception to the renewal fee requirements for certain persons who are retired law enforcement officers in the renewal of noncommercial drivers' licenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB604/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44616","sponsor":"Dexter Sharper"},
{"bill_id":752767,"bill_number":"HB591","title":"Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; increase amount of membership dues; provisions","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 increase the amount of membership dues; to provide for a premium tax on motor vehicle liability and casualty insurance policies; to provide for payment of such funds to the retirement fund; to provide for reporting; to provide for penalties for noncompliance; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB591/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44566","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":752768,"bill_number":"SR484","title":"Bulloch Academy Girls Basketball Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Bulloch Academy girls basketball team on winning their second consecutive GISA Class AAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR484/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44621","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":752770,"bill_number":"SR479","title":"Senate Ending Campus Sexual Assaults Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Ending Campus Sexual Assaults Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR479/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44615","sponsor":"Ronald Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":752771,"bill_number":"SR462","title":"U.S. Congress; urged to amend the Controlled Substances Act of 1970; authorize the study of medical marijuana","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Congress of the United States to amend the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 so as to authorize the study of medical marijuana; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR462/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44561","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":752773,"bill_number":"HR648","title":"Georgia Chamber of Commerce; 100th year; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Georgia Chamber of Commerce in its 100th year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR648/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44635","sponsor":"Larry O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":752774,"bill_number":"HR622","title":"Pass, Spencer; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Spencer Pass; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR622/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44584","sponsor":"Margaret Kaiser"},
{"bill_id":752775,"bill_number":"SR466","title":"Spout Springs School of Enrichment; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Spout Springs School of Enrichment for being the first school in the State of Georgia and the entire Southeast to be named an Alliance for a Healthier Generation 2014-2015 GOLD National Recognition School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR466/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44571","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":752777,"bill_number":"HB597","title":"DeKalb County; board of commissioners; change jurisdiction of Board of Ethics","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act revising, superseding, and consolidating the laws relating to the governing authority of DeKalb County and creating a chairman and board of commissioners of said county, approved March 8, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 3237), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4304), an Act approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3900), and an Act approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6137), so as to change the jurisdiction of the Board of Ethics of DeKalb County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB597/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44593","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":752778,"bill_number":"HR644","title":"Lawson, Mr. Wilson C. \"Peck\", Sr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Wilson C. \"Peck\" Lawson, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR644/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44631","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":752781,"bill_number":"SR472","title":"Daniels, Pastor Marion; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Pastor Marion Daniels on the occasion of his 7th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR472/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44579","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":752782,"bill_number":"HB599","title":"DeKalb County; board of commissioners; provide for independent internal audits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act revising, superseding, and consolidating the laws relating to the governing authority of DeKalb County and creating a chairman and board of commissioners of said county, approved March 8, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 3237), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4304), so as to provide for independent internal audits for DeKalb County; to provide for procedures, policies, and limitations; to provide for certain reports; to provide for funding; to provide for oversight; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB599/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44595","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":752783,"bill_number":"SR471","title":"Travis, Reverend Harris; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Harris Travis on the occasion of his 22nd pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR471/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44578","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":752785,"bill_number":"HR647","title":"Johnson, Mrs. Floree Garnett; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Floree Garnett Johnson; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR647/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44634","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":752786,"bill_number":"HR623","title":"Franklin County Middle School Technology Student Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Franklin County Middle School Technology Student Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR623/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44585","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":752788,"bill_number":"HR643","title":"Bridges, Chris \"Ludacris\"; founder The Ludacris Foundation; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Chris \"Ludacris\" Bridges, founder of The Ludacris Foundation, and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR643/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44630","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":752789,"bill_number":"HR631","title":"Annual FNB South Community Golf Classic Tournament; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Annual FNB South Community Golf Classic Tournament; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR631/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44597","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":752790,"bill_number":"HR632","title":"Blizzard, Ms. April; Heard County Elementary School; Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. April Blizzard, Heard County Elementary School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR632/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44598","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":752792,"bill_number":"SR485","title":"Sims, Jr., Reverend James H.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend James H. Sims, Jr., on the occasion of his 40th pastoral anniversary and retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR485/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44624","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":752793,"bill_number":"HR620","title":"Local boards of education; provide educational awareness regarding renewable energy; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging local boards of education in Georgia to provide educational awareness regarding renewable energy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR620/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44582","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":752795,"bill_number":"HR642","title":"Joint Study Committee on Postsecondary Education and Employment Options for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Postsecondary Education and Employment Options for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2015-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR642/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44629","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":752797,"bill_number":"HB598","title":"DeKalb County; board of commissioners; provide for the manner of purchasing","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act revising, superseding, and consolidating the laws relating to the governing authority of DeKalb County and creating a chairman and board of commissioners of said county, approved March 8, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 3237), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4304), and an Act approved May 23, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 4073), so as to provide for the manner of purchasing by DeKalb County; to provide for procedures and limitations; to provide for certain disclosures and publications; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB598/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44594","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":752798,"bill_number":"HR637","title":"Resurgens Orthopaedics Advocacy Day; March 18, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 18, 2015, as Resurgens Orthopaedics Advocacy Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR637/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44603","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":752800,"bill_number":"HR629","title":"Jefferson High School AFJROTC cadets; winner state championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Jefferson High School AFJROTC cadets for winning the state championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR629/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44591","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":752801,"bill_number":"HR630","title":"Ries, Carter; State Honoree; Prudential Spirit of Community Awards; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Carter Ries upon being named a State Honoree in the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR630/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44592","sponsor":"Virgil Fludd"},
{"bill_id":752803,"bill_number":"HR628","title":"Bulloch Academy girls basketball team; winning second consecutive GISA Class AAA State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Bulloch Academy girls basketball team on winning their second consecutive GISA Class AAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR628/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44590","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":752804,"bill_number":"HB596","title":"DeKalb County; homestead exemption; modify time limitation on exemption","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 modify 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":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB596/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44581","sponsor":"Mike Jacobs"},
{"bill_id":752806,"bill_number":"SR469","title":"Bruner, Ruth; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ruth Bruner for her many years of dedicated public service to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR469/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44576","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":752807,"bill_number":"SB215","title":"Schley County Utilities Authority; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Schley County Utilities Authority; to provide for other related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Veto V11","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB215/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44569","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":752808,"bill_number":"HR633","title":"Keough, Don; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Don Keough; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR633/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44599","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":752810,"bill_number":"HR649","title":"Third grade classes of Warren T. Jackson Elementary School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the third grade classes of Warren T. Jackson Elementary School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR649/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44636","sponsor":"Beth Beskin"},
{"bill_id":752811,"bill_number":"SR463","title":"Council for Quality Growth Day; recognize March 11, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 11, 2015, as the Council for Quality Growth Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR463/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44562","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":755804,"bill_number":"SB219","title":"Board Of Commissioners Of Henry County; define the authority, roles, and responsibilities of the chairperson, board of commissioners, and county manager","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to amend an Act providing for a new Board of Commissioners of Henry County,\" approved March 24, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3680), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 5232), so as to further define the authority, roles, and responsibilities of the chairperson, the board of commissioners, and the county manager; to provide for compensation; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB219/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44626","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":757347,"bill_number":"HR667","title":"Lloyd, Henry Willie Lee; dedicated service to the young people of his community; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Henry Willie Lee Lloyd for his many years of dedicated service to the young people of his community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR667/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44672","sponsor":"Edward Stephens"},
{"bill_id":757351,"bill_number":"SB223","title":"Clarkston, City of; change the corporate limits of the city by annexing certain territory","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, particularly by an Act approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 4113), so as to change the corporate limits of the city by annexing certain territory; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB223/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44706","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":757354,"bill_number":"SR506","title":"Ryan Cameron Foundation; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Ryan Cameron Foundation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR506/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44703","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":757358,"bill_number":"SR499","title":"Annual FNB South Community Golf Classic Tournament; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Annual FNB South Community Golf Classic Tournament; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR499/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44693","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":757361,"bill_number":"HR660","title":"Camp Dream Day; March 18, 2015; recognize; Camp Dream Foundation; 20th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Camp Dream Foundation on its 20th anniversary and recognizing March 18, 2015, as Camp Dream Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR660/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44663","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":757364,"bill_number":"HR651","title":"Samuel L. Cummings Highway; Burke County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Samuel L. Cummings and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR651/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44647","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":757367,"bill_number":"SR507","title":"Municipal Annexations and Incorporations; create Joint Study Committee","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Municipal Annexations and Incorporations; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR507/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44704","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":757371,"bill_number":"HR661","title":"1963 Leesburg Stockade Women; heroes of the American Civil Rights Movement; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the 1963 Leesburg Stockade Women, heroes of the American Civil Rights Movement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR661/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44665","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":757374,"bill_number":"HB615","title":"Water; suppliers of such service seek reimbursement for unpaid charges only from person who incurred 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":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB615/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44707","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":757377,"bill_number":"HB617","title":"Cobb County; State Court; raise compensation of chief deputy clerk and clerk of court; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, approved March 26, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 3211), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 4267), an Act approved May 12, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3723), and an Act approved May 30, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3695), so as to raise the compensation of the chief deputy clerk and the clerk of the State Court of Cobb County; to raise the minimum and maximum allowable compensation for the chief assistant, each deputy chief assistant, each assistant, and each intake assistant solicitor 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":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB617/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44710","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":757380,"bill_number":"HR681","title":"Men and Women in Radio Broadcasting Week in the State of Georgia; April 21-25, 2015; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending men and women in radio broadcasting and recognizing April 21-25, 2015, as Men and Women in Radio Broadcasting Week in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR681/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44691","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":757384,"bill_number":"HR656","title":"Wade, Corporal Greg; 2014 Ranger of the Year; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Corporal Greg Wade, 2014 Ranger of the Year, and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR656/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44659","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":757387,"bill_number":"HR653","title":"Jimmy B. Lord Highway; Washington County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Jimmy B. Lord and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR653/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44649","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":757391,"bill_number":"HR677","title":"Dr. Walter Rodney Day in the State of Georgia; March 20, 2015; recognize; Walter Rodney Foundation; 12th Annual Walter Rodney Symposium; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 20, 2015, as Dr. Walter Rodney Day in the State of Georgia and commending the Walter Rodney Foundation and the 12th Annual Walter Rodney Symposium; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR677/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44687","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":757394,"bill_number":"SR503","title":"Smith, Wesley; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Wesley Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR503/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44700","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":757398,"bill_number":"HR679","title":"Mercer University's Walter F. George School of Law; commend; Legislative Day with Mercer Law at the state capitol; March 18, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mercer University's Walter F. George School of Law and recognizing March 18, 2015, as Legislative Day with Mercer Law at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR679/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44689","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":757401,"bill_number":"HR664","title":"Green, Tysheria; Youth of the Year; Boys & Girls Club of Albany; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tysheria Green, Youth of the Year for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR664/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44668","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":757405,"bill_number":"HR669","title":"Robert, Mr. Joseph John; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Joseph John Robert; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR669/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44676","sponsor":"Michael Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":757408,"bill_number":"SR500","title":"Lanoue, Philip D.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Philip D. Lanoue, Ph.D., National Superintendent of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR500/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44697","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":757412,"bill_number":"HR673","title":"Harris, Barbara Prater; 2015 honoree Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Community Service Awards; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Barbara Prater Harris as a 2015 honoree of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Celebration Community Service Awards; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR673/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44680","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":757415,"bill_number":"HR663","title":"Calhoun County High School basketball team; winner 2015 GHSA Class A State Championship; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Calhoun County High School basketball team on winning the 2015 GHSA Class A State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR663/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44667","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":757419,"bill_number":"SR495","title":"Barbour, Lillian Riley; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lillian Riley Barbour; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR495/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44670","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":757423,"bill_number":"HR658","title":"Gray, Reverend Frederick R.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Frederick R. Gray; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR658/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44661","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":757427,"bill_number":"HR657","title":"Dunn, Jack; Willard B. Simmons National Community Pharmacists Association Independent Pharmacist of the Year; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Jack Dunn as the Willard B. Simmons National Community Pharmacists Association Independent Pharmacist of the Year and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR657/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44660","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":757430,"bill_number":"SR497","title":"Unity With Pam Tutorial Broadcast Program; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Unity With Pam Tutorial Broadcast program and its participants; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR497/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44675","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":757434,"bill_number":"HB610","title":"Insurance; payment of interest on proceeds or payments under policies of life insurance; change certain provisions","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 change certain provisions relating to the payment of interest on proceeds or payments under policies of life insurance; to define a term; to provide for applying the payment of interest to a group policy of life insurance; to change the computation to the date of receipt of certain documents; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB610/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44650","sponsor":"Joe Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":757437,"bill_number":"HR650","title":"Richard Chambers Bridge; Banks County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Richard John Chambers, Sr., and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR650/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44646","sponsor":"Robert Gasaway"},
{"bill_id":757441,"bill_number":"SB220","title":"\"Schley County Utilities Authority Act\"; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Schley County Utilities Authority; to provide for other related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB220/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44653","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":757444,"bill_number":"SR488","title":"Green, Terence Avery; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Terence Avery Green; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR488/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44644","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":757448,"bill_number":"SB222","title":"Clarkston, City of; change the corporate limits of the city by annexing certain territory","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, particularly by an Act approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 4113), so as to change the corporate limits of the city by annexing certain territory; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB222/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44705","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":757451,"bill_number":"HR654","title":"United States Congress; repeal a tax on health insurance; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the United States Congress to repeal a tax on health insurance; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR654/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44651","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":757455,"bill_number":"HR675","title":"McDermott; Estella Lavonne; 2015 honoree Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Community Service Awards; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Estella Lavonne McDermott as a 2015 honoree of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Celebration Community Service Awards; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR675/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44682","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":757458,"bill_number":"HR684","title":"Lowe, Tom; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Tom Lowe; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR684/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44709","sponsor":"Harry Geisinger"},
{"bill_id":757462,"bill_number":"SR504","title":"Meredith, Patrick McLeod; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Patrick McLeod Meredith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR504/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44701","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":757465,"bill_number":"HR652","title":"Jackson, Millie; accomplishments as an entertainer; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Millie Jackson for her accomplishments as an entertainer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR652/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44648","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":757469,"bill_number":"HR668","title":"Ganem, Mr. Albert Paul; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Albert Paul Ganem; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR668/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44673","sponsor":"Edward Stephens"},
{"bill_id":757472,"bill_number":"HR655","title":"Mays High School Lady Raiders basketball team; 2015 GHSA AAAAA Georgia State Runner-Up; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Mays High School Lady Raiders basketball team as the 2015 GHSA AAAAA Georgia State Runner-Up; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR655/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44658","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":757476,"bill_number":"HR662","title":"Lyons, Chief of Police David L.; Captain Donald Chapman and others; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Chief of Police David L. Lyons, Captain Donald Chapman, Lieutenant Timothy McMillian, Sergeant Brian Childs, Sergeant Shawn Myers, Sergeant Kurtis Purtee, Officer Chauncey Bilge, K9 Officer Matthew Davis, Officer Ryan Loyd, Officer Barbara O'Neal, Firefighter Patrick Hauger, Sergeant Bobby Stewart, Officer Daniel Jones, and Officer Ronald Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR662/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44666","sponsor":"R Bryant"},
{"bill_id":757479,"bill_number":"HR680","title":"Larkin, Valerie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Valerie Larkin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR680/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44690","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":757483,"bill_number":"SB221","title":"Greenhaven, City of; provide for incorporation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the incorporation of the City of Greenhaven in DeKalb County, Georgia; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB221/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44684","sponsor":"Ronald Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":757486,"bill_number":"SR501","title":"Georgia Lineman Appreciation Day; recognize April 18, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia linemen and recognizing April 18, 2015, as Georgia Lineman Appreciation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR501/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44698","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":757490,"bill_number":"HB614","title":"\"Landon Dunson Act\"; 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 provide for a pilot program for the placement of video monitoring cameras in classrooms providing special education services; to provide for program requirements; to provide for a program evaluation; to provide for funding; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB614/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44696","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":757493,"bill_number":"HB616","title":"Dispossessory proceedings; summons shall be served within ten days; 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, so as to provide that a summons shall be served within ten days; to provide for a default judgment; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB616/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44708","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":757497,"bill_number":"HB613","title":"Greenhaven, City of; DeKalb County; incorporate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the incorporation of the City of Greenhaven in DeKalb County, Georgia; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB613/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44685","sponsor":"Pam Stephenson"},
{"bill_id":757501,"bill_number":"SR492","title":"Childhood Cancer Awareness Month; recognize September 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing September, 2015, as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR492/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44657","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":757505,"bill_number":"HR665","title":"Doctor's Day at the capitol; March 30, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 30, 2015, as Doctor's Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR665/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44669","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":757508,"bill_number":"SR498","title":"Johnson, Glenn W.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Glenn W. Johnson and recognizing him on his 90th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR498/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44695","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":757512,"bill_number":"SR494","title":"Effect on Georgia of Normalization of Relations with Cuba; Senate Study Committee","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on the Effect on Georgia of Normalization of Relations with Cuba; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR494/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44686","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":757515,"bill_number":"HR670","title":"Barton, Robert W.; 2015 honoree Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Community Service Awards; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Robert W. Barton as a 2015 honoree of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Celebration Community Service Awards; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR670/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44677","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":757519,"bill_number":"HR666","title":"Shalabi, Mr. Joe; retirement; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Joe Shalabi on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR666/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44671","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":757522,"bill_number":"SR486","title":"Lawson, Sr., Mr. Wilson C. \"Peck\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Wilson C. \"Peck\" Lawson, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR486/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44642","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":757526,"bill_number":"SR491","title":"Georgia Pre-K Week; recognize October 5-9, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing October 5-9, 2015, as Georgia Pre-K Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR491/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44654","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":757529,"bill_number":"HR671","title":"Holmes, Vanessa; 2015 honoree Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Community Service Awards; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Vanessa Holmes as a 2015 honoree of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Celebration Community Service Awards; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR671/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44678","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":757533,"bill_number":"HR678","title":"Sitton, Claude; Georgia Journalism Hall of Fame inductee; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Claude Sitton upon being inducted into the Georgia Journalism Hall of Fame; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR678/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44688","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":757536,"bill_number":"HR659","title":"2015 Pierce County PeeWee Boys All Star Basketball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2015 Pierce County PeeWee Boys All Star Basketball Team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR659/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44662","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":757540,"bill_number":"SR493","title":"Spelman College Day; recognize March 20, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 20, 2015, as Spelman College Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR493/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44664","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":757543,"bill_number":"HB611","title":"Health; landlord to disclose evidence of mold to a tenant; require","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 require a landlord to disclose evidence of mold to a tenant; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for remediation; to provide for temporary relocation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB611/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44652","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":757547,"bill_number":"SR502","title":"Brady, First Sergeant Robert Patrick; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending First Sergeant Robert Patrick Brady on the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR502/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44699","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":757550,"bill_number":"HR683","title":"Haithco, Reverend Jai S., Sr.; 30th anniversary of service; African Methodist Episcopal Church; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Jai S. Haithco, Sr., on the occasion of his 30th anniversary of service in the African Methodist Episcopal Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR683/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44694","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":757554,"bill_number":"HB612","title":"Winship, City of; DeKalb County; incorporate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Winship in DeKalb County; to provide for a charter for the City of Winship; 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 Winship; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB612/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44656","sponsor":"Michele Henson"},
{"bill_id":757557,"bill_number":"SR505","title":"Job Corps; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Job Corps on their 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR505/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44702","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":757561,"bill_number":"HR674","title":"English, Reverend Nancy Frazier; 2015 honoree Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Community Service Awards; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Reverend Nancy Frazier English as a 2015 honoree of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Celebration Community Service Awards; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR674/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44681","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":757564,"bill_number":"HR682","title":"Stegall, Pamela Franklin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Pamela Franklin Stegall; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR682/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44692","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":757568,"bill_number":"HR672","title":"Lusby, Dorothy Talley; 2015 honoree Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Community Service Awards; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Dorothy Talley Lusby as a 2015 honoree of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Celebration Community Service Awards; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR672/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44679","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":757571,"bill_number":"HR676","title":"Nason, Crystal; 2014 Employee of the Year; Augusta, Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Crystal Nason on being named 2014 Employee of the Year for Augusta, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR676/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44683","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":757575,"bill_number":"SR490","title":"SoopaFitt Family Field Day; recognize August 1, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION commending J'Lyn Furby for educating the public on the dangers of obesity and recognizing August 1, 2015, as SoopaFitt Family Field Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR490/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44655","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":757578,"bill_number":"SR489","title":"Oglesby, Theodore N. \"Ted\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Theodore N. \"Ted\" Oglesby; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR489/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44645","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":759063,"bill_number":"SR508","title":"2015 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the 2015 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides for their exemplary service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR508/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44711","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":759075,"bill_number":"SR511","title":"Bullock, III, Dr. Charles S.; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Dr. Charles S. Bullock, III, upon being named University Professor of the University of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR511/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44715","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":759087,"bill_number":"SR509","title":"Georgia Chamber of Commerce; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Georgia Chamber of Commerce in its 100th year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR509/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44712","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":759099,"bill_number":"SR512","title":"Hitchcox, Robert Olen; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Robert Olen Hitchcox; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR512/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44716","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":759112,"bill_number":"SR510","title":"Carroll, Ryan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ryan Carroll; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR510/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44714","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":759124,"bill_number":"SB224","title":"Lawrenceville Building Authority; create; public corporation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Lawrenceville Building Authority as a public corporation and an instrumentality of the State of Georgia; to provide for the separate enactment of each provision of this Act; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB224/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44713","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":759724,"bill_number":"HR688","title":"United States disabled veterans; recognize and dedicate a highway in their honor","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing United States disabled veterans and dedicating a highway in their honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR688/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44770","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":759725,"bill_number":"SB225","title":"DeKalb County; community improvement districts created within municipalities; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating one or more community improvement districts within DeKalb County, approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3817), as amended, so as to change certain provisions so that community improvement districts may be created within municipalities in DeKalb County; to provide for a millage rate cap; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB225/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44717","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":759726,"bill_number":"SR533","title":"Coates, Nicholas Chase; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Nicholas Chase Coates, New Hampstead High School's 2015 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR533/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44768","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":759727,"bill_number":"HR685","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 illness; 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":"2015-03-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-20","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR685/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44745","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":759729,"bill_number":"HR695","title":"Georgia Pre-K Week; October 5-9, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing October 5-9, 2015, as Georgia Pre-K Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR695/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44778","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":759730,"bill_number":"HR694","title":"Boutwell, Marshall; honored with Moses C. David Lifetime Achievement Award; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Marshall Boutwell and congratulating him upon being honored with the Moses C. Davis Lifetime Achievement Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR694/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44777","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":759731,"bill_number":"SR545","title":"Pesto III, Alfred Edward; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Alfred Edward Pesto III, Benedictine Military School's 2015 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR545/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44740","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":759732,"bill_number":"HR692","title":"Toms, Charles Trevor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Charles Trevor Toms; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR692/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44775","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":759733,"bill_number":"SR550","title":"Loyd Strickland Memorial Intersection; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Loyd Strickland and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR550/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44746","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":759734,"bill_number":"SR519","title":"Southwest Campus of the Medical College of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 10th anniversary of the Southwest Campus of the Medical College of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR519/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44718","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":759735,"bill_number":"HB628","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 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":"2015-03-18","last_action":"House Tabled","last_action_date":"2015-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB628/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44771","sponsor":"Brad Raffensperger"},
{"bill_id":759736,"bill_number":"SR520","title":"Tucker High School; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Tucker High School upon the grand occasion of its 100th anniversary and commending the Tucker High School Foundation for its great service to that school; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR520/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44725","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":759737,"bill_number":"HB625","title":"Athens, City of; Clarke County; school district; superintendent to purchase supplies, hire labor, and make repairs to facilities; provide authority","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the merger of the existing independent school system of the City of Athens and the existing school district in the County of Clarke, approved March 7, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 3057), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4743), so as to provide for the authority of the superintendent to purchase supplies, hire labor, and make repairs to facilities and to solicit and receive proposals for the purchase of professional services; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-24","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB625/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44743","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":759738,"bill_number":"SR537","title":"George, Nadia Inez; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Nadia Inez George, Groves High School's 2015 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR537/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44755","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":759739,"bill_number":"SR518","title":"Foxworthy, Jeff; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jeff Foxworthy on his induction into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR518/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44721","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":759740,"bill_number":"HR693","title":"Green, Roger Michael; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Roger Michael Green; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR693/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44776","sponsor":"Tom Rice"},
{"bill_id":759741,"bill_number":"HB618","title":"Seminole County; Board of Education; provide compensation of chairperson and members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the compensation of the chairperson and members of the Seminole County Board of Education; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB618/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44734","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":759742,"bill_number":"HR696","title":"Georgia Myasthenia Gravis Day at the capitol; March 30, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 30, 2015, as Georgia Myasthenia Gravis Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR696/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44779","sponsor":"Tom Rice"},
{"bill_id":759745,"bill_number":"SR541","title":"Royek, Amanda Grace; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Amanda Grace Royek, Savannah Arts Academy's 2015 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR541/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44754","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":759746,"bill_number":"HB621","title":"Crisp County; chief magistrate; provide future elections be nonpartisan","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of chief magistrate of Crisp 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-20","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB621/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44737","sponsor":"Buddy Harden"},
{"bill_id":759747,"bill_number":"HB627","title":"Lake Allatoona Preservation Authority; repeal Act","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the Lake Allatoona Preservation Authority, approved April 22, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4827); to provide for the assets thereof; to provide for severability and applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB627/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44750","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":759748,"bill_number":"SR543","title":"Savannah State University Women's Basketball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Savannah State University Women's Basketball Team for winning the 2015 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR543/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44757","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":759749,"bill_number":"HR706","title":"Lupo, Ms. Terri; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Terri Lupo on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR706/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44789","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":759750,"bill_number":"SR534","title":"Bigham, Jasmine Brianna; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jasmine Brianna Bigham, Beach High School's 2015 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR534/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44767","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":759751,"bill_number":"HB623","title":"Macon Water Authority Act; ability to operate a storm water utility; provide","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 revise the powers of the authority; to provide for the ability to operate a storm water utility; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB623/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44739","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":759752,"bill_number":"HR689","title":"North Cobb High School Lady Warrior volleyball team; winner 2014 Class 6A GHSA State Championship; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the North Cobb High School Lady Warrior volleyball team for winning the 2014 Class 6A GHSA State Championship and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR689/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44772","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":759753,"bill_number":"HR691","title":"American India Foundation; philanthropic work in India; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the American India Foundation for its vast philanthropic work in India; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR691/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44774","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":759754,"bill_number":"HR698","title":"House Interns for the 2015 Regular Session; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the House Interns for the 2015 Regular Session; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR698/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44781","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":759755,"bill_number":"SR527","title":"Public Roads and Bridges; 10 percent of revenue; providing and maintaining an adequate system -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for 10 percent of the revenue collected in excess of the amount which was projected to be collected in the preceding fiscal year to be used for providing and maintaining an adequate system of public roads and bridges in this state; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR527/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44764","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":759756,"bill_number":"SR487","title":"Senate Preventing Youth Substance Use Disorders Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Preventing Youth Substance Use Disorders Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR487/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44643","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":759757,"bill_number":"HR690","title":"Nobis, Thomas Henry, Jr.; first Atlanta Falcons player drafted during the inaugural season in 1966; honor and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Thomas Henry Nobis, Jr., the first player drafted during the inaugural season for the Atlanta Falcons in 1966, and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR690/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44773","sponsor":"Dewey McClain"},
{"bill_id":759758,"bill_number":"HR686","title":"United States Congress; enact broad and permanent tax reform in 2015 to create a tax system that is simpler, flatter, and fairer; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the United States Congress to enact broad and permanent tax reform in 2015 so as to create a tax system that is simpler, flatter, and fairer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR686/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44752","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":759760,"bill_number":"SR549","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":"2015-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR549/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44742","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":759761,"bill_number":"HB624","title":"Insurance; provide federal home loan bank rights regarding collateral pledge by an insurer-member subject to a delinquency proceeding; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 37 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurers rehabilitation and liquidation, so as to provide for federal home loan bank rights regarding collateral pledged by an insurer-member subject to a delinquency proceeding; to provide for definitions; to provide for certain limitations for a receiver to void transfer of certain property in connection with any federal home loan bank security agreement; to provide for transfer avoidance under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-20","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB624/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44741","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":759762,"bill_number":"SR544","title":"Holmes-Williams, Satchel T.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Satchel T. Holmes-Williams, Woodville-Tompkins High School's 2015 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR544/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44747","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":759763,"bill_number":"SR547","title":"Environmental Day; recognize April 2, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April 2, 2015, as the sixth annual Environmental Day in the State of Georgia and commending the Moving from Green to Zero Campaign for its efforts to create clean land, clean air, and clean water for a sustainable Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR547/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44732","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":759765,"bill_number":"SR525","title":"Georgia General Assembly; recognize the vital importance safe and efficient transportation plays in Georgia's economic/quality of life standards","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the vital importance safe and efficient transportation plays in Georgia's economic and quality of life standards and providing a roadmap for financial support of transportation in this state; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR525/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44730","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":759768,"bill_number":"SR540","title":"Loftin, Madison Hartsell; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Madison Hartsell Loftin, St. Vincent's Academy 2015 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR540/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44758","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":759769,"bill_number":"HR704","title":"Big Bend Agri-Services; expansion into international markets; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Big Bend Agri-Services for its expansion into international markets; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR704/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44787","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":759770,"bill_number":"SR530","title":"Fallin, Amanda Leighann; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Amanda Leighann Fallin, Windsor Forest High School's 2015 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR530/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44761","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":759771,"bill_number":"HB622","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":"2015-03-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-20","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB622/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44738","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":759773,"bill_number":"HB619","title":"Cochran/Bleckley Airport Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Cochran/Bleckley Airport Authority; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB619/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44735","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":759774,"bill_number":"SR515","title":"Roland, Ed; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ed Roland on his induction into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR515/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44722","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":759775,"bill_number":"HB626","title":"Lakeland, City of; provide a new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Lakeland; 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":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB626/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44744","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":759776,"bill_number":"SR535","title":"Conley, Kristin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kristin Conley, Bible Baptist's 2015 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR535/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44760","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":759777,"bill_number":"HB629","title":"Atlanta, City of; change corporate limits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Atlanta, approved April 15, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4469), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of such municipality; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum and contingent effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-20","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB629/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44790","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":759779,"bill_number":"SR513","title":"Lady Antebellum; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lady Antebellum on its induction into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR513/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44724","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":759780,"bill_number":"HR705","title":"Flipper, Lieutenant Henry Ossian; commend; Lieutenant Henry Ossian Flipper Historic Cemetery Fence Dedication; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lieutenant Henry Ossian Flipper and recognizing the Lieutenant Henry Ossian Flipper Historic Cemetery Fence Dedication; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR705/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44788","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":759781,"bill_number":"SR536","title":"Paletta, Mia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mia Paletta, Calvary Day School's 2015 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR536/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44759","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":759782,"bill_number":"SR523","title":"Bethesda Academy High School Basketball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Bethesda Academy High School Basketball Team on winning the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) Class AA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR523/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44728","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":759783,"bill_number":"HB620","title":"Crisp County; Probate Court; provide future elections for judge be nonpartisan","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of judge of the Probate Court of Crisp County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-20","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB620/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44736","sponsor":"Buddy Harden"},
{"bill_id":759784,"bill_number":"SR521","title":"Allen, Tristen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tristen Allen, Islands High School's 2015 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR521/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44726","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":759785,"bill_number":"SR538","title":"Williams, Kayla Michelle; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kayla Michelle Williams, Johnson High School's 2015 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR538/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44749","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":759786,"bill_number":"SR551","title":"Barrow, Dr. Linda; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Linda Barrow on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR551/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44748","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":759787,"bill_number":"HR703","title":"Barrow, Dr. Linda; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Linda Barrow on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR703/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44786","sponsor":"Emory Dunahoo"},
{"bill_id":759790,"bill_number":"SR546","title":"Bowers, Mahogany; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mahogany Bowers for her service to the Savannah community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR546/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44733","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":759791,"bill_number":"HR699","title":"Sapp, Gladys Ward; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Gladys Ward Sapp; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR699/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44782","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":759792,"bill_number":"HR687","title":"Hall, Dr. Beverly; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Beverly Hall; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR687/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44753","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":759793,"bill_number":"HR700","title":"Harris, Pastor Marlin D.; Clergy Day Speaker; 14th Annual Faith and Clergy Day; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Pastor Marlin D. Harris as the Clergy Day Speaker for the 14th Annual Faith and Clergy Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR700/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44783","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":759794,"bill_number":"SR532","title":"Lane, Evan Kenneth; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION Commending Evan Kenneth Lane, Memorial Day School's 2015 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR532/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44763","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":759796,"bill_number":"SR516","title":"Beard, Danny; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Danny Beard on his induction into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR516/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44720","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":759797,"bill_number":"SR517","title":"Reed, Francine; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Francine Reed on her induction into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR517/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44719","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":759798,"bill_number":"SR548","title":"Thomas, Gandy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Gandy Thomas; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR548/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44731","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":759799,"bill_number":"SR531","title":"Pfeiffer, Matthew; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Matthew Pfeiffer, Jenkins High School's 2015 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR531/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44769","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":759801,"bill_number":"HR701","title":"Nation, Alexis; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Alexis Nation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR701/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44784","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":759802,"bill_number":"HR702","title":"Brawley, Dr. Don, III; Clergy Day Speaker; 14th Annual Faith and Clergy Day; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Dr. Don Brawley III as the Clergy Day Speaker for the 14th Annual Faith and Clergy Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR702/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44785","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":759803,"bill_number":"SR526","title":"Carrel, Wayne; James Saffell; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Wayne Carrel and James Saffell upon being named president and treasurer of the Johns Creek Foundation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR526/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44762","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":759804,"bill_number":"SR542","title":"Oates, Kayla V.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kayla V. Oates, Savannah High School's 2015 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR542/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44756","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":759805,"bill_number":"SR528","title":"Wixon, Sr., Camille Alexandra; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Camille Alexandra Wixon, St. Andrews School's 2015 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR528/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44765","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":759806,"bill_number":"HR697","title":"Stanley, James Levi; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending James Levi Stanley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR697/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44780","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":759807,"bill_number":"SR514","title":"Wet Willie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Wet Willie on its induction into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR514/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44723","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":759808,"bill_number":"SR529","title":"Manalo, Renee Julia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Renee Julia Manalo, Savannah Christian Preparatory School's 2015 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR529/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44766","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":759809,"bill_number":"SR539","title":"Young, Macie Leigh; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION Commending Macie Leigh Young, Memorial Day School's 2015 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR539/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44751","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":759810,"bill_number":"SR522","title":"Park, Kinam; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION Ccommending Kinam Park, Savannah Country Day School's 2015 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR522/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44727","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":760424,"bill_number":"HR707","title":"Lance Corporal Melvin Poole Memorial Bridge; Wheeler County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Lance Corporal Melvin Poole and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-23","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR707/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44799","sponsor":"Jimmy Pruett"},
{"bill_id":760425,"bill_number":"HB631","title":"Cherokee County; Board of Ethics; define a term","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Ethics of Cherokee County, approved September 18, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, Ex. Sess., p. 411), so as to define a term; to provide for limitation of liability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB631/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44793","sponsor":"Wesley Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":760426,"bill_number":"HR709","title":"McEachern High School Lady Indians Basketball Team; Class AAAAAA State Champions; congratulate and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the McEachern High School Lady Indians Basketball Team for their excellent performance at the Class AAAAAA State Championship game and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-20","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR709/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44806","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":760427,"bill_number":"SR557","title":"Ries, Carter; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Carter Ries upon being named a State Honoree in the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR557/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44801","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":760428,"bill_number":"HR723","title":"Yarbrough, Tony T.; promotion; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tony T. Yarbrough upon the wonderful occasion of his promotion; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR723/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44820","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":760429,"bill_number":"HR710","title":"Vietnam Remembrance Day; April 30, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April 30, 2015, as Vietnam Remembrance Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR710/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44807","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":760430,"bill_number":"HR720","title":"Webb, Jasper \"Jake\" and Bill Padgett; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jasper \"Jake\" Webb and Bill Padgett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR720/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44817","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":760431,"bill_number":"HB636","title":"Vidalia, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Vidalia 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":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB636/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44802","sponsor":"Greg Morris"},
{"bill_id":760432,"bill_number":"SB228","title":"Snellville, City of; make numerous administrative and clerical changes","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Snellville, approved April 28, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4566), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 5, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 3575), so as to make numerous administrative and clerical changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-20","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB228/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44821","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":760433,"bill_number":"HB634","title":"Lawrenceville, City of; amend corporate boundaries","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Lawrenceville, approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4961), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 5, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 4128), so as to amend corporate boundaries of such city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB634/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44797","sponsor":"Valerie Clark"},
{"bill_id":760434,"bill_number":"HR722","title":"Douglas, Reverend Marie Lomax; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Marie Lomax Douglas; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR722/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44819","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":760435,"bill_number":"HR708","title":"Korean American Day at the capitol; January 13, 2016; honor and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring January 13, 2016, as Korean American Day at the State Capitol and inviting Korean American dignitaries to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR708/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44805","sponsor":"B.J. Pak"},
{"bill_id":760436,"bill_number":"HB630","title":"Fulton County; homestead exemption to $30,000 after a two-year phase in for certain residents 70 or older; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Fulton County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $30,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead after a two-year phase in for certain residents of that county who are 70 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"House Tabled","last_action_date":"2015-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB630/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44792","sponsor":"Brad Raffensperger"},
{"bill_id":760437,"bill_number":"HR717","title":"Christian City; 50th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Christian City on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR717/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44814","sponsor":"Virgil Fludd"},
{"bill_id":760438,"bill_number":"SR552","title":"Griffin, Jack; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jack Griffin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR552/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44791","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":760439,"bill_number":"SR559","title":"Brooks, Reverend Donald; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Reverend Donald Brooks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR559/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44828","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":760440,"bill_number":"SR554","title":"Stamps, Elizabeth Reid; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Elizabeth Reid Stamps; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR554/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44824","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":760441,"bill_number":"SB226","title":"Gordon, City of; comprehensively revise the charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Gordon, approved March 24, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4375), as amended, so as to comprehensively revise the charter of the City of Gordon; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB226/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44794","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":760442,"bill_number":"HR716","title":"McLendon, Mayor Adolph; dedicated service to City of Richland and Stewart County, Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mayor Adolph McLendon for his many years of dedicated service to the City of Richland and Stewart County, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR716/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44813","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":760445,"bill_number":"SB229","title":"Insurance; provide for federal home loan bank rights; collateral pledged by an insurer-member subject to delinquency proceedings","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 37 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurers rehabilitation and liquidation, so as to provide for federal home loan bank rights regarding collateral pledged by an insurer-member subject to a delinquency proceeding; to provide for definitions; to provide for certain limitations for a receiver to void transfer of certain property in connection with any federal home loan bank security agreement; to provide for transfer avoidance under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-20","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB229/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44800","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":760446,"bill_number":"HR721","title":"Bagwell, Jaxon Coker; birth; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Jaxon Coker Bagwell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR721/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44818","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":760447,"bill_number":"SR524","title":"H.V. Jenkins High School Basketball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the H. V. Jenkins High School basketball team on winning the 2015 GHSA Class AAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR524/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44729","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":760448,"bill_number":"HR715","title":"Irwin County Senior 4-H Poultry Judging Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Irwin County Senior 4-H Poultry Judging Team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR715/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44812","sponsor":"Jay Roberts"},
{"bill_id":760449,"bill_number":"HR712","title":"Kaiser Permanente; 30th anniversary in Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kaiser Permanente on the occasion of its 30th anniversary in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR712/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44809","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":760450,"bill_number":"SR553","title":"Teneilabe, Ambassador Geoffrey; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ambassador Geoffrey Teneilabe; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR553/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44823","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":760451,"bill_number":"HB633","title":"Atlanta, City of; independent school district ad valorem tax for education; residents 70 years of age or older; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Atlanta independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of the assessed value of the homestead 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"House Lost Reconsidered Bill/Res","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB633/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44796","sponsor":"Beth Beskin"},
{"bill_id":760452,"bill_number":"HB637","title":"Hazlehurst, City of; provide a new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Hazlehurst; to provide for severability; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide a specific repealer; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB637/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44803","sponsor":"Greg Morris"},
{"bill_id":760453,"bill_number":"SB227","title":"Atlanta, City of; extension of the corporate limits; repeal the amendment to Constitution of Georgia","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal the amendment to the Constitution of Georgia providing that, upon extension of the corporate limits of the City of Atlanta into Fulton County, the territory embraced therein shall become part of the independent school system of the City of Atlanta and shall cease to be a part of the school system of the county and that the school property located within the area embraced in the extension shall become the property of the City of Atlanta (Res. Act No. 73; H. R. No. 182-969j; Ga. L. 1950, p. 458), which was continued under the 1983 Constitution of the State of Georgia by an Act approved March 26, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4812); to provide for a referendum with respect to the effectiveness of the foregoing; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-20","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB227/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44822","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":760454,"bill_number":"HR718","title":"Teal, Ms. Bertie Mae Conley; 100th birthday; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Ms. Bertie Mae Conley Teal on the grand occasion of her 100th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR718/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44815","sponsor":"Jimmy Pruett"},
{"bill_id":760455,"bill_number":"SR555","title":"National Black and Latino Council; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the National Black and Latino Council; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR555/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44825","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":760456,"bill_number":"HB632","title":"South Cobb Development Authority Act; change definition of certain terms","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the \"South Cobb Development Authority Act,\" approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 3772), as amended, so as to change the definition of certain terms; to change certain powers and duties; to provide for boundaries; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB632/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44795","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":760457,"bill_number":"HR713","title":"Jones, Clymonteen Livingston; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Clymonteen Livingston Jones for outstanding public service to her community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR713/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44810","sponsor":"Barbara Sims"},
{"bill_id":760458,"bill_number":"HB638","title":"Atlanta, City of; corporate limits; independent school system; repeal amendment","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal the amendment to the Constitution of Georgia providing that, upon extension of the corporate limits of the City of Atlanta into Fulton County, the territory embraced therein shall become part of the independent school system of the City of Atlanta and shall cease to be a part of the school system of the county and that the school property located within the area embraced in the extension shall become the property of the City of Atlanta (Res. Act No. 73; H. R. No. 182-969j; Ga. L. 1950, p. 458), which was continued under the 1983 Constitution of the State of Georgia by an Act approved March 26, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4812); to provide for a referendum with respect to the effectiveness of the foregoing; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-23","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB638/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44804","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":760459,"bill_number":"HR711","title":"Georgia Haitian Americans; commend; Georgia Haitian Americans Legislative Day at the capitol; March 31, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the contributions of Georgia Haitian Americans and recognizing March 31, 2015, as Georgia Haitian Americans Legislative Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR711/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44808","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":760460,"bill_number":"SR556","title":"Atlanta Health Care Music & Gospel Festival; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Atlanta Health Care Music & Gospel Festival on the grand occasion of its 10th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR556/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44826","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":760461,"bill_number":"HR714","title":"Irwin County Women's tennis team; winner Class A State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Irwin County Women's tennis team on winning the Class A State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR714/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44811","sponsor":"Jay Roberts"},
{"bill_id":760462,"bill_number":"HR719","title":"North Cobb High School Lady Warrior volleyball team; winner 2014 Class 6A GHSA State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the North Cobb High School Lady Warrior volleyball team for winning the 2014 Class 6A GHSA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR719/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44816","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":760463,"bill_number":"HB635","title":"Judges of Probate Courts Retirement Fund; increase number of years of mandatory contribution; 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, so as to increase the number of years of mandatory contribution to such fund; to increase the maximum number of years used to calculate benefits; to provide for certain creditable service; to provide for application and payment of funds; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB635/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44798","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":760996,"bill_number":"HR731","title":"Prevent Child Abuse Awareness Month at the capitol; April, 2015; Prevent Child Abuse Habersham; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Prevent Child Abuse Habersham and recognizing April, 2015, as Prevent Child Abuse Awareness Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR731/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44848","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":760997,"bill_number":"HR739","title":"Boy Scout Troop 463 of Sandy Springs, Georgia; commend; 50th anniversary; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Boy Scout Troop 463 of Sandy Springs, Georgia, on its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR739/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44856","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":760998,"bill_number":"SR564","title":"School Construction; create Senate Study Committee","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on School Construction; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR564/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44842","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":760999,"bill_number":"HR741","title":"Lawson, J. Carlton Jay; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of J. Carlton Jay Lawson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR741/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44858","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":761000,"bill_number":"HR726","title":"Panagiotidis, Georgos; Consul of the Greek Government; Greek Independence Day; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgos Panagiotidis, Consul of the Greek Government, on the grand occasion of Greek Independence Day and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-23","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR726/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44843","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":761001,"bill_number":"SR565","title":"Jones, Emani Lynn; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Emani Lynn Jones for her many accomplishments; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR565/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44863","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":761002,"bill_number":"HR734","title":"Wallace, Darryl Deon; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Darryl Deon Wallace; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR734/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44851","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":761003,"bill_number":"SR496","title":"Lee, Ms. Audrey; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Audrey Lee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR496/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44674","sponsor":"Tommie Williams"},
{"bill_id":761004,"bill_number":"HR736","title":"Benedictine High School Cadets football team; winner 2014 Class AA State Championship; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Benedictine High School Cadets football team for winning the 2014 Class AA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR736/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44853","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":761005,"bill_number":"HR742","title":"Todd, Dr. Daniel; providing excellent veterinary care to Floyd County Law Enforcement and Georgia State Patrol service dogs; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Daniel Todd for providing excellent veterinary care to Floyd County Law Enforcement and Georgia State Patrol service dogs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR742/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44859","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":761006,"bill_number":"SB235","title":"Elections; provide for the dates for conducting certain special elections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for the dates for conducting certain special elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-23","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB235/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44862","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":761007,"bill_number":"SR561","title":"Consumer and Provider Protection Act (SB 158); Senate Study Committee","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on the Consumer and Provider Protection Act (SB 158); and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR561/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44835","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":761008,"bill_number":"HR740","title":"Gerrish, Donna and Tony; efforts to eradicate aggressive driving in Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Donna and Tony Gerrish and their family for their efforts to eradicate aggressive driving in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR740/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44857","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":761009,"bill_number":"HR730","title":"Latino Media Day at the capitol; March 24, 2015; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Latino media and recognizing March 24, 2015, as Latino Media Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR730/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44847","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":761010,"bill_number":"SR560","title":"Senate Women's Adequate Healthcare Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Women's Adequate Healthcare Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR560/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44829","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":761011,"bill_number":"HR737","title":"Georgia Christian School girls basketball team; winner GISA Class AA State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Christian School girls basketball team on winning the GISA Class AA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR737/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44854","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":761012,"bill_number":"SR566","title":"Senate Abusive Billing Practices Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Abusive Billing Practices Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-20","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR566/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44864","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":761013,"bill_number":"HR724","title":"House Study Committee on Cyber Security and Privacy; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Cyber Security and Privacy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-20","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR724/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44834","sponsor":"B.J. Pak"},
{"bill_id":761014,"bill_number":"HR725","title":"Michael Andrew Norris Memorial Highway; Lamar County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Michael Andrew Norris and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-24","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR725/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44839","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":761015,"bill_number":"HR733","title":"Schmelz, Mildred Clemons; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mildred Clemons Schmelz on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR733/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44850","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":761016,"bill_number":"SB234","title":"Superior Courts of the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit; amount of compensation; judges by the county; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to supplement the salary of the judge of the Superior Courts of the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit, approved February 8, 1950 (Ga. L. 1949-50, p. 102), as amended, particularly by an Act approved December 28, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 330), an Act approved March 2, 1966 (Ga. L. 1966, p. 119), an Act approved March 22, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4192), an Act approved April 10, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 4447), and an Act approved May 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4415), so as to change provisions relating to the amount of compensation paid to such judges by the county comprising the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit; to provide for annual increases in the discretion of the governing authority; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB234/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44860","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":761017,"bill_number":"SR562","title":"Wallace, Darryl Deon; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Darryl Deon Wallace; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR562/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44836","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":761018,"bill_number":"SR558","title":"General Assembly; proceeds of excise taxes on sale of fireworks; funding of trauma care -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the proceeds of excise taxes on the sale of fireworks in this state be dedicated to the funding of trauma care, fire services, burn treatment, and local public safety purposes in the State of Georgia; to provide that such funds shall not lapse; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Act 530","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR558/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44827","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":761019,"bill_number":"SB230","title":"'Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act'; enactment","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency management, so as to provide for the enactment of the \"Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act\"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB230/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44831","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":761020,"bill_number":"SR563","title":"Berklee College; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Berklee College of Music and recognizing the fifth anniversary of the Berklee College of Music's Atlanta Spring Break Trip; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR563/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44838","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":761021,"bill_number":"HR727","title":"Chapman, Clyde Green and Theron C.; 70th wedding anniversary; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing, honoring, and commending Clyde Green Chapman and Theron C. Chapman on the occasion of their 70th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR727/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44844","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":761022,"bill_number":"HR732","title":"Dawson, Willie Lawrence; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Willie Lawrence Dawson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR732/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44849","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":761023,"bill_number":"HR738","title":"Selph, Mr. Eddie; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Eddie Selph on the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR738/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44855","sponsor":"Jimmy Pruett"},
{"bill_id":761024,"bill_number":"SB232","title":"State Court of Cobb County; change the compensation of the judges of the state court","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, approved March 26, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 3211), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 4102), 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB232/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44840","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":761025,"bill_number":"SB231","title":"\"City of Conyers Public Facilities Authority Act\"; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of Conyers Public Facilities Authority and to provide for the appointment of members of the authority; to confer powers upon the authority; to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds by the authority; to fix and provide the venue and jurisdiction of actions relating to any provisions of this Act; to exempt the property and revenue bonds of the authority from taxation; to provide for severability; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB231/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44861","sponsor":"Ronald Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":761026,"bill_number":"HB639","title":"Pickens County; Magistrate Court; clerk; appointed by and serve at pleasure of chief magistrate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that the clerk of the Magistrate Court of Pickens County shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the chief magistrate; to provide for related matters; to provide a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Act 278","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB639/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44830","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":761027,"bill_number":"SB233","title":"State Court of Cobb County; change the compensations of the clerk and chief deputy clerk of the state court of cobb county","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, approved March 26, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 3211), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 4267), 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB233/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44841","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":761028,"bill_number":"HB640","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, particularly by an Act approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 3722), 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB640/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44832","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":761029,"bill_number":"HR728","title":"Ladies of Favor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ladies of Favor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR728/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44845","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":761030,"bill_number":"HR735","title":"Roberson, Corporal Jason; Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division; 2014 Boating Safety Officer of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Corporal Jason Roberson of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division on being named the 2014 Boating Safety Officer the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR735/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44852","sponsor":"Timothy Barr"},
{"bill_id":761031,"bill_number":"HB642","title":"Putnam County; Magistrate Court; revise number, manner of selection, and compensation of judges","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Magistrate Court of Putnam County, approved March 12, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3788), as amended, so as to revise the number, manner of selection, and compensation of the judges of the magistrate court; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB642/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44837","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":761032,"bill_number":"HB641","title":"Spalding County; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Spalding 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":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB641/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44833","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":761033,"bill_number":"HR729","title":"Starr, Gabrielle F.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Gabrielle F. Starr; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR729/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44846","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":761456,"bill_number":"HR754","title":"Leaders of Cub Scout Pack 1824; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the leaders of Cub Scout Pack 1824; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR754/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44890","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":761457,"bill_number":"HR749","title":"Tapia, Jeffrey; dedicated service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jeffrey Tapia for her life of dedicated service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR749/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44885","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":761459,"bill_number":"HR753","title":"Lanoue, Dr. Philip D.; outstanding leadership; Clarke County School District Superintendent; commend; National Superintendent of the Year; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Philip D. Lanoue for his outstanding leadership in the role of Clarke County School District Superintendent and recognizing him as the National Superintendent of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR753/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44889","sponsor":"Regina Quick"},
{"bill_id":761461,"bill_number":"HR746","title":"Georgia families; public policies that help them thrive; express the sense of the General Assembly","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing the sense of the General Assembly regarding public policies that will help Georgia families thrive; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR746/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44882","sponsor":"Nikki Randall"},
{"bill_id":761462,"bill_number":"SR569","title":"DECA program; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the DECA program at Langston Hughes High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR569/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44877","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":761464,"bill_number":"HR747","title":"Kennesaw State University Day at the capitol; March 25, 2015; recognize; contributions to State of Georgia and higher education; Dr. Papp; invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 25, 2015, as Kennesaw State University Day at the state capitol, commending Kennesaw State University and its many contributions to the State of Georgia and higher education, and inviting Dr. Papp of Kennesaw State University to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR747/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44883","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":761466,"bill_number":"HR764","title":"Butler, Jeanette; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jeanette Butler; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR764/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44900","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":761467,"bill_number":"HR757","title":"Paul, Andy; 2014-2015 President of the National Future Farmers of America Organization; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Andy Paul as the 2014-2015 President of the National Future Farmers of America Organization; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR757/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44893","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":761469,"bill_number":"HB643","title":"Warner Robins, City of; resolution passed by city council; change a reference","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act authorizing the governing authority of the City of Warner Robins to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A., approved May 11, 2009, (Ga. L. 2009, p. 3981), so as to change a reference to a resolution passed by the city council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB643/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44870","sponsor":"Heath Clark"},
{"bill_id":761471,"bill_number":"HR760","title":"Koehler; Christopher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Christopher Koehler; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR760/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44896","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":761473,"bill_number":"HR751","title":"Georgia Lineman Appreciation Day at the capitol; April 18, 2015; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia linemen and recognizing April 18, 2015, as Georgia Lineman Appreciation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR751/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44887","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":761474,"bill_number":"HR744","title":"House Study Committee on the Use of Drones; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Use of Drones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR744/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44869","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":761476,"bill_number":"SR570","title":"Senate Pool Industry Standards and Licensing Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Pool Industry Standards and Licensing Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-24","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR570/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44878","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":761478,"bill_number":"HR763","title":"Richards, Deke; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Deke Richards; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR763/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44899","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":761480,"bill_number":"HR761","title":"Abrams, Jennifer R.; accomplishments; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jennifer R. Abrams for her many accomplishments; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR761/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44897","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":761481,"bill_number":"SR567","title":"Benedictine High School Cadets Football Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Benedictine High School Cadets football team for winning the 2014 Class AA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR567/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44865","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":761483,"bill_number":"HB650","title":"Atlanta, City of; public safety access assessments; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Atlanta, approved April 15, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4469), as amended, so as to provide for public safety access assessments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB650/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44906","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":761485,"bill_number":"HB644","title":"Warner Robins, City of; ad valorem tax; filing an application for homestead exemption; change date","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a homestead exemption from all City of Warner Robins ad valorem taxes for any city purposes, including, but not limited to, taxes to retire bonded indebtedness for certain persons who have been residents of the City of Warner Robins for at least the immediately preceding five years and who are 65 years of age or older, approved April 5, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 4189), as amended, so as to change the date for filing an application for such homestead exemption; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB644/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44871","sponsor":"Heath Clark"},
{"bill_id":761486,"bill_number":"SR571","title":"Kennesaw State University Day; recognize March 25, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 25, 2015, as Kennesaw State University Day at the state capitol and commending Kennesaw State University and its many contributions to the State of Georgia and higher education; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR571/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44879","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":761488,"bill_number":"HR745","title":"United States Congress; provide for continuation of Ryan White CARE Act funding at levels appropriate to meet the needs of the citizens of the State of Georgia; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the United States Congress to provide for the continuation of Ryan White CARE Act funding at levels appropriate to meet the needs of the citizens of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR745/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44881","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":761490,"bill_number":"HB647","title":"Clayton County; chief magistrate; change salary","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the appointment of the chief magistrate of Clayton County, approved March 21, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4411), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 4, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4136), so as to change the salary of the chief magistrate; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB647/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44874","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":761494,"bill_number":"HB648","title":"Clayton County; sheriff; change provisions relating to compensation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act placing the sheriff and clerk of the Superior Court of Clayton County on an annual salary, approved February 25, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 1910), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4656), so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the sheriff; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB648/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44875","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":761495,"bill_number":"SR568","title":"Georgia Law School Day; recognize March 24, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 24, 2015, as Georgia Law School Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR568/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44866","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":761497,"bill_number":"HB646","title":"Clayton Judicial Circuit; judges of superior court; increase county supplement to state salary","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a supplement to the salaries of the judges of the superior court of the Clayton Judicial Circuit, approved April 10, 1969 (Ga. L. 1969, p. 353), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4683), so as to increase the county supplement to the state salary of said judges; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB646/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44873","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":761499,"bill_number":"SB237","title":"Board of Education of White County; provide for the compensation of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the compensation of the members of the Board of Education of White County; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB237/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44876","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":761500,"bill_number":"SR576","title":"American with Disabilities Act Atlanta Symposium and the Society for Disability Studies Atlanta Conference; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Americans with Disabilities Act Atlanta Symposium and the Society for Disability Studies Atlanta Conference; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR576/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44904","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":761502,"bill_number":"HR752","title":"Rogers, Zachary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Zachary Rogers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR752/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44888","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":761504,"bill_number":"SR574","title":"Taylor Road Middle School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the faculty, staff, and students of Taylor Road Middle School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR574/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44903","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":761506,"bill_number":"SR575","title":"Coastal Georgia Honor Flight; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Coastal Georgia Honor Flight and commending Georgia's World War II and Korean War veterans; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR575/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44905","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":761507,"bill_number":"HR759","title":"Gagel, George; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending George Gagel; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR759/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44895","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":761509,"bill_number":"HB645","title":"Clayton County; Board of Commissioners; provide salaries of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Clayton County, approved February 8, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 2064), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4321), so as to provide the salaries of the members of the Clayton County Board of Commissioners; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-25","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB645/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44872","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":761511,"bill_number":"HR758","title":"Aldredge, Heath; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Heath Aldredge; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR758/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44894","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":761512,"bill_number":"HR762","title":"Bingham, Private First Class Elvis; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Private First Class Elvis Bingham; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR762/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44898","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":761514,"bill_number":"HR743","title":"House Study Committee on Annexation, Deannexation, and Incorporation; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Annexation, Deannexation, and Incorporation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR743/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44868","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":761516,"bill_number":"SR572","title":"King, Jacqualyn Susanne; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jacqualyn Susanne King; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR572/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44901","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":761518,"bill_number":"HR755","title":"Henry, Ms. Jeannie M. \"Sis\"; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Jeannie M. \"Sis\" Henry on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR755/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44891","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":761519,"bill_number":"HR756","title":"Emergency Management Association Day; March 26, 2015; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Emergency Management Association of Georgia and recognizing March 26, 2015, as Emergency Management Association Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR756/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44892","sponsor":"Dustin Hightower"},
{"bill_id":761521,"bill_number":"HB649","title":"\"Georgia Lactation Consultant Practice Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, acupuncturists, and others, so as to require licensure of lactation consultants; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for an advisory committee; to provide for licensure application and qualifications; to provide for license renewal; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB649/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44880","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":761523,"bill_number":"HR750","title":"Maus, Don Teodoro; life of service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Don Teodoro Maus for his life of service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR750/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44886","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":761524,"bill_number":"HR748","title":"Caminar Latino; 25 years of service to the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Caminar Latino for 25 years of service to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR748/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44884","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":761526,"bill_number":"SR573","title":"Senate Court of Appeals Workload Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Court of Appeals Workload Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-23","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR573/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44902","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":761528,"bill_number":"SB236","title":"State Court of Catoosa County; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the State Court of Catoosa County; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB236/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44867","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":762184,"bill_number":"HB660","title":"Sharon Springs, City of; Forsyth County; incorporate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Sharon Springs; to provide a charter; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-26","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB660/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44928","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":762185,"bill_number":"SR583","title":"Carnesville Elementary School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Carnesville Elementary School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR583/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44930","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":762186,"bill_number":"HR777","title":"DeGennaro, Dr. April; Georgia Association for Gifted Children 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. April DeGennaro, Georgia Association for Gifted Children 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR777/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44944","sponsor":"Matthew Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":762187,"bill_number":"SR578","title":"Kelly, Caden; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Caden Kelly; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR578/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44908","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":762188,"bill_number":"HR771","title":"Green, Betsy; 50th birthday; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Betsy Green upon the grand occasion of her 50th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR771/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44938","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":762189,"bill_number":"SR587","title":"Henry, Ms. Jeannie M. \"Sis\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Jeannie M. \"Sis\" Henry on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR587/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44934","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":762190,"bill_number":"SR589","title":"Sitton, Claude; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Claude Sitton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR589/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44954","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":762191,"bill_number":"HR779","title":"Malone, Thelma A. Jolly; dedicated service to community and the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Thelma A. Jolly Malone for her dedicated service to her community and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR779/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44946","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":762192,"bill_number":"SR590","title":"Clinical Research; encouraging the representation of diverse populations of different racial and ethnic backgrounds","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the representation of diverse populations of different racial and ethnic backgrounds in clinical research; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR590/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44956","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":762193,"bill_number":"HR782","title":"Dominic, Patricia \"Trish\"; retirement from Hemophilia of Georgia; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Patricia \"Trish\" Dominic upon the grand occasion of her retirement from Hemophilia of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR782/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44949","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":762194,"bill_number":"HB656","title":"Dodge County; office of Commissioner; change description of districts","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, 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 related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB656/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44922","sponsor":"Jimmy Pruett"},
{"bill_id":762195,"bill_number":"HR775","title":"Southeastern Primary Care Providers/Fayette County Community Health Day; November 14, 2015; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Southeastern Primary Care Providers for its exemplary service to the Fayetteville community and recognizing November 14, 2015, as Southeastern Primary Care Providers/Fayette County Community Health Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR775/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44942","sponsor":"Ronnie Mabra"},
{"bill_id":762196,"bill_number":"HB655","title":"Fulton County; Magistrate Court; provide court administrator be chief magistrate or his or her designee; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the administration of the budget of the Magistrate Court of Fulton County; to provide that the court administrator shall be the chief magistrate or his or her designee; to provide that such court administrator shall have oversight of the budget; to provide that such court administrator 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":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB655/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44921","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":762197,"bill_number":"HR783","title":"Archer High School wrestling team; winner 2015 GHSA Class AAAAAA Duals and Traditional State Championships; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Archer High School wrestling team on winning the 2015 GHSA Class AAAAAA Duals and Traditional State Championships; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR783/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44950","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":762198,"bill_number":"SR582","title":"Big A Elementary School; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Big A Elementary School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR582/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44929","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":762199,"bill_number":"HB664","title":"Griffin, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Griffin 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":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB664/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44955","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":762200,"bill_number":"HB651","title":"Paulding County; board of education; change method of filling vacancies","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to provide for the election of members of the board of education of Paulding County,\" approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2381), as amended, so as to change the method of filling vacancies on the board of education; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Veto V9","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB651/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44910","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":762201,"bill_number":"HB658","title":"DeKalb County; community improvement districts may be created within municipalities; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating one or more community improvement districts within DeKalb County, approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3817), as amended, so as to change certain provisions so that community improvement districts may be created within municipalities in DeKalb County; to provide for a millage rate cap; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB658/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44926","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":762202,"bill_number":"SB238","title":"Bainbridge-Decatur County Recreation Authority; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Bainbridge-Decatur County Recreation Authority and to authorize such authority to provide recreational services throughout Decatur County; to provide for related matters; to provide for activation of the authority; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB238/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44907","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":762203,"bill_number":"HR770","title":"Brunswick High School Basketball Team; winner 2015 GHSA Class AAAAA State Championship; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Brunswick High School Basketball Team on winning the 2015 GHSA Class AAAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR770/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44937","sponsor":"Alex Atwood"},
{"bill_id":762204,"bill_number":"HR767","title":"House Study Committee on Provision of Community Based Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) services, including the NOW/COMP Medicaid Waiver Services; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Provision of Community Based Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) services, including the NOW/COMP Medicaid Waiver Services; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR767/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44919","sponsor":"Dustin Hightower"},
{"bill_id":762205,"bill_number":"SB240","title":"Motor Vehicles; require motor vehicle headlights to emit only white light","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lighting equipment for motor vehicles, so as to require motor vehicle headlights to emit only white light; to provide for headlight mounting height; to prohibit the use of headlights converted from the original factory light source; to prohibit the use of high-intensity discharge replacement bulbs in halogen motor vehicle headlights; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-25","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB240/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44925","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":762206,"bill_number":"HB657","title":"Greene County Family Connection Commission; repeal an Act","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the Greene County Family Connection Commission, approved March 27, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 3748), and all amendatory acts thereto; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB657/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44923","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":762207,"bill_number":"HR766","title":"House Study Committee on Bullying in Schools; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Bullying in Schools; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-24","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR766/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44918","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":762208,"bill_number":"HB652","title":"Perry Public Facilities Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Perry Public Facilities Authority; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB652/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44911","sponsor":"Larry O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":762209,"bill_number":"SR580","title":"Georgia State University Men's Basketball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia State University Men's Basketball Team on their championship season and outstanding performance in the 2015 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR580/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44913","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":762211,"bill_number":"SR581","title":"Lao, Jessica and Alejandro Lim; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Jessica Lao and Alejandro Lim of River Trail Middle School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR581/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44914","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":762212,"bill_number":"SR588","title":"Lawson, J. Carlton Jay; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of J. Carlton Jay Lawson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR588/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44935","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":762213,"bill_number":"SR577","title":"Partnership Against Domestic Violence; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing the Partnership Against Domestic Violence and its work on raising awareness of the dangers and risks of teen dating violence; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR577/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44909","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":762214,"bill_number":"HR765","title":"House Study Committee on School Counseling and the Role of School Counselors; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on School Counseling and the Role of School Counselors; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR765/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44917","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":762215,"bill_number":"SR584","title":"Tomlinson, James Dariel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending James Dariel Tomlinson for his service to Lowndes County and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR584/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44931","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":762216,"bill_number":"HR776","title":"Apostolic City of Truth, Inc.; 1st anniversary; congratulate; Pastor Anastasie Egerton and the Apostolic City of Trust General Assembly; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Apostolic City of Truth, Inc., upon the grand occasion of its first anniversary and commending Pastor Anastasie Egerton and the Apostolic City of Truth General Assembly; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR776/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44943","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":762217,"bill_number":"HB654","title":"Tattoo studios; post notification that certain tattoos could disqualify 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB654/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44916","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":762218,"bill_number":"HB659","title":"Education; provide transparency of financial information of local school systems and schools; provisions","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 provide transparency of financial information of local school systems and schools, to the greatest extent practicable; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for accessibility to certain financial data of a local board of education; to provide for school level budget and expenditure data; to require local school systems and schools to provide certain information on their websites; to provide for certain data and reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Veto V6","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB659/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44927","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":762219,"bill_number":"HR780","title":"Tankersley, Kelly; Effingham County's 2015 Special Education Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kelly Tankersley, Effingham County's 2015 Special Education Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR780/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44947","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":762220,"bill_number":"HR772","title":"Coastal Georgia Honor Flight; recognize; Georgia's World War II and Korean War veterans; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Coastal Georgia Honor Flight and commending Georgia's World War II and Korean War veterans; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR772/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44939","sponsor":"Alex Atwood"},
{"bill_id":762221,"bill_number":"SR586","title":"Hall, Russell; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Russell Hall; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR586/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44933","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":762222,"bill_number":"HR778","title":"Georgia State University Men's Basketball Team; championship season and outstanding performance in the 2015 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia State University Men's Basketball Team on their championship season and outstanding performance in the 2015 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR778/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44945","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":762223,"bill_number":"SR579","title":"Towns, Mr. Robert Forrest \"Bobby\"; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Robert Forrest \"Bobby\" Towns; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR579/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44912","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":762224,"bill_number":"SR585","title":"Georgia AIDS Coalition, Inc.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia AIDS Coalition, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR585/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44932","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":762225,"bill_number":"SB239","title":"Ad Valorem Tax; provide for creation of economic development incentative programs","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 for creation of economic development incentive programs; to provide that certain conservation use covenant properties may be utilized for commercial or industrial purposes without penalty if allowed by local ordinance and a local economic development panel; 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":"2015-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB239/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44920","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":762226,"bill_number":"HB661","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":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB661/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44951","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":762227,"bill_number":"HR769","title":"Epic Women Leadership conference; Pastor Sabrina Mckenzie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Epic Women Leadership conference and its founder, Pastor Sabrina Mckenzie; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR769/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44936","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":762228,"bill_number":"HR773","title":"Crissey, Colonel James E.; service to United States Army and the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Colonel James E. Crissey for his service to the United States Army and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR773/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44940","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":762229,"bill_number":"HB662","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":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted As Amended","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB662/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44952","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":762230,"bill_number":"HB663","title":"Decatur, 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 Decatur, approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4351), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of the city; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum and contingent effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB663/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44953","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":762231,"bill_number":"HR768","title":"House Study Committee on Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-03-24","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR768/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44924","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":762232,"bill_number":"HB653","title":"Taxation; transfer certain executions to a person authorized by the delinquent taxpayer; allow","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 allow the transfer of certain executions to a person authorized by the delinquent taxpayer; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB653/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44915","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":762233,"bill_number":"HR781","title":"Emerging 100 and its president, Kevin Gooch; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Emerging 100 and its president, Kevin Gooch; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR781/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44948","sponsor":"Ronnie Mabra"},
{"bill_id":762234,"bill_number":"HR774","title":"Mendoza, Mary Beth; awarded 2015 Big Sister of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mary Beth Mendoza upon being awarded as the 2015 Big Sister of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR774/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44941","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":762908,"bill_number":"HR785","title":"Captain Henry Wirz Day; November 10, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing November 10, 2015, as Captain Henry Wirz Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-26","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR785/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44961","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":762909,"bill_number":"SR591","title":"Georgia Food Bank Association Day; recognize March 26, 2015","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 26, 2015, as Georgia Food Bank Association Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR591/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44958","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":762910,"bill_number":"HR805","title":"House Study Committee on the Certificate of Need Program; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Certificate of Need Program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"House Committee Unfavorably Reported","last_action_date":"2015-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR805/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44999","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":762911,"bill_number":"SR595","title":"United States; encouraged to return healthcare decision-making power back to the State of Georgia","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the United States to return healthcare decision-making power back to the State of Georgia and its citizens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR595/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44966","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":762912,"bill_number":"HB669","title":"Chatham County; provide for compensation of certain officials","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the compensation of certain officials in Chatham County, approved March 26, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4797), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 29, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 4351), so as to provide for the compensation of certain Chatham County officials; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB669/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44992","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":762913,"bill_number":"SR594","title":"Senate Rate of Diagnosis for Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Related Disorders Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Rate of Diagnosis for Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Related Disorders Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR594/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44969","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":762914,"bill_number":"SR593","title":"Senate Power Grid Protection Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Power Grid Protection Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-25","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR593/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44968","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":762915,"bill_number":"HR792","title":"Nelson, Mr. James Henry; outstanding Georgia citizen; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. James Henry Nelson, outstanding Georgia citizen, upon the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR792/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44978","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":762916,"bill_number":"HR799","title":"Essig, Alan; years of service to the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Alan Essig for his many years of service to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR799/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44985","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":762917,"bill_number":"HB667","title":"Public utilities; preferred payment plans for utility customers on fixed incomes; 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 the general provisions relative to public utilities, so as to provide for preferred payment plans for utility customers on fixed incomes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB667/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44974","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":762919,"bill_number":"HB668","title":"Peachtree City Public Facilities Authority; add an additional power","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the City of Peachtree City Public Facilities Authority, approved May 13, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 4121), so as to add an additional power; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB668/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44991","sponsor":"Matthew Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":762920,"bill_number":"HB676","title":"\"Accountability, Change Management, and Process Improvement Act of 2015\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 29 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to information technology, so as to provide for the submission of business cases in certain circumstances; to provide for change management requirements for certain projects; to provide for legislative intent and findings; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB676/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45001","sponsor":"Buzz Brockway"},
{"bill_id":762921,"bill_number":"HB665","title":"Elections; automatic registration of voters who obtain, renew, or change their name or address on a driver's license or identification card issued by the Department of Driver Services; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration of voters, so as to provide for the automatic registration of voters who obtain, renew, or change their name or address on a driver's license or identification card issued by the Department of Driver Services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB665/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44965","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":762922,"bill_number":"HR804","title":"Hunter, Mr. F. Floyd; retirement; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. F. Floyd Hunter upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR804/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44990","sponsor":"Greg Morris"},
{"bill_id":762923,"bill_number":"HR808","title":"Sales and use tax; treatment of autism spectrum disorder; increase percentage of tax - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that funds derived from an additional .2 percent increase in the general state sales and use tax shall be appropriated for the treatment of autism spectrum disorder; to authorize the General Assembly to allocate and direct the use of such funds by general law; 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":"2015-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR808/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45005","sponsor":"Richard Smith"},
{"bill_id":762924,"bill_number":"SR597","title":"Sanders, Governor Carl; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Governor Carl Sanders; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR597/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44967","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":762925,"bill_number":"HR791","title":"Arnold, Hays; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Hays Arnold; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR791/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44977","sponsor":"Johnnie Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":762926,"bill_number":"HB666","title":"Coast Smart Water Commission; create","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 create the Coast Smart Water Commission; to provide for membership, authority, and responsibilities of the commission; to provide that certain state capital projects comply with siting and design criteria established by the commission to minimize the effects of coastal flooding and rising sea levels; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB666/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44973","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":762927,"bill_number":"HR790","title":"Epworth United Methodist Church; 150th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Epworth United Methodist Church on the grand occasion of its 150th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR790/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44976","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":762928,"bill_number":"HR807","title":"Casino resorts; local authorization of limited number of licensed resorts; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for the local authorization of a limited number of licensed casino resorts within the state; to authorize the operation and regulation of limited casino gaming within the state; 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":"2015-03-25","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR807/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45002","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":762930,"bill_number":"HB673","title":"Decatur, City of; ad valorem tax; modify amount of homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act approved April 19, 2000 (Ga. L. 2000, p. 4285), so as modify the amount of a homestead exemption from City of Decatur ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes except for ad valorem taxes levied to pay interest on and to retire municipal bonded indebtedness in the amount of $25,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"House Third Reading Lost","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB673/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44996","sponsor":"Rahn Mayo"},
{"bill_id":762931,"bill_number":"HR798","title":"Herzing University; 50th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Herzing University upon the grand occasion of its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR798/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44984","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":762932,"bill_number":"HB677","title":"State government; casino gambling; provide limited number of licensed resort facilities; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government; to amend Title 13 of the O.C.G.A., relating to contracts; to amend Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes and offenses; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date and repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB677/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45003","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":762933,"bill_number":"SR596","title":"Harbin, Jerry Lloyd and Earline Addis; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jerry Lloyd Harbin and Earline Addis Harbin on the grand occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR596/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44971","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":762934,"bill_number":"SR598","title":"Essig, Alan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Alan Essig for his many years of service to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR598/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44970","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":762935,"bill_number":"SR599","title":"Laney High School Girls Basketball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Laney High School girls basketball team for its excellent performance at the GHSA Class AAA State Championship game; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR599/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44972","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":762936,"bill_number":"HR803","title":"Collier, Ronald; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ronald Collier on the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR803/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44989","sponsor":"Margaret Kaiser"},
{"bill_id":762937,"bill_number":"HR806","title":"House Study Committee on Life Insurance Consumer Disclosures; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Life Insurance Consumer Disclosures; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR806/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45000","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":762938,"bill_number":"HR793","title":"Wade, Corporal Greg; 2014 Ranger of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Corporal Greg Wade upon being named 2014 Ranger of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR793/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44979","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":762939,"bill_number":"HR788","title":"House Study Committee on Cyber Security; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Cyber Security; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR788/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44964","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":762941,"bill_number":"HR789","title":"Georgia State University Men's Basketball Team; championship season and outstanding performance in 2015 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia State University Men's Basketball Team on their championship season and outstanding performance in the 2015 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR789/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44975","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":762942,"bill_number":"HB674","title":"Catoosa County; State Court; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the State Court of Catoosa County; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB674/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44997","sponsor":"Tom Weldon"},
{"bill_id":762943,"bill_number":"HB672","title":"Decatur, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act approved March 27, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4140), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 25, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4475), and by an Act approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4259), so as to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Decatur ad valorem taxes; 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":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"House Third Reading Lost","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB672/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44995","sponsor":"Rahn Mayo"},
{"bill_id":762944,"bill_number":"HB670","title":"Decatur, City of; ad valorem tax; residents 62 years of age or older; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Decatur ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes except for ad valorem taxes levied to pay interest on and to retire municipal bonded indebtedness in the amount of $15,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 62 years of age or older and whose income does not exceed $50,000.00; 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":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"House Third Reading Lost","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB670/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44993","sponsor":"Rahn Mayo"},
{"bill_id":762945,"bill_number":"HR784","title":"John David Duke Lane, Sr., Memorial Bridge; Peach County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. John David Duke Lane, Sr., and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-26","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR784/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44960","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":762946,"bill_number":"HR800","title":"Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Alert Day at the capitol; June 20, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing June 20, 2015, as Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Alert Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR800/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44986","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":762947,"bill_number":"HR796","title":"Landers, Mr. Andy; retirement and outstanding leadership as head coach of the University of Georgia's Women's Basketball team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Andy Landers upon his retirement and for his outstanding leadership as head coach of the University of Georgia's Women's Basketball team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR796/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44982","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":762948,"bill_number":"HR801","title":"Esposito, Don; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Don Esposito; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR801/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44987","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":762949,"bill_number":"HR797","title":"Mrs. Griffin's Barbecue Sauce; 80th anniversary; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Mrs. Griffin's Barbecue Sauce upon the grand occasion of its 80th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR797/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44983","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":762950,"bill_number":"SB241","title":"Chatham County; provide for the compensation of certain Chatham County officials","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the compensation of certain officials in Chatham County, approved March 26, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4797), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 29, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 4351), so as to provide for the compensation of certain Chatham County officials; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB241/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44957","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":762952,"bill_number":"HB671","title":"Decatur, City of; ad valorem tax; local constitutional amendment; repeal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal a former local constitutional amendment, Ga. L. 1981, p. 1914, which former local constitutional amendment was continued in effect as statutory law pursuant to Article VII, Section II, Paragraph IV of the Constitution of Georgia and which provides for a homestead exemption from certain city ad valorem taxes for residents of the City of Decatur in an amount to be fixed by the governing authority of the city at not more than $2,000.00 for the first year, and which may be increased periodically, but which exemption shall not exceed $10,000.00; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"House Third Reading Lost","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB671/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44994","sponsor":"Rahn Mayo"},
{"bill_id":762953,"bill_number":"SR592","title":"Senate Welfare Fraud Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Welfare Fraud Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR592/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44959","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":762954,"bill_number":"HR795","title":"Channell, Mickey; dedicated service to the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mickey Channell for his many years of dedicated service to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR795/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44981","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":762955,"bill_number":"HB675","title":"Gilmer County; coroner and deputy coroner; provide compensation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for compensation of the coroner and deputy coroner of Gilmer County; to provide for the payment of expenses; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB675/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44998","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":762956,"bill_number":"HR794","title":"Wallace, Darryl Deon; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Darryl Deon Wallace; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR794/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44980","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":762957,"bill_number":"HB678","title":"Sales and use tax; increase rate on retail purchase, retail sale, rental, storage, use, or consumption of certain tangible property; 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 increase the rate of tax on the retail purchase, retail sale, rental, storage, use, or consumption of certain tangible property; to provide for conforming changes with respect to certain tax ceilings, imposition of taxes, collection from dealers, disposition of certain excess taxes, compensation of dealers for reporting and paying taxes, and payment of taxes by certain contractors; 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":"2015-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB678/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45004","sponsor":"Richard Smith"},
{"bill_id":762958,"bill_number":"HR786","title":"Private John P. Dion Memorial Bridge; Taylor County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Private John P. Dion and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-26","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR786/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44962","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":762959,"bill_number":"HR787","title":"Governor Nathan Deal; establish Diabetes Control Grant Advisory Board; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging Governor Nathan Deal to establish a Diabetes Control Grant Program Advisory Board and to fund the proposed grant programs outlined in the Diabetes Health and Improvement Act of 2010; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR787/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44963","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":762960,"bill_number":"HR802","title":"Kennesaw State University Day at the capitol; March 25, 2015; recognize; Kennesaw State University and its many contributions to the State of Georgia and higher education; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 25, 2015, as Kennesaw State University Day at the state capitol and commending Kennesaw State University and its many contributions to the State of Georgia and higher education; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR802/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/44988","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":763650,"bill_number":"HR827","title":"House Study Committee on the Preservation of the HOPE Scholarship Program; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Preservation of the HOPE Scholarship Program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR827/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45022","sponsor":"Matthew Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":763651,"bill_number":"HR811","title":"House Study Committee on Casino Gaming; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Casino Gaming; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR811/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45012","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":763652,"bill_number":"SR601","title":"McMichael, Madison, Robinson, Elizabeth, Shin, Margaret and winners of David Shafer Essay Scholarship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Madison McMichael, Elizabeth Robinson, and Margaret Shin, winners of the David Shafer Essay Scholarship Contest; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR601/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45007","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":763653,"bill_number":"SR609","title":"Senate Annexation, Deannexation, and Incorporation Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Annexation, Deannexation, and Incorporation Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR609/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45046","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":763654,"bill_number":"SR603","title":"Green, William D. \"Bill\"; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of William D. \"Bill\" Green; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR603/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45015","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":763655,"bill_number":"HR826","title":"Congress of the United States, National Institutes of Health and its National Cancer Institute; increase funding for childhood cancer research and to continue their support for pediatric clinical trials in Georgia; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Congress of the United States, the National Institutes of Health, and its National Cancer Institute to increase funding for childhood cancer research and to continue their support for pediatric clinical trials in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR826/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45021","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":763656,"bill_number":"HR817","title":"London, Emily; Covenant Academy's 2015 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Emily London, Covenant Academy's 2015 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR817/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45030","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":763657,"bill_number":"SR607","title":"State of Georgia; urged to allow use of their existing rights of way for pipeline expansion","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the State of Georgia, the Georgia Department of Transportation, and electric utility companies in Georgia to allow use of their existing rights of way for pipeline expansion; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR607/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45044","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":763658,"bill_number":"HR820","title":"Lambert, Casey; Loganville High School's 2015 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Casey Lambert, Loganville High School's 2015 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR820/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45033","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":763659,"bill_number":"HB683","title":"Rockdale County; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for 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 for effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB683/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45040","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":763660,"bill_number":"HR810","title":"House Study Committee on Short-Term Rental Providers; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Short-Term Rental Providers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR810/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45010","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":763661,"bill_number":"SB242","title":"Labor and Industrial Relations; allow employees to use sick leave for the care of immediate family members","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 for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB242/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45011","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":763662,"bill_number":"SR604","title":"Revenue and Taxation; 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"House Postponed","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR604/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45017","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":763663,"bill_number":"HR830","title":"Transit community improvement districts; creation, purposes, administration, cooperation with local governments, and regulation by general law in which property may be subject to taxes, fees, and assessments; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the creation, purposes, administration, cooperation with local governments, and regulation by general law of transit community improvement districts in which property may be the subject of taxes, fees, and assessments for the accomplishment of the purposes of such districts; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-26","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR830/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45039","sponsor":"Buzz Brockway"},
{"bill_id":763664,"bill_number":"HR822","title":"Boone, Dr. William H.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. William H. Boone; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR822/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45035","sponsor":"Dee Dawkins-Haigler"},
{"bill_id":763665,"bill_number":"HB684","title":"Dental hygienists; delegable services and procedures that may be performed by hygienists; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dental hygienists, so as to provide for delegable services and procedures that may be performed by dental hygienists; to revise provisions regarding direct supervision of dental hygienists by dentists in certain settings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-03-26","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB684/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45041","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":763666,"bill_number":"HR819","title":"Georgia STEM Day at the capitol; May 8, 2015; recognize; science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM); commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and recognizing May 8, 2015, as Georgia STEM Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR819/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45032","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":763667,"bill_number":"HB681","title":"Highways, bridges, and ferries; provide for installation of farm crossings and cattle guards on property which is intersected by a railroad; provisions","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 the installation of farm crossings and cattle guards on property which is intersected by a railroad; to provide for an independent safety study; to provide for permitted use of such farm crossings; to provide for limits on liability; to provide for the maintenance of liability coverage; to provide for the posting of certain signage; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB681/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45016","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":763668,"bill_number":"HB680","title":"Children's Hope for Family Act; enact","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 completion of education prior to filing a petition for divorce; to provide for the persons and entities authorized to offer to provide the education; to make certain changes relating to contents of a petition for divorce; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB680/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45013","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":763669,"bill_number":"SR602","title":"Landers, Andy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Andy Landers upon his retirement and for his outstanding leadership as head coach of the University of Georgia's Women's Basketball team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR602/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45014","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":763670,"bill_number":"HR809","title":"Dr. Delores Felder Memorial Bridge; Macon County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Dr. Delores Felder and dedicating a bridge in her memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR809/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45009","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":763671,"bill_number":"HB679","title":"Criminal history record; petition to restrict information relating to certain minors convicted of violating Code Section 40-6-391 under certain circumstances; provide","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, so as to provide for a petition to restrict criminal record information relating to certain minors convicted of violating Code Section 40-6-391 under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB679/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45008","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":763672,"bill_number":"HR816","title":"Wynne, Brian; Bleckley County High School's 2015 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Brian Wynne, Bleckley County High School's 2015 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR816/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45029","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":763673,"bill_number":"HR828","title":"House Study Committee on the Provision of Indigent and Charity Health Care Services; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Provision of Indigent and Charity Health Care Services; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR828/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45023","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":763674,"bill_number":"HR812","title":"Americans with Disabilities Act; July 26, 2015; 25th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing July 26, 2015, as the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR812/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45025","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":763675,"bill_number":"HR814","title":"Glover, Randy; Jones County High School's 2015 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Randy Glover, Jones County High School's 2015 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR814/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45027","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":763676,"bill_number":"HR818","title":"Sole, Adam; Jones County High School's 2015 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Adam Sole, Jones County High School's 2015 STAR Student; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR818/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45031","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":763677,"bill_number":"SR605","title":"Senate Preservation of the HOPE Scholarship Program Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Preservation of the HOPE Scholarship Program Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR605/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45018","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":763678,"bill_number":"HR815","title":"Belflower, Drew; Bleckley County High School's 2015 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Drew Belflower, Bleckley County High School's 2015 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR815/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45028","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":763679,"bill_number":"SR608","title":"Williams, Bluford Reed; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Bluford Reed Williams for his incredible service in World War II; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR608/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45043","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":763680,"bill_number":"HR821","title":"Atoki, Mrs. Dupe; Director General of Consumer Protection Council (CPC); commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Dupe Atoki, the Director General of Consumer Protection Council (CPC); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR821/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45034","sponsor":"Dee Dawkins-Haigler"},
{"bill_id":763681,"bill_number":"HR824","title":"Albany State University Day at the capitol; March 31, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Albany State University and recognizing March 31, 2015, as Albany State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR824/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45037","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":763682,"bill_number":"HR813","title":"Martin, David; Covenant Academy's 2015 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending David Martin, Covenant Academy's 2015 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR813/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45026","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":763683,"bill_number":"SR600","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":"2015-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR600/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45006","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":763684,"bill_number":"HR825","title":"Powell, Bishop Victor L.; 25th pastoral anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bishop Victor L. Powell on the occasion of his 25th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR825/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45038","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":763685,"bill_number":"SB244","title":"Distilled Spirits; provide that an election superintendents shall hold referendum; governing authority of a municipality; permit or prohibit the manufacture","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, sale by the package, and distribution of distilled spirits within its jurisdiction; to change certain provisions relating to when and how the referendum election is called; to change certain procedures relating to a referendum election for the purpose of nullifying a previous election; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB244/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45045","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":763686,"bill_number":"HR823","title":"Ashwood, Gavin; Loganville Christian Academy's 2015 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Gavin Ashwood, Loganville Christian Academy's 2015 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR823/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45036","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":763687,"bill_number":"SB243","title":"Georgia Judicial Retirement System; preservation of rights by certain persons; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Judicial Retirement System, so as to change certain provisions relating to preservation of rights by certain persons; to provide for membership in the system for certain persons in a full-time position requiring admission to the State Bar of Georgia as a condition of employment; to provide for an irrevocable election; to provide for a transfer of funds; to provide for creditable service; to provide for calculation of benefits; to change certain provisions relating to definitions; to provide a legislative purpose; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB243/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45042","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":763688,"bill_number":"HB682","title":"Water Conservation Act of 2015; 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":"2015-03-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB682/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45020","sponsor":"Johnnie Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":763689,"bill_number":"SR606","title":"Lockhart, Annie Belle Gray; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Annie Belle Gray Lockhart and congratulating her upon the joyous occasion of her 100th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR606/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45019","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":763690,"bill_number":"HR829","title":"House Welfare Fraud Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Welfare Fraud Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR829/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45024","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":766326,"bill_number":"HR950","title":"Carey, Chris; Loving Hearts, Helping Hands: 2015 Heart of the Community Award of Honor recipient; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Loving Hearts, Helping Hands: 2015 Heart of the Community Award of Honor recipient, Chris Carey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR950/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45232","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":766327,"bill_number":"HR919","title":"Daniel, Adam; Coosa High School's 2015 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION Commending Adam Daniel, Coosa High School's 2015 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR919/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45182","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":766328,"bill_number":"HB705","title":"Mental health; require care provider to provide periodic opportunities for a patient to designate a family member or other individual as a person with whom the provider may discuss the patient's medical condition and treatment plan; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relating to the governing and regulation of mental health, so as to require a mental health care provider to provide periodic opportunities for a patient to designate a family member or other individual he or she chooses as a person with whom the provider may discuss the patient's medical condition and treatment plan; to provide requirements for the authorization form; to provide for immunity; to provide for statutory construction; to require continuing education; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB705/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45238","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":766329,"bill_number":"HR849","title":"Shannon, Dr. George W.; retirement; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Dr. George W. Shannon upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR849/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45080","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":766330,"bill_number":"SR636","title":"Richards, Crawford King; celebrate the birth","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Crawford King Richards; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR636/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45166","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":766331,"bill_number":"HB689","title":"Health insurance plans; provide that any person who becomes eligible to participate in plans on or after July 1, 2016 shall pay premium which reflects entire cost of coverage; provisions","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 provide that any person who becomes eligible to participate in such plans on or after July 1, 2016, shall pay a premium which reflects the entire cost of such coverage; to define certain terms; to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, 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, 2016, 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":"2015-03-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB689/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45068","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":766332,"bill_number":"HR943","title":"Becker, Delaney Marie; Trion High School's STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Delaney Marie Becker, Trion High School's STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR943/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45224","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":766333,"bill_number":"HR937","title":"Pugh, Lieutenant Colonel Reginald Leon, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lieutenant Colonel Reginald Leon Pugh, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR937/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45218","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":766334,"bill_number":"HB700","title":"Therapy; services under Medicaid for children with disabilities; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7C of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to therapy services for children with disabilities, so as to 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":"2015-04-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB700/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45199","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":766335,"bill_number":"HR923","title":"Garland, Rachel; Armuchee High School's STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Rachel Garland, Armuchee High School's STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR923/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45186","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":766336,"bill_number":"HR845","title":"Frederick Douglass High School's Class of 1970; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Frederick Douglass High School's Class of 1970; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR845/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45074","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":766337,"bill_number":"HB694","title":"Disclosure of Health Care Fees Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide for disclosure of health care fees; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for disclosures by health care providers; to provide for certain notices; to provide for penalties; to provide for prohibitions for filing credit reports and violation 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":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB694/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45161","sponsor":"Buzz Brockway"},
{"bill_id":766338,"bill_number":"HR887","title":"Haynes, Captain Jeremy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Captain Jeremy Haynes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR887/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45130","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":766339,"bill_number":"HR958","title":"Johnson, George \"G.G.\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of George \"G.G.\" Johnson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR958/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45241","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":766340,"bill_number":"HB690","title":"Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; provide that certain law enforcement officers obtain creditable service in system under certain conditions; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 5 of Article 8 of Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to membership of certain law enforcement officers in the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to provide that certain law enforcement officers may obtain creditable service in such retirement system under certain conditions; to define a certain term; to provide for the payment of the full actuarial value of obtaining such creditable service; to provide for application; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB690/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45071","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":766341,"bill_number":"HB696","title":"Human Resources, Department of; conduct criminal background investigations as required by Department of Juvenile Justice and Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the Department of Human Resources, so as to provide that the department shall, upon request, conduct criminal background investigations as required by the Department of Juvenile Justice and the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; to provide for the issuance and use of such certification; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB696/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45170","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":766342,"bill_number":"SR622","title":"Cobb County Department of Transportation; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Cobb County Department of Transportation for their efforts in the synchronization of traffic control signals; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR622/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45100","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":766343,"bill_number":"HB699","title":"Local government; define a certain term; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, so as to define a certain term; to provide that when a majority of an elected governing body is not elected to serve the next term of office, such body shall not have the authority to incur debt, execute contracts, or dispose of assets; to provide that such contracts or instruments of indebtedness shall be void ab initio; to provide for a cause of action to enforce such provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-04-01","last_action":"House Lost Reconsidered Bill/Res","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB699/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45198","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":766344,"bill_number":"HR901","title":"King, Jacqualyn Susanne; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jacqualyn Susanne King; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR901/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45147","sponsor":"Benjie Harbin"},
{"bill_id":766345,"bill_number":"HR852","title":"Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH); 100th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) for its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR852/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45083","sponsor":"Virgil Fludd"},
{"bill_id":766346,"bill_number":"SB246","title":"Retirement; provide for the creation of a Scrutinized Company List","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Public Retirement Systems Investment Authority Law, so as to provide for the creation of a Scrutinized Company List; to require that boards administering public retirement funds of this state identify all companies in which public funds are invested that are doing certain types of investments in Iran; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to provide for immunity; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB246/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45092","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":766347,"bill_number":"SR615","title":"McDonald, Lauren; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lauren McDonald for his outstanding service to Forsyth County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR615/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45070","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":766348,"bill_number":"HR939","title":"Hassen, Ridwan; 2015 Rhodes Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ridwan Hassen for being selected as a 2015 Rhodes Scholar; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR939/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45220","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":766349,"bill_number":"HR850","title":"Carlton, Christopher Edward; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Christopher Edward Carlton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR850/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45081","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":766350,"bill_number":"HR838","title":"Georgia Golf Trail Day; April 2, 2015; recognize; Georgia Golf and Travel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia Golf and Travel and recognizing April 2, 2015, as Georgia Golf Trail Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR838/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45061","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":766351,"bill_number":"SR639","title":"National Older Americans Month; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing National Older Americans Month and honoring Living Legends: The Esteemed Seniors of Radcliffe Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR639/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45162","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":766352,"bill_number":"HR835","title":"Tyson, Lane; Ashley Price; Larrenda Burch; Sarah Wallace; Julie Hogan; Lumpkin County High School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lane Tyson, Ashley Price, Larrenda Burch, Sarah Wallace, and Julie Hogan of Lumpkin County High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR835/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45058","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":766353,"bill_number":"HR872","title":"Schwieger, David W., III; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending David W. Schwieger III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR872/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45115","sponsor":"Michael Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":766354,"bill_number":"HR924","title":"Mowery, Emily; Armuchee High School's 2015 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Emily Mowery, Armuchee High School's 2015 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR924/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45189","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":766355,"bill_number":"HB685","title":"Georgia Real Property Common Interest Act; enact","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 add a new article relating to real property common interest communities and entities; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB685/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45052","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":766356,"bill_number":"HR918","title":"Cooper, Susan; Crystal Shahid and others; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION Commending Susan Cooper, Crystal Shahid, Catherine B. Trotter, and Cathy Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR918/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45181","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":766357,"bill_number":"HR922","title":"Mitchell, Alex; Coosa High School's STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION Commending Alex Mitchell, Coosa High School's STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR922/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45185","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":766358,"bill_number":"HB697","title":"Unsolicited merchandise; solicitors to receive from consumers affirmative assent to continued receipt of certain merchandise following a free trial before charging; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unsolicited merchandise, so as to require solicitors to receive from consumers affirmative assent to continued receipt of certain merchandise following a free trial before charging; to provide for remedies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB697/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45187","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":766359,"bill_number":"HR878","title":"Wilson, Chiyanne; Walnut Grove High School's 2015 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Chiyanne Wilson, Walnut Grove High School's 2015 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR878/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45121","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":766360,"bill_number":"SR638","title":"Richardson, Atticus Allen \"Rick\"; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Atticus Allen \"Rick\" Richardson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR638/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45168","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":766361,"bill_number":"SR628","title":"Fiese, Sophia Jolene; celebrate the birth","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Sophia Jolene Fiese; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR628/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45156","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":766362,"bill_number":"HR840","title":"Smart, Coach Otis L.; dedicated service; Lucy C. Laney High School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Coach Otis L. Smart for his dedicated service to Lucy C. Laney High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR840/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45063","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":766363,"bill_number":"HR926","title":"Sumner, Christopher; Unity Christian School's 2015 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Christopher Sumner, Unity Christian School's 2015 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR926/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45191","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":766364,"bill_number":"SR631","title":"DeBussey, Felicity Belle; celebrate the birth","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Felicity Belle DeBussey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR631/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45159","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":766365,"bill_number":"SR613","title":"Dalton State College Basketball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Dalton State College basketball team for winning the 2015 NAIA national championship game; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR613/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45051","sponsor":"Charlie Bethel"},
{"bill_id":766366,"bill_number":"SR610","title":"Richey, Rashad; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Rashad Richey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR610/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45047","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":766367,"bill_number":"SR625","title":"Lamar Smith Signature Homes; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lamar Smith Signature Homes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR625/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45103","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":766368,"bill_number":"HR880","title":"Mitchell, Tori; Monroe Area High School's 2015 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tori Mitchell, Monroe Area High School's 2015 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR880/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45123","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":766369,"bill_number":"HR932","title":"Wisner, Jamie; Rome High School's 2015 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jamie Wisner, Rome High School's 2015 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR932/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45197","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":766370,"bill_number":"SR629","title":"Kindregan, Phillips \"Pip\" Elizabeth; celebrate the birth","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Phillips \"Pip\" Elizabeth Kindregan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR629/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45157","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":766371,"bill_number":"HR899","title":"Perkins-Hooker; Patrise; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Patrise Perkins-Hooker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR899/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45142","sponsor":"Stacey Abrams"},
{"bill_id":766372,"bill_number":"HR942","title":"Jones, Gail; Trion High School's 2015 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Gail Jones, Trion High School's 2015 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR942/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45223","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":766373,"bill_number":"SR618","title":"Hunter, Mr. F. Floyd; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. F. Floyd Hunter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR618/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45095","sponsor":"Tommie Williams"},
{"bill_id":766374,"bill_number":"HR944","title":"Preston, Mr. John; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. John Preston on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR944/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45226","sponsor":"Stephen Allison"},
{"bill_id":766375,"bill_number":"HR902","title":"Indian Springs Holiness Camp Ground; 125th sesquicentennial anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Indian Springs Holiness Camp Ground on its 125th sesquicentennial anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR902/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45148","sponsor":"Susan Holmes"},
{"bill_id":766376,"bill_number":"HR952","title":"Freeman, Ali; Loving Hearts, Helping Hands: 2015 Heart of the Community Young Heart Award of Honor recipient; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Loving Hearts, Helping Hands: 2015 Heart of the Community Young Heart Award of Honor recipient, Ali Freeman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR952/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45234","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":766377,"bill_number":"HR883","title":"Conner, Leon Mitchell, III; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leon Mitchell Conner, III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR883/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45126","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":766378,"bill_number":"HR948","title":"Fulton, Carroll and Douglas counties; high speed rail transit; encourage","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":"2015-04-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR948/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45230","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":766379,"bill_number":"HR871","title":"Roberts, Jordan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jordan Roberts; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR871/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45114","sponsor":"Michael Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":766380,"bill_number":"HR953","title":"Quick, Randy; Loving Hearts, Helping Hands: 2015 Heart of the Community Award of Honor recipient; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Loving Hearts, Helping Hands: 2015 Heart of the Community Award of Honor recipient, Randy Quick; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR953/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45235","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":766381,"bill_number":"HR896","title":"Georgia's 2015 Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholars; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's 2015 Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholars; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR896/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45139","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":766382,"bill_number":"HR833","title":"Sanders, Governor Carl; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Governor Carl Sanders; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR833/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45056","sponsor":"Margaret Kaiser"},
{"bill_id":766383,"bill_number":"HR862","title":"Cesar E. Chavez Day at the state capitol; March 31, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 31, 2015, as César E. Chávez Day at the state capitol and honoring Mr. Chavez's birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR862/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45078","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":766384,"bill_number":"HB691","title":"Municipal courts; removal of appointed judges under certain circumstances; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 32 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to municipal courts generally, so as to provide the removal of appointed municipal court judges under certain circumstances; to provide for procedure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB691/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45106","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":766385,"bill_number":"HR864","title":"Local boards of education; impose, levy and collect development impact fees and use proceeds to pay for a share of the cost of additional educational facilities; authorize General Assembly - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly may by general law authorize local boards of education to impose, levy, and collect development impact fees and use the proceeds to pay for a share of the cost of additional educational facilities; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR864/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45107","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":766386,"bill_number":"HR941","title":"Dooley, Kevin; Chattooga County High School's 2015 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kevin Dooley, Chattooga County High School's 2015 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR941/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45222","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":766387,"bill_number":"HR881","title":"Leach, Parker; Social Circle High School's 2015 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Parker Leach, Social Circle High School's 2015 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR881/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45124","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":766388,"bill_number":"HB703","title":"Georgia Captive Insurance Company 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 provide for extensive changes to the captive insurance company provisions of this title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB703/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45206","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":766389,"bill_number":"SR616","title":"Morgan, Edna Gertrude Quinby; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Edna Gertrude Quinby Morgan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR616/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45093","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":766390,"bill_number":"HR890","title":"Baker; Mr. Gary; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Gary Baker for outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR890/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45133","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":766391,"bill_number":"HR888","title":"McMurria; Johnnie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Johnnie McMurria; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR888/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45131","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":766392,"bill_number":"SR612","title":"Napier, Bill; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Bill Napier for inspiring young men for more than 30 years through his service as a football coach; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR612/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45050","sponsor":"Charlie Bethel"},
{"bill_id":766393,"bill_number":"HR894","title":"Childhood Apraxia Speech Awareness Day; May 14, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May 14, 2015, as Childhood Apraxia of Speech Awareness Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR894/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45137","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":766394,"bill_number":"HR907","title":"Sales and use tax; annual allocation of 75 percent of revenue with respect to sale of outdoor recreation equipment to a trust fund to be used for protection and preservation of conservation land; authorize - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize an annual allocation of 75 percent of the revenue derived from the state sales and use tax with respect to the sale of outdoor recreation equipment to a trust fund to be used for the protection and preservation of conservation land; 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":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR907/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45154","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":766395,"bill_number":"SR630","title":"Vaughn, Victoria Ridley; celebrate the birth","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Victoria Ridley Vaughn; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR630/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45158","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":766396,"bill_number":"SR624","title":"General Assembly; authorize local boards of education to impose, levy, and collect development impact fees; additional educational facilities-CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly may by general law authorize local boards of education to impose, levy, and collect development impact fees and use the proceeds to pay for a share of the cost of additional educational facilities; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"Senate Withdrawn & Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR624/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45102","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":766397,"bill_number":"HR916","title":"Fitzgerald, Commissioner Brenda, MD; Department of Public Health; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Commissioner Brenda Fitzgerald, MD, and the Department of Public Health; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR916/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45179","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":766398,"bill_number":"HR931","title":"Dodd, Julia; Darlington School; Rome City Schools System and District 1's 2015 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Julia Dodd, Darlington School, Rome City Schools System, and District I's 2015 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR931/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45196","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":766399,"bill_number":"HR921","title":"Gilleland, Braden; Model High School's STAR Student and Floyd County School System winner; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Braden Gilleland, Model High School's STAR Student and Floyd County Schools System winner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR921/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45184","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":766400,"bill_number":"HR949","title":"Forrester, Ruth Price; Loving Hearts, Helping Hands: 2015 Heart of the Community Award of Honor recipient; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Loving Hearts, Helping Hands: 2015 Heart of the Community Award of Honor recipient, Ruth Price Forrester; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR949/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45231","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":766401,"bill_number":"HR865","title":"Deerfield-Windsor School literary team; winner GISA AAA State Literary Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Deerfield-Windsor School literary team on winning the GISA AAA State Literary Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR865/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45108","sponsor":"Darrel Ealum"},
{"bill_id":766402,"bill_number":"HB692","title":"Mental health; marriage and family therapists to perform certain acts regarding emergency examinations of persons for involuntary evaluation and treatment for mental illness or alcohol or drug abuse; authorize","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 marriage and family therapists to perform certain acts which physicians, psychologists, and others are authorized to perform regarding emergency examinations of persons for involuntary evaluation and treatment for mental illness or alcohol or drug abuse; to define certain terms; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB692/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45145","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":766403,"bill_number":"HR915","title":"Marvin R. Meriwether Day at the capitol; April 12, 2015; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Marvin R. Meriwether and recognizing April 12, 2015, as Marvin R. Meriwether Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR915/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45178","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":766404,"bill_number":"HR831","title":"Coleman, Amy; bravery; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Amy Coleman for bravery; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR831/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45054","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":766405,"bill_number":"SR632","title":"Collins, Brooks Few; celebrate the birth","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Brooks Few Collins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR632/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45160","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":766406,"bill_number":"HR867","title":"Smith, Shaffer Chimere; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Shaffer Chimere Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR867/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45110","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":766407,"bill_number":"HR874","title":"LaMalva, Caroline; George Walton Academy's 2015 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Caroline LaMalva, George Walton Academy's 2015 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR874/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45117","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":766408,"bill_number":"SR620","title":"Georgia's 2015 Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholars; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's 2015 Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholars; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR620/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45098","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":766409,"bill_number":"HR879","title":"Dawkins, Maddie; Walnut Grove High School's 2015 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Maddie Dawkins, Walnut Grove High School's 2015 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR879/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45122","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":766410,"bill_number":"HR854","title":"William Brown Bridge; Macon County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. William Lee Brown and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR854/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45085","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":766411,"bill_number":"HR940","title":"Dooley, Christy; Chattooga County High School's 2015 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Christy Dooley, Chattooga County High School's 2015 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR940/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45221","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":766412,"bill_number":"HB702","title":"Use of force; battered persons defense for aggravated assault or aggravated battery; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Sections 16-3-21 and 17-10-6.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the use of force in defense of self or others and punishment for serious violent offenders, respectively, so as to allow a battered persons defense for aggravated assault or aggravated battery; to change provisions requiring mandatory minimum punishment for battered persons who are convicted of a serious violent felony; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB702/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45205","sponsor":"Emory Dunahoo"},
{"bill_id":766413,"bill_number":"HR930","title":"Dang, Ha; Darlington School; Rome City Schools System; District 1's 2015 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ha Dang, Darlington School, Rome City Schools System, and District I's 2015 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR930/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45195","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":766414,"bill_number":"HR834","title":"West, Ms. April; 2015 Walk to Cure Arthritis Adult Honoree; recognize; Arthritis Foundation; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Arthritis Foundation and recognizing Ms. April West, 2015 Walk to Cure Arthritis Adult Honoree; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR834/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45057","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":766415,"bill_number":"HR951","title":"The Darlington School; Loving Hearts, Helping Hands: 2015 Heart of the Community Business Community Service Award recipient; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Loving Hearts, Helping Hands: 2015 Heart of the Community Business Community Service Award recipient, The Darlington School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR951/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45233","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":766416,"bill_number":"HR866","title":"Albany State University Golden Rams Showcase Marching Band; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Albany State University Golden Rams Showcase Marching Band; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR866/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45109","sponsor":"Darrel Ealum"},
{"bill_id":766417,"bill_number":"HR837","title":"2014 Milton High School girls lacrosse team; winner state championship; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the 2014 Milton High School girls lacrosse team on winning the state championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR837/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45060","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":766418,"bill_number":"HR934","title":"Greater Atlanta Christian School 2014-2015 mock trial team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the 2014-2015 mock trial team for Greater Atlanta Christian School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR934/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45215","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":766419,"bill_number":"HR935","title":"Tabernacle Church of God in Christ; 100th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tabernacle Church of God in Christ on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR935/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45216","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":766420,"bill_number":"HR869","title":"Cronic Chevrolet Buick GMC; 40 years of service to the community; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Cronic Chevrolet Buick GMC on their 40 years of service to the community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR869/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45112","sponsor":"John Yates"},
{"bill_id":766421,"bill_number":"SB249","title":"Insurance Transactions; eliminate the foreign and alien insurer deposit requirement; eligible for the investment of capital funds","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 the transaction of insurance, so as to eliminate the foreign and alien insurer deposit requirement of securities eligible for the investment of capital funds in certain amounts at the discretion of the Commissioner; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB249/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45144","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":766422,"bill_number":"HR904","title":"Georgia's Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923; April 24, 2015; recognize; world-wide victims of genocide; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the world-wide victims of genocide and recognizing April 24, 2015, as Georgia's Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR904/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45150","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":766423,"bill_number":"HR898","title":"Morgan; Edna Gertrude Quinby; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Edna Gertrude Quinby Morgan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR898/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45141","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":766424,"bill_number":"HR895","title":"Thaw, Darrell; former Chairman of The Georgia Society of CPAs; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Darrell Thaw, former Chairman of The Georgia Society of CPAs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR895/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45138","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":766425,"bill_number":"HR875","title":"Watts, Blakely Duncan, II; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Blakely Duncan Watts II; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR875/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45118","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":766426,"bill_number":"SB248","title":"Dental and Dental Hygienists; provide for the profession of dental hygiene therapy; licensure","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants, so as to provide for the profession of dental hygiene therapy; to change the \"Georgia Volunteers in Dentistry and Dental Hygiene Act\" to include the issuance of special licenses to dental hygiene therapists; to change certain provisions relating to applicability; to provide that a dental assistant may assist a licensed dental hygiene therapist; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB248/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45105","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":766427,"bill_number":"SB247","title":"Landlord and Tenant; clarify and modernize the law governing landlords and tenants; provide for definitions; duties of landlords","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to landlord and tenant generally, so as to clarify and modernize the law governing landlords and tenants; to provide for definitions; to provide for the duties of landlords; to provide for duties of tenants; to establish rights and remedies for landlords and tenants; to provide requirements for notice; to provide for entry to premises; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB247/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45104","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":766428,"bill_number":"HB704","title":"Agriculture; provide industrial hemp cultivation; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agriculture, so as to provide for industrial hemp cultivation; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; 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 provide for the possession of industrial hemp under certain circumstances; 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":"2015-04-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB704/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45225","sponsor":"John Pezold"},
{"bill_id":766429,"bill_number":"HB693","title":"Conservation and natural resources; Georgia Legacy Trust Fund; create","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 and reenact Chapter 6A, relating to land conservation; to create the Georgia Legacy Trust Fund; to create funding mechanisms for the protection and preservation of conservation land and provide for their operation; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions; to establish procedural requirements for approval of project proposals; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to provide for contingent repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB693/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45155","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":766430,"bill_number":"HR885","title":"State of Georgia, Georgia Department of Transportation and electric utility companies; consider allowing use of their existing rights of way for pipeline expansion; request","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting the State of Georgia, the Georgia Department of Transportation, and electric utility companies in Georgia to consider allowing use of their existing rights of way for pipeline expansion; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR885/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45128","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":766431,"bill_number":"HR920","title":"Swanagan, Dr. Brian; Model High School and Floyd County School System's 2015 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION Commending Dr. Brian Swanagan, Model High School and Floyd County School System's 2015 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR920/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45183","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":766432,"bill_number":"HR860","title":"Junior League of DeKalb County; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Junior League of DeKalb County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR860/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45090","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":766433,"bill_number":"HR848","title":"Renfroe, Othello Nelson \"Chico\", Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Othello Nelson \"Chico\" Renfroe, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR848/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45079","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":766434,"bill_number":"HB701","title":"Education; 12 hours of instruction in alcohol and drug use prevention of students in grades three through twelve; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-144 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mandatory instruction concerning alcohol and drug use, so as to require at least 12 hours of instruction in alcohol and drug use prevention for students in grades three through 12; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB701/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45204","sponsor":"David Casas"},
{"bill_id":766435,"bill_number":"HR863","title":"Title ad valorem tax; proceeds from motor vehicles be appropriated for providing and maintaining an adequate system of public roads; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that all proceeds received by the state from title ad valorem taxes on motor vehicles shall be appropriated for providing and maintaining an adequate system of public roads and bridges in this state and for grants to counties for road construction and maintenance; 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":"2015-03-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR863/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45097","sponsor":"David Stover"},
{"bill_id":766436,"bill_number":"SR614","title":"Torbush, Dr. Douglas B.; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION Congratulating Dr. Douglas B. Torbush for his successful 25 years in dentistry and commending him for his outstanding performance as president of the Georgia Dental Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR614/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45069","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":766437,"bill_number":"HR908","title":"Bosma, Ms. Samantha; 2015 Amateur Honoree at the 31st Annual Peach of an Athlete Role Model Banquet; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Samantha Bosma, 2015 Amateur Honoree at the 31st Annual Peach of an Athlete Role Model Banquet; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR908/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45171","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":766438,"bill_number":"SR633","title":"Ashbee, Margaret Bishop; celebrate the birth","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Margaret Bishop Ashbee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR633/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45163","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":766439,"bill_number":"HR947","title":"Mitchell, Roy; Floyd County's 2015 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Roy Mitchell, Floyd County's 2015 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR947/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45229","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":766440,"bill_number":"HR882","title":"Starling, Mr. Timothy; 49 years of service to Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Timothy Starling on 49 years of service to the Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR882/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45125","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":766441,"bill_number":"HB688","title":"Law enforcement officers and agencies; define certain terms; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to define certain terms; to provide that no state or local officer shall take any action to enforce federal laws relating to the purchase, possession, or use of firearms; to provide for legal standing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB688/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45067","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":766442,"bill_number":"HR859","title":"Atkinson, Curtis Lee; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Curtis Lee Atkinson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR859/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45089","sponsor":"Margaret Kaiser"},
{"bill_id":766443,"bill_number":"HR917","title":"Eaton, Maynard; contributions to journalism; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Maynard Eaton for his contributions to journalism; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR917/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45180","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":766444,"bill_number":"HR955","title":"Coosa Valley Credit Union; Loving Hearts, Helping Hands: 2015 Heart of the Community Employee Community Service Award recipient; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Loving Hearts, Helping Hands: 2015 Heart of the Community Employee Community Service Award recipient, Coosa Valley Credit Union; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR955/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45237","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":766445,"bill_number":"HR927","title":"Dobson, Tyler; Pepperell High School's STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tyler Dobson, Pepperell High School's STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR927/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45192","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":766446,"bill_number":"HR853","title":"Dr. Delores Felder Memorial Bridge; Macon County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Dr. Delores Felder and dedicating a bridge in her memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR853/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45084","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":766447,"bill_number":"HR889","title":"Brewbaker, James Martin; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James Martin Brewbaker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR889/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45132","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":766448,"bill_number":"HR892","title":"Colburn; Leigh; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leigh Colburn; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR892/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45135","sponsor":"Sam Teasley"},
{"bill_id":766449,"bill_number":"HR897","title":"Parker, Terry; Chairman of the Georgia Society of CPAs; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Terry Parker, Chairman of the Georgia Society of CPAs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR897/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45140","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":766450,"bill_number":"HR933","title":"Big A Elementary School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Big A Elementary School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR933/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45214","sponsor":"Robert Gasaway"},
{"bill_id":766451,"bill_number":"HR900","title":"Assembly of State Legislatures; delegates from General Assembly; provide","description":"A RESOLUTION providing for delegates from the General Assembly of Georgia to the Assembly of State Legislatures; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR900/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45146","sponsor":"Timothy Barr"},
{"bill_id":766452,"bill_number":"HR857","title":"Dalton State College basketball team; winner 2015 NAIA national championship game; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Dalton State College basketball team for winning the 2015 NAIA national championship game; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR857/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45077","sponsor":"Tom Dickson"},
{"bill_id":766453,"bill_number":"HR851","title":"H. V. Jenkins High School basketball team; winner 2015 GHSA Class 1-AAA State Championship; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the H. V. Jenkins High School basketball team on winning the 2015 GHSA Class 1-AAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR851/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45082","sponsor":"Edward Stephens"},
{"bill_id":766454,"bill_number":"HR928","title":"Steelnack, Robert; Pepperell High School's 2015 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Robert Steelnack, Pepperell High School's 2015 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR928/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45193","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":766455,"bill_number":"HR925","title":"Littlefield, Will; Unity Christian School's STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Will Littlefield, Unity Christian School's STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR925/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45190","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":766456,"bill_number":"HR870","title":"Pipkin, Dr. Charlotte H.; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Charlotte H. Pipkin upon the grand occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR870/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45113","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":766457,"bill_number":"HR929","title":"Martinez-Summers, Sonora; Rome High School's STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sonora Martinez-Summers, Rome High School's STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR929/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45194","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":766458,"bill_number":"HR844","title":"Potter, Mr. William T., Jr.; retirement; Department of Natural Resources; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. William T. Potter, Jr. on the occasion of his retirement from the Department of Natural Resources; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR844/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45073","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":766459,"bill_number":"HR884","title":"Murphy, Ms. Annie; 49 years of service to Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Annie Murphy for 49 years of service to the Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR884/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45127","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":766460,"bill_number":"HR893","title":"Turner Furniture Company; 100th anniversary; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Turner Furniture Company upon the grand occasion of its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR893/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45136","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":766461,"bill_number":"HR858","title":"Atrial Fibrillation Day at the capitol; May 14, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May 14, 2015, as Atrial Fibrillation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR858/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45088","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":766462,"bill_number":"HR877","title":"Wilson, Jessica; Walnut Grove High School's 2015 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jessica Wilson, Walnut Grove High School's 2015 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR877/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45120","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":766463,"bill_number":"HR945","title":"Ferguson, Dr. Paul; Loving Hearts, Helping Hands: 2015 Heart of the Community Board of Governors recipient; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Loving Hearts, Helping Hands: 2015 Heart of the Community Board of Governors recipient, Dr. Paul Ferguson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR945/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45227","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":766464,"bill_number":"SR611","title":"Hollinshead, Zoe; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Zoe Hollinshead; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR611/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45048","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":766465,"bill_number":"SR623","title":"Bryant, Gerald Theodore; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Gerald Theodore Bryant; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR623/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45101","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":766466,"bill_number":"HR841","title":"Lamar Smith Signature Homes; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lamar Smith Signature Homes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR841/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45064","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":766467,"bill_number":"SR635","title":"Leitman, Susanna Ursula; celebrate the birth","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Susanna Ursula Leitman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR635/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45165","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":766468,"bill_number":"HR846","title":"Exchange Club of Rome and Americanism Committee; community service project; 200th anniversary of the Star-Spangled Banner; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Exchange Club of Rome and its Americanism Committee for the community service project they sponsored to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Star-Spangled Banner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR846/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45075","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":766469,"bill_number":"SB245","title":"Insurance; provide for access to opioid analgesics with abuse-deterrent properties; definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of insurance, so as to provide for access to opioid analgesics with abuse-deterrent properties; to provide for definitions; to provide for coverage as a preferred drug; to provide for utilization management; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB245/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45049","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":766470,"bill_number":"HR954","title":"Hamilton, Evelyn; Loving Hearts, Helping Hands: 2015 Heart of the Community Award of Honor recipient; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Loving Hearts, Helping Hands: 2015 Heart of the Community Award of Honor recipient, Evelyn Hamilton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR954/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45236","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":766471,"bill_number":"SR634","title":"Fleming, Hannah Mitchell; celebrate the birth","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Hannah Mitchell Fleming; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR634/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45164","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":766472,"bill_number":"HR832","title":"Georgia Food Bank Association Day at the capitol; March 26, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 26, 2015, as Georgia Food Bank Association Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR832/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45055","sponsor":"Margaret Kaiser"},
{"bill_id":766473,"bill_number":"HR876","title":"Tarbutton, Hugh McMaster; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Hugh McMaster Tarbutton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR876/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45119","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":766474,"bill_number":"HR891","title":"Houston, Dr. Charles L.; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Charles L. Houston on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR891/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45134","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":766475,"bill_number":"HR843","title":"Tanksley, Mrs. Karen; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Karen Tanksley on the grand occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR843/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45072","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":766476,"bill_number":"HR855","title":"Stephenson High School Lady Jaguars basketball team; winner GHSA Class AAAAA state championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Stephenson High School Lady Jaguars basketball team on winning the GHSA Class AAAAA state championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR855/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45086","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":766477,"bill_number":"HR909","title":"Ford, Thomas Mikal; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Thomas Mikal Ford; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR909/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45172","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":766478,"bill_number":"HR911","title":"Georgia Chair Company; 100th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia Chair Company on its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR911/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45174","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":766479,"bill_number":"HR956","title":"Parrott, Howard; 52 years of service in the Clerk's Office Print Shop; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Howard Parrott for 52 years of service in the Clerk's Office Print Shop; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR956/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45239","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":766480,"bill_number":"HR861","title":"Day League; formerly known as DeKalb Rape Crisis Center; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Day League, formerly known as the DeKalb Rape Crisis Center; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR861/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45091","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":766481,"bill_number":"HR913","title":"Jolliff, Judge Cliff L.; retirement; commend; appointed Senior Juvenile Court Judge; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Judge Cliff L. Jolliff on the grand occasion of his retirement and congratulating him for being appointed a Senior Juvenile Court Judge; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR913/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45176","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":766482,"bill_number":"HR936","title":"2014 Paulding County 8U All-Stars baseball team; outstanding season; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the 2014 Paulding County 8U All-Stars baseball team on their outstanding season; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR936/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45217","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":766483,"bill_number":"HR886","title":"Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine; Georgia campus; 10th anniversary; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Georgia campus of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine upon the grand occasion of its tenth anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR886/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45129","sponsor":"Valerie Clark"},
{"bill_id":766484,"bill_number":"HR946","title":"Jones, Mr. Gary; Rome City School Teacher of the Year for 2016; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Gary Jones, Rome City School Teacher of the Year for 2016; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR946/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45228","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":766485,"bill_number":"HB687","title":"Employees' Retirement System; member eligible to transfer funds to Georgia Judicial Retirement System; 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":"2015-03-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB687/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45066","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":766486,"bill_number":"SR637","title":"Kurdi, Zachariah Fouad; celebrate the birth","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Zachariah Fouad Kurdi; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR637/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45167","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":766487,"bill_number":"SR619","title":"Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month; recognize May","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR619/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45096","sponsor":"Tommie Williams"},
{"bill_id":766488,"bill_number":"HR856","title":"Dalton State College basketball team; winner 2015 NAIA national championship game; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Dalton State College basketball team for winning the 2015 NAIA national championship game; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR856/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45087","sponsor":"Tom Dickson"},
{"bill_id":766489,"bill_number":"HR957","title":"Barry, Marion; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Marion Barry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR957/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45240","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":766490,"bill_number":"HB695","title":"Health; provide for office based surgery procedures; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to provide for office based surgery procedures; to provide for definitions; to provide for exemptions; to provide for application of procedures; to provide for accreditation or certification requirements; to provide for competency standards; to provide for sedation assessment and management; to provide for separation of surgical and monitoring functions; to provide for emergency care and transfer protocols; to provide for medical record requirements; to provide for standards of practice; to provide for adverse events and advertising requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB695/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45169","sponsor":"Nikki Randall"},
{"bill_id":766491,"bill_number":"HR912","title":"Smith, Douglas Eugene; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Douglas Eugene Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR912/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45175","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":766492,"bill_number":"HR847","title":"Stovall, Lovett; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lovett Stovall; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR847/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45076","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":766493,"bill_number":"HR938","title":"Gladys Cook Scholarship recipients; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Gladys Cook Scholarship recipients; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR938/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45219","sponsor":"Howard Mosby"},
{"bill_id":766494,"bill_number":"HR905","title":"Toth, Ms. Courtney; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Courtney Toth on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR905/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45151","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":766495,"bill_number":"HB686","title":"Breach of restrictive covenants; provide accrual periods of rights of action; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 9-3-29 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limitations of actions relative to breach of restrictive covenants, so as to provide for accrual periods of rights of action; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the \"Georgia Condominium Act,\" so as to provide for the expansion of a condominium after the declarant's right to expand has expired; to provide for procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB686/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45053","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":766496,"bill_number":"SR627","title":"Walker, Esq., Teri Brown; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Teri Brown Walker, Esq.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR627/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45152","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":766497,"bill_number":"HR842","title":"Barrow, Reverend Willie; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Willie Barrow; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR842/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45065","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":766498,"bill_number":"HR903","title":"Taylor, Captain Thomas J.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Captain Thomas J. Taylor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR903/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45149","sponsor":"Tom Taylor"},
{"bill_id":766499,"bill_number":"HB698","title":"Retirement; no public retirement system shall invest funds in companies producing songs using certain racist or obscene lyrics; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to retirement and pensions, so as to provide that no public retirement system shall invest funds in companies producing songs using certain racist or obscene lyrics; to provide for divestiture of such investments; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB698/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45188","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":766500,"bill_number":"HR906","title":"State of Georgia; consider devastation caused by pit bull attacks when crafting legislation regulating dogs so as not to impose on local government that choose to regulate those dogs for the safety of the community; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the State of Georgia to consider the devastation caused by pit bull attacks when crafting legislation regulating dogs so as not to impose on local governments that choose to regulate those dogs for the safety of the community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR906/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45153","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":766501,"bill_number":"HR839","title":"Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) Business League, Inc.; 45th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 45th anniversary celebration of the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) Business League, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR839/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45062","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":766502,"bill_number":"SR621","title":"Hill, Jr., Dr. William Harry; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. William Harry Hill, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR621/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45099","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":766503,"bill_number":"HR836","title":"Lowe, R. Wayne; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending R. Wayne Lowe; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR836/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45059","sponsor":"Larry O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":766504,"bill_number":"SR617","title":"Seminole County Boys Basketball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Seminole County Boys Basketball Team for their excellent performance at the GHSA Class AA State Championship game; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR617/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45094","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":766505,"bill_number":"HR910","title":"2015 legislative session temporary administrative assistants for the House of Representatives; exemplary service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2015 legislative session temporary administrative assistants for the House of Representatives on their exemplary service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR910/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45173","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":766506,"bill_number":"HR873","title":"Pyun, Kil-hwan; George Walton Academy's 2015 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kil-hwan Pyun, George Walton Academy's 2015 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR873/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45116","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":766507,"bill_number":"HR868","title":"Gruhl, Coach Gordy; Deerfield Windsor School boys basketball team; winner GISA Class AAA State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Coach Gordy Gruhl and the Deerfield Windsor School boys basketball team on winning the GISA Class AAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR868/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45111","sponsor":"Darrel Ealum"},
{"bill_id":766978,"bill_number":"HR914","title":"Hayes, Nath T.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Nath T. Hayes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR914/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45177","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":767680,"bill_number":"HB706","title":"Atlanta, City of; change corporate limits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Atlanta, approved April 15, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4469), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of such municipality; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum and contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB706/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45244","sponsor":"Howard Mosby"},
{"bill_id":767683,"bill_number":"HR960","title":"Carter, Jake; recognized as a Champion of Change; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jake Carter for being recognized as a Champion of Change; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR960/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45243","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":767686,"bill_number":"HR959","title":"Alexander, Barbara Jean Saliba and Rowland Wayne; 50th wedding anniversary; September 18, 2015; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Barbara Jean Saliba Alexander and Rowland Wayne Alexander on the grand occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary on September 18, 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR959/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45242","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":774582,"bill_number":"SR645","title":"Huddle House; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Huddle House in Chickamauga, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR645/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45208","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":774586,"bill_number":"SR646","title":"Park Place Restaurant; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Park Place Restaurant in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR646/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45209","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":774590,"bill_number":"SR642","title":"Crystal Springs Smokehouse; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Crystal Springs Smokehouse in Chickamauga, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR642/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45202","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":774593,"bill_number":"SR640","title":"Thompson, Katherine Keith and Emmeline Clare; celebrate the birth","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the births of Katherine Keith Thompson and Emmeline Clare Thompson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR640/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45200","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":774597,"bill_number":"SR649","title":"Jones, Cassandra A.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Georgia campus of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine upon the grand occasion of its tenth anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR649/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45212","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":774601,"bill_number":"SR648","title":"Philadelphia College of Osteopathic; congratulate Georgia campus","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Georgia campus of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine upon the grand occasion of its tenth anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR648/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45211","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":774604,"bill_number":"SR626","title":"Tate, Mrs. Virginia C. Barnett; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Virginia C. Barnett Tate on the occasion of her 90th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR626/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45143","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":774608,"bill_number":"SR650","title":"Hollowell, Dr. Louise Thornton; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Travis J. Crawford; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR650/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45213","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":774612,"bill_number":"SR643","title":"Bailey's Bar-B-Que; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bailey's Bar-B-Que in Ringgold, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR643/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45203","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":774615,"bill_number":"SR647","title":"Home Plate Grill ; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Home Plate Grill in Ringgold, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR647/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45210","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":774619,"bill_number":"SR644","title":"Choo-Choo Bar-B-Que & Grill; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Choo-Choo Bar-B-Que & Grill in Chickamauga, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR644/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45207","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":774622,"bill_number":"SR641","title":"Hamid, Shazad; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Shazad Hamid upon being named Legislative Intern of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR641/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45201","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":797357,"bill_number":"HB707","title":"Uniform rules of the road; racing on highways or streets; change offense from misdemeanor to felony","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to uniform rules of the road, so as to change the offense of racing on highways or streets from a misdemeanor to a felony; to provide the punishment for same; to change the offense of driving in a circular or zigzag course from a misdemeanor to a felony; to provide the punishment for same; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-11-16","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2015-11-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB707/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45247","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":797359,"bill_number":"HR961","title":"Public schools; funding driver education and training courses; authorize General Assembly - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for dedication of certain existing fees and assessments for the purpose of funding driver education and training courses in public schools with grades nine through 12; to provide that such funds shall not be subject to lapse; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-11-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR961/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45249","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":797361,"bill_number":"HB708","title":"Georgia Driver's Education Commission; driver education and training course in public schools; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 10 of Chapter 21 of Title 15, Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20, and Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Georgia Driver's Education Commission, competencies and core curriculum for elementary and secondary education, and drivers' licenses, respectively, so as to ensure teenage drivers are equipped for driving on public roads; to repeal a provision which sunsets the collection of additional penalties upon fines for the violation of traffic laws; to require public schools with grades nine through 12 to offer an elective driver education and training course; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates and a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-11-16","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2015-11-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB708/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45248","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":797845,"bill_number":"HB709","title":"Firearms; completion of safety training course by certain persons for issuance of weapons carry license; require","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 require the completion of firearms safety training by certain persons for the issuance of a weapons carry license; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-11-18","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2015-11-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB709/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45250","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":798274,"bill_number":"HB710","title":"Georgia Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 30 of the O.C.G.A., relating to disabled persons, so as to provide for the establishment of a qualified ABLE program in this state to enable the contribution of funds to tax-exempt accounts to pay for the qualified expenses of eligible individuals with disabilities; to amend Code Section 48-7-27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to computation of taxable net income; to amend Code Section 50-13-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the definitions for purposes of the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act, so as to exclude the Georgia ABLE Program Corporation from the meaning of \"agency\"; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-12-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB710/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45251","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":798625,"bill_number":"HR962","title":"Legislative and congressional reapportionment; done by independent, nonpartisan commission; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that legislative and congressional reapportionment 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 submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-12-02","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2015-12-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR962/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45252","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":798738,"bill_number":"HB711","title":"Local government; retirement of certain pension obligations; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding local government, so as to provide for the retirement of certain pension obligations; to provide for definitions; to provide for the creation of special districts under certain circumstances for a limited period of time; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for certain taxation in connection with the retirement of such obligations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-12-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB711/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45254","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":798851,"bill_number":"SR674","title":"Senate Rules; amend (PF)","description":"PF: A RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the Senate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-12-02","last_action":"Senate Prefiled","last_action_date":"2015-12-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR674/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/45253","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":799050,"bill_number":"HB712","title":"Administrative Services, Department of; create Division of Supplier Diversity; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Department of Administrative Services, so as to define certain terms; to create the Division of Supplier Diversity; to provide for appointment of a director; to provide for powers and duties of the director; to create the position of minority and women owned business enterprises state-wide advocate; to provide for appointment; to provide for duties; to provide for provisions for state contracts; to provide for a state-wide disparity study; to provide for contents; to provide for the structure of procurement contracts; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for the implementation of rules and regulations; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-12-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB712/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/46254","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":799248,"bill_number":"HB714","title":"Revenue and taxation; retirement income received as retirement benefits from military service shall not be subject to state income tax; 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 that retirement income received as retirement benefits from military service shall not be subject to state income tax; to increase the excise tax on cigarettes to offset the cost; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for an automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-12-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB714/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/46256","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":799292,"bill_number":"HB715","title":"Georgia State War Veterans' Home; participate in medicare and Medicaid programs; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to 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 payors; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-12-08","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2015-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB715/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/46257","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":799335,"bill_number":"HB713","title":"Juvenile Code; domestic relations; terminating parental rights; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-11-2 and Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions for the Juvenile Code and domestic relations, respectively, so as to provide that causing a child to be conceived as a result of violating certain prohibitions relating to certain offenses is an additional ground for terminating parental rights; to revise definitions; to provide that causing a child to be conceived as a result of violating certain prohibitions relating to certain offenses is an additional ground for losing parental rights and is relevant in certain adoption proceedings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-12-08","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB713/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/46255","sponsor":"Brad Raffensperger"},
{"bill_id":799381,"bill_number":"SR675","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; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR675/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/46258","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":799635,"bill_number":"HB716","title":"Professional counseling; person shall not engage in sexual orientation change efforts with a person under 18 years of age; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minors, so as to provide for findings; to provide that a person licensed to provide professional counseling under Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, including but not limited to psychiatrists, psychologists, professional counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists, or certain other persons, shall not engage in sexual orientation change efforts with a person under 18 years of age; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-12-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB716/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/46261","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":799663,"bill_number":"HR963","title":"Legislative and congressional reapportionment; procedures and standards; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide procedures and standards for legislative and congressional 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":"2015-12-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":"Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR963/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/46259","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":799687,"bill_number":"SB250","title":"Firearms; prohibit the purchase; by any person currently party to a proceeding instituted under Chapter 5 of Title 19 (divorce proceedings) (PF)","description":"PF: 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 the purchase of a firearm by any person who is currently a party to a proceeding instituted under Chapter 5 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated without permission of the presiding judge; to provide for definitions; to provide for criminal penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-12-11","last_action":"Senate Prefiled","last_action_date":"2015-12-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB250/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/46260","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":800624,"bill_number":"HB717","title":"Special license plates; women veterans; 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 license plates for certain persons and vehicles, so as to provide for a woman veteran's license plate; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-12-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB717/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47260","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":801595,"bill_number":"HB718","title":"Penal institutions; restraints on pregnant inmates under certain circumstances; prohibit use","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 inmates under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-12-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB718/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47261","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":802088,"bill_number":"HR964","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":"2015-12-21","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2015-12-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR964/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47264","sponsor":"Brad Raffensperger"},
{"bill_id":802141,"bill_number":"HB719","title":"Public office; person shall be a legal resident and registered to vote in this state to serve; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding eligibility and qualifications for public office, so as to provide that, in addition to all other qualifications to serve on any municipal, county, or state commission, board, or authority, a person shall be a legal resident of this state and be registered to vote in this state in order to be eligible to serve on any municipal, county, or state commission, board, or authority in this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-12-21","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2015-12-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB719/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47262","sponsor":"Brad Raffensperger"},
{"bill_id":802194,"bill_number":"HB720","title":"Local government; individuals appointed to authorities and boards be United States citizens; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 and Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities and general provisions relating to state government, respectively, so as to require that individuals appointed to authorities, boards, councils, and commissions be United States citizens; to provide for other residency requirements; to provide for a definition; to provide for enforcement; to provide an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-12-21","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2015-12-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB720/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47263","sponsor":"Brad Raffensperger"},
{"bill_id":802246,"bill_number":"HR965","title":"The Ad Valorem Tax Assessment Limit Amendment; enact - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to revise comprehensively ad valorem property taxes; to provide for a short title; to provide for a local referendum in each county on question of limiting valuation increases of real property; to provide for a short title; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for ratification of prior and authorize enactment of new base year assessed value homestead exemptions; to provide for applicability; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-12-21","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2015-12-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR965/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47265","sponsor":"Brad Raffensperger"},
{"bill_id":802510,"bill_number":"HB721","title":"Fireworks; sale, use, or explosion thereof; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 25 of the O.C.G.A., relating to regulation of fireworks, so as to revise provisions relating to the sale, use, or explosion thereof; 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 revise local governments' role in regulating or prohibiting the sale, use, or explosion of consumer fireworks; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-12-29","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2015-12-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB721/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47267","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":802628,"bill_number":"SB252","title":"Hotel and Motel Room Rentals; excise tax; repeal such provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal Code Section 48-13-50.3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to an excise tax on hotel and motel room rentals, so as to repeal such provision; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-12-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB252/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47268","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":802644,"bill_number":"SB251","title":"Motor Fuels; levy of excise tax; exempt school buses from such levy","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-9-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the levy of an excise tax on motor fuels, so as to exempt school buses from such levy; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-12-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB251/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47266","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":802658,"bill_number":"SB255","title":"Garnishment Proceedings; modernize, reorganize, and provide constitutional protections","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 modernize, reorganize, and provide constitutional protections in garnishment proceedings; to provide for definitions; to provide for an affidavit and summons of garnishment, contents, and procedure for garnishment; to provide for property being subject to and exempt from garnishment; to provide for a defendant's and third party's claim and plaintiff's traverse and the procedure for claims and traverses; to provide for procedures only applicable to financial institutions; to provide for and require the use of certain forms for garnishment proceedings; to amend Code Sections 44-7-50 and 53-12-80 of the O.C.G.A., relating to demand for possession and spendthrift provisions, 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":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-06-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB255/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47271","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":802672,"bill_number":"SB253","title":"Motor Fuels; levy of excise tax; exempt school systems, counties, and municipalities","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-9-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the levy of an excise tax on motor fuels, so as to exempt school systems, counties, and municipalities from such levy; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-12-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB253/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47269","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":802685,"bill_number":"SB254","title":"Controlled Substances; provide simple possession of marijuana constitutes a misdemeanor (PF)","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to possession of marijuana and conditional discharge for possession of controlled substances as first offense and certain nonviolent property crimes, so as to provide that simple possession of marijuana constitutes a misdemeanor; to amend Titles 15 and 16 and Code Sections 17-7-72 and 36-32-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, crimes and offenses, jurisdiction of probate courts to try certain drug and alcohol offenses, and municipal court jurisdiction in marijuana possession cases, respectively, so as to provide for conforming cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-12-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":"Judiciary Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB254/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47270","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":807989,"bill_number":"SR676","title":"Senate Rules; open meetings; amend (PF)","description":"PF: A RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the Senate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-04","last_action":"Senate Prefiled","last_action_date":"2016-01-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR676/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47272","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":808037,"bill_number":"SR677","title":"Senate Rules; conference committee reports, distribution, and time of consideration; amend (PF)","description":"PF: A RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the Senate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-04","last_action":"Senate Prefiled","last_action_date":"2016-01-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR677/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47274","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":808957,"bill_number":"HB723","title":"General Assembly; members and former members; employment in state government; 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 members of the General Assembly who are in office and former members of the General Assembly who have been out of office for less than one year shall be prohibited from employment in state government while in office and for a period of one year after leaving such office; 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":"2016-01-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB723/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47277","sponsor":"David Stover"},
{"bill_id":808973,"bill_number":"SB256","title":"General Assembly; provide no member of General Assembly serves on conference committee shall be eligible for employment in state government","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 no member of the General Assembly who serves on a conference committee shall be eligible for employment in state government, other than as an elected official, for a period of 24 months immediately following such member's service on such conference committee; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB256/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47273","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":808994,"bill_number":"HB722","title":"Health; patient registry program for the use of medical cannabis; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to provide for a patient registry program for the use of medical cannabis; to authorize rule making; to establish duties of patients, designated caregivers, physicians, and manufacturers of medical cannabis; to establish a medical cannabis tracking system; to provide for confidentiality of records; to establish patient protections; to impose penalties; to provide for nursing facilities; to establish fees; to establish a task force; to require impact assessment of medical cannabis therapeutic research; to require reports and audits; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB722/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47276","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":809752,"bill_number":"SB257","title":"Firearms; prohibit the purchase by person currently a party to proceeding under Chapter 5 of Title 19 (divorce proceeding) (PF)","description":"PF 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 the purchase of a firearm by any person who is currently a party to a proceeding instituted under Chapter 5 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated without permission of the presiding judge; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for criminal penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-07","last_action":"Senate Prefiled","last_action_date":"2016-01-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB257/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47280","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":809753,"bill_number":"HB724","title":"Pardons and parole; \"Crime Victims' Bill of Rights\"; revisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 17 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the \"Crime Victims' Bill of Rights,\" so as to revise the number of days for advance notification to a victim by the State Board of Pardons and Paroles whenever it considers making certain decisions; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to grants of pardons, paroles, and other relief, so as to require advance notification to certain persons whenever the State Board of Pardons and Paroles considers making a final decision to grant parole to an inmate or place an inmate into transitional housing; to require publication in the legal organ of the county of an inmate's parole date or date of entry into transitional housing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB724/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47278","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":809754,"bill_number":"HB725","title":"\"Child Abuse Records Protection Act\"; enact","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 for greater confidentiality of child abuse records; to provide for and revise definitions; to change provisions relating to persons and agencies permitted access to records of child abuse; to provide for contents of a protective order; to provide for immunity for child advocacy centers in releasing child abuse records under certain circumstances; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB725/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47279","sponsor":"Wesley Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":811317,"bill_number":"SR672","title":"Harbin, Jerry Lloyd and Earline Addis; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jerry Lloyd Harbin and Earline Addis Harbin on the grand occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR672/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47323","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":811318,"bill_number":"HR977","title":"Louie Morris Memorial Bridge; Hart County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Louie Morris and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR977/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47313","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":811319,"bill_number":"SB259","title":"Ad Valorem Tax; provide for a homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes for state, county, municipal, or school purposes","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property tax exemptions and deferral, so as to provide for a homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes for state, county, municipal, or school purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-11","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB259/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47305","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":811321,"bill_number":"SR663","title":"Maikos-Ptacin, Melissa; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Melissa Maikos-Ptacin, Beach High School's 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR663/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47333","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":811322,"bill_number":"HR970","title":"Solomon T. \"Sol\" Dover Memorial Bridge; Bartow County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Solomon T. \"Sol\" Dover and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR970/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47297","sponsor":"Paul Battles"},
{"bill_id":811323,"bill_number":"SR652","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":"2016-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR652/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47286","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":811326,"bill_number":"SR660","title":"Nevels, Dmetri S.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dmetri S. Nevels, Johnson High School's 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR660/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47336","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":811327,"bill_number":"HR973","title":"Pease, Kyle and Brent; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Kyle and Brent Pease; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR973/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47303","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":811328,"bill_number":"SR669","title":"Campbell, Cindy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Cindy Campbell, Coastal GA Comprehensive High School's 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR669/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47326","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":811330,"bill_number":"HB728","title":"Stalking; persons soliciting or inviting contact from the party to which the protective order applies; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 and Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to stalking and the granting of relief by superior courts, respectively, so as to prohibit persons who have secured protective orders from affirmatively soliciting or inviting contact or approach from the party to which the protective order applies for the interests of public safety; to provide for exceptions; to provide for a criminal offense; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB728/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47309","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":811331,"bill_number":"HB726","title":"Excise tax; tobacco products; clarify certain charges","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to taxes on tobacco products, so as to clarify that certain charges are not subject to state excise tax; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Veto V7","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB726/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47294","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":811333,"bill_number":"SR657","title":"Bir, Mary K.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mary K. Bir, Windsor Forest High School's 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR657/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47292","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":811335,"bill_number":"SR682","title":"Hawes, Mrs. Gerrian; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Gerrian Hawes on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR682/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47316","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":811336,"bill_number":"SR685","title":"Clayton State University Day; recognize January 12","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Clayton State University and recognizing January 12, 2016, as Clayton State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR685/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47319","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":811337,"bill_number":"HR971","title":"Clayton State University Day at the capitol; January 12, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Clayton State University and recognizing January 12, 2016, as Clayton State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR971/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47298","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":811339,"bill_number":"SR662","title":"Clackum, Joel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Joel Clackum, Islands High School's 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR662/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47334","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":811341,"bill_number":"HR978","title":"House Study Committee on Historic Site Preservation; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Historic Site Preservation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR978/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47314","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":811342,"bill_number":"SR658","title":"Morgan, Paige; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Paige Morgan, Windsor Forest High School's 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR658/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47293","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":811344,"bill_number":"HB731","title":"Crimes and offenses; certain assault weapons; prohibit possession and sale","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 prohibit the possession, sale, transport, distribution, or use of certain assault weapons, large capacity magazines, armor-piercing bullets, and incendiary .50 caliber bullets; to provide for crimes involving the possession, sale, transport, distribution, or use of certain assault weapons, large capacity magazines, armor-piercing bullets, and incendiary .50 caliber bullets; to provide for criminal penalties; to designate certain weaponry and ammunition as contraband and to require seizure of such by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB731/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47312","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":811345,"bill_number":"SR684","title":"Sportsmen's and Coastal Day; recognize January 14","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 14, 2016, as Sportsmen's and Coastal Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR684/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47320","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":811346,"bill_number":"SR654","title":"JB's BBQ; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending JB's BBQ in Lafayette, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR654/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47289","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":811349,"bill_number":"SR681","title":"Pearson, Dr. Ozias; condolence","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Ozias Pearson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR681/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47315","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":811350,"bill_number":"HR976","title":"Burch, Lynn; Georgia's Family and Consumer Science Teacher of the Year for 2014-2015; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lynn Burch, Georgia's Family and Consumer Science Teacher of the Year for 2014-2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR976/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47302","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":811351,"bill_number":"HB727","title":"Fireworks; certain further regulations by counties and municipal corporations; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 25 of the O.C.G.A., relating to regulation of fireworks, so as to revise provisions relating to the sale, use, or explosion thereof; to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding local government provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to provide for certain further regulations by counties, municipal corporations, and consolidated governments; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to taxation of consumer fireworks, so as to provide for local excise taxation of consumer fireworks and the collection of such excise tax; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB727/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47296","sponsor":"Paul Battles"},
{"bill_id":811353,"bill_number":"SR680","title":"McKoon, Sharon Overton; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sharon Overton McKoon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR680/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47308","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":811354,"bill_number":"SB261","title":"Income Tax; create an income tax credit for employers; hire certain qualified parolees for full-time jobs","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 and exemptions from state income taxes, so as to create an income tax credit for employers who hire certain qualified parolees for full-time jobs; to provide for rules and regulations and an application process related to such income tax credit; to provide for certain conditions and limitations; to provide for definitions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB261/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47318","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":811357,"bill_number":"SR667","title":"Thomas, Teorna; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Teorna Thomas, Savannah High School LS 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR667/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47329","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":811358,"bill_number":"SR659","title":"Cone, Timothy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Timothy Cone, Woodville-Tompkins High School's 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR659/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47295","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":811359,"bill_number":"SR668","title":"Hendrix, Jewel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jewel Hendrix, Savannah Arts High School's 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR668/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47328","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":811360,"bill_number":"SB260","title":"Firearms; prohibit the purchase by person currently a party to proceeding under Chapter 5 of Title 19 (divorce proceeding)","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 the purchase of a firearm by any person who is currently a party to a proceeding instituted under Chapter 5 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated without permission of the presiding judge; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for criminal penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":"Judiciary Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB260/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47317","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":811362,"bill_number":"SR686","title":"Williams, Hosea; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the legacy of Hosea Williams, public servant and civil rights activist; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR686/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47321","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":811364,"bill_number":"SR670","title":"Kearse, Doug; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Doug Kearse, Early College's 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR670/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47325","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":811366,"bill_number":"SR666","title":"Rushing, Yvette; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Yvette Rushing, Jenkins High School's 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR666/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47330","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":811367,"bill_number":"SR665","title":"Alt, Rebecca; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Rebecca Alt, Groves High School's 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR665/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47331","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":811368,"bill_number":"SR651","title":"Senate Convened; notify House","description":"A RESOLUTION to notify the House of Representatives that the Senate has convened; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-11","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR651/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47285","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":811369,"bill_number":"SR664","title":"Kauser, Fehmina; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Fehmina Kauser, Groves High School's 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR664/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47332","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":811372,"bill_number":"HR967","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":"2016-01-11","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR967/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47282","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":811373,"bill_number":"SR673","title":"Hollowell, Dr. Louis Thornton; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and expressing regret at the passing of Dr. Louise Thornton Hollowell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR673/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47322","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":811375,"bill_number":"HR972","title":"Easter Seals Georgia and its Champions for Children Program Day at the capitol; January 13, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 13, 2016, as Easter Seals Georgia and its Champions for Children Program Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR972/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47299","sponsor":"Ed Rynders"},
{"bill_id":811376,"bill_number":"SR656","title":"Hurst, Rachel Starling; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Rachel Starling Hurst, Islands High School's 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR656/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47291","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":811377,"bill_number":"SB262","title":"Courts; when a judge, judicial officer, grand juror; may be disqualified by being related by consanguinity/affinity to a party; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to change provisions relating to when a judge, judicial officer, grand juror, or trial juror may be disqualified from presiding or serving, as applicable, due to being related by consanguinity or affinity to a party; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB262/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47327","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":811380,"bill_number":"HR974","title":"Groen, Jacob \"Jaap\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jacob \"Jaap\" Groen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR974/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47300","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":811381,"bill_number":"HR966","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":"2016-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR966/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47281","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":811382,"bill_number":"SR661","title":"Kamykowski, Daniel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Daniel Kamykowski, Jenkins High School's 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR661/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47335","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":811384,"bill_number":"HR975","title":"Bond, Mr. Horace Julian; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Horace Julian Bond for his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR975/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47301","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":811385,"bill_number":"SR679","title":"Korean American Day; recognize January 13, 2016","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring January 13, 2016, as Korean American Day at the State Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR679/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47307","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":811387,"bill_number":"SR655","title":"Kirk, Julie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Julie Kirk, New Hampstead High School's 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR655/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47290","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":811389,"bill_number":"SR653","title":"Canyon Grill; Lookout Mountain, Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Canyon Grill in Lookout Mountain, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR653/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47288","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":811390,"bill_number":"SR678","title":"Adjournment: relative","description":"A RESOLUTION relative to meetings and adjournments of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR678/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47287","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":811391,"bill_number":"HB729","title":"Habeas corpus; hearings by video conference; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to habeas corpus, so as to provide for habeas corpus hearings by video conference; to adjust certain procedures to account for habeas corpus hearings by video conference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB729/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47310","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":811393,"bill_number":"SR683","title":"General Assembly; prohibit from adopting conference committee report unless publicly available overnight -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to prohibit the General Assembly from adopting a conference committee report unless such report has been publicly available overnight; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR683/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47306","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":811395,"bill_number":"HR968","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":"2016-01-11","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR968/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47283","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":811396,"bill_number":"HB730","title":"Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; commissioner of juvenile justice as a voting member; add","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment and training of peace officers, so as to add the commissioner of juvenile justice or his or her designee as a voting member of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB730/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47311","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":811398,"bill_number":"SR671","title":"Ackerman, David; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending David Ackerman, Coastal GA Comprehensive High School's 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR671/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47324","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":811399,"bill_number":"HR969","title":"Cantrell, Betty; Warner Robins native and Miss America 2016; outstanding representation of the State of Ga.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Warner Robins native and Miss America 2016, Betty Cantrell, for her outstanding representation of the State of Georgia and her commitment to improving her state and country through her work as Miss America; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR969/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47284","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":811400,"bill_number":"SB258","title":"Ad Valorem Tax; provide the assessed value of property shall not be increased beyond the initial assessment value","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 the assessed value of property for a taxable year shall not be increased beyond the initial assessment value established by the board of tax assessors during an appeal of such valuation for such taxable year by the taxpayer but may be reduced as a result of the appeal of the taxpayer; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB258/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47304","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":812550,"bill_number":"HR979","title":"House Study Committee on Programs That Provide Services for the Reading to the Blind and the Visually Impaired; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Programs That Provide Services for the Reading to the Blind and the Visually Impaired; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR979/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47343","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":812552,"bill_number":"HB742","title":"Revenue and taxation; Internal Revenue Code; define terms; incorporate certain provisions of federal law into Georgia law","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 definition of the terms \"Internal Revenue Code\" and \"Internal Revenue Code of 1986\" and thereby incorporate certain provisions of federal law into Georgia law; to change certain dates for partnerships and corporations other than Georgia Subchapter \"S\" corporations; to clarify certain provisions relating to statements of wages paid; to change certain dates and clarify provisions relating to annual and final compensation returns; 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":"2016-02-23","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB742/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47355","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":812556,"bill_number":"HB737","title":"Code Revision Commission; revise, modernize and correct errors 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 codify a joint resolution; 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 an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB737/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47350","sponsor":"Johnnie Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":812559,"bill_number":"SB265","title":"\"Physician Direct Pay Act\"; definitions; provide physician agreements are not insurance; exempt agreements from regulations as insurance","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to kinds of insurance, limits of risks, and reinsurance, so as to provide definitions; to provide that physician agreements are not insurance; to exempt such agreements from regulation as insurance; to provide for discontinuance of services under certain circumstances; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB265/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47347","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":812563,"bill_number":"HB735","title":"Stewart County Water and Sewerage Authority; membership appointments; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Stewart County Water and Sewerage Authority, approved March 24, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4498), so as to revise method of membership appointments; 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":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB735/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47341","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":812565,"bill_number":"HR989","title":"Africa Day at the state capitol; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Africa Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR989/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47366","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":812569,"bill_number":"SB263","title":"Law Enforcement Officers; provide governing authority; employs sworn police officers who are P.O.S.T certified; policies; disability in line of duty","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 regarding law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to provide that the governing authority of each municipality and county in this state and each board of education which employs sworn police officers who are P.O.S.T. certified may adopt policies under which such sworn officers, upon their retirement or upon leaving such employment as a result of a disability arising in the line of duty, may retain his or her weapon and badge; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB263/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47344","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":812572,"bill_number":"HR986","title":"Bleckley County High School boys cross country team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Bleckley County High School boys cross country team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR986/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47363","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":812576,"bill_number":"SB267","title":"Firearms; provide for reduced weapons carry license/renewal application fee; persons 65 years of age or older","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 a reduced weapons carry license and renewal license application fee for persons who are 65 years of age or older; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB267/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47349","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":812578,"bill_number":"HB733","title":"Excise tax; rooms, lodgings, and accommodations; reduce fee imposed by innkeepers","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to excise tax on rooms, lodgings, and accommodations, so as to reduce the amount of a certain fee imposed by innkeepers and to expand the types of innkeepers that must charge such fee; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB733/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47338","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":812582,"bill_number":"HR982","title":"Sportsmen's and Coastal Day at the capitol; January 14, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 14, 2016, as Sportsmen's and Coastal Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR982/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47359","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":812585,"bill_number":"HB734","title":"\"Georgia Space Flight Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 36, 41, and 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, nuisances, and torts, respectively, so as to provide for the facilitation of space flight activities in this state; to provide for definitions; to prohibit local government regulation of noise associated with space flight operations; to provide that space flight operations shall not constitute nuisances under certain conditions; to limit the liability of space flight entities related to injuries sustained by participants who have agreed in writing to such a limitation; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Science and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB734/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47339","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":812589,"bill_number":"HB740","title":"Income tax; homestead exemption; certain dwellings within a school attendance zone; create 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 composition of and exemptions from income taxes, so as to create an annual tax credit for up to five years for taxpayers who purchase, own, and occupy a dwelling that qualifies for a homestead exemption located within a school attendance zone assigned to a public elementary school that is among the lowest 5 percent of academic achievement public elementary schools in the state; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB740/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47353","sponsor":"Beth Beskin"},
{"bill_id":812591,"bill_number":"SR687","title":"\"Georgia Rose City\"; recognize Thomasville, Georgia","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Thomasville, Georgia, as \"Georgia's Rose City\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR687/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47340","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":812595,"bill_number":"HR983","title":"Jones, Corporal Casey; Georgia Department of Natural Resources; 2015 Ranger of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Corporal Casey Jones of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division on being named 2015 Ranger of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR983/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47360","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":812598,"bill_number":"HR985","title":"Palmer, Dean; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dean Palmer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR985/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47362","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":812602,"bill_number":"HR984","title":"Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce; winner 2015 National Chamber of the Year Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce for winning the 2015 National Chamber of the Year Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR984/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47361","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":812604,"bill_number":"SB268","title":"Rules of the Road; require county dept. of family and children services be notified; endangering a child by driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs","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 require that the county department of family and children services be notified when certain offenders are convicted for endangering a child by driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB268/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47356","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":812608,"bill_number":"HB736","title":"Special license plates; marine habitat conservation; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting certain beneficial projects and supporting certain worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations, so as to provide for a special license plate promoting marine habitat conservation; to provide for related matters; 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":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB736/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47342","sponsor":"Alex Atwood"},
{"bill_id":812611,"bill_number":"HB732","title":"Motor vehicles; \"super speeder\" classification upon conviction of driving a commercial motor vehicle 10 or more miles per hour over posted speed limit; provide","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 of motor vehicles, so as to provide for \"super speeder\" classification upon conviction of driving a commercial motor vehicle at a speed of ten or more miles per hour above the posted speed limit; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB732/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47337","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":812615,"bill_number":"HB738","title":"Local government; county law libraries; revise uses of excess funds","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 15 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county law libraries, so as to revise the uses of excess funds by a county law library; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB738/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47351","sponsor":"Johnnie Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":812617,"bill_number":"HR987","title":"Mt. Zion Baptist Church; 150th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mt. Zion Baptist Church on the occasion of its 150th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR987/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47364","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":812621,"bill_number":"HR981","title":"University of North Georgia softball team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the University of North Georgia softball team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR981/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47358","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":812624,"bill_number":"HR980","title":"Korean American Day at the State Capitol; January 13, 2016; recognize and honor","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring January 13, 2016, as Korean American Day at the State Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR980/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47357","sponsor":"B.J. Pak"},
{"bill_id":812628,"bill_number":"SB266","title":"Ethics in Government; lobbyist who make expenditures; influencing passage for purpose of legalizing casino gambling; shall disclose","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 provide that any person who is a lobbyist and who makes expenditures of any amount for the purpose of influencing the passage of legislation for the purpose of legalizing casino gambling in this state, whether directly or indirectly, shall disclose all such expenditures, regardless of amount or value; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB266/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47348","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":812630,"bill_number":"HB741","title":"Supreme Court; terms of court; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for the Supreme Court of Georgia, so as to change provisions relating to the terms of court; 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":"2016-01-12","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB741/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47354","sponsor":"B.J. Pak"},
{"bill_id":812634,"bill_number":"HR988","title":"Holley, Judge Tonya; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge Tonya Holley on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR988/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47365","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":812637,"bill_number":"SB264","title":"Horse Racing; provide for parimutuel wagering; definitions; conditions; regulation and operation","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 parimutuel wagering on horse racing; to provide for definitions; to provide for conditions for horse racing and parimutuel wagering; to provide for the regulation and operation of horse racing and parimutuel wagering; to provide for licensing of facilities and persons participating in horse racing and parimutuel wagering; to adopt the Interstate Compact on Licensure of Participants in Live Racing with Parimutuel Wagering; to prohibit certain conduct; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB264/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47345","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":812641,"bill_number":"SR688","title":"National Guard Day; recognize January 25","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 25, 2016, as National Guard Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR688/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47346","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":815946,"bill_number":"HB762","title":"Crimes and offenses; disposal of aborted human fetuses; change certain provisions","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 change certain provisions relating to disposal of aborted human fetuses, reporting requirements, penalties, public reports, and confidentiality of identity of physicians filing reports; to provide for reports; to change certain provisions relating to buying, selling, or offering to buy or sell a human body or parts thereof; to amend Article 6 of Chapter 5 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the \"Georgia Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act,\" so as to change certain provisions relating to limited prohibition on sale or purchase of body parts; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB762/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47393","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":815947,"bill_number":"HB746","title":"Labor and industrial relations; employees use sick leave for the care of immediate family members; 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 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 for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB746/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47374","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":815948,"bill_number":"HR1004","title":"Appling County Forestry Unit; named Georgia Forestry Commission 2015 Southern Unit of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Appling County Forestry Unit on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2015 Southern Unit of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1004/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47409","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":815949,"bill_number":"HB748","title":"Thomas County; Magistrate Court; impose and collect county law library fees as part of court costs","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Magistrate Court of Thomas County to impose and collect county law library fees as part of the court costs in the magistrate court; to provide for practices and procedures connected therewith; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB748/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47376","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":815951,"bill_number":"SR696","title":"Satilla District; Georgia Forestry Commission 2015 District of the Year; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Satilla District on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2015 District of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR696/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47424","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":815952,"bill_number":"SR690","title":"Ross, Jr., Reverend Dr. Willie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Willie Ross, Jr., on the occasion of his 20th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR690/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47368","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":815953,"bill_number":"HR998","title":"Vincent, Curtis; grand occasion of retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Curtis Vincent upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR998/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47403","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":815954,"bill_number":"HB758","title":"General Assembly; training for members; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 28-11-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to availability of instructional classes and courses and payment of and reimbursement of expenses for members of the General Assembly, so as to require training for members of the General Assembly; to provide for the topics to be covered; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB758/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47389","sponsor":"LaDawn Jones"},
{"bill_id":815956,"bill_number":"SR691","title":"4-H Day; recognize February 3","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 3, 2016, as 4-H Day at the state capitol; commending Mr. Ben Lord, Mr. Arch D. Smith, and the 2015-2016 4-H Leadership Team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR691/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47369","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":815957,"bill_number":"SR693","title":"Wells, Lance Corporal Skip; condolence","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lance Corporal Skip Wells; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR693/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47379","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":815958,"bill_number":"HB745","title":"Public property; extend automatic repeals of certain provisions relating to writing off small amounts due to the state; 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 extend automatic repeals of 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":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB745/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47373","sponsor":"Earl Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":815959,"bill_number":"HB764","title":"Motor vehicles; drivers to stop at crosswalks with pedestrian-activated rectangular rapid flash beacons; require","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 require drivers of motor vehicles to stop at crosswalks with pedestrian-activated rectangular rapid flash beacons; to make it unlawful to activate such devices when there is no intent to cross a roadway; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"Senate Third Read Lost","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB764/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47395","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":815961,"bill_number":"HR1003","title":"Arts Association; Newton County; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Arts Association in Newton County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1003/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47408","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":815962,"bill_number":"HR999","title":"Smith, Dr. Beverly Philpot; teacher at Lundy Christian Academy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Beverly Philpot Smith, a teacher at Lundy Christian Academy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR999/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47404","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":815963,"bill_number":"HR997","title":"Stocks, Floreace and Kevin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Floreace and Kevin Stocks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR997/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47402","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":815964,"bill_number":"HR1007","title":"National Guard Day at the capitol; January 25, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 25, 2016, as National Guard Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1007/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47412","sponsor":"John Yates"},
{"bill_id":815966,"bill_number":"HR994","title":"Webster, William Roberson; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending William Roberson Webster; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR994/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47399","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":815967,"bill_number":"HR1009","title":"Satilla District; Georgia Forestry Commission 2015 District of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Satilla District on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2015 District of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1009/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47414","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":815968,"bill_number":"SR694","title":"Georgia Transportation Alliance; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Transportation Alliance; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR694/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47422","sponsor":"Tommie Williams"},
{"bill_id":815970,"bill_number":"HB739","title":"Elementary and secondary education; process for state approved instructional materials and content is optional; 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 the state recommendation process for instructional materials and content is optional; to require a review and recommendation process for locally approved instructional materials and content; to provide for public review of proposed and approved instructional materials and content; to provide for the designation of a school system coordinator; 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":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB739/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47352","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":815971,"bill_number":"HR1006","title":"Brauer, Max; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Max Brauer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1006/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47411","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":815972,"bill_number":"HR996","title":"Gipson, Gladys Y.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gladys Y. Gipson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR996/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47401","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":815973,"bill_number":"HB761","title":"Income tax; Georgia taxpayers to make certain voluntary contributions for prostate cancer screening; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax returns and furnishing of information, so as to authorize Georgia taxpayers to make certain voluntary contributions through the income tax payment and refund process for prostate cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment, and research through the Georgia Prostate Cancer Coalition; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB761/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47392","sponsor":"Virgil Fludd"},
{"bill_id":815975,"bill_number":"HB752","title":"Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2015, and ending June 30, 2016, known as the \"General Appropriations Act,\" Act No. 198, approved May 12, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 251), so as to make, provide, and change certain appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB752/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47383","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":815976,"bill_number":"HR1011","title":"James, Ms. Triana Arnold; friends; advocacy to expand Medicaid and raise awareness for cervical cancer in Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Ms. Triana Arnold James and friends' advocacy to expand Medicaid and raise awareness for cervical cancer in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1011/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47416","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":815977,"bill_number":"HR1014","title":"Cook, Peyton Christopher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Peyton Christopher Cook; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1014/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47419","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":815978,"bill_number":"HB744","title":"Crimes and offenses; sexual contact between school personnel and students; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-6-5.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual assault by persons with supervisory or disciplinary authority, so as to prohibit sexual contact between school personnel and students enrolled at such school; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB744/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47372","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":815980,"bill_number":"SR689","title":"Albany-Dougherty County Day; recognize February 3","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 3, 2016, as Albany-Dougherty County Day at the capitol and commending the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR689/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47367","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":815981,"bill_number":"HB743","title":"Education; general educational development (GED) diploma received by the United States armed forces be recognized; require","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 require the State Board of Education to issue a general educational development (GED) diploma to an individual who has received a GED diploma issued by the armed forces of the United States; to require that such a GED diploma be recognized as equivalent to any other GED diploma; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB743/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47371","sponsor":"John Yates"},
{"bill_id":815982,"bill_number":"HR1008","title":"Hughes, Mr. James Bobby; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. James Bobby Hughes on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1008/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47413","sponsor":"Tom Dickson"},
{"bill_id":815983,"bill_number":"HB754","title":"General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2016, and ending June 30, 2017; 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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB754/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47385","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":815987,"bill_number":"HB749","title":"State government; councils to meet by teleconference or similar means; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-8-34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to councils of regional commissions, membership, terms of membership, voting, officers, and powers, so as to authorize such councils to meet by teleconference or similar means; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB749/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47380","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":815988,"bill_number":"SB269","title":"Counties; require local governing bodies; provide certain entities with certification of compliance with Code section; condition of funding","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-80-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the prohibition on immigration sanctuary policies by local governmental entities, so as to require local governing bodies to provide certain entities with a certification of compliance with such Code section as a condition of funding; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB269/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47378","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":815989,"bill_number":"HR1005","title":"Clayton-Pike-Lamar-Upson-Spalding Forestry Unit; named Georgia Forestry Commission 2015 Northern Unit of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Clayton-Pike-Lamar-Upson-Spalding Forestry Unit on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2015 Northern Unit of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1005/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47410","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":815991,"bill_number":"HR991","title":"Thomas, Mr. Larry; grand occasion of retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Larry Thomas on the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR991/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47396","sponsor":"Darrel Ealum"},
{"bill_id":815992,"bill_number":"HR1010","title":"Jolley, Ms. Susan; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ms. Susan Jolley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1010/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47415","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":815993,"bill_number":"HR1001","title":"Battle, Ms. Beverly; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Beverly Battle; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1001/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47406","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":815994,"bill_number":"HR1016","title":"Thomasville, Georgia; \"Georgia's Rose City\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Thomasville, Georgia, as \"Georgia's Rose City\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1016/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47421","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":815996,"bill_number":"SR695","title":"Clayton-Pike-Lamar-Upson-Spalding Forestry Unit; Georgia Forestry Commission; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Clayton-Pike-Lamar-Upson-Spalding Forestry Unit on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2015 Northern Unit of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR695/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47423","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":815997,"bill_number":"HB753","title":"Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2015, and ending June 30, 2016, known as the \"General Appropriations Act,\" Act No. 198, approved May 12, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 251), so as to make, provide, and change certain appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB753/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47384","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":815998,"bill_number":"HB763","title":"Sales and use tax; exemption regarding certain food and food ingredients; remove sunset","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 regarding the state sales and use tax, so as to remove the sunset for the exemption regarding certain food and food ingredients; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB763/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47394","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":815999,"bill_number":"HR992","title":"Perriman, Mayor Fred; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mayor Fred Perriman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR992/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47397","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":816001,"bill_number":"HB750","title":"Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016","description":"A BILL to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2015, and ending June 30, 2016, known as the \"General Appropriations Act,\" Act No. 198, approved May 12, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 251), so as to make, provide, and change certain appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB750/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47381","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":816002,"bill_number":"HR1000","title":"Elm Street Class of 1965; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Elm Street Class of 1965; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1000/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47405","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":816003,"bill_number":"HB759","title":"Courts; financial institutions; certain activities shall not constitute the unauthorized practice of law; 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 that certain activities by financial institutions shall not constitute the unauthorized practice of law; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB759/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47390","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":816004,"bill_number":"HB757","title":"Domestic relations; religious officials shall not be required to perform marriage ceremonies in violation of their legal right; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to protect religious freedoms; to amend Chapter 3 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to marriage generally, so as to provide that religious officials shall not be required to perform marriage ceremonies in violation of their legal right to free exercise of religion; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to change certain provisions relating to days of rest for employees of business and industry; to protect property owners which are religious institutions against infringement of religious freedom; to define a term; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2016-03-28","last_action":"Veto V1","last_action_date":"2016-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB757/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47388","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":816006,"bill_number":"HR1002","title":"Troutman, Mr. Charles; retirement; Chief Executive Officer of the Murphy-Harpst Children's Centers; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Charles Troutman on the occasion of his retirement as the Chief Executive Officer of the Murphy-Harpst Children's Centers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1002/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47407","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":816007,"bill_number":"HB755","title":"General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2016, and ending June 30, 2017; 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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB755/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47386","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":816008,"bill_number":"HR1012","title":"James, Ms. Triana Arnold; work and career; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the work and career of Ms. Triana Arnold James; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1012/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47417","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":816010,"bill_number":"HR990","title":"Senior Airman Tre Francesco Porfirio Memorial Intersection; Camden County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Senior Airman Tre Francesco Porfirio and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR990/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47377","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":816011,"bill_number":"HB751","title":"General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2016, and ending June 30, 2017; 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":"2016-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB751/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47382","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":816012,"bill_number":"HB747","title":"Motor vehicles; safe operation of motor carriers and commercial motor vehicles; update reference date to federal regulations","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-1-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to safe operation of motor carriers and commercial motor vehicles, so as to update the reference date to federal regulations regarding the safe operation of motor carriers and commercial motor vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB747/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47375","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":816013,"bill_number":"SR697","title":"Appling County Forestry Unit; Georgia Forestry Commission 2015 Southern Unit of the Year; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Appling County Forestry Unit on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2015 Southern Unit of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR697/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47425","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":816015,"bill_number":"SR692","title":"Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR692/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47370","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":816016,"bill_number":"HB760","title":"Stone Mountain Memorial Association; memorials to the Civil War era; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 6 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Stone Mountain Memorial Association, and Code Section 50-3-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to description of state flag, militia to carry flag, defacing public monuments, and obstruction of Stone Mountain, so as to provide for memorials to the Civil War era and the augmenting of such memorials; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":"State Properties","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB760/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47391","sponsor":"LaDawn Jones"},
{"bill_id":816017,"bill_number":"HR995","title":"Hartwig, Alexandria; honored Girl Scout Gold Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Alexandria Hartwig upon being honored with the Girl Scout Gold Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR995/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47400","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":816018,"bill_number":"HR993","title":"Gilbert, Bruce; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Bruce Gilbert; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR993/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47398","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":816020,"bill_number":"HB756","title":"Commerce and trade; protect certain sellers of goods and services against infringement of religious freedom; provide","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 protect certain sellers of goods or services against infringement of religious freedom; to define a term; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB756/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47387","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":816021,"bill_number":"HR1013","title":"Cartersville High School 2015 football team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the 2015 Cartersville High School football team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1013/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47418","sponsor":"Paul Battles"},
{"bill_id":816022,"bill_number":"HR1015","title":"Schaefer, Mr. Steve W.; Georgia Public Library Service Librarian of the Year; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Steve W. Schaefer as the Georgia Public Library Service Librarian of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1015/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47420","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":817315,"bill_number":"HR1018","title":"Davis, Scott Ford; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Scott Ford Davis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1018/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47436","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":817319,"bill_number":"SR705","title":"Girl Scouts; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Girl Scouts on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR705/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47457","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":817322,"bill_number":"SR700","title":"Rural Health Day; recognize March 1","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Rural Health Association and recognizing March 1, 2016, as Rural Health Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR700/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47451","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":817325,"bill_number":"HR1026","title":"Johnson-Porter, Dr. Phyllis; Richmond County Schools' 2016 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Phyllis Johnson-Porter, Richmond County Schools' 2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1026/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47444","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":817330,"bill_number":"HB771","title":"Agriculture; water spinach from the definition \"plant pest\"; exempt","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":"2016-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB771/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47433","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":817333,"bill_number":"HR1029","title":"State YMCA of Georgia and its Center for Civic Engagement and \"Y\" Club programs; sponsor Youth Assembly; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the State YMCA of Georgia and its Center for Civic Engagement and \"Y\" Club programs which sponsor Youth Assembly among other programs that cultivate youth civic engagement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1029/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47447","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":817337,"bill_number":"SR702","title":"Voyles, Mrs. Betty Rowland; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Betty Rowland Voyles; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR702/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47453","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":817339,"bill_number":"HR1028","title":"Fort Valley State University Day at the state capitol; January 26, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Fort Valley State University, recognizing January 26, 2016, as Fort Valley State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1028/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47446","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":817343,"bill_number":"HR1017","title":"General Assembly; local boards of education to impose, levy and collect development impact fees for educational facilities; authorize - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly may by general law authorize local boards of education to impose, levy, and collect development impact fees and use the proceeds to pay for a share of the cost of additional educational facilities; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1017/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47428","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":817348,"bill_number":"SR699","title":"Quinlan, Cindy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Cindy Quinlan, the Association for Career and Technical Education's 2015 National Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR699/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47450","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":817352,"bill_number":"HB766","title":"Property tax exemptions; definition to include any spouse; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions for property tax exemptions and deferral, so as to revise a definition to include any spouse; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-14","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB766/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47427","sponsor":"Beth Beskin"},
{"bill_id":817354,"bill_number":"HB769","title":"Ad valorem tax; certain watercraft held for sale or resale; make permanent an exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 10 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to watercraft held in inventory, so as to make permanent an exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain watercraft held in inventory for sale or resale; 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":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB769/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47431","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":817358,"bill_number":"HR1022","title":"Hadlock, Councilman Warren; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Councilman Warren Hadlock; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1022/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47440","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":817362,"bill_number":"SR701","title":"Flood, June Rowland; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of June Rowland Flood; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR701/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47452","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":817366,"bill_number":"SR698","title":"Brookwood High School Marching Band; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Brookwood High School Marching Band on their upcoming appearance in the 2017 New Year's Day Parade in London; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR698/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47449","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":817368,"bill_number":"HB765","title":"Social services; board member appointments may include certain retired individuals; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 49-3-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the appointment of board members to the county departments of family and children services, so as to provide that appointments may include certain retired individuals; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB765/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47426","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":817372,"bill_number":"HB768","title":"Handicapped persons; ABLE program establishment to use tax exempt accounts to pay for qualified expenses of eligible individuals with disabilities; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 30 of the O.C.G.A., relating to disabled persons, so as to provide for the establishment of a qualified ABLE program in this state to enable the contribution of funds to tax-exempt accounts to pay for the qualified expenses of eligible individuals with disabilities; to amend Code Section 48-7-27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to computation of taxable net income; to amend Code Section 50-13-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the definitions for purposes of the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act, so as to exclude the Georgia ABLE Program Corporation from the meaning of \"agency\"; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB768/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47430","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":817375,"bill_number":"SR706","title":"Atlanta Metropolitan State College Day; recognize January 22","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Atlanta Metropolitan State College and recognizing January 22, 2016, as Atlanta Metropolitan State College Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR706/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47458","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":817379,"bill_number":"SR704","title":"Clausen, Mr. Charles Richard; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Charles Richard Clausen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR704/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47455","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":817383,"bill_number":"HB772","title":"Elections; advanced voting with regard to Saturday voting; revise period of time","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 21-2-385 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for voting by absentee ballot and advance voting, so as to revise the period of time for advance voting with regard to Saturday voting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB772/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47434","sponsor":"Heath Clark"},
{"bill_id":817387,"bill_number":"HB767","title":"Motor vehicles; add utility service vehicles to the \"Spencer Pass Law\"; provisions","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 regarding uniform rules of the road, so as to add utility service vehicles to the \"Spencer Pass Law\"; to provide a procedure for passing stationary utility service vehicles; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-19","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB767/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47429","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":817389,"bill_number":"HB770","title":"Crimes and offenses; trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-5-46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude, so as to provide for and revise defined terms; to change penalty provisions; to remove a potential defense to a charge of trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB770/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47432","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":817394,"bill_number":"HR1027","title":"Lewis, Mrs. Gloria B.; Executive Director of the CSRA Economic Opportunity Authority, Inc.; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Gloria B. Lewis on the occasion of her retirement as Executive Director of the CSRA Economic Opportunity Authority, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1027/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47445","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":817398,"bill_number":"HR1025","title":"Nelms, Division Chief Pete; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Division Chief Pete Nelms on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1025/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47443","sponsor":"Virgil Fludd"},
{"bill_id":817401,"bill_number":"HR1024","title":"Brown, Councilwoman Jean Shepard; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Councilwoman Jean Shepard Brown; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1024/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47442","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":817404,"bill_number":"HR1030","title":"Sauls, Mr. Roy Randall; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Roy Randall Sauls; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1030/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47448","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":817407,"bill_number":"HR1021","title":"Knowles, Mrs. Lynnise Nia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Lynnise Nia Knowles; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1021/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47439","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":817412,"bill_number":"HR1023","title":"Leonetti, Councilwoman Dianne; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Councilwoman Dianne Leonetti; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1023/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47441","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":817416,"bill_number":"HR1019","title":"Rogers, David James; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending David James Rogers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1019/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47437","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":817418,"bill_number":"HB773","title":"Georgia Housing and Finance Authority; outstanding bond limit; increase","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 26 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Housing and Finance Authority, so as to increase the outstanding bond limit; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB773/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47435","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":817422,"bill_number":"HR1020","title":"Heineman, David Jackson; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending David Jackson Heineman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1020/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47438","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":817424,"bill_number":"SR703","title":"Verner, Sara Davis Breedlove; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sara Davis Breedlove Verner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR703/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47454","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":817941,"bill_number":"HB775","title":"Health; restrictions on sale and dispensing of spectacles; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the control of hazardous conditions, preventable diseases, and metabolic disorders, so as to provide for restrictions on the sale and dispensing of spectacles; to provide for definitions; to provide for violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB775/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47462","sponsor":"Earl Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":817943,"bill_number":"HB780","title":"Health; certain nondiagnostic laboratories not subject to state licensure as a clinical laboratory; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-22-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to clinical laboratories, so as to provide that certain nondiagnostic laboratories are not subject to state licensure as a clinical laboratory; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB780/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47480","sponsor":"Jodi Lott"},
{"bill_id":817946,"bill_number":"SR715","title":"Election; prohibit candidate designated on ballot as incumbent unless elected, qualified, and served full term for such office- CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to prohibit a candidate for public office from being designated on a ballot as the incumbent unless such person has been elected, qualified, and served a full term for such office; to provide for an effective date; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR715/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47470","sponsor":"Mike Crane"},
{"bill_id":817949,"bill_number":"HR1034","title":"Pittman, Charles \"Brownie\" Winfred, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Charles \"Brownie\" Winfred Pittman, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1034/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47485","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":817951,"bill_number":"SR713","title":"Epilepsy Awareness Month; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the month of November as Epilepsy Awareness Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR713/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47471","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":817954,"bill_number":"HB778","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":"2016-01-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB778/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47478","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":817957,"bill_number":"HB781","title":"Local government; individuals appointed to authorities and boards be United States citizens; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36, Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 45, and Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities; general provisions regarding eligibility and qualifications for public office; and general provisions relating to state government, respectively, so as to require that individuals appointed to authorities, boards, councils, and commissions be United States citizens; to provide for other residency requirements; to provide for a definition; to provide for enforcement; to provide an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB781/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47481","sponsor":"Brad Raffensperger"},
{"bill_id":817960,"bill_number":"HR1050","title":"Atlanta Metropolitan State College Day at the capitol; January 22, 2016; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Atlanta Metropolitan State College and recognizing January 22, 2016, as Atlanta Metropolitan State College Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1050/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47501","sponsor":"Stacey Abrams"},
{"bill_id":817962,"bill_number":"HR1036","title":"Lyons, Sandy and Norma; fiftieth wedding anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sandy and Norma Lyons on the occasion of their fiftieth wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1036/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47487","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":817965,"bill_number":"HB774","title":"Fireworks; sale, use, or explosion thereof; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 25 and Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of fireworks and general provisions regarding local government provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, respectively, so as to revise provisions relating to the sale, use, or explosion thereof; to revise the days, times, and locations in which consumer fireworks may be lawfully used or exploded; to revise places within this state where the use or explosion of consumer fireworks are prohibited; to provide for exceptions; to authorize counties and municipal corporations to further regulate the use or explosion of consumer fireworks; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB774/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47461","sponsor":"Alex Atwood"},
{"bill_id":817968,"bill_number":"HR1035","title":"Holloway, Mr. Hoyt; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Hoyt Holloway; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1035/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47486","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":817970,"bill_number":"HR1047","title":"Veterinary Medicine Day at the state capitol; February 3, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 3, 2016, as Veterinary Medicine Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1047/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47498","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":817973,"bill_number":"SR708","title":"Together Georgia Day; recognize January 20","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 20, 2016, as Together Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR708/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47460","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":817976,"bill_number":"SR716","title":"General Assembly; prohibit from adopting conference committee report; unless it has been publicly available for certain number of hours-CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to prohibit the General Assembly from adopting a conference committee report, bill, or resolution unless such report, bill, or resolution has been publicly available for a certain number of hours; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR716/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47475","sponsor":"Mike Crane"},
{"bill_id":817980,"bill_number":"HR1040","title":"Nunnally, Karen; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Karen Nunnally; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1040/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47491","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":817981,"bill_number":"HB783","title":"Controlled substances; Schedules I 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 and IV controlled substances; to change certain provisions relating to the definition of dangerous drug; to provide for restricted dangerous drugs; to provide for penalties for certain violations relating to restricted dangerous drugs and nonprescription injectable insulin; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB783/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47483","sponsor":"Bruce Broadrick"},
{"bill_id":817985,"bill_number":"HB776","title":"Insurance; no health benefit plan shall refuse to pay or reimburse for a peroral endoscopic myotomy procedure; 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 general insurance provisions, so as to provide that no health benefit plan shall refuse to pay or otherwise reimburse for a peroral endoscopic myotomy surgical procedure for the treatment of achalasia; to provide for definitions; to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB776/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47476","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":817988,"bill_number":"SR709","title":"Science Day; recognize February 15","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Science Teachers Association and recognizing February 15, 2016, as Science Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR709/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47474","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":817989,"bill_number":"SR717","title":"General Assembly; prohibit member from being elected/appointed to a paid position within two years of serving last day in General Assembly-CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to prohibit a member of the General Assembly from being elected or appointed by the General Assembly or appointed by the Governor to a paid position within two years of serving his or her last day in the General Assembly; 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":"2016-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR717/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47472","sponsor":"Mike Crane"},
{"bill_id":817993,"bill_number":"HR1037","title":"Prather, N. L.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of N. L. Prather; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1037/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47488","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":817996,"bill_number":"HR1044","title":"Planned PEThood of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Planned PEThood of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1044/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47495","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":817999,"bill_number":"HR1031","title":"Developing 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":"2016-01-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1031/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47463","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":818001,"bill_number":"SB271","title":"Mental Health; provide reasonable standards for providing patients notice; admission to an emergency receiving facility","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to examination and treatment for mental illness, so as to provide for reasonable standards for providing patients and their representatives notice of their rights upon each such patient's admission to an emergency receiving facility; to provide for procedure for continued involuntary hospitalization of a mentally ill patient when a discharge has been planned and is deemed unsafe; to change the time frame for certain notices related to the procedure for continued involuntary hospitalization; to provide for a reasonable standard for diligent efforts to secure the names of a mental patient's representatives; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB271/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47466","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":818004,"bill_number":"HR1049","title":"Pouzati, Ms. Paris; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Paris Pouzati; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1049/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47500","sponsor":"Joe Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":818007,"bill_number":"HB777","title":"School buses; drivers use cellular telephones in similar manner as a two-way radio; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-165 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to operation of school buses, so as to allow school bus drivers to use cellular telephones in a similar manner as a two-way radio; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB777/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47477","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":818010,"bill_number":"SB270","title":"Firearms; authorize qualified retired law enforcement officers to carry handgun anywhere within this state","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 qualified retired law enforcement officers to carry a handgun anywhere within this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB270/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47465","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":818012,"bill_number":"HB779","title":"Crimes and offenses; regulate use of unmanned aircraft systems and images; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to regulate the use of unmanned aircraft systems and images captured by such systems; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for penalties and a civil right of action; to provide for venue; to amend Code Section 27-3-151 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to activity prohibited in the taking of wildlife, so as to regulate the use of unmanned aircraft systems in connection to hunting and fishing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Veto V8","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB779/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47479","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":818015,"bill_number":"SR714","title":"Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month; recognize April","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April, 2016, as Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR714/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47473","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":818018,"bill_number":"SR712","title":"Council for Quality Growth Day; recognize March 16","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 16, 2016, as Council for Quality Growth Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR712/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47469","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":818020,"bill_number":"HR1033","title":"Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners; work to ease traffic woes for constituents; request","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting that the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners work to ease the traffic woes facing its constituents and listen to citizens' demands to increase mass transit options; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1033/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47484","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":818023,"bill_number":"SR711","title":"Wood, Mr. A. Paul; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. A. Paul Wood upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR711/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47468","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":818026,"bill_number":"HR1046","title":"Welch, James Nash; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending James Nash Welch; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1046/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47497","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":818030,"bill_number":"HR1045","title":"National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials; 40 years of service to the nation's Latino community; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials for 40 years of service to the nation's Latino community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1045/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47496","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":818031,"bill_number":"HB782","title":"Hall County; Gainesville City and Buford City School Districts; provide continuation of an alternative method of distribution of net proceeds of sales and use tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the continuation of an alternative method of distribution of the net proceeds of the sales and use tax for educational purposes authorized under Article VIII, Section VI, Paragraph IV of the Constitution among the Hall County School District, Gainesville City School District, and Buford City School District; to provide for an effective date, applicability, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB782/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47482","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":818034,"bill_number":"HR1041","title":"Jones, Mrs. Linda Sue; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Linda Sue Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1041/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47492","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":818038,"bill_number":"HR1042","title":"Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day; January 18, 2016; honoring the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 18, 2016, as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and honoring the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1042/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47493","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":818039,"bill_number":"HR1043","title":"Lopez-Williams, Ms. Grace M.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Grace M. Lopez-Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1043/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47494","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":818042,"bill_number":"SR710","title":"Thiokol Plant Remembrance Day; recognize February 3","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 3 as Thiokol Plant Remembrance Day and honoring the 29 victims of the Thiokol Plant explosion; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR710/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47467","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":818046,"bill_number":"SR707","title":"Harvey, M.D., John S.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending John S. Harvey, M.D.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR707/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47459","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":818049,"bill_number":"HR1048","title":"Girl Scouts; 100th anniversary; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Girl Scouts on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1048/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47499","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":818050,"bill_number":"HR1039","title":"Blue Ridge Trout Festival in Blue Ridge, Georgia; official trout fishing festival of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Blue Ridge Trout Festival in Blue Ridge, Georgia, as the official trout fishing festival of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1039/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47490","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":818054,"bill_number":"HR1038","title":"Fitts, James Paul, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James Paul Fitts, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1038/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47489","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":818057,"bill_number":"HR1032","title":"Robert and Ardena Beasley Memorial Bridge; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Robert and Ardena Beasley and dedicating a bridge in their memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1032/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47464","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":819402,"bill_number":"SR719","title":"Youth Athletes; encourage local boards of education, nonpublic elementary/secondary to guarantee certain safety rights in sports competition","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging local boards of education, nonpublic elementary and secondary schools, governing bodies of charter schools, and public recreation facilities to guarantee certain safety rights to youth athletes in sport competition; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR719/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47503","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":819411,"bill_number":"SR718","title":"Crownover, Mr. Matthew; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Mr. Matthew Crownover; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR718/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47502","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":820979,"bill_number":"HR1054","title":"House Study Committee on Policing and Mental Health; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Policing and Mental Health; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1054/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47512","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":820981,"bill_number":"SR720","title":"Augusta University Day; recognize February 11","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 11, 2016, as Augusta University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR720/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47504","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":820984,"bill_number":"HR1057","title":"Effingham County Day at the capitol; January 25, 2016; saluting the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 25, 2016, as Effingham County Day at the capitol; saluting the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1057/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47531","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":820986,"bill_number":"HR1073","title":"Blanton, Mr. R. Daniel; Chairman of the American Bankers Association; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. R. Daniel Blanton, Chairman of the American Bankers Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1073/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47557","sponsor":"Barbara Sims"},
{"bill_id":820988,"bill_number":"HR1091","title":"State of Georgia; paramount right to life of all human beings; recognize - 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":"2016-01-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1091/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47527","sponsor":"Brad Raffensperger"},
{"bill_id":820992,"bill_number":"HR1089","title":"York, Ryan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ryan York; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1089/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47573","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":820994,"bill_number":"HR1056","title":"Price, Patrick; Strategic Planning, Initiatives, and Innovations Coordinator for the State Board of Pardons and Paroles; honor the life and memory","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Patrick Price, the Strategic Planning, Initiatives, and Innovations Coordinator for the State Board of Pardons and Paroles; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1056/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47530","sponsor":"Wesley Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":820996,"bill_number":"HR1088","title":"Frits, William; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending William Frits; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1088/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47572","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":820999,"bill_number":"HR1064","title":"Champion, Nick; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nick Champion; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1064/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47548","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":821001,"bill_number":"HB789","title":"Counties; power to grant franchises to or make contracts with certain utility systems and to charge fees; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties only, so as authorize the power to grant franchises to or make contracts with certain utility systems and to charge certain fees as a result of such franchise agreements or contracts; to provide for a definition; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB789/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47521","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":821005,"bill_number":"HR1079","title":"Ott, Chris; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chris Ott; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1079/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47563","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":821007,"bill_number":"HR1075","title":"Powell, Broughton; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Broughton Powell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1075/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47559","sponsor":"Barbara Sims"},
{"bill_id":821009,"bill_number":"HB794","title":"Macon County; probate court judge shall also serve as chief magistrate judge; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Macon County shall also serve as the chief magistrate judge of the Magistrate Court of Macon County on and after January 1, 2017; to provide for the continuation in office and expiration of term of the current chief magistrate judge; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB794/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47526","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":821012,"bill_number":"SR727","title":"Leadership Dawson; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Leadership Dawson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR727/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47517","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":821014,"bill_number":"SR725","title":"Retirement; investment in foreign state sponsors of terrorism prohibited-CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that public funds associated with any retirement or pension system wholly or partially supported from public funds shall not invest in a foreign state that sponsors terrorism or entities engaged in certain for-profit activities with such a foreign state; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR725/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47533","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":821017,"bill_number":"HR1084","title":"Joseph, Armaan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Armaan Joseph; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1084/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47568","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":821020,"bill_number":"HR1074","title":"Hervey, Madeline; honored Girl Scout Gold Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Madeline Hervey upon being honored with the Girl Scout Gold Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1074/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47558","sponsor":"Matthew Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":821022,"bill_number":"HR1087","title":"Qualey, Brian; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brian Qualey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1087/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47571","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":821024,"bill_number":"HR1090","title":"Lee County Library System; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Lee County Library System; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1090/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47574","sponsor":"Ed Rynders"},
{"bill_id":821027,"bill_number":"HB786","title":"Manchester, City of; filling of vacancies of the governing authority; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Manchester, approved August 16, 1909 (Ga. L. 1909, p. 1071), as amended, particularly by an Act approved August 20, 1923 (Ga. L. 1923, p. 739), an Act approved March 28, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4980), and an Act approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 3692), so as to change provisions relating to the filling of vacancies in the offices of members of the governing authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB786/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47507","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":821030,"bill_number":"SR721","title":"Georgia State University's Legislative Health Policy Certificate Program and Advanced Health Policy Institute; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia State University's Legislative Health Policy Certificate Program and Advanced Health Policy Institute and its instructors; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR721/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47513","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":821032,"bill_number":"SB275","title":"Local Government; governing body shall not adopt policy that has effect of preventing free exercise of the right of freedom of speech by the members","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 regarding counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, so as to provide that the governing body of any county, consolidated government, or municipality; local board of education; or any other governmental entity shall not adopt or maintain any policy, rule, or other provision that has the effect of preventing the free exercise of the right of freedom of speech by the members of the governing body and the ability of members of the governing body to discuss freely the policies and actions of such entity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB275/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47516","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":821035,"bill_number":"SR733","title":"Casey, Mr. James I.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. James I. Casey for 50 years of leadership as the President of the Polk County Farm Bureau; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR733/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47575","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":821037,"bill_number":"HR1063","title":"Ross, Reverend Dr. Willie, Jr.; occasion of 20th pastoral anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Willie Ross, Jr., on the occasion of his 20th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1063/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47547","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":821039,"bill_number":"HR1076","title":"Fulkerson, Sam; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sam Fulkerson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1076/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47560","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":821042,"bill_number":"SR726","title":"Generals Gayler & Johnson Highway; Chattooga County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Major General William \"Bill\" K. Gayler and Brigadier General John \"Pete\" P. Johnson and dedicating a road in their honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR726/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47538","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":821045,"bill_number":"SR730","title":"Coastal Regional Commission; encourage to support implementation of the Coastal Georgia Greenway","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the Coastal Regional Commission and other entities to support implementation of the Coastal Georgia Greenway; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR730/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47540","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":821048,"bill_number":"HB793","title":"Revenue and taxation; fraternal benefit association; revise definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property exempt from taxation, so as to revise the definition of fraternal benefit association; 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":"2016-01-20","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB793/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47525","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":821050,"bill_number":"HR1081","title":"Pike, Michael; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Michael Pike; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1081/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47565","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":821052,"bill_number":"HR1062","title":"Hickory Flat Elementary School; National Parent Teacher Association School of Excellence; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Hickory Flat Elementary School for being named a National Parent Teacher Association School of Excellence; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1062/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47545","sponsor":"Wesley Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":821055,"bill_number":"HB784","title":"Insurance; advertising and promotional items not exceeding $100 will not be considered an unfair trade practice; 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 that certain insurer advertising and promotional items not exceeding $100.00 in value will not be considered an unfair trade practice or an unlawful inducement; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB784/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47505","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":821058,"bill_number":"SR723","title":"Youth Athletes; encourage local boards of education, nonpublic elementary/secondary to guarantee certain safety rights in sports competition","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging local boards of education, nonpublic elementary and secondary schools, governing bodies of charter schools, and public recreation facilities to guarantee certain safety rights to youth athletes in sport competition; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR723/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47539","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":821060,"bill_number":"HR1086","title":"Minick, Michael; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Michael Minick; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1086/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47570","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":821063,"bill_number":"HR1058","title":"Martin, Jillian; honored Girl Scout Gold Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jillian Martin upon being honored with the Girl Scout Gold Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1058/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47541","sponsor":"Matthew Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":821065,"bill_number":"HR1055","title":"Augusta University Day at the capitol; February 11, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 11, 2016, as Augusta University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1055/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47529","sponsor":"Barbara Sims"},
{"bill_id":821067,"bill_number":"HR1077","title":"Robertson, Patton; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Patton Robertson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1077/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47561","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":821071,"bill_number":"HB787","title":"Varnell, City of; homestead exemption for residents 65 years or older; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Varnell ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the full amount of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 65 years of age or older or who are the unremarried spouses of deceased firefighters, police officers, or military veterans; 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":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB787/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47508","sponsor":"Tom Dickson"},
{"bill_id":821073,"bill_number":"HR1052","title":"Thomas William Poole Memorial Bridge; Schley County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Thomas William Poole and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1052/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47510","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":821075,"bill_number":"HB791","title":"Motor vehicles; ride share network services; wheelchair accessible vehicles; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 3 of Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ride share network services and transportation referral services, so as to require ride share network services and transportation referral services to provide access to wheelchair accessible vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB791/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47523","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":821078,"bill_number":"HR1061","title":"Civil Air Patrol Day at the capitol; January 27, 2016; commend volunteers of the Civil Air Patrol for service to the citizens of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 27th, 2016, as Civil Air Patrol Day at the state 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":"2016-01-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1061/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47544","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":821080,"bill_number":"SR724","title":"Townships; exercise the power of zoning and the regulation of land use/development within the boundaries -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly may provide by law for the creation of townships for the limited purposes of exercising the power of zoning and the regulation of land use and development within the boundaries of such townships and provide for the funding and operation of such townships; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR724/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47528","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":821084,"bill_number":"SB272","title":"'Georgia Townships Act'; provide for requirements, creation, and funding","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 a short title; to revise other provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to provide for conformity; 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":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB272/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47514","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":821086,"bill_number":"HR1051","title":"General Assembly; townships; zoning and land use development; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly may provide by law for townships for the limited purposes of exercising the power of zoning and the regulation of land use development within the boundaries of such townships and provide for the funding and operation of such townships; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1051/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47509","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":821088,"bill_number":"HR1083","title":"Albizzatti, Ben; rank of Eagle Scout; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ben Albizzatti on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1083/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47567","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":821091,"bill_number":"HR1065","title":"Bowman, Nick; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nick Bowman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1065/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47549","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":821093,"bill_number":"SR728","title":"University of North Georgia Softball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the University of North Georgia softball team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR728/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47518","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":821096,"bill_number":"HR1067","title":"Leonard, Matthew; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Matthew Leonard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1067/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47551","sponsor":"Brad Raffensperger"},
{"bill_id":821099,"bill_number":"SR729","title":"Lambda Day; recognize January 28","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc., and recognizing January 28, 2016, as Lambda Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR729/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47532","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":821101,"bill_number":"HR1060","title":"Schley County Wildcats baseball team; winning first baseball state championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Schley County Wildcats baseball team on winning its first baseball state championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1060/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47543","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":821103,"bill_number":"HR1082","title":"Kahrs, Ryan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ryan Kahrs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1082/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47566","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":821106,"bill_number":"SR731","title":"Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations Day; recognize February 17","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February as Career and Technical Education Month and February 17, 2016, as Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR731/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47534","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":821108,"bill_number":"HB785","title":"Local government; creation of townships; 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 for the creation of townships; to conform related laws; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB785/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47506","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":821112,"bill_number":"SB277","title":"\"Protecting Georgia Small Business Act\"; neither a franchisee/franchisee's employee shall be deemed employee of franchisor","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 neither a franchisee nor a franchisee's employee shall be deemed to be an employee of the franchisor for any purpose; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB277/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47537","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":821114,"bill_number":"HR1066","title":"Maxie Skinner Day at the capitol; January 23, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 23, 2016, as Maxie Skinner Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1066/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47550","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":821116,"bill_number":"SB273","title":"Clinical Laboratories; provide certain nondiagnostic laboratories not subject to state licensure as clinical laboratory","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-22-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to clinical laboratories, so as to provide that certain nondiagnostic laboratories are not subject to state licensure as a clinical laboratory; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB273/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47515","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":821118,"bill_number":"HR1085","title":"Helsper, Devin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Devin Helsper; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1085/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47569","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":821121,"bill_number":"HB788","title":"Retirement and pensions; member eligible to change designated beneficiaries at any time; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of retirement and pensions, so as to provide that a member of a retirement system shall be eligible to change his or her designated beneficiaries at any time; to require retirement system administrators to promulgate the method to make such change; to provide for definitions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB788/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47520","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":821124,"bill_number":"HR1053","title":"House Study Committee on Technology Workforce Development; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Technology Workforce Development; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1053/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47511","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":821127,"bill_number":"SR732","title":"National School Counseling Week; recognize February 1-5","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the week of February 1-5, 2016, as National School Counseling Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR732/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47535","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":821129,"bill_number":"HR1071","title":"Geisinger, Representative Harry C.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Representative Harry C. Geisinger; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1071/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47555","sponsor":"Tom Taylor"},
{"bill_id":821131,"bill_number":"SR734","title":"Gambrell, Mr. Edward C.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Edward C. Gambrell on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes;","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR734/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47576","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":821134,"bill_number":"HR1069","title":"Underwood, President William D.; Mercer University; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending President William D. Underwood of Mercer University; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1069/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47553","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":821137,"bill_number":"HR1070","title":"Denning, Emma; honored Girl Scout Gold Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Emma Denning upon being honored with the Girl Scout Gold Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1070/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47554","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":821139,"bill_number":"HR1072","title":"Whitehurst, Dyer; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dyer Whitehurst; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1072/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47556","sponsor":"Barbara Sims"},
{"bill_id":821142,"bill_number":"HR1068","title":"CoCo, Andrew Trent; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Andrew Trent CoCo; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1068/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47552","sponsor":"Brad Raffensperger"},
{"bill_id":821144,"bill_number":"HB790","title":"Crimes and offenses; transmitting a false public alarm; 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 transmitting a false public alarm; to provide a definition; to change penalty provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB790/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47522","sponsor":"Brad Raffensperger"},
{"bill_id":821146,"bill_number":"HB792","title":"Firearms; carrying, possession, and use of electroshock weapons by persons who are students or who are employed at a public institution; 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 the carrying, possession, and use of electroshock weapons by persons who are students or who are employed at a public institution of postsecondary education; to provide for a definition; to provide for conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB792/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47524","sponsor":"Buzz Brockway"},
{"bill_id":821150,"bill_number":"HR1078","title":"Pike, Samuel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Samuel Pike; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1078/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47562","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":821152,"bill_number":"HR1080","title":"Schwartz, Tyler; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tyler Schwartz; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1080/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47564","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":821155,"bill_number":"SR722","title":"Mental Illness, Initiative, Reform, Public Health, and Safety; create Joint Study Committee","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Mental Illness Initiative, Reform, Public Health, and Safety; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR722/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47519","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":821157,"bill_number":"HR1059","title":"Arisha, Ali; honored Girl Scout Gold Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ali Arisha upon being honored with the Girl Scout Gold Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1059/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47542","sponsor":"Matthew Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":821159,"bill_number":"SB274","title":"Budget in Certain Counties; repeal Act approved March 2, 1953","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act entitled \"An Act to repeal an Act entitled 'An Act to provide for a budget in all counties in this State having a population of two hundred thousand or more by the United States census of 1930, or by any future census; to define the word 'authorities' as used herein; for the publication of the proposed budget, the adoption of the budget and publication of the final budget as adopted... and for other purposes' approved March 16, 1939, appearing in Georgia Laws 1939, pp. 272-276, and all Acts amendatory thereto; and for other purposes,\" approved March 2, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, p. 2815), and all Acts amendatory thereto; to provide for the nonrevival of a previously repealed Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB274/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47546","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":821161,"bill_number":"SB276","title":"'Georgia Personal Data Security Act'; enact","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 enact the \"Georgia Personal Data Security Act\"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Science and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB276/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47536","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":824379,"bill_number":"SR750","title":"Haynes, Jr., Willie Andrew; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Willie Andrew Haynes, Jr., Hubert Middle School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR750/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47640","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":824384,"bill_number":"SB281","title":"Education; require schools to provide certain information to students and parents prior to using any digital-learning platform","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 19 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to instructional materials and content in elementary and secondary education, so as to require schools to provide certain information to students and parents prior to using any digital-learning platform; to provide for definitions; to provide for destruction of student data collected through a digital-learning platform; to provide the opportunity to opt out; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB281/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47621","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":824387,"bill_number":"SR763","title":"Spivey, Kayoko; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kayoko Spivey, Windsor Forest Elementary School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR763/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47627","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":824392,"bill_number":"HB795","title":"Georgia Driver's Education Commission; transfer from Department of Driver Services to the Governor's Office of Highway Safety","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 the Georgia Driver's Education Commission, so as to transfer such commission from the Department of Driver Services to the Governor's Office of Highway Safety; to extend the sunset applicable to penalties for violations of traffic laws or ordinances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB795/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47579","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":824396,"bill_number":"HR1106","title":"Norris, Mr. Kenneth Allen; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Kenneth Allen Norris; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1106/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47598","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":824401,"bill_number":"HR1098","title":"Epilepsy Awareness Month; month of November; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the month of November as Epilepsy Awareness Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1098/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47589","sponsor":"Joe Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":824405,"bill_number":"SR771","title":"Richmond, Stephania Ann; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Stephania Ann Richmond, Southwest Elementary School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR771/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47648","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":824410,"bill_number":"SR743","title":"Dyslexia; recognize profound impact on education","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing that dyslexia has a profound impact on education and all aspects of life; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR743/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47633","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":824414,"bill_number":"SB283","title":"Accounting for Public Funds; provide multibank pooling of depositories for acceptance of deposits of public funds from public bodies","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to accounting for public funds, so as to provide for multibank pooling of depositories for the acceptance of deposits of public funds from public bodies; to provide for definitions, procedures, conditions, and limitations on the establishment of such pools; to provide for multiple effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB283/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47671","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":824419,"bill_number":"SR758","title":"Coast, Salacthia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Salacthia Coast, East Broad K-8 School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR758/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47622","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":824423,"bill_number":"HR1111","title":"Harris, Trevor; courageous actions; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Trevor Harris for his courageous actions; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1111/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47606","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":824428,"bill_number":"HR1096","title":"Jenkins, Mr. Charles Walker; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Charles Walker Jenkins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1096/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47587","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":824431,"bill_number":"SR780","title":"Pistorio, Elizabeth; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Elizabeth Pistorio, Largo-Tibet Elementary School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR780/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47657","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":824436,"bill_number":"SR749","title":"Peigelbeck, Magen K.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Magen K. Peigelbeck, Isle of Hope K-8 School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR749/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47639","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":824440,"bill_number":"SR746","title":"Turner, Eric; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Eric Turner, Oglethorpe Academy's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR746/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47636","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":824445,"bill_number":"HR1103","title":"Gibson, Reverend Marcus J.; pastor of Greater Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Columbus, GA; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Reverend Marcus J. Gibson, the pastor of Greater Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Columbus, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1103/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47594","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":824450,"bill_number":"HB796","title":"Handicapped persons; provide rights and responsibilities of individuals with service animals; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 30 of the O.C.G.A., relating to handicapped persons, so as to provide for additional rights and responsibilities of individuals with service animals; to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal offenses relative to dangerous instrumentalities and practices generally, so as to provide for criminal offenses and penalties related to the harassing, injuring, or killing of service animals; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB796/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47580","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":824454,"bill_number":"HR1105","title":"Massey, Christopher and Kyle; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Christopher and Kyle Massey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1105/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47596","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":824459,"bill_number":"HR1109","title":"Hardman, Dr. Ann L.; Apostle of both Faith Worship Center International in Columbus, Georgia, and River Life International in Asheville, North Carolina; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Ann L. Hardman, the Apostle of both Faith Worship Center International in Columbus, Georgia, and River of Life International in Asheville, North Carolina; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1109/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47603","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":824463,"bill_number":"SR754","title":"Price-Matthews, Penny; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Penny Price-Matthews, Garrison K-8 School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR754/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47644","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":824468,"bill_number":"HR1099","title":"Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month; April, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April, 2016, as Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1099/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47590","sponsor":"Joe Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":824472,"bill_number":"SR768","title":"Mason, Edna; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Edna Mason, Thunderbolt Elementary School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR768/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47632","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":824477,"bill_number":"HR1108","title":"Murphy, Michael Henry; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Michael Henry Murphy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1108/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47602","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":824481,"bill_number":"SR735","title":"Ash, Mrs. Kathy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Kathy Ash; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR735/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47578","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":824486,"bill_number":"SR755","title":"Harris, Krista; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Krista Harris, Garrison K-8 School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR755/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47645","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":824489,"bill_number":"HR1094","title":"Ross, Judge Eleanor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Judge Eleanor Ross; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1094/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47585","sponsor":"LaDawn Jones"},
{"bill_id":824494,"bill_number":"SR747","title":"Woods, Gabriel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Gabriel Woods, Myers Middle School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR747/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47637","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":824498,"bill_number":"SB279","title":"Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; include Commissioners of Juvenile Justice/Natural Resources as voting members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment and training of peace officers, so as to include the commissioner of juvenile justice and the commissioner of natural resources as voting members of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB279/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47617","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":824503,"bill_number":"HR1101","title":"Williams, Reverend Reggie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Reverend Reggie Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1101/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47592","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":824507,"bill_number":"SR766","title":"Epperly, Floyd; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Floyd Epperly, West Chatham Elementary School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR766/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47630","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":824512,"bill_number":"HR1095","title":"Family and Consumer Sciences; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Family and Consumer Sciences; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1095/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47586","sponsor":"Johnnie Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":824517,"bill_number":"SR741","title":"Taylor, Mr. Robert Thomas; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Robert Thomas Taylor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR741/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47609","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":824521,"bill_number":"SR781","title":"Maier, Sara; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sara Maier, J.G. Smith Elementary School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR781/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47658","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":824526,"bill_number":"HR1102","title":"Averett, Reverend Jesse, Jr.; Pastor of St. Paul CME Church, Lone Oak; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Reverend Jesse Averett, Jr., the Pastor of St. Paul CME Church, Lone Oak; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1102/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47593","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":824530,"bill_number":"SR767","title":"Gibbs, George (Tommy); commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending George (Tommy) Gibbs, West Chatham Elementary School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR767/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47631","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":824535,"bill_number":"SR773","title":"Edwards, Kimberly L.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kimberly L. Edwards, Pulaski Elementary School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR773/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47650","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":824539,"bill_number":"SR756","title":"Appropriations Acts; provide for prioritized funding requirements; procedures, conditions, and limitations-CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for prioritized funding requirements regarding certain appropriations Acts; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for the authority of the General Assembly with respect to the foregoing; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR756/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47619","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":824544,"bill_number":"SR744","title":"Parrish, Dawn J.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dawn J. Parrish, West Chatham Middle School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR744/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47634","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":824547,"bill_number":"HB800","title":"Veterinarians; veterinarian-client-patient relationship; clarify scope","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-50-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to veterinarians and veterinary technicians, so as to clarify the scope of the veterinarian-client-patient relationship; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB800/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47611","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":824552,"bill_number":"SR785","title":"Smith-Eddy, Jessica; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jessica Smith-Eddy, Gould Elementary School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR785/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47662","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":824556,"bill_number":"SR792","title":"Georgia State Trooper First Class Nathan Bradley, Georgia State Patrol Corporal Richard Thacker, Morgan County Sheriff Robert Markley; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia State Trooper First Class Nathan Bradley, Georgia State Patrol Corporal Richard Thacker, and Morgan County Sheriff Robert Markley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR792/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47669","sponsor":"JaNice VanNess"},
{"bill_id":824561,"bill_number":"HR1092","title":"20/20 Hearing; recognize; founder Jack McConnell; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing 20/20 Hearing and commending its founder, Jack McConnell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1092/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47577","sponsor":"Brad Raffensperger"},
{"bill_id":824565,"bill_number":"HB799","title":"Hoschton, City of; manner of election of the mayor and councilmembers; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for a new charter for the City of Hoschton, Georgia, approved April 24, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3539), so as to provide for the manner of election of the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB799/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47584","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":824570,"bill_number":"SR745","title":"Gerido, Leona; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leona Gerido, Southwest Middle School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR745/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47635","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":824574,"bill_number":"SR736","title":"Senate Work and Save Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Work and Save Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR736/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47599","sponsor":"Charlie Bethel"},
{"bill_id":824579,"bill_number":"SR776","title":"Burdette, Sue; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sue Burdette, May Howard Elementary School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR776/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47653","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":824583,"bill_number":"HR1100","title":"Felton, Mr. J. Jerome, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. J. Jerome Felton, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1100/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47591","sponsor":"Joe Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":824588,"bill_number":"HB798","title":"HOPE; home study students who receive certain scores on standardized college admission tests; provide eligibility","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to HOPE scholarships and grants, so as to provide for eligibility for Zell Miller Scholarships for home study students who receive certain scores on standardized college admission tests; to revise eligibility requirements for HOPE scholarships for entering freshmen students who are home study students regarding scores on standardized college admission tests; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB798/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47583","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":824593,"bill_number":"SR777","title":"Looye, Debbie Burnsed; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Debbie Burnsed Looye, May Howard Elementary School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR777/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47654","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":824596,"bill_number":"SR789","title":"Cummings, Catherine D.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Catherine D. Cummings, Bloomingdale Elementary School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR789/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47666","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":824601,"bill_number":"SR791","title":"Myles, Avis; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Avis Myles, Low Elementary School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR791/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47668","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":824605,"bill_number":"SB278","title":"Criminal Offenses; increase the penalty provisions; pimping and pandering","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-6-13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penalties for violating Code Sections 16-6-9 through 16-6-12, so as to increase the penalty provisions relating to pimping and pandering; to amend Code Section 42-1-12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Sexual Offender Registry, so as to require registration on the State Sexual Offender Registry when an individual is convicted for the third time for pandering; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB278/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47597","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":824610,"bill_number":"HR1112","title":"Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; election of members; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election of members of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; to provide for terms of office and manner of election; 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":"2016-01-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1112/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47616","sponsor":"David Stover"},
{"bill_id":824614,"bill_number":"HR1093","title":"Joint Study Committee on Mental Illness Initiative, Reform, Public Health, and Safety; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Mental Illness Initiative, Reform, Public Health, and Safety; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1093/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47582","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":824619,"bill_number":"SB284","title":"\"First Amendment Defense Act of Georgia\"","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 prohibit discriminatory action against a person who believes, speaks, or acts in accordance with a sincerely held religious belief or moral conviction that marriage is or should be recognized as the union of one man and one woman or that sexual relations are properly reserved to such marriage; to provide for definitions; to provide for the granting of relief; to provide for construction and application; to provide for waiver of sovereign immunity under certain circumstances; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB284/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47672","sponsor":"Gregory Kirk"},
{"bill_id":824623,"bill_number":"SR740","title":"Murphy, Michael Henry; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Michael Henry Murphy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR740/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47608","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":824628,"bill_number":"SR761","title":"Singleton, Faria; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Faria Singleton, Coastal Middle School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR761/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47625","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":824632,"bill_number":"SR769","title":"Judson, LaTonya; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending LaTonya Judson, Thunderbolt Elementary School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR769/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47646","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":824637,"bill_number":"SR751","title":"Way, Polly; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Polly Way, Hesse K-8 School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR751/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47641","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":824641,"bill_number":"HR1107","title":"Stop Violence Against Women Day at the capitol; February 2, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 2, 2016, as Stop Violence Against Women Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1107/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47600","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":824646,"bill_number":"SR742","title":"Ward, Mrs. Frances; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Frances Ward; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR742/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47610","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":824649,"bill_number":"SR748","title":"Haskew, John; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending John Haskew, Mercer Middle School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR748/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47638","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":824654,"bill_number":"SR760","title":"Hopkins, Wanda; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Wanda Hopkins, DeRenne Middle School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR760/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47624","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":824659,"bill_number":"HB797","title":"Motor vehicles; riders who are under 18 years of age to wear protective headgear while operating a motorcycle; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 13 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special provisions for certain vehicles, so as to require only those riders who are under 18 years of age to wear protective headgear while operating a motorcycle; to require only those riders who are under 18 years of age to wear protective headgear while operating a moped; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB797/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47581","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":824663,"bill_number":"SR772","title":"Neff, Nancy C.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Nancy C. Neff, Shuman Elementary School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR772/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47649","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":824668,"bill_number":"SR783","title":"Frazier, Bynikini; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Bynikini Frazier, Hodge Elementary School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR783/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47660","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":824672,"bill_number":"SR786","title":"Lino, Jennifer; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jennifer Lino, Garden City Elementary School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR786/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47663","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":824677,"bill_number":"SR790","title":"Hudson-Newbill, Vanessa; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Vanessa Hudson-Newbill, Butler Elementary School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR790/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47667","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":824681,"bill_number":"SR753","title":"Farley, Shawna; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Shawna Farley, Georgetown K-8 School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR753/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47643","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":824686,"bill_number":"SR775","title":"Bennett, Kimberly Garcia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kimberly Garcia Bennett, Pooler Elementary School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR775/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47652","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":824690,"bill_number":"SR778","title":"Cunningham, Christel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Christel Cunningham, Marshpoint Elementary School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR778/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47655","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":824695,"bill_number":"SR752","title":"Clements, Suzanne; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Suzanne Clements, Godley Station K-8 School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR752/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47642","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":824698,"bill_number":"HR1110","title":"Grant, Reverend Debora F.; Senior Pastor of St. John AME Church in Columbus, Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Reverend Debora F. Grant, the Senior Pastor of St. John AME Church in Columbus, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1110/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47605","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":824704,"bill_number":"HB802","title":"Revenue and taxation; deduction from income for contributions to savings trust accounts; revise","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 revise the deduction from income for contributions to savings trust accounts established pursuant to Article 11 of Chapter 3 of Title 20; 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":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB802/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47613","sponsor":"Sam Teasley"},
{"bill_id":824707,"bill_number":"HB803","title":"Domestic relations; certain offenses are an additional ground for terminating parental rights; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-11-2 and Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions for the Juvenile Code and domestic relations, respectively, so as to provide that causing a child to be conceived as a result of violating certain prohibitions relating to certain offenses is an additional ground for terminating parental rights; to revise definitions; to provide that causing a child to be conceived as a result of violating certain prohibitions relating to certain offenses is an additional ground for losing parental rights and is relevant in certain adoption proceedings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB803/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47614","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":824712,"bill_number":"SR757","title":"Nathan, Carol S.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Carol S. Nathan, Ellis K-8 School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR757/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47620","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":824716,"bill_number":"SR737","title":"Robinson, Police Corporal Bruce; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Police Corporal Bruce Robinson on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR737/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47601","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":824721,"bill_number":"SR739","title":"Garner, Jr., Reverend Justin E.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Reverend Justin E. Garner, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR739/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47607","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":824725,"bill_number":"SR759","title":"Kent, Eleanor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Eleanor Kent, DeRenne Middle School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR759/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47623","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":824730,"bill_number":"SR765","title":"Vaughn, Holly Pittman; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Holly Pittman Vaughn, White Bluff Elementary School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR765/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47629","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":824735,"bill_number":"HR1104","title":"Effingham YMCA Christian Leadership Academy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Effingham YMCA Christian Leadership Academy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1104/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47595","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":824739,"bill_number":"HB801","title":"HOPE; include certain coursework in computer science as optional rigor requirements; 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 revise various provisions regarding the HOPE scholarship; to include certain coursework in computer science as optional rigor requirements; to provide for weighted scores for certain college coursework; to clarify definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB801/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47612","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":824744,"bill_number":"SR774","title":"Dennard, Thomas; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Thomas Dennard, Port Wentworth Elementary School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR774/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47651","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":824748,"bill_number":"SR764","title":"LaPollo, Patrick; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Patrick LaPollo, STEM Academy at Bartlett Middle School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR764/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47628","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":824753,"bill_number":"SR787","title":"Valenzuela, Susann; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Susann Valenzuela, Gadsden Elementary School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR787/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47664","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":824756,"bill_number":"HR1097","title":"Abrams, Judge Leslie; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Judge Leslie Abrams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1097/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47588","sponsor":"LaDawn Jones"},
{"bill_id":824761,"bill_number":"SR770","title":"Nicholson, Tia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tia Nicholson, Spencer Elementary School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR770/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47647","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":824765,"bill_number":"SB280","title":"Revenue and Taxation; provide revision of personal income tax rates","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 the revision of personal income tax rates; to eliminate itemized adjustments to Georgia taxable net income except for limited mortgage deductions, charitable contributions, and medical expenses; to increase the personal exemption from state income tax; 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 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":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB280/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47618","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":824770,"bill_number":"SR788","title":"Fluellen, Carol; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Carol Fluellen, Brock Elementary School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR788/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47665","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":824774,"bill_number":"HB804","title":"Superior courts; fifth judge of the Clayton Judicial Circuit; provide","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 fifth judge of the superior courts of the Clayton Judicial 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":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB804/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47615","sponsor":"Ronnie Mabra"},
{"bill_id":824779,"bill_number":"SB282","title":"'Georgia Firearms Industry Nondiscrimination Act'","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to deceptive or unfair practices, so as to prohibit the discriminatory refusal to provide credit or financial services to those persons engaged in the lawful commerce of firearms or ammunition products; to provide for a short title; to provide definitions; to provide for civil causes of action; to provide for action by the Attorney General; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Banks and Banking","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB282/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47670","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":824783,"bill_number":"SR762","title":"Harvey, April; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending April Harvey, STEM Academy at Bartlett Middle School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR762/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47626","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":824788,"bill_number":"SR779","title":"White, Patrice D.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Patrice D. White, Low Elementary School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR779/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47656","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":824792,"bill_number":"SR784","title":"Moore, Kimbra S.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kimbra S. Moore, Haven Elementary School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR784/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47661","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":824797,"bill_number":"SR782","title":"Garrison, Bill; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Bill Garrison, Heard Elementary School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR782/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47659","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":824800,"bill_number":"SR738","title":"McGee, Coach Dell; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Coach Dell McGee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR738/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47604","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":825493,"bill_number":"HR1126","title":"Sawyer, Mr. Louis Gordon; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Louis Gordon Sawyer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1126/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47709","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":825498,"bill_number":"HB825","title":"\"Protecting Military Children Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to parent and child relationship general provisions, so as to provide that in the event of a report of child abuse by a military parent or guardian, the child welfare agency shall notify the Department of Defense Family Advocacy Program; to add filing a report of child abuse to military law enforcement to the reporting of child abuse to an appropriate police authority; to extend immunity provisions to reporting child abuse to military law enforcement; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB825/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47728","sponsor":"Earnest Smith"},
{"bill_id":825504,"bill_number":"HR1123","title":"Estes, Mr. Jack; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Jack Estes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1123/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47706","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":825509,"bill_number":"HB827","title":"\"Pursuing Justice for Rape Victims 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 for law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to provide requirements for submitting certain evidence collected from a forensic medical examination to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; to provide for a definition; to provide for procedure; to provide for reporting; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB827/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47735","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":825515,"bill_number":"SR802","title":"Company \"D\" 10th Infantry Battalion; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Company \"D\" 10th Infantry Battalion; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR802/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47691","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":825520,"bill_number":"HR1119","title":"Leadership Dawson; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Leadership Dawson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1119/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47702","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":825525,"bill_number":"SB285","title":"Bonds and Recognizance; prohibit the operation of a motor vehicle as condition of bail for offense of homicide by vehicle","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to bonds and recognizances, so as to prohibit the operation of a motor vehicle as a condition of bail for the offense of homicide by vehicle; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Crime Information Center, so as to provide for the receipt, storage, and dissemination of information regarding prohibition on operation of a motor vehicle as a condition of bail by the center; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB285/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47676","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":825531,"bill_number":"SR801","title":"Taylor, Reverend James E.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Reverend James E. Taylor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR801/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47692","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":825536,"bill_number":"HR1124","title":"Wilson, Mrs. Edna Grizzle; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Edna Grizzle Wilson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1124/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47707","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":825542,"bill_number":"SR796","title":"2015 Cartersville High School Football team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the 2015 Cartersville High School football team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR796/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47696","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":825547,"bill_number":"SR797","title":"Foxworthy, Mr. Jeff; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Jeff Foxworthy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR797/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47697","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":825552,"bill_number":"HR1128","title":"Watkinsville Garden Club; 75th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Watkinsville Garden Club on the occasion of its 75th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1128/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47711","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":825558,"bill_number":"HR1118","title":"Egan, Michael Joseph; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Michael Joseph Egan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1118/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47701","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":825563,"bill_number":"HR1125","title":"Grindle, Mr. Terry Wayne; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Terry Wayne Grindle; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1125/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47708","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":825569,"bill_number":"SB286","title":"Insurance Premium Tax Proceeds; revise and clarify provisions; inhabitants of unincorporated areas of counties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-8-8.3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the use of insurance premium tax proceeds by county governing authorities, so as to revise and clarify provisions regarding the funding of services to inhabitants of the unincorporated areas of counties; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB286/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47690","sponsor":"Tommie Williams"},
{"bill_id":825574,"bill_number":"HB826","title":"Medical practice; physicians; provide for certain requirements for advertisement or publication of representations of board certification","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 medical practice relative to physicians, assistants, and others, so as to provide for certain requirements for advertisement or publication of representations of board certification by physicians; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB826/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47729","sponsor":"Betty Price"},
{"bill_id":825580,"bill_number":"HB824","title":"\"The Paid Sick Leave Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 34 of the O.C.G.A., relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to require all employers to implement paid sick leave for employees; to specify purposes for which paid sick leave may be taken and the rate at which paid sick leave accrues; to require advance notice of intention to use sick leave under certain circumstances; to provide for verification of the need for sick time in certain circumstances; to provide for record keeping; to prohibit discrimination against an employee for inquiring about or using paid sick leave; to make a violation of an unlawful practice subject to the jurisdiction of the Department of Labor; to authorize a civil action for any violation; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB824/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47727","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":825585,"bill_number":"HB815","title":"Meat inspection; inspection and regulation of certain avian meat products and facilities; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to meat inspection, so as to provide for the inspection and regulation of certain avian meat products and facilities related to the processing of such products for human consumption; to provide for uniformity; to remove an obsolete provision relating to enforcement responsibility; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB815/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47689","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":825590,"bill_number":"HB814","title":"\"Educating Children of Military Families Act\"; 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 provide for unique identifiers for students of military personnel; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB814/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47688","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":825596,"bill_number":"HB821","title":"\"Military Spouses and Veterans Licensure 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 applicable to professions and businesses, so as to require professional licensing boards and other boards to adopt rules and regulations implementing a process by which military spouses and transitioning service members may qualify for temporary licenses, licenses by endorsement, expedited licenses, or a combination thereof for each profession, business, or trade for which a license is issued; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB821/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47724","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":825601,"bill_number":"HB820","title":"Education; behavior documented behavior correction action plans for certain students with disciplinary problems; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 3 of Part 2 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to chronic disciplinary problem students, so as to require documented behavior correction action plans for certain students with disciplinary problems; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB820/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47723","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":825607,"bill_number":"HB813","title":"Pharmacists and pharmacies; expedited partner therapy; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 and Chapter 17 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies and control of venereal disease, respectively, so as to provide for expedited partner therapy for patients with chlamydia, gonorrhea, or trichomoniasis; to provide for definitions; to revise provisions relating to dispensing prescription drugs; to provide for immunity; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB813/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47687","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":825612,"bill_number":"SR808","title":"Stop Violence Against Women Day; recognize February 2","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 2, 2016, as Stop Violence Against Women Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR808/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47737","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":825616,"bill_number":"HR1129","title":"United States Colored Infantry; 150th anniversary; mustering out of the 136th and 138th regiments; commemorate","description":"A RESOLUTION commemorating the 150th anniversary of the mustering out of the 136th and 138th regiments of the United States Colored Infantry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1129/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47712","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":825622,"bill_number":"SR800","title":"Newsome, Mr. Booker T.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Booker T. Newsome; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR800/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47694","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":825627,"bill_number":"HR1115","title":"Parks, Mrs. Miranda Duncan; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Miranda Duncan Parks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1115/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47698","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":825633,"bill_number":"HB811","title":"Banking and finance; update, modernize, and streamline numerous Code sections; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to extensively amend Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to banking and finance, so as to update, modernize, and streamline numerous Code sections to provide for efficient regulation of banks, trust companies, credit unions, merchant acquirer limited purpose banks, and the mortgage lending industry; to update and eliminate certain provisions to comply with federal law; to update certain provisions to comply with federal court decisions; to revise powers and duties of the Department of Banking and Finance; to delete all appearances of and references to the term \"building and loan associations\"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB811/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47683","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":825638,"bill_number":"HB823","title":"\"Expand Medicaid Now Act\"; enact","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 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010; to provide for a maximum percent of the federal poverty level; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB823/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47726","sponsor":"Stacey Abrams"},
{"bill_id":825644,"bill_number":"HR1127","title":"Albany-Dougherty County Day at the capitol; February 3, 2016; recognize; Albany Area Chamber of Commerce; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 3, 2016, as Albany-Dougherty County Day at the state capitol and commending the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1127/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47710","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":825649,"bill_number":"HR1122","title":"DeLong, Mr. James Mark, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. James Mark DeLong, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1122/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47705","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":825654,"bill_number":"HR1117","title":"Kelley, Dr. Charles Neil; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Charles Neil Kelley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1117/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47700","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":825660,"bill_number":"HB810","title":"Health; imposition of costs for providing copies of health records; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 33 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health records, so as to revise provisions regarding imposition of costs for providing copies of health records; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB810/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47682","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":825665,"bill_number":"HB816","title":"\"Georgia Student Religious Liberties Act of 2016\"; 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 2016\"; 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":"2016-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB816/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47719","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":825671,"bill_number":"SR795","title":"Carroll County Day; recognize February 18","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 18, 2016, as Carroll County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR795/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47685","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":825676,"bill_number":"HB817","title":"Education; certain youth athletes receive instruction in baseball dugout safety; require","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 regarding elementary and secondary education, so as to require that certain youth athletes receive instruction in baseball dugout safety; to encourage that baseball dugouts housing youth athletes during certain baseball games have protective covering; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB817/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47720","sponsor":"Dexter Sharper"},
{"bill_id":825681,"bill_number":"SR793","title":"Seay, Dr. Thomas Edwin; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Thomas Edwin Seay; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR793/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47673","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":825687,"bill_number":"HB822","title":"Sales and use tax; energy used in agriculture; provide for the change in a definition","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 sales and use tax, so as to provide for a change in 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":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB822/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47725","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":825692,"bill_number":"SR799","title":"Self-Care Month; recognize February","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February, 2016, as Self-Care Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR799/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47693","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":825698,"bill_number":"HB805","title":"Motor vehicles; clarify inspections of limousine carriers; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to revise provisions relating to the regulation of transportation for hire; to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles, so as to clarify inspections of limousine carriers; to provide for the registration of taxi services; to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to revise an 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":"2016-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB805/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47677","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":825703,"bill_number":"HR1114","title":"Adjournment; relative to","description":"A RESOLUTION relative to meetings and adjournments of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1114/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47675","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":825709,"bill_number":"SR798","title":"Alpha United Methodist Church; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Alpha United Methodist Church on the occasion of its 175th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR798/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47695","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":825714,"bill_number":"HR1131","title":"High Performance Healthy Schools Day at the capitol; February 3, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 3, 2016, as High Performance Healthy Schools Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1131/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47714","sponsor":"Rahn Mayo"},
{"bill_id":825719,"bill_number":"HR1113","title":"Judicial Qualifications Commission; create - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to abolish the existing Judicial Qualifications Commission; to require the General Assembly to create and provide by general law for the composition, manner of appointment, and governance of a new Judicial Qualifications Commission, with such commission having the power to discipline, remove, and cause involuntary retirement of judges; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1113/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47684","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":825725,"bill_number":"SR805","title":"Creflo Dollar Highway; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Reverend Creflo Dollar and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR805/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47733","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":825730,"bill_number":"SR807","title":"Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day; recognize February 4","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 4, 2016, as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR807/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47736","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":825736,"bill_number":"HR1132","title":"Tallant, Mrs. Winnie Lou Bramblett; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Winnie Lou Bramblett Tallant; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1132/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47715","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":825741,"bill_number":"SR804","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":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR804/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47731","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":825746,"bill_number":"HB812","title":"\"Military Consumer Protection Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 7, Chapter 17 of Title 16, and Part 5 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to industrial loans, payday lending, and pawnbrokers, respectively, so as to provide for the enforcement of the federal John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB812/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47686","sponsor":"Brian Prince"},
{"bill_id":825752,"bill_number":"HR1130","title":"Baldwin, Superior Court Judge Quillian; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Superior Court Judge Quillian Baldwin on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1130/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47713","sponsor":"Robert Trammell"},
{"bill_id":825757,"bill_number":"HB809","title":"Ad valorem tax; certain housing furnished by a nonprofit organization to physically disabled persons; provide exemption","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 property tax exemptions, so as to provide an exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain housing furnished by a nonprofit organization to physically disabled persons; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for a referendum; to provide for a contingent effective date; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB809/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47681","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":825763,"bill_number":"HB807","title":"Clayton County; community improvement districts; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating one or more community improvement districts within Clayton County, approved April 7, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5698), so as to change certain provisions relating to the purpose of the Act; to change the definition of the term \"electors\"; to change the definition of the term \"project\"; to change certain provisions relating to taxes, fees, and assessments; to change certain provisions relating to boundaries of such districts; to change certain provisions relating to the powers of boards of such districts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-31","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB807/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47679","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":825768,"bill_number":"HR1121","title":"Whalen, Mr. Charles Edward, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Charles Edward Whalen, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1121/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47704","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":825774,"bill_number":"HB818","title":"Workers' compensation; insurance, awards, benefits and administration; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 34 of the O.C.G.A., relating to workers' compensation, so as to change certain provisions relating to workers' compensation insurance, awards, benefits, and administration; to provide that administrative law judges are subject to the Georgia Code of Judicial Conduct; to change provisions related to an employer's duties to provide the State Board of Workers' Compensation with certain information; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB818/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47721","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":825779,"bill_number":"HR1133","title":"Roberson, Corporal Jason; Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division; 2015 Butch Potts Boating Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award from National Association of State Boat Law Administrators; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Corporal Jason Roberson of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division on receiving the 2015 Butch Potts Boating Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award from the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1133/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47716","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":825784,"bill_number":"SB287","title":"Educational Programs; require a specialized home room class be available for at-risk students","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, so as to require that a specialized home room class be available for at-risk students; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB287/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47732","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":825790,"bill_number":"HR1116","title":"Bowers, Mrs. Modree Grogan; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Modree Grogan Bowers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1116/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47699","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":825795,"bill_number":"HB808","title":"Courts; Judicial Qualifications 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 a new Judicial Qualifications Commission; to provide for the powers, composition, and appointment of such commission; to amend Code Section 50-14-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certain proceedings exempted from open meetings requirements, so as to remove any exemptions for meetings of the Judicial Qualifications Commission; to provide effective dates; to provide for contingent automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB808/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47680","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":825801,"bill_number":"SR806","title":"Underwood, President William D; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending President William D. Underwood of Mercer University; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR806/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47734","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":825806,"bill_number":"HR1134","title":"Wade, Corporal Greg; Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division; 2015 Conservation Officer of the Year by the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Corporal Greg Wade of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division on being named the 2015 Conservation Officer of the Year by the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1134/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47717","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":825811,"bill_number":"HR1135","title":"House Study Committee on Base Realignment and Closure; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Base Realignment and Closure; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1135/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47730","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":825817,"bill_number":"HB806","title":"Drivers' licenses; expiration of certain licenses and identification cards; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to provide for the expiration of certain licenses and identification cards issued by the Department of Driver Services; to provide for the suspension of a driver's license upon receipt of conviction reports from a court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB806/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47678","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":825822,"bill_number":"SR803","title":"Georgia Tech Student Day; recognize February 1","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the student leaders of the Georgia Institute of Technology and recognizing February 1, 2016, as Georgia Tech Student Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR803/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47718","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":825828,"bill_number":"SR794","title":"Human Trafficking Awareness Day; recognize January 26","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 26, 2016, as Human Trafficking Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR794/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47674","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":825833,"bill_number":"HB819","title":"Education; development of a list of training materials in mental health, behavioral and learning disabilities; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student health in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for the development of a list of training materials in mental health, behavioral disabilities, and learning disabilities; to provide that no cause of action is created; to provide that no duty of care is created; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB819/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47722","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":825838,"bill_number":"HR1120","title":"Farrill, Mrs. Eva; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Eva Farrill; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1120/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47703","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":826921,"bill_number":"HR1138","title":"Harris and Meriwether County Day at the capitol; January 27, 2016; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Harris and Meriwether Counties and recognizing January 27, 2016, as Harris and Meriwether County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1138/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47758","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":826927,"bill_number":"HR1154","title":"4-H Day at the capitol; February 3, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 3, 2016, as 4-H Day at the State Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1154/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47774","sponsor":"Richard Smith"},
{"bill_id":826933,"bill_number":"SB289","title":"Elections; prohibit persons employed within executive branch of state government from registering and acting as a lobbyist","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 prohibit persons employed within the executive branch of state government from registering and acting as a lobbyist and from being hired as a consultant by any agency or entity of the executive branch of state government for a period of one year following the termination of such person's employment with the executive branch of state government; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB289/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47740","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":826939,"bill_number":"SR811","title":"Family and Consumer Sciences; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Family and Consumer Sciences; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR811/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47742","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":826945,"bill_number":"HR1142","title":"Duncan, Mr. Royce B.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Royce B. Duncan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1142/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47762","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":826951,"bill_number":"HR1139","title":"Streid, Ms. Betty Rae; retirement as president of the Haralson County Republican Women organization; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Betty Rae Streid on the occasion of her retirement as president of the Haralson County Republican Women organization; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1139/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47759","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":826958,"bill_number":"HB828","title":"Income tax credit; employers who hire certain qualified parolees for full-time jobs; create","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 and exemptions from state income taxes, so as to create an income tax credit for employers who hire certain qualified parolees for full-time jobs; to provide for rules and regulations and an application process related to such income tax credit; to provide for certain conditions and limitations; to provide for definitions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB828/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47744","sponsor":"Virgil Fludd"},
{"bill_id":826964,"bill_number":"HR1136","title":"United States Congress; set term limits on members elected to the House of Representatives and Senate; request","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting that the United States Congress call a convention under Article V of the Constitution of the United States limited to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to set a limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected as a member of the United States House of Representatives and to set a limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected as a member of the United States Senate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1136/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47748","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":826970,"bill_number":"HB831","title":"\"Protecting Guardmen's Employment Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rights, privileges, and prohibitions for certain military personnel, so as to require that private employers reemploy certain members of any reserve component of the armed forces of the United States who have been discharged or suspended from employment by his or her employer due to being called into active state service; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB831/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47747","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":826976,"bill_number":"HR1137","title":"Bradley, Georgia State Trooper First Class Nathan; Georgia State Patrol Corporal Richard Thacker; Morgan County Sheriff Robert Markley; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia State Trooper First Class Nathan Bradley, Georgia State Patrol Corporal Richard Thacker, and Morgan County Sheriff Robert Markley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1137/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47757","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":826982,"bill_number":"HR1146","title":"Ward, Mr. Harry Purvis; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Harry Purvis Ward; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1146/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47766","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":826989,"bill_number":"HB832","title":"Civil practice; conclusion of criminal proceedings prior to civil forfeiture proceedings; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 9-16-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to stay of civil forfeiture proceedings during pendency of criminal proceedings, so as to require the conclusion of criminal proceedings prior to civil forfeiture proceedings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB832/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47751","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":826996,"bill_number":"HB833","title":"Tax amnesty program; additional waiver periods; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the tax amnesty program, so as to provide for additional waiver periods; to provide for new duration and applicability periods; to clarify when certain periods of time apply; to update legislative findings; to provide 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":"2016-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB833/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47752","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":827002,"bill_number":"HB835","title":"Income tax; certain voluntary contributions to a Georgia Higher Education","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 furnishing of information, so as to authorize Georgia taxpayers to make certain voluntary contributions through the income tax payment and refund process to a Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB835/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47754","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":827008,"bill_number":"HR1148","title":"Rural Health Day at the capitol; March 1, 2016; recognize; Georgia Rural Health Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Rural Health Association and recognizing March 1, 2016, as Rural Health Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1148/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47768","sponsor":"Ed Rynders"},
{"bill_id":827014,"bill_number":"HR1156","title":"Short, Mr. Grady Elliott; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Grady Elliott Short; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1156/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47776","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":827020,"bill_number":"HB830","title":"Jonesboro, City of; ad valorem tax; restate amount of homestead exemption; provisions","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 for 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":"2016-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB830/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47746","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":827027,"bill_number":"HR1159","title":"House of Representatives and Senate; members serve staggered, four-year term limits; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that members of the House of Representatives and the Senate shall serve staggered, four-year terms of office; to provide that members of the House of Representatives and the Senate shall be limited to serving three consecutive terms of office; to provide that terms of office in one house shall not apply to service in the other house; to provide that a member can be eligible to serve again after at least one year out of office; 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":"2016-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1159/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47756","sponsor":"LaDawn Jones"},
{"bill_id":827033,"bill_number":"HB834","title":"Health; establish charity care organizations for healthcare for the uninsured; provide tax credit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 and Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to establish charity care organizations to provide health care services to the uninsured in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for tax credits for contributions to charity care organizations; to provide for the amount, nature, limits, and procedures for such tax credits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB834/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47753","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":827040,"bill_number":"HR1152","title":"Chang; Mr. Allen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Allen Chang; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1152/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47772","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":827046,"bill_number":"HR1158","title":"Hi-Hope Service Center; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hi-Hope Service Center; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1158/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47778","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":827052,"bill_number":"HR1147","title":"West, Mr. J. W.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. J.W. West; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1147/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47767","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":827058,"bill_number":"HB836","title":"Sales and use tax; property used in renovation and rehabilitation of affordable housing; provide exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to provide a new exemption from state sales and use tax for a limited period of time regarding property used in renovation and rehabilitation of affordable housing; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB836/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47755","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":827065,"bill_number":"SR809","title":"County and Municipal Governments; prohibit from entering into contracts with private entities; parking enforcement services-CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to prohibit county and municipal governments from entering into contracts with private entities for the provision of parking enforcement services; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"State Planning and Community Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR809/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47738","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":827071,"bill_number":"HR1151","title":"Lacy, Dr. Mike; retirement; University of Georgia Department of Poultry Science; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Dr. Mike Lacy on the occasion of his retirement from the University of Georgia Department of Poultry Science; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1151/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47771","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":827077,"bill_number":"HR1144","title":"Self-Care Month; February, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February, 2016, as Self-Care Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1144/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47764","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":827083,"bill_number":"HR1143","title":"DeLong, Mrs. Frances Davis; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Frances Davis DeLong; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1143/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47763","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":827089,"bill_number":"HR1157","title":"Whiteside; Mr. Wendell; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Wendell Whiteside; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1157/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47777","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":827097,"bill_number":"SR813","title":"STEM Academy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the STEM Academy at Bartlett and commending them on their Future of Education Technology Conference STEM Excellence Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR813/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47782","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":827103,"bill_number":"HB837","title":"\"Religious Freedom Restoration 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 the granting of relief; to provide for waiver of sovereign immunity under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; 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":"2016-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB837/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47779","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":827109,"bill_number":"HR1149","title":"Johnson, Mr. Doyle Mathis, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Doyle Mathis Johnson, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1149/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47769","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":827115,"bill_number":"SR814","title":"\"Day at the Capitol 2016\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Habersham County, Georgia, on the occasion of its \"Day at the Capitol 2016\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR814/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47780","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":827121,"bill_number":"HR1141","title":"Victims of the 1971 Woodbine Thiokol Chemical Corporation explosion; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the victims of the 1971 Woodbine Thiokol Chemical Corporation explosion; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1141/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47761","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":827128,"bill_number":"HB829","title":"Education; student investigated when whereabouts become unknown following change of class; require","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, so as to require that the whereabouts of a student are investigated when such student's whereabouts become unknown following a change of classes; to provide for policy promulgation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB829/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47745","sponsor":"Dexter Sharper"},
{"bill_id":827134,"bill_number":"SR812","title":"Harris and Meriwether Counties Day; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Harris and Meriwether Counties and recognizing January 27, 2016, as Harris and Meriwether County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR812/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47743","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":827140,"bill_number":"HR1145","title":"McConnell, Heather; Gainesville's 2017 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Heather McConnell, Gainesville's 2017 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1145/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47765","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":827146,"bill_number":"SR810","title":"University of West Georgia Football Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the University of West Georgia football team for their record-breaking season; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR810/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47741","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":827152,"bill_number":"SB288","title":"Local Government; prohibit a county/municipal corporation from using public funds; construction of a pedestrian bridge","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 counties and municipal corporations, so as to prohibit a county or municipal corporation from using public funds for the construction of a pedestrian bridge in certain instances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB288/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47739","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":827158,"bill_number":"HR1150","title":"Martin, Mr. W. Johnny; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. W. Johnny Martin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1150/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47770","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":827165,"bill_number":"HR1155","title":"Johns Creek; named number one on Federal Bureau of Investigation's 40 safest cities in Georgia list for 2015; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Johns Creek on being named number one on the Federal Bureau of Investigation's 40 safest cities in Georgia list for 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1155/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47775","sponsor":"Brad Raffensperger"},
{"bill_id":827171,"bill_number":"SR815","title":"Physician's Day; recognize January 27","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 27, 2016, as Physician's Day at the capitol; saluting the physicians of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR815/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47781","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":827177,"bill_number":"SB290","title":"Insurance; clarify those individuals not required to be licensed as insurance agent","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, so as to clarify those individuals not required to be licensed as an insurance agent; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB290/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47749","sponsor":"Charlie Bethel"},
{"bill_id":827183,"bill_number":"HR1153","title":"Battle, Ms. Beverly; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Beverly Battle; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1153/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47773","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":827189,"bill_number":"HR1140","title":"Georgia State University's Legislative Health Policy Certificate Program and Advanced Health Policy Institute and instructors; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia State University's Legislative Health Policy Certificate Program and Advanced Health Policy Institute and its instructors; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1140/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47760","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":828184,"bill_number":"SR818","title":"Links Day; recognize February 24","description":"A RESOLUTION commending The Links, Incorporated, and recognizing February 24, 2016, as Links Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR818/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47785","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":828188,"bill_number":"HB852","title":"\"Bridging the Military Health Care Gap Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public assistance, so as to provide that active duty service members with family members with special needs may use their state of legal residence to register their family members with special needs for a Medicaid waiver to include military families transitioning out of military service; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB852/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47810","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":828191,"bill_number":"HR1167","title":"Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the capitol; February 4, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 4, 2016, as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1167/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47832","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":828195,"bill_number":"SB292","title":"Minimum Wage Law; preemption of wage and employment benefit mandates adopted by a local government entity; repeal certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minimum wage law, so as to repeal certain provisions relating to the preemption of wage and employment benefit mandates adopted by a local government entity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB292/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47816","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":828198,"bill_number":"SR836","title":"Hagan's, Mr. Robert Wheeler; commemorating","description":"A RESOLUTION commemorating Mr. Robert Wheeler Hagan's service to the Rotary Club of Roswell and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR836/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47845","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":828202,"bill_number":"SB298","title":"Ad Valorem Tax; limit the amount of increases of assessments in any taxable year","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the assessment of tangible property for purposes of ad valorem taxation, so as to limit the amount of increases of assessments in any taxable year; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB298/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47822","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":828205,"bill_number":"HR1178","title":"Georgia House of Representatives and Georgia Economic Developers Association on efforts to improve the economic development climate of the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia House of Representatives and the Georgia Economic Developers Association on their efforts to improve the economic development climate of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1178/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47846","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":828210,"bill_number":"HR1176","title":"Walker, Pastor Gary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Gary Walker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1176/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47843","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":828213,"bill_number":"HR1161","title":"Effingham County Chamber of Commerce; 30th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce on its 30th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1161/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47826","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":828217,"bill_number":"HR1164","title":"Stanley, Reverend Dr. Robert J.; 32 years of faithful service as pastor of Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Robert J. Stanley on 32 years of faithful service as pastor of Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1164/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47829","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":828220,"bill_number":"HR1169","title":"Wood, Mr. A. Paul; retirement; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. A. Paul Wood upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1169/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47834","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":828224,"bill_number":"SR816","title":"Fulton County Charter School System; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Fulton County Charter School System on being named the 2015 Charter System of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR816/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47783","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":828227,"bill_number":"SB295","title":"Department of Administrative Services; create the Division of Supplier Diversity; provide appointment of director; powers and duties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Department of Administrative Services, so as to define certain terms; to create the Division of Supplier Diversity; to provide for appointment of a director; to provide for powers and duties of the director; to create the position of minority and women owned business enterprises state-wide advocate; to provide for appointment; to provide for duties; to provide for provisions for state contracts; to provide for a state-wide disparity study; to provide for contents; to provide for the structure of procurement contracts; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for the implementation of rules and regulations; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB295/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47814","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":828232,"bill_number":"HR1162","title":"Williamson, Lynda Brannen and Lynda B. Williamson Women's Leadership Academy; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Lynda Brannen Williamson and the Lynda B. Williamson Women's Leadership Academy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1162/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47827","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":828235,"bill_number":"SR830","title":"Alpha Phi Alpha Day; recognize February 18","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and the Georgia District Chapters and recognizing February 18, 2016, as Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR830/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47817","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":828239,"bill_number":"HR1170","title":"Georgia Career and Technical Student Organization Day at the capitol; February 17, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February as Career & Technical Education Month and February 17, 2016, as Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1170/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47835","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":828242,"bill_number":"SR823","title":"Delta Day; recognize February 1","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., for its continued commitment to public service and its collective contributions in helping to make the State of Georgia a better place to live and work and recognizing February 1, 2016, as Delta Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR823/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47797","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":828246,"bill_number":"SR826","title":"Dalton State College Men's Basketball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Dalton State College men's basketball team on winning the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Division I National Championship in Kansas City; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR826/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47804","sponsor":"Charlie Bethel"},
{"bill_id":828249,"bill_number":"SR837","title":"Corporal Nicholas Terry and Patrol Officer Dusty Coker; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Corporal Nicholas Terry and Patrol Officer Dusty Coker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR837/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47849","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":828254,"bill_number":"HR1165","title":"Georgia State University Day at the capitol; February 3, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia State University and recognizing February 3, 2016, as Georgia State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1165/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47830","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":828257,"bill_number":"SR822","title":"Young Farmers Day; recognize February 10","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Young Farmers Association and recognizing February 10, 2016, as Young Farmers Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR822/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47796","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":828261,"bill_number":"HR1177","title":"Aldersgate United Methodist Church; Boy Scout Troop 45 in Augusta, Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Aldersgate United Methodist Church and Boy Scout Troop 45 in Augusta, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1177/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47844","sponsor":"Barbara Sims"},
{"bill_id":828264,"bill_number":"SB300","title":"Office of State Treasurer; require state treasurer to collect certain data and maintain/publish database; expenditures made by state entities to vendors","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5A of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Office of the State Treasurer, so as to require the state treasurer to collect certain data and maintain and publish a data base that includes searchable information related to all expenditures made by state entities to vendors; to require state entities to submit certain information related to expenditures made to vendors; to require the state treasurer to provide an opportunity for public comment and to publish annual usage statistics of such data base; to authorize the state treasurer to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement the foregoing provisions; to provide for definitions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB300/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47848","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":828268,"bill_number":"SR828","title":"Opportunity School District; amend SR 287 (2015); revise the ballot question -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION to amend Senate Resolution 287, proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Georgia to allow the General Assembly to authorize the establishment of an Opportunity School District to provide for state intervention for failing schools, adopted by the General Assembly at the 2015 regular session (Ga. L. 2015, p. 1498), so as to revise the ballot question; to provide for related matters; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR828/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47825","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":828272,"bill_number":"HB845","title":"Crimes and offenses; immunity from criminal liability for possession of certain materials or images under certain circumstances; 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 for immunity from criminal liability for possession of certain materials or images under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB845/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47800","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":828276,"bill_number":"HR1163","title":"United Service Organizations; 75th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the United Service Organizations on the occasion of its 75th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1163/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47828","sponsor":"Joe Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":828280,"bill_number":"SB299","title":"Georgia Health Care Transparency Initiative; create; definitions; purpose","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of insurance, so as to create the Georgia Health Care Transparency Initiative; to provide for definitions; to provide for a purpose; to provide for a Georgia Health Care Initiative Board; to provide for the board's membership and duties; to provide for the Commissioner's duties; to provide for subcommittees; to provide for submission of data and its uses; to provide for data confidentiality; to provide for penalties; to provide for funding; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB299/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47847","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":828283,"bill_number":"HR1173","title":"Hyman, Avery; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Avery Hyman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1173/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47839","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":828287,"bill_number":"SR827","title":"Henson, Mrs. Constance M.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Constance M. Henson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR827/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47813","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":828290,"bill_number":"HR1160","title":"Legislative, congressional, and Public Service Commission reapportionment; done by independent, nonpartisan commission; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that legislative, congressional, and Public Service Commission reapportionment 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, and responsibilities of and resources for such commission; to provide for guidelines for reapportionment; 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":"2016-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":"Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1160/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47793","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":828294,"bill_number":"SR820","title":"Pregnancy Resource Centers; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing pregnancy resource centers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR820/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47787","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":828298,"bill_number":"HB850","title":"Elections; election day voter registration and voting; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide for 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":"2016-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB850/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47808","sponsor":"Rahn Mayo"},
{"bill_id":828302,"bill_number":"SR834","title":"Frank Callen Boys and Girls Club; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Frank Callen Boys and Girls Club on winning the National Prep Football Association Super Bowl Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR834/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47837","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":828305,"bill_number":"SR838","title":"Armour, Ms. Emily; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Ms. Emily Armour; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR838/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47850","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":828309,"bill_number":"HR1174","title":"Blaydes, Jake; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jake Blaydes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1174/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47840","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":828312,"bill_number":"HB838","title":"Insurance; carriers that sell certain health plans through an agent shall compensate such agent a minimum of 5 percent of collected premiums; 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 general provisions, so as to provide that carriers that sell certain health insurance plans in this state through an agent shall compensate such agent a minimum of 5 percent of the collected premiums; to provide for exceptions; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB838/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47788","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":828316,"bill_number":"HB851","title":"Local government; annual audit of financial affairs, books, and records of boards of trustees of county law libraries; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 15 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county law libraries, so as to require an annual audit of the financial affairs, books, and records of boards of trustees of the county law library; to provide for publication of such audit; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB851/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47809","sponsor":"Alex Atwood"},
{"bill_id":828319,"bill_number":"SB293","title":"Minimum Wage; revise certain provisions; provide for increase","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 revise certain 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 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":"2016-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB293/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47823","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":828324,"bill_number":"SB294","title":"Holidays and Observances; revise the public and legal holidays recognized by the State of Georgia","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to revise the public and legal holidays recognized by the State of Georgia; to prohibit the recognition of public and legal holidays honoring, recognizing, observing, or celebrating the Confederate States of America, its history, or the military or political leaders thereof or the Civil War; to repeal the observing of Confederate History and Heritage Month; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB294/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47812","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":828327,"bill_number":"SR829","title":"Georgia Virtual Parents Coalition Day; recognize January 27","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 27, 2016, as Georgia Virtual Parents Coalition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR829/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47815","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":828330,"bill_number":"HR1166","title":"National School Counseling Week; February 1-5, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the week of February 1-5, 2016, as National School Counseling Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1166/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47831","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":828334,"bill_number":"SR832","title":"Bond, Mr. Julian; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Julian Bond; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR832/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47820","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":828337,"bill_number":"HR1175","title":"Schmidt, Adam; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Adam Schmidt; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1175/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47842","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":828341,"bill_number":"SR835","title":"Shriners Hospitals for Children and PeachCare for Kids Health Care Program; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the collaboration between Shriners Hospitals for Children and the PeachCare for Kids Health Care Program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR835/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47841","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":828345,"bill_number":"SB297","title":"Public Employees; authorize use of accrued leaves by adopted parents; caring for the child after placement","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 20 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to leaves of absence for certain public employees, so as to authorize the use of accrued leave by adoptive parents for the purpose of caring for the child after placement; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB297/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47821","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":828349,"bill_number":"SR833","title":"Senate Rules; amend","description":"A RESOLUTION amending the Rules of the Senate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"Senate Committee Unfavorably Reported","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR833/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47824","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":828353,"bill_number":"SR831","title":"Lee, Mr. Ernie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Mr. Ernie Lee, 2016 Georgia Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR831/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47819","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":828357,"bill_number":"SR824","title":"World Changers Church International; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending World Changers Church International on the occasion of its 30th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR824/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47802","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":828360,"bill_number":"HR1168","title":"Physician's Day at the capitol; January 27, 2016; saluting physicians of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 27, 2016, as Physician's Day at the capitol; saluting the physicians of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1168/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47833","sponsor":"Betty Price"},
{"bill_id":828364,"bill_number":"HB843","title":"\"Gun Safety Act\"; enact","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 provide for a background check for guns purchased at gun shows; to provide for definitions; to provide that only dealers may legally sell, transfer, or exchange a firearm at a gun show; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB843/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47795","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":828368,"bill_number":"HB842","title":"Fireworks; distinguish between consumer fireworks retail sales facilities and consumer fireworks retail sales stands; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 25 and Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of fireworks and general provisions regarding local government provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, respectively, so as to distinguish between consumer fireworks retail sales facilities and consumer fireworks retail sales stands; to revise definitions; to provide for the sale of consumer fireworks from temporary consumer fireworks retail sales facilities; to provide for licensing for a distributor selling consumer fireworks from a temporary consumer fireworks retail sales facility; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB842/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47794","sponsor":"Tom Taylor"},
{"bill_id":828372,"bill_number":"HB840","title":"Conservation and natural resources; rules and regulations used to establish criminal violations; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 12 and Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conservation and natural resources and game and fish, respectively, so as to change provisions relating to rules and regulations used to establish criminal violations; to authorize the grant of wildlife exhibition permits for use by the film industry; 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":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB840/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47790","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":828375,"bill_number":"SR819","title":"Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys Day; recognize January 28","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys' (GABWA) 35th Anniversary and January 28, 2016, as the annual Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR819/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47786","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":828379,"bill_number":"HB841","title":"Crimes and offenses; printed information on firearm safety given to applicants for a weapons carry license and renewal; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public order and safety, so as to require that printed information on firearm safety be given to each applicant for a weapons carry license or renewal license; to provide for definitions; to provide that certain buyers of firearms receive from the seller printed information on firearm safety; to require a website on firearm safety by the commissioner of public safety; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB841/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47791","sponsor":"Dexter Sharper"},
{"bill_id":828382,"bill_number":"HB848","title":"''Blue Star Family Scholarship 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 establish the Blue Star Family Scholarship Program for children of military service members; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for qualifications and requirements; to provide for management of accounts; to provide for participating schools; to provide for responsibilities of parents; to provide for duties of the Office of Student Achievement in administering the program; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB848/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47806","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":828385,"bill_number":"SB296","title":"Public Employees; provide paid leave upon the death of an immediate family member","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 20 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to leaves of absence for certain public employees, so as to provide paid leave upon the death of an immediate family member; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB296/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47818","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":828390,"bill_number":"HB846","title":"Penal institutions; notification of crime victims of impending release of an offender from imprisonment; revise requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, so as to revise requirements for notification of crime victims of impending release of an offender from imprisonment; to revise requirements for notification of projected release dates of inmates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB846/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47801","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":828393,"bill_number":"SR821","title":"City of Vienna, Georgia; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the City of Vienna, Georgia, on the occasion of its 175th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR821/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47792","sponsor":"Gregory Kirk"},
{"bill_id":828397,"bill_number":"HB847","title":"Crimes and offenses; fraud in obtaining public assistance; redesignate and revise Code Sections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 9 of Title 16 and Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to fraud and related offenses and general provisions relative to public assistance, respectively, so as to redesignate Code Section 49-4-15, relating to fraud in obtaining public assistance, food stamps, or Medicaid, penalties, and recovery of overpayments, as new Code Section 16-9-63; to revise terminology in said Code Section 16-9-63; to reserve the Code Section 49-4-15 designation; to revise Article 7 of Chapter 8 of Title 34 and Chapter 7A of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to benefits relative to employment security and tax credits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB847/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47805","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":828400,"bill_number":"SR817","title":"Putnam County Charter School System; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Putnam County Charter School System on receiving the Charter System Innovation Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR817/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47784","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":828404,"bill_number":"HR1171","title":"International Omphalocele Awareness Day; January 31, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 31, 2016, as International Omphalocele Awareness Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1171/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47836","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":828407,"bill_number":"SB291","title":"\"Georgia Affordable Free Market Health Care Act\"; provide definitions; physicians agreements are not insurance","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to insurance; to provide for related matters; to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for certain income tax deductions for certain insurance premiums; to provide for certain tax credits for employers offering HSA eligible major medical plans to employees under certain circumstances; to provide a short title; 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":"2016-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB291/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47798","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":828412,"bill_number":"HR1172","title":"Atlanta Motor Speedway Day at the capitol; February 26, 2016; recognize; stimulating the economy and providing entertainment and enjoyment to NASCAR fans across the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Atlanta Motor Speedway for stimulating the economy and providing entertainment and enjoyment to NASCAR fans across the State of Georgia and recognizing February 26, 2016, as Atlanta Motor Speedway Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1172/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47838","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":828415,"bill_number":"SR825","title":"Shaw, Reverend Yvonne; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Reverend Yvonne Shaw; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR825/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47803","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":828419,"bill_number":"HB853","title":"\"Coverdell-Murphy Act\"; update current system of levels of certified stroke centers to reflect advances in stroke treatments and therapy; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the \"Coverdell-Murphy Act,\" so as to update the current system of levels of certified stroke centers to reflect advances in stroke treatment and therapy; to authorize the Department of Public Health to establish additional levels; to provide for national certification; to provide for rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Act; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB853/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47811","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":828422,"bill_number":"HB839","title":"East Dublin, City of; corporate limits; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a charter for the City of East Dublin, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4645), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4402), so as to change the corporate limits of the city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB839/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47789","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":828426,"bill_number":"HB844","title":"Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; insurance premiums subject to taxation; update certain 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 update certain provisions related to determining which insurance premiums are subject to taxation related to the fund; to provide that venue for any action brought in the superior court against the fund or the board shall be in the superior court of the board's county of domicile; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB844/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47799","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":828429,"bill_number":"HB849","title":"\"Georgia Civil Rights in Public Accommodations Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce and trade, so as to protect the right to equal enjoyment of and privileges to public accommodations; to provide for purposes; to provide for definitions; to provide for enforcement; to provide for penalties; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 19 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fair employment practices, so as to expand the functions of the administrator of the Commission on Equal Opportunity; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB849/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47807","sponsor":"Rich Golick"},
{"bill_id":832079,"bill_number":"HB860","title":"Public officers and employees; persons pardoned for previous convictions are qualified to serve as coroners; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-16-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to election, commission, removal, qualifications, and affidavit of qualification of coroners, so as to provide that persons who have been pardoned for previous convictions are qualified to serve as coroners; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB860/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47865","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":832084,"bill_number":"SR843","title":"Georgia Senate and Georgia Economic Developers Association; commend efforts to improve the economic development climate of Georgia","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Senate and the Georgia Economic Developers Association on their efforts to improve the economic development climate of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR843/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47858","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":832090,"bill_number":"HR1192","title":"Ali, Arisha; honored Girl Scout Gold Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Arisha Ali upon being honored with the Girl Scout Gold Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1192/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47882","sponsor":"Matthew Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":832096,"bill_number":"HR1187","title":"Older Citizens Day; July 14, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing July 14, 2016, as Older Citizens Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1187/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47877","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":832102,"bill_number":"HR1180","title":"Math Day at the capitol; February 8, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 8, 2016, as Math Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1180/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47870","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":832108,"bill_number":"HR1179","title":"Stone Mountain; preserve the natural areas; require State of Georgia - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to require the State of Georgia to preserve the natural areas at Stone Mountain; to provide access to Stone Mountain; to maintain an appropriate and suitable memorial to the Confederacy at Stone Mountain; to protect and preserve the carving on Stone Mountain; 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":"2016-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"State Properties","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1179/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47853","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":832113,"bill_number":"SR847","title":"L. Wesley Smith Memorial Intersection; Catoosa County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. L. Wesley Smith and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR847/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47891","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":832119,"bill_number":"HB858","title":"Torts; property damage caused by the rescue or attempted rescue of dogs locked in motor vehicles; 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 relative to torts, so as to limit liability for property damage caused by the rescue or attempted rescue of dogs locked in motor vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB858/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47862","sponsor":"Margaret Kaiser"},
{"bill_id":832125,"bill_number":"HB861","title":"Income tax credit; education expenses relating to educating children in home study programs; 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 state income tax, so as to provide for an income tax credit with respect to education expenses relating to educating children in home study programs; 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 related matters; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB861/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47866","sponsor":"David Casas"},
{"bill_id":832131,"bill_number":"HB855","title":"Robert E. Lee's birthday and Confederate Memorial Day; include as public and legal holidays","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to include Robert E. Lee's birthday and Confederate Memorial Day as public and legal holidays in the State of Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB855/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47852","sponsor":"Stephen Allison"},
{"bill_id":832137,"bill_number":"HR1196","title":"Links Day at the capitol; February 24, 2016; recognize; The Links; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending The Links, Incorporated, and recognizing February 24, 2016, as Links Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1196/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47886","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":832143,"bill_number":"SR840","title":"Skin Cancer Awareness Day; recognize February 9","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 9, 2016, as Skin Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR840/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47855","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":832148,"bill_number":"HR1194","title":"Rouzati, Ms. Paris; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Paris Rouzati; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1194/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47884","sponsor":"Joe Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":832154,"bill_number":"SR845","title":"Firefighter Recognition Day; recognize February 2","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the firefighters of Georgia and recognizing February 2, 2016, as the 44th annual Firefighters Recognition Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR845/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47888","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":832160,"bill_number":"HB864","title":"Education; \"Move on When Ready Act\"; revise definition of eligible postsecondary education","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-161.3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the \"Move on When Ready Act\" and dual credit courses, so as to revise the definition of \"eligible postsecondary institution\"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB864/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47869","sponsor":"David Casas"},
{"bill_id":832166,"bill_number":"HR1193","title":"Hervey, Madeline; honored Girl Scout Gold Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Madeline Hervey upon being honored with the Girl Scout Gold Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1193/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47883","sponsor":"Matthew Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":832172,"bill_number":"HR1197","title":"Duluth High School men's varsity soccer team; 2015 State Championship; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Duluth High School men's varsity soccer team for their victorious performance in the 2015 State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1197/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47887","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":832178,"bill_number":"HR1181","title":"Bird, Daniel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Daniel Bird; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1181/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47871","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":832183,"bill_number":"HR1183","title":"Upsilon Alpha Omega Day at the capitol; January 29, 2016; Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Upsilon Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and recognizing January 29, 2016, as Upsilon Alpha Omega Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1183/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47873","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":832189,"bill_number":"HR1191","title":"Levy, Lieutenant General Lee K., II; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lieutenant General Lee K. Levy II; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1191/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47881","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":832195,"bill_number":"SR846","title":"Campbell, Sr., Mr. David Leonard; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. David Leonard Campbell, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR846/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47890","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":832201,"bill_number":"SR842","title":"Legislative Process; create Senate Study Committee","description":"A RESOLUTION Creating the Senate Study Committee on the Legislative Process; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-25","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR842/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47864","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":832207,"bill_number":"HR1185","title":"Lackey, Aaron B., Sr. Day; October 6, 2016; recognize; Bishop Aaron B. Lackey, Sr. commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Bishop Aaron B. Lackey, Sr., and recognizing October 6, 2016, as Aaron B. Lackey, Sr. Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1185/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47875","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":832213,"bill_number":"SB301","title":"Fireworks; revise the days and times in which consumer fireworks my be lawfully used or exploded","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 revise the days and times in which consumer fireworks may be lawfully used or exploded; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB301/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47860","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":832218,"bill_number":"HR1188","title":"State YMCA of Georgia and its Center for Civic Engagement and \"Y\" Club programs which sponsor Youth Assembly among other programs that cultivate youth civic engagement and recognize the important work that the YMCA does in communities across Ga.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the State YMCA of Georgia and its Center for Civic Engagement and \"Y\" Club programs which sponsor Youth Assembly among other programs that cultivate youth civic engagement and recognizing the important work that the YMCA does in communities across Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1188/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47878","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":832224,"bill_number":"HR1182","title":"Literacy Day at the capitol; February 16, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 16, 2016, as Literacy Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1182/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47872","sponsor":"Rahn Mayo"},
{"bill_id":832230,"bill_number":"HB862","title":"Ad valorem tax; homestead exemption; clarify definition of disabled veteran","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the homestead exemption for disabled veterans, so as to clarify the definition of disabled veteran; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB862/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47867","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":832236,"bill_number":"SB302","title":"Insurance; require health carriers to maintain accurate provider directories","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 health carriers to maintain accurate provider directories; to provide for definitions; to provide for electronic and printed provider directories; to require certain information in provider directories; to grant enforcement authority to the Commissioner; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB302/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47889","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":832242,"bill_number":"HR1195","title":"Jennings, Mrs. Reva Mae Brown; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Reva Mae Brown Jennings; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1195/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47885","sponsor":"Sheri Gilligan"},
{"bill_id":832248,"bill_number":"HR1186","title":"Williams, Mr. J. David; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. J. David Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1186/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47876","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":832253,"bill_number":"HB863","title":"Stockbridge, City of; filling vacancies on the governing authority; revise manner","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Stockbridge, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4359), as amended, so as to revise the manner of filling vacancies on the governing authority; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB863/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47868","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":832259,"bill_number":"HB859","title":"Firearms; license holders; carrying and possession of certain weapons in certain buildings or real property owned or leased to public institutions of postsecondary education; 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 the carrying and possession of certain weapons by weapons carry license holders in or on certain buildings or real property owned by or leased to public institutions of postsecondary education; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Veto V9","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB859/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47863","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":832265,"bill_number":"SR841","title":"Johnson, Police Chief L. Randy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lawrenceville's Police Chief L. Randy Johnson on being named the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police 2015 Outstanding Chief of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR841/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47856","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":832271,"bill_number":"HB857","title":"McDuffie County; homestead exemption for residents 70 years of age or older; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from McDuffie County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of half the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or older and in the full amount of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 75 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":"2016-03-31","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB857/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47861","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":832277,"bill_number":"HB854","title":"State roads, bridges, or interchanges; road named for a veteran and whose name has been changed shall revert back to the name which such street or road was named on January 1, 1968; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 32-4-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to naming state roads, bridges, or interchanges, so as to provide that the name of any street or road under the jurisdiction of a political subdivision that, on January 1, 1968, was named for a veteran and whose name has been changed since such date shall on January 1, 2017, revert back to the name which such street or road was named on January 1, 1968, and shall not be subject to any further change; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB854/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47851","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":832283,"bill_number":"HR1190","title":"Georgia Tech Student Day at the capitol; February 1, 2016; recognize; student leaders of the Georgia Institute of Technology; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the student leaders of the Georgia Institute of Technology and recognizing February 1, 2016, as Georgia Tech Student Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1190/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47880","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":832288,"bill_number":"HR1184","title":"Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (GABWA) Day at the capitol; January 28, 2016; 35th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys' (GABWA) 35th Anniversary and January 28, 2016, as the annual Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1184/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47874","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":832294,"bill_number":"SR844","title":"High Performance Healthy Schools Day; recognize February 3","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 3, 2016, as High Performance Healthy Schools Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR844/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47859","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":832300,"bill_number":"SR839","title":"World Tuberculosis Day; recognize March 24","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Epidemiology Section of the Georgia Department of Public Health and recognizing March 24, 2016, as World Tuberculosis Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR839/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47854","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":832306,"bill_number":"HB856","title":"Probate courts; bond required for judges; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for probate courts, so as to change provisions relating to the bond required for probate court judges; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB856/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47857","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":832312,"bill_number":"HR1189","title":"Lewis, Mr. Bobby Wayne \"Bob\", Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Bobby Wayne \"Bob\" Lewis, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1189/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47879","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":833471,"bill_number":"SR858","title":"Thomas Davis Day; recognize May 8","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Thomas Antonio Davis and recognizing May 8, 2016, as Thomas Davis Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR858/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47950","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":833472,"bill_number":"HR1218","title":"Gant, Ms. Patricia; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Ms. Patricia Gant; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1218/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47944","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":833473,"bill_number":"HB867","title":"Thomasville, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Thomasville 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":"2016-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB867/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47896","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":833476,"bill_number":"HR1200","title":"House Study Committee on Agency Attorneys, Contract Attorneys and Special Assistant Attorneys General; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Agency Attorneys, Contract Attorneys, and Special Assistant Attorneys General; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1200/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47924","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":833477,"bill_number":"SB308","title":"Positive Alternatives for Pregnancy and Parenting Grant Program; establish; definitions; administration and duties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to establish the Positive Alternatives for Pregnancy and Parenting Grant Program; to provide for a purpose; to provide for definitions; to provide for administration and duties; to provide for grant services; to provide criteria; to provide for record maintenance and reporting; to provide for reports to the General Assembly; to provide for funding; to provide for redesignation of certain Code provisions and conforming changes; to expand authorized expenditure of contributed funds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB308/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47914","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":833478,"bill_number":"SB304","title":"Criminal Records; allow for the preservation of a person's involuntary hospitalization information received by Georgia Crime Information","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-3-34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disclosure and dissemination of criminal records to private persons and businesses, resulting responsibility and liability of issuing center, and provision of certain information to the FBI in conjunction with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, so as to allow for the preservation of a person's involuntary hospitalization information received by the Georgia Crime Information Center; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB304/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47893","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":833480,"bill_number":"HB868","title":"State government; Georgia State Games Commission; eliminate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commissions and other agencies, so as to eliminate the Georgia State Games Commission; to provide for reversion of property to the state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB868/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47897","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":833482,"bill_number":"HB873","title":"\"Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Act\"; 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 \"Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Act\"; to provide for guidelines and other relevant materials to inform students participating in athletic activities about the nature and warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest; to provide for definitions; to provide for informational meetings; to provide for removal from an athletic activity under certain circumstances and to establish return to play policies; to require annual review by coaches; to provide for limited liability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB873/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47920","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":833483,"bill_number":"SR854","title":"Rogers, Isaiah; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Isaiah Rogers for his outstanding accomplishments in shot put and discus; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR854/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47913","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":833485,"bill_number":"HR1223","title":"Georgia students of Classical Conversations, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia students of Classical Conversations, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1223/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47926","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":833486,"bill_number":"HR1213","title":"Firefighters Recognition Day at the capitol; February 2, 2016; 44th annual; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the firefighters of Georgia and recognizing February 2, 2016, as the 44th annual Firefighters Recognition Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1213/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47939","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":833488,"bill_number":"HR1217","title":"Smith, Anita and Dave; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Anita and Dave Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1217/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47943","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":833490,"bill_number":"SR859","title":"Watson, Mr. Benjamin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Benjamin Watson on his extraordinary accomplishments as a football player and for his public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR859/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47951","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":833491,"bill_number":"HR1207","title":"Drake, Mr. Gary; retirement from Excelsior Electric Membership Corporation; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Gary Drake on the grand occasion of his retirement from Excelsior Electric Membership Corporation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1207/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47933","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":833492,"bill_number":"HR1206","title":"Georgia Agribusiness Council's 50th Anniversary; January 17, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 17, 2016, as Georgia Agribusiness Council's 50th Anniversary; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1206/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47932","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":833495,"bill_number":"SB303","title":"Brady Law Regulations; require a gun lock be furnished to buyer in all retail firearm sales made by firearm dealers","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 require that a gun lock be furnished to the buyer in all retail firearm sales made by firearm dealers; to provide for criminal penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB303/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47892","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":833496,"bill_number":"SR856","title":"Searcy, Trooper Carlos; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Trooper Carlos Searcy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR856/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47917","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":833497,"bill_number":"SR849","title":"Walt Frazier Highway; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Walter Frazier, Jr., and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR849/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47900","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":833500,"bill_number":"SR857","title":"Macon Judicial Circuit's Veterans Treatment Court; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Macon Judicial Circuit's Veterans Treatment Court; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR857/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47919","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":833501,"bill_number":"HR1211","title":"Hayes, Commissioner John M.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Commissioner John M. Hayes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1211/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47937","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":833502,"bill_number":"SB307","title":"Public Roads; provide for definitions relative to advertising","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 32-6-51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to erection, placement, or maintenance of unauthorized structures within rights of way of public roads and authorization of commercial advertisements by a transit agency, so as to provide for definitions relative to advertising; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB307/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47905","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":833503,"bill_number":"HR1208","title":"Searcy, Trooper Carlos; 40th birthday; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 40th birthday of Trooper Carlos Searcy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1208/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47934","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":833506,"bill_number":"HR1201","title":"2015 Pierce County High School Competition Cheerleaders; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2015 Pierce County High School Competition Cheerleaders; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1201/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47927","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":833507,"bill_number":"HB878","title":"Motor vehicles; alternative fueled vehicles; lower annual fee","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-151 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual license fees for operating motor vehicles, so as to lower the annual fee for alternative fueled vehicles; 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":"2016-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB878/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47953","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":833508,"bill_number":"HB876","title":"Animals; license and surety requirements of livestock dealers and market operators; update","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to livestock dealers and auctions, so as to update license and surety requirements of livestock dealers and livestock market operators; to provide for publication of duly licensed dealers and operators; to eliminate requirement for submission of certain reports; to correct cross-references and provide for uniformity; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"House Conference Committee Report Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB876/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47923","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":833510,"bill_number":"HB875","title":"\"Patient Access to Specialty Tier Drugs Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to require issuers of health benefit policies to provide certain information to enrollees and establish certain processes and limits relating to specialty drugs; to provide for a short title; to define terms; to provide specific requirements for issuers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB875/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47922","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":833512,"bill_number":"HB871","title":"\"Georgia Lemon Law\"; consumer fees forwarded to the Department of Law for deposit in the new motor vehicle arbitration account; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-791 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to consumer fees collected to implement Article 28 of Chapter 1 of Title 10, the \"Georgia Lemon Law,\" so as to require consumer fees to be forwarded to the Department of Law for deposit in the new motor vehicle arbitration account; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB871/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47906","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":833513,"bill_number":"HR1224","title":"Summer, Mr. Daniel Aaron; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Daniel Aaron Summer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1224/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47949","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":833515,"bill_number":"SR861","title":"Mashburn, Rana Elyse; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Rana Elyse Mashburn; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR861/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47954","sponsor":"Charlie Bethel"},
{"bill_id":833516,"bill_number":"HB874","title":"Courts; ability to prosecute street gang terrorism; improve","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 11 of Title 15, Title 16, Chapter 4 of Title 24, and Code Section 42-5-18 of the O.C.G.A., relating to access to hearings and records, crimes and offenses, relevant evidence and its limits, and items prohibited for possession by inmates, respectively, so as to improve the ability to prosecute street gang terrorism; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB874/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47921","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":833518,"bill_number":"SB305","title":"Health; Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment form; require department to provide certain notification prior to modification","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 to provide certain notification prior to modification of the Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment form; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB305/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47901","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":833520,"bill_number":"SR852","title":"South River Watershed Alliance; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the South River Watershed Alliance; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR852/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47909","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":833521,"bill_number":"HR1210","title":"Hasbrouck, Mr. Zarak C.; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Zarak C. Hasbrouck for his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1210/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47936","sponsor":"Jeff Jones"},
{"bill_id":833523,"bill_number":"HR1214","title":"Howard, Mr. Clark; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Clark Howard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1214/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47940","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":833525,"bill_number":"HR1203","title":"Lewis, Congressman John; naming of new class of fleet oilers; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Congressman John Lewis through the naming of a new class of fleet oilers; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1203/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47929","sponsor":"Margaret Kaiser"},
{"bill_id":833526,"bill_number":"HR1202","title":"Shaw, Alexus; successful track season; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Alexus Shaw on her successful track season; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1202/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47928","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":833527,"bill_number":"SR860","title":"Prostate Cancer Awareness Day; recognize February 4","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 4, 2016, as Prostate Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR860/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47952","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":833530,"bill_number":"HR1212","title":"Cantrell, Mr. M. E. \"Red\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. M.E. \"Red\" Cantrell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1212/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47938","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":833531,"bill_number":"HR1209","title":"Camden County High School's wrestling team and coaches; 2016 GHSA Class AAAAA Duals State Championship; second consecutive year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Camden County High School wrestling team and coaches on winning the 2016 GHSA Class AAAAA Duals State Championship for a second consecutive year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1209/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47935","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":833532,"bill_number":"HR1216","title":"United Ebony Society of Gwinnett County, Incorporated; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the United Ebony Society of Gwinnett County, Incorporated; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1216/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47942","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":833535,"bill_number":"HR1221","title":"Hunt, Mr. Akeem; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Akeem Hunt; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1221/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47947","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":833536,"bill_number":"HB872","title":"Game and fish; boat registration fees and allow additional methods for reporting the sale of boats; revise","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 definitions, license fees, and license requirements; to amend Code Section 52-7-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to numbering of vessels, requirements, and fees, so as to revise boat registration fees and allow additional methods for reporting the sale of boats; 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":"2016-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Game, Fish & Parks","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB872/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47907","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":833537,"bill_number":"SR853","title":"State YMCA of Georgia and Center for Civic Engagement \"Y\" Club Programs; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the State YMCA of Georgia and its Center for Civic Engagement and \"Y\" Club programs which sponsor Youth Assembly among other programs that cultivate youth civic engagement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR853/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47912","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":833538,"bill_number":"SB310","title":"\"Transparency in Education Act\"; prohibit implementation of certain grants; written analysis; grant terms are ratified by Gen. Assembly","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 prohibit the implementation of certain grants affecting education policy regarding pre-kindergarten through grade 12 education until a written analysis is provided and the grant terms are ratified by the General Assembly; to provide for a definition; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB310/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47916","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":833541,"bill_number":"HR1199","title":"Victims' rights; provide definitions and enforcement - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide a definition; to provide for victims' rights; to provide for the enforcement of such rights; 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":"2016-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1199/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47910","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":833542,"bill_number":"SR848","title":"Public Health Nurses; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending public health nurses; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR848/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47902","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":833543,"bill_number":"HR1220","title":"Fouts, Mr. Bennie Horace; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Bennie Horace Fouts; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1220/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47946","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":833545,"bill_number":"HR1222","title":"Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; continued commitment to public service and collective contributions in helping make the State of Georgia a better place to live and work; Delta Day at the capitol; February 1, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., for its continued commitment to public service and its collective contributions in helping to make the State of Georgia a better place to live and work and recognizing February 1, 2016, as Delta Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1222/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47948","sponsor":"Dee Dawkins-Haigler"},
{"bill_id":833547,"bill_number":"HR1198","title":"Natural Resources, Department of; Environmental Protection Division; review its regulations providing for the protection of underground drinking water; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources to review its regulations providing for the protection of underground drinking water to ensure they are sufficient; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1198/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47908","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":833548,"bill_number":"HB869","title":"Professions and businesses; responsibilities of brokers and qualifying brokers to review certain documents; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 40 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to real estate brokers and salespersons, so as to change certain provisions relating to the responsibilities of brokers and qualifying brokers to review certain documents; to change certain provisions relating to actions that constitute unfair trade practices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB869/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47898","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":833550,"bill_number":"HR1215","title":"Tetzlaff, Christian; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Christian Tetzlaff; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1215/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47941","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":833551,"bill_number":"HR1219","title":"Jarrett, Mr. Grady; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Grady Jarrett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1219/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47945","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":833553,"bill_number":"SB309","title":"Education; high school that receive state funding cannot participate in athletic association which prohibits religious expression on clothing of student athletes","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 high schools that receive state funding cannot participate in an athletic association which prohibits religious expression on the clothing of student athletes; to provide that high schools that receive state funding cannot participate in an athletic association which prohibits member schools from organizing and playing scrimmage matches, games, or other athletic competitions with nonmember schools; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB309/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47911","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":833555,"bill_number":"HR1205","title":"Jackson, Stephanie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Stephanie Jackson; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1205/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47931","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":833556,"bill_number":"SB306","title":"Identity Theft; remove telephone notification as a permissible mean; breach of security involving personal information","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 remove telephone notification as a permissible means of informing a person of a potential breach of security involving personal information; to provide for a free consumer credit report security freeze placement or removal for individuals notified of a potential breach of security involving their personal information; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Science and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB306/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47918","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":833557,"bill_number":"HB866","title":"Insurance; multiple employer self-insured health plans; exempt from premium taxes","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 50 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to multiple employer self-insured health plans, so as to exempt multiple employer self-insured health plans from premium taxes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB866/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47895","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":833560,"bill_number":"HB865","title":"\"Building Educational Success Together (BEST) 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 individual and corporate donors to student scholarship organizations; 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 individual and corporate donations to student scholarship organizations; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; 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":"2016-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB865/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47894","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":833561,"bill_number":"SR855","title":"REACH Georgia Day; recognize February 29","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 29, 2016, as REACH Georgia Day at the state capitol and commending the REACH Georgia program coordinators, mentors, academic coaches, and supporters for their dedicated service to the lives of our REACH Scholars; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR855/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47915","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":833562,"bill_number":"HB870","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; high schools that receive state funding cannot participate in an athletic association which prohibits religious expression on clothing of student athletes; 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 high schools that receive state funding cannot participate in an athletic association which prohibits religious expression on the clothing of student athletes; to provide that high schools that receive state funding cannot participate in an athletic association which prohibits member schools from organizing and playing scrimmage matches, games, or other athletic competitions with nonmember schools; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB870/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47899","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":833565,"bill_number":"SR850","title":"Lawson, Ms. Nadine Mathews; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Ms. Nadine Mathews Lawson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR850/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47903","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":833566,"bill_number":"HR1204","title":"Miss Georgia Peach Scholarship Pageant; commend; 2015 Georgia Peach Queens; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Miss Georgia Peach Scholarship Pageant and congratulating the 2015 Georgia Peach Queens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1204/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47930","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":833567,"bill_number":"HB877","title":"Income tax credit; low-emission vehicles; plug-in electric vehicles; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income tax credits for low-emission vehicles, so as to provide for definitions; to provide for tax credits for plug-in electric vehicles; to repeal provisions regarding low-speed vehicles; to provide for certain limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB877/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47925","sponsor":"Margaret Kaiser"},
{"bill_id":833568,"bill_number":"SR851","title":"Georgia State University Day; recognize February 3","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia State University and recognizing February 3, 2016, as Georgia State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR851/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47904","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":834142,"bill_number":"SR862","title":"Forsyth, Anne C.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Anne C. Forsyth and recognizing the Stouffer Scholars; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR862/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47955","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":834143,"bill_number":"SR863","title":"Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge; Union County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing United States military veterans of the Vietnam War and dedicating a bridge in their honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Act 531","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR863/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47956","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":834809,"bill_number":"HR1227","title":"American Heart Month in Georgia; February, 2016; encouraging citizens to work together to promote and improve the health of Georgians and to increase awareness and understanding of heart disease; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February, 2016, as American Heart Month in Georgia and encouraging citizens to work together to promote and improve the health of Georgians and to increase awareness and understanding of heart disease; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1227/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47976","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":834810,"bill_number":"SR871","title":"Atlanta Motor Speedway Day; recognize February 25","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Atlanta Motor Speedway for stimulating the economy and providing entertainment and enjoyment to NASCAR fans across the State of Georgia and recognizing February 25, 2016, as Atlanta Motor Speedway Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR871/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47970","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":834811,"bill_number":"SR869","title":"Spens, Commander Axel W.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Commander Axel W. Spens for his outstanding service with the United States Navy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR869/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47969","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":834812,"bill_number":"HR1228","title":"Burton, Ms. Elana; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Ms. Elana Burton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1228/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47977","sponsor":"Matthew Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":834813,"bill_number":"SB315","title":"Forsyth County Public Facilities Authority; revise a definition; provide a monetary limitation","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), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 3944), so as to revise a definition; to provide a monetary limitation; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB315/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47981","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":834814,"bill_number":"HB881","title":"Domestic relations; adoption; substantially revise general provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to adoption, so as to substantially revise the general provisions applicable to adoptions; to change the requirements for adopting children; to provide for adoption of foreign-born children; to provide for a waiver to withdraw a surrender of rights; to change the age for individuals to access the Adoption Reunion Registry; to revise and provide for forms; to provide for the annulment of an adoption under certain circumstances; to amend Code Section 15-11-320 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to termination of parental rights, so as to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-01","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB881/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47967","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":834815,"bill_number":"SR870","title":"US House of Representatives; encouraged to designate; Sidney Olsin Smith, Jr. Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Gainesville, Georgia","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the United States House of Representatives to designate the Federal Building and United States Courthouse located at 121 Spring Street SE, in Gainesville, Georgia, as the Sidney Olsin Smith, Jr., Federal Building and United States Courthouse; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR870/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47962","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":834816,"bill_number":"HR1229","title":"Edge, Captain William M. \"Bill\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Captain William M. \"Bill\" Edge; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1229/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47978","sponsor":"Joe Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":834817,"bill_number":"SR872","title":"Bolden, Reverend Willie; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Willie Bolden; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR872/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47971","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":834818,"bill_number":"HR1232","title":"Simon, Mrs. Deborah Ann; retirement; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Mrs. Deborah Ann Simon upon the grand occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1232/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47973","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":834819,"bill_number":"SR868","title":"Douglas County School System; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Douglas County School System and commending it for its increased graduation rates; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR868/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47968","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":834820,"bill_number":"HR1226","title":"National Bike Month and Bicycle Safety Month; May, 2016; Bike to Work Week; May 16-20, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May, 2016, as National Bike Month and Bicycle Safety Month and May 16-20, 2016, as Bike to Work Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1226/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47975","sponsor":"Margaret Kaiser"},
{"bill_id":834821,"bill_number":"SR867","title":"Westminster Schools' Varsity Football Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Westminster Schools' varsity football team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR867/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47964","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":834822,"bill_number":"HR1230","title":"Georgia State University football team; record-breaking season; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia State University football team for their record-breaking season; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1230/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47979","sponsor":"Matthew Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":834823,"bill_number":"SR866","title":"McBride III, Special Agent Staff Sergeant Chester J. ; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Special Agent Staff Sergeant Chester J. McBride III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR866/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47963","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":834824,"bill_number":"HB879","title":"Elementary and secondary education; seal of biliteracy for high school graduates with a high level of proficiency in one or more languages in addition to English; 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 elementary and secondary educational programs, so as to provide for the issuance of a seal of biliteracy for high school graduates who have achieved a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing one or more languages in addition to English; to provide for criteria; to provide for participation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB879/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47965","sponsor":"Tom Taylor"},
{"bill_id":834825,"bill_number":"HR1225","title":"Savannah State University; 125th anniversary; January 28, 2015; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Savannah State University on the occasion of its 125th anniversary on January 28, 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1225/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47974","sponsor":"Edward Stephens"},
{"bill_id":834826,"bill_number":"SB314","title":"Nurses; advanced nursing practices; revise certain provisions; provide for changes to roles and definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 26 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to nurses, so as to revise certain provisions relating to advanced nursing practice; to provide for changes to the roles and definitions of advanced nursing practice and advanced practice registered nurses; to provide for renewal of licenses; to revise certain criminal background check requirements; to provide that a criminal background check is part of the renewal process; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB314/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47980","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":834827,"bill_number":"SR865","title":"Barlow, Jr., Mr. Ozell Ulysses; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Ozell Ulysses Barlow, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR865/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47958","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":834828,"bill_number":"HR1231","title":"Atlanta Motor Speedway Day at the capitol; February 25, 2016; recognize; stimulating the economy and providing entertainment and enjoyment to NASCAR fans across the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Atlanta Motor Speedway for stimulating the economy and providing entertainment and enjoyment to NASCAR fans across the State of Georgia and recognizing February 25, 2016, as Atlanta Motor Speedway Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1231/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47972","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":834829,"bill_number":"SB312","title":"HOPE; revise a definition; establish minimum HOPE award amounts","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 a definition; to establish minimum HOPE award amounts; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB312/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47960","sponsor":"Charlie Bethel"},
{"bill_id":834830,"bill_number":"SB311","title":"Interstate Power Compact; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to interstate compacts and conservation and natural resources, so as to enact the Interstate Power Compact; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB311/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47959","sponsor":"Charlie Bethel"},
{"bill_id":834831,"bill_number":"SB313","title":"MARTA; provide property of Authority not used for transportation; subject to local planning/zoning requirements","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 provide that property of the Authority not used for transportation or rapid transit purposes shall be subject to local planning and zoning requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-01","last_action":"Senate Withdrawn & Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB313/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47961","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":834832,"bill_number":"HB880","title":"St. Marys, City of; manner of election of mayor and council; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of St. Marys, Georgia, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4763), as amended, so as to provide for the manner of election of the mayor and council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB880/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47966","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":835602,"bill_number":"HR1246","title":"World Changers Church International; 30th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending World Changers Church International on the occasion of its 30th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1246/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48022","sponsor":"Ronnie Mabra"},
{"bill_id":835603,"bill_number":"HB884","title":"Insurance; company action level event to include a health organization with certain total adjusted capital levels; revise definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 56 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to risk-based capital levels, so as to revise the definition of company action level event to include a health organization with certain total adjusted capital levels; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB884/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47986","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":835605,"bill_number":"HB887","title":"Courts; parental rights; prioritize placement of a child with an adult or fictive kin qualified to care for such child","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Articles 3 and 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dependency proceedings and termination of parental rights, respectively, so as to prioritize the placement of a child with a relative who is an adult or fictive kin when such individual is qualified to care for such child and it is in the best interests of the child; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB887/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47989","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":835606,"bill_number":"HB886","title":"Pharmacy licenses; employing mails or common carriers to sell, distribute, and deliver prescription drugs; revise a provision","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 26-4-60 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to grounds for suspension, revocation, or refusal to grant pharmacy licenses, so as to revise a provision relating to employing the mails or common carriers to sell, distribute, and deliver prescription drugs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB886/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47988","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":835607,"bill_number":"HR1245","title":"Mill Creek girls cross country team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Mill Creek girls cross country team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1245/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48021","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":835609,"bill_number":"HB885","title":"Health; certain counties to create a county board of health and wellness by ordinance; repeal statute","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county boards of health, so as to repeal a statute relating to the option for certain counties to create a county board of health and wellness by ordinance; to provide for an effective date; to provide for transition to county boards of health; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB885/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47987","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":835610,"bill_number":"HR1240","title":"University System of Georgia; Outstanding Scholars on Academic Recognition Day for 2016; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholars on Academic Recognition Day for 2016; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1240/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48016","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":835611,"bill_number":"HR1238","title":"Georgia PlanFirst Class of 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Georgia PlanFirst Class of 2016; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1238/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48014","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":835613,"bill_number":"SB320","title":"Driver's License; revise exemptions afforded to nonresidents issued to them in in home state/country","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 revise the exemptions afforded to nonresidents who have in their immediate possession a valid driver's license issued to them in their home state or country; to provide for certain presumptions of validity of a driver's license issued by the driver's licensing authority of a foreign county; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB320/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48025","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":835614,"bill_number":"HR1235","title":"Dyslexia has a profound impact on education and all aspects of life; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing that dyslexia has a profound impact on education and all aspects of life; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1235/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48011","sponsor":"Rich Golick"},
{"bill_id":835616,"bill_number":"SR894","title":"Hagan's, Mr. Robert Wheeler; commemorating","description":"A RESOLUTION commemorating Mr. Robert Wheeler Hagan's service to the Rotary Club of Roswell and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR894/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48031","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":835617,"bill_number":"SR874","title":"Anthony, Mr. Lester; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Lester Anthony; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR874/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47983","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":835618,"bill_number":"SR891","title":"Hugley, Isaiah; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Isaiah Hugley upon receiving the 2015 Pillars of Professional Management Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR891/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48030","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":835620,"bill_number":"SR888","title":"Georgia PlanFirst Class of 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Georgia PlanFirst Class of 2016; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR888/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48027","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":835621,"bill_number":"SR890","title":"Strong, Ms. Rose; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Rose Strong and congratulating her on her 70th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR890/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48029","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":835622,"bill_number":"HB882","title":"Insurance; foreign and alien insurer deposit requirement of securities eligible for investment of capital funds in certain amounts; eliminate","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 the transaction of insurance, so as to eliminate the foreign and alien insurer deposit requirement of securities eligible for the investment of capital funds in certain amounts at the discretion of the Commissioner; to provide for the elimination of newspaper publication by insurers of certain financial information and to provide proof of such publication to the Commissioner; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB882/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47984","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":835624,"bill_number":"SB321","title":"Commerce and Trade; state government; protections against public disclosure of certain information","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 10 and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce and trade and state government, respectively, so as to provide protections against public disclosure of certain information; to expand trade secrets to include certain monetary, operational, and consumption data; to change certain provisions relating to restrictions on public disclosure of certain customer account 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":"2016-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB321/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48035","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":835625,"bill_number":"HB883","title":"Insurance; insurers rehabilitation and liquidation; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 37 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to insurers rehabilitation and liquidation, so as to change certain provisions relating to insurers rehabilitation and liquidation; to change provisions related to reciprocal states and domiciliary liquidators; to provide for the Commissioner to transfer title under his or her control to a domiciliary receiver; to modify certain provisions relating to the rights of nonresident claimants in proceedings against domiciliary insurers; to change certain provisions relating to the rights of resident claimants in proceedings in other states against nondomiciliary insurers; to remove the use of reciprocal in superiority of order of distribution in liquidation proceedings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB883/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47985","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":835627,"bill_number":"SR880","title":"Tetzlaff, Christian; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Christian Tetzlaff; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR880/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48002","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":835628,"bill_number":"SB322","title":"Law Enforcement; require persons with arrest powers at university to report allegations of rape to local law enforcement agency with concurrent jurisdiction","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 and Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education and law enforcement officers and agencies, respectively, so as to require certain persons with arrest powers at university or college campuses to report allegations of rape to a local law enforcement agency with concurrent jurisdiction, to hand over all information and evidence, and to cooperate with said law enforcement agency; to provide for penalties; to require all law enforcement agencies with information on a sexual assault to cooperate with colleges and universities investigating a student for said assault; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB322/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48034","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":835629,"bill_number":"SR875","title":"Vernon, Dr. Joe L.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Joe L. Vernon on the occasion of his 60th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR875/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47990","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":835631,"bill_number":"SR876","title":"Joint High-Speed Broadband Communications; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint High-Speed Broadband Communications Access for all Georgians Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR876/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47994","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":835632,"bill_number":"HR1244","title":"Kahrs, Walter Harvey; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Walter Harvey Kahrs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1244/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48019","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":835633,"bill_number":"SR893","title":"Private Lonnie S. Rhinehart Memorial Intersection; Catoosa County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Private Lonnie S. Rhinehart and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR893/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48033","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":835635,"bill_number":"HR1243","title":"Equine Youth Day at the capitol; February 2, 2016; recognize; 2016 Youth Equine Champions; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 2, 2016, as Equine Youth Day at the state capitol and honoring the 2016 Youth Equine Champions; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1243/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48018","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":835636,"bill_number":"SR887","title":"Future Farmers of America Day; recognize February 23","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Future Farmers of America and recognizing February 21-28, 2016, as National Future Farmers of America Week and February 23, 2016, as Future Farmers of America Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR887/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48020","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":835638,"bill_number":"SR882","title":"South Fulton Chamber of Commerce; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the South Fulton Chamber of Commerce on the grand occasion of its 69th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR882/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48004","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":835639,"bill_number":"HR1242","title":"Lockett, La Teah Sheray; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending La Teah Sheray Lockett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1242/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48024","sponsor":"Edward Stephens"},
{"bill_id":835640,"bill_number":"SR873","title":"Eddins, Chief David; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Chief David Eddins and congratulating him upon being honored with the 2015 Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs Chief of the Year Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR873/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47982","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":835642,"bill_number":"HR1237","title":"National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Month; April, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April, 2016, as National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1237/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48013","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":835643,"bill_number":"HB889","title":"Professions and businesses; funeral establishments and crematories; authorize certain advertisements related to crematories and cremation services","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the operation of funeral establishments and crematories, so as to authorize certain advertisements related to crematories and cremation services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB889/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47996","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":835644,"bill_number":"HR1247","title":"Manderfield, Ryan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ryan Manderfield; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1247/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48023","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":835646,"bill_number":"HR1239","title":"Bolden, Reverend Willie M.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Willie M. Bolden; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1239/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48015","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":835647,"bill_number":"SR886","title":"State Restaurant Day; recognize February 17","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 17, 2016, as State Restaurant Day at the capitol and commending the restaurant industry of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR886/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48007","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":835649,"bill_number":"SR897","title":"Jackson-Butts County Day; recognize February 4","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 4, 2016, as Jackson-Butts County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR897/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48036","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":835650,"bill_number":"SR892","title":"Governor Sonny Perdue Highway; Dooley County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Governor Sonny Perdue and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Act 532","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR892/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48032","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":835651,"bill_number":"HR1248","title":"Odom, Davis; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Davis Odom; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1248/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48026","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":835653,"bill_number":"SR879","title":"Walters, Justin; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Justin Walters; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR879/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48001","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":835654,"bill_number":"SR878","title":"Wear Red Day; recognize February 4","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 4, 2016, as Wear Red Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR878/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48000","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":835655,"bill_number":"HR1233","title":"Pokowitz, Steve; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Steve Pokowitz; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1233/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48009","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":835657,"bill_number":"HB890","title":"Tattnall County; terms of the members of the board of education; stagger","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the board of education of Tattnall County, approved February 29, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2077), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 11, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3922), so as to stagger the terms of the members of the board of education; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB890/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48008","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":835658,"bill_number":"HR1241","title":"Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month at the capitol; April, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the month of April, 2016, as Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month at the Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1241/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48017","sponsor":"Stacey Abrams"},
{"bill_id":835660,"bill_number":"SB319","title":"Professional Counseling; revise the definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-10A-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to professional counselors, social workers, and others, so as to revise the definition of \"professional counseling\"; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB319/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47997","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":835661,"bill_number":"SB317","title":"American Indian Tribes; add a new tribe and correct address information","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, or communities recognized by this state as legitimate American Indian tribes, so as to add a new tribe and to correct address information; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB317/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47992","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":835662,"bill_number":"HR1234","title":"National Wear Red Day; February 5, 2016; recognize; American Heart Association's Go Red For Women movement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women movement and recognizing February 5, 2016, as National Wear Red Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1234/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48010","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":835664,"bill_number":"SR883","title":"Incentives for Financial Technologies and the Payment Processing Industry; create joint study committee","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Industry Incentives for Financial Technologies and the Payment Processing Industry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR883/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47998","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":835665,"bill_number":"SR889","title":"Apostle Terry and Pastor Mary Jefferson; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Apostle Terry and Pastor Mary Jefferson and their work in planning the city-wide Youth Career Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR889/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48028","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":835666,"bill_number":"SR884","title":"Georgia Agribusiness Council's 50th Anniversary; recognize January 17","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 17, 2016, as Georgia Agribusiness Council's 50th Anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR884/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48005","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":835668,"bill_number":"SR877","title":"White County; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending White County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR877/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47999","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":835669,"bill_number":"SB318","title":"Elections; provide for nonpartisan election of district attorneys, sheriffs, coroners, tax commissioners, clerks of superior court; qualifying","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for the nonpartisan election of district attorneys, sheriffs, coroners, tax commissioners, and 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":"2016-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB318/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47993","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":835671,"bill_number":"SR864","title":"Gordon Lee Memorial High School Lady Trojans Softball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Gordon Lee Memorial High School Lady Trojans softball team on their outstanding season; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR864/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47957","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":835672,"bill_number":"SR885","title":"University of Georgia Day; recognize February 9","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the student leaders at the University of Georgia and recognizing February 9, 2016, as University of Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR885/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48006","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":835673,"bill_number":"SR895","title":"National Bike Month and Bicycle Safety Month; recognize May, 2016","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May, 2016, as National Bike Month and Bicycle Safety Month and May 16-20, 2016, as Bike to Work Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR895/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48037","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":835675,"bill_number":"SR896","title":"Literacy Day; recognize February 16","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 16, 2016, as Literacy Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR896/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48038","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":835676,"bill_number":"SR881","title":"Jackson, Stephanie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Stephanie Jackson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR881/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48003","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":835677,"bill_number":"HB888","title":"Upson County; Juvenile Court; transfer probation and intake services to the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to transfer probation and intake services of the Juvenile Court of Upson County to the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice pursuant to Code Section 15-11-69 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB888/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47995","sponsor":"Johnnie Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":835679,"bill_number":"SB316","title":"Bingo; remove the daily permissible prize limitation while preserving the weekly permissible prize limitation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-12-60 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rules and regulations relative to bingo, so as to remove the daily permissible prize limitation while preserving the weekly permissible prize limitation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB316/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/47991","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":835680,"bill_number":"HR1236","title":"Towery, Mr. Maurice J. \"Buddy\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Maurice J. \"Buddy\" Towery; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1236/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48012","sponsor":"Joe Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":836495,"bill_number":"HB896","title":"Alcoholic beverages; social host's criminal responsibility and civil liability; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 3-3-23 and Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to furnishing to, purchase of, or possession by persons under 21 years of age of alcoholic beverages and general provisions relating to torts, respectively, so as to provide for a social host's criminal responsibility and civil liability; to provide for exceptions; to expand criminal responsibility and civil liability for providing or allowing persons under 21 years of age to consume alcoholic beverages; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB896/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48050","sponsor":"Emory Dunahoo"},
{"bill_id":836498,"bill_number":"SB328","title":"Education; students who are subject to compulsory attendance shall not be assigned to alternative education program for more than two semesters","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 students who are subject to compulsory attendance shall not be assigned to an alternative education program for more than two semesters; to provide for students to remain in an alternative education program at their option; to remove the funding cap on alternative education programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB328/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48074","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":836502,"bill_number":"SR898","title":"South Georgia -North Florida Fire Initiative; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the South Georgia-North Florida Fire Initiative upon being honored with the 2015 National Pulaski Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR898/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48039","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":836506,"bill_number":"SB326","title":"Soil Erosion and Sedimentation; shorten the time period for permit issuance/denial by local issuing authorities","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the control of soil erosion and sedimentation, so as to shorten the time period for permit issuance or denial by local issuing authorities; to clarify qualification standards for erosion and sediment control plan designers and reviewers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB326/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48069","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":836509,"bill_number":"HB907","title":"Crimes and offenses; tobacco related products; safeguard public health by controlling and regulating sale of e-liquids and vapor pens","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 and Title 26 of the O.C.G.A., relating to sale or distribution to, or possession by, minors of cigarettes and tobacco related objects and food, drugs, and cosmetics, respectively, so as to safeguard public health, safety, and welfare by controlling and regulating the manufacture, production, distribution, and sale of e-liquids and vapor pens; 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":"2016-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB907/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48089","sponsor":"Paulette Rakestraw"},
{"bill_id":836513,"bill_number":"HB906","title":"Motor vehicles; annual license fee; exclude certain vehicles from the fee charged to alternative fueled vehicles","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-151 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the annual license fees for operation of vehicles, so as to exclude certain vehicles from payment of the fee charged to alternative fueled vehicles; 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":"2016-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB906/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48070","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":836517,"bill_number":"HR1261","title":"Cleland, Sara; honored Girl Scout Gold Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sara Cleland upon being honored with the Girl Scout Gold Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1261/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48081","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":836521,"bill_number":"SB330","title":"MARTA; provide definition; transit oriented development and property of Authority not used for transportation purposes shall be subject to local planning and zoning","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 provide for a definition; to provide for a referendum; to provide for an additional referendum under certain conditions; to provide for a procedure for conclusion of such tax; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB330/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48092","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":836524,"bill_number":"HR1250","title":"Veterans Memorial Parkway; Berrien County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing United States military veterans and dedicating a parkway in their honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1250/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48054","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":836528,"bill_number":"HR1269","title":"General Assembly; authorize establishment of an Opportunity School District; revise ballot question - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION to amend Senate Resolution 287, proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Georgia to allow the General Assembly to authorize the establishment of an Opportunity School District to provide for state intervention for failing schools, adopted by the General Assembly at the 2015 regular session (Ga. L. 2015, p. 1498), so as to revise the ballot question; to provide for related matters; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1269/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48068","sponsor":"Dee Dawkins-Haigler"},
{"bill_id":836532,"bill_number":"HR1264","title":"Carroll County Day at the capitol; February 18, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 18, 2016, as Carroll County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1264/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48084","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":836535,"bill_number":"HB894","title":"\"Georgia Development Impact Fee Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 71 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to development impact fees, so as to provide for development impact fees for education; to provide definitions; to provide for the manner of calculation, imposition, and collection of such fees; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB894/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48043","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":836539,"bill_number":"HB904","title":"Labor and industrial relations; employment security; change certain contribution rates and credits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment security, so as to change certain contribution rates and credits; to change certain provisions relating to rate of employer contributions; to extend certain provisions relating to variations in the standard rate; to extend provisions relating to administrative assessments; to reduce the percentage of the administrative assessment to be assessed for a certain period; to provide exceptions; to change certain provisions relating to additional assessments for a new or newly covered employer; to extend the provision relating to automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB904/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48066","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":836543,"bill_number":"HR1254","title":"Medicaid care management organizations; cover certain attention deficit hyperactivity disorder medications; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging Medicaid care management organizations operating in Georgia to cover certain attention deficit hyperactivity disorder medications; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1254/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48060","sponsor":"Edward Stephens"},
{"bill_id":836548,"bill_number":"HB899","title":"Commerce and trade; tobacco product manufacturers; revise and add certain definitions; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapters 13 and 13A of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tobacco product manufacturers and master settlement agreement enhancements, respectively, so as to revise and add certain definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for responsibilities of cigarette importers and stamping agents; to provide for duties of the Attorney General and the revenue commissioner; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to taxes on tobacco products, so as to clarify applicability in conjunction with other provisions of law; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB899/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48057","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":836551,"bill_number":"HR1260","title":"Police Chiefs and other heads of law enforcement agencies in this state; commend; Police Chiefs and Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies Recognition Day at the capitol; February 15, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending police chiefs and other heads of law enforcement agencies in this state and recognizing Monday, February 15, 2016, as Police Chiefs and Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies Recognition Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1260/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48080","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":836555,"bill_number":"SR905","title":"Garrison, Sheriff Roger D.; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Sheriff Roger D. Garrison; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR905/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48091","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":836559,"bill_number":"HB897","title":"Health; care and protection of indigent and elderly patients; provide for the establishment and operation of a drug repository program to accept and dispense unused prescription drugs","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the care and protection of indigent and elderly patients, so as to provide for the establishment and operation of a drug repository program to accept and dispense unused prescription drugs; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the O.C.G.A., relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, so as to repeal the \"Utilization of Unused Prescription Drugs Act\"; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to medical assistance generally, so as to revise a provision for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB897/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48051","sponsor":"Betty Price"},
{"bill_id":836562,"bill_number":"SR903","title":"Houston County Career Academy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Houston County Career Academy upon being named the 2015 College and Career Academy of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR903/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48072","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":836567,"bill_number":"SB323","title":"State Printing and Documents; public disclosure not be required for any documents pertaining to economic development project","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state printing and documents, so as to provide for public disclosure not to be required for any documents pertaining to an economic development project by any agency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB323/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48045","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":836571,"bill_number":"SR902","title":"Long, Mr. Gerald; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Gerald Long, the president of Georgia Farm Bureau; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR902/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48064","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":836575,"bill_number":"SR900","title":"Drake, Mr. Gary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Gary Drake on the grand occasion of his retirement from Excelsior Electric Membership Corporation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR900/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48049","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":836578,"bill_number":"HR1257","title":"Collins, Mr. Mourice; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Mourice Collins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1257/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48077","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":836582,"bill_number":"HR1263","title":"School Social Workers Association of Georgia, Inc. Week; March 6-12, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 6-12, 2016, as School Social Workers Association of Georgia, Inc. Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1263/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48083","sponsor":"Edward Stephens"},
{"bill_id":836586,"bill_number":"HB898","title":"Sales and use tax; taxes collected on aviation fuel; change rate and use","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 the rate and use of such taxes collected on aviation fuel and aviation 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":"2016-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB898/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48052","sponsor":"Matthew Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":836590,"bill_number":"SB324","title":"Motor Vehicles; lower the annual fee for alternative fueled vehicles","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-151 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual license fees for operating motor vehicles, so as to lower the annual fee for alternative fueled vehicles; 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":"2016-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB324/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48048","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":836593,"bill_number":"HR1251","title":"Joel Jackson Parrish Bridge; Cook County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Joel Jackson Parrish and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1251/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48055","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":836597,"bill_number":"SB327","title":"State Purchasing; prohibit the state from entering into certain contracts unless such contracts contain a certification; does not presently conduct a boycott of Israel","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general authority, duties, and procedure relative to state purchasing, so as to prohibit the state, including all of its subdivisions and instrumentalities, from entering into certain contracts with an individual or company unless such contracts contain a certification that such individual or company does not presently conduct a boycott of Israel and will not conduct such a boycott for the duration of such contract; to exclude certain contracts from these requirements; to provide for definitions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB327/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48071","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":836602,"bill_number":"HR1252","title":"Purple Heart Highway; Chattahoochee, Dougherty, Stewart, Webster, Carroll, and Lee Counties; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing United States military Purple Heart recipients and dedicating a portion of a highway in their honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1252/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48058","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":836605,"bill_number":"HB892","title":"Evidence; provision relating to disclosure of veterinary records; repeal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical and other confidential information, so as to repeal a provision relating to disclosure of veterinary records; to amend Code Section 4-11-17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to veterinary reporting of animal cruelty, so as to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB892/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48041","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":836609,"bill_number":"HB905","title":"Courts; child abuse; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-11-710, Title 19, and Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exchange of information, domestic relations, and programs and protection for children and youth, so as to change provisions relating to child abuse; to correct a cross-reference; to change and provide for defined terms; to change provisions relating to protocol committees on child abuse; to remove certain reporting requirements to the child abuse registry; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB905/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48067","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":836613,"bill_number":"HR1262","title":"Student Leaders at the University of Georgia; commend; University of Georgia Day at the capitol; February 9, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the student leaders at the University of Georgia and recognizing February 9, 2016, as University of Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1262/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48082","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":836617,"bill_number":"HR1259","title":"Members of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, Chairman Jerry Hogan, Jr., and the Grand Marshal of the 2016 St. Patrick's Day Parade; commend; 2016 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the members of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, Chairman Jerry Hogan, Jr., and the Grand Marshal of the 2016 St. Patrick's Day Parade on the upcoming occasion of the 2016 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1259/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48079","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":836620,"bill_number":"HB901","title":"Special license plates; eligible veterans; provide for the issuance to spouse","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-85.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special and distinctive license plates for veterans, so as to provide for the issuance of such license plate to the spouse of an eligible veteran when no motor vehicle is registered in the name of such veteran; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB901/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48062","sponsor":"Sam Teasley"},
{"bill_id":836624,"bill_number":"HR1255","title":"Georgia High School Fencing League and its Member Teams; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Georgia High School Fencing League and its Member Teams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1255/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48075","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":836628,"bill_number":"HB895","title":"Elementary and secondary education; finance directors of charter schools participate in initial and annual 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 finance directors of charter schools to participate in initial and annual training in financially operating a charter school; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB895/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48044","sponsor":"Rahn Mayo"},
{"bill_id":836631,"bill_number":"HR1253","title":"Local boards of education; instruction on dugout safety to youth athletes participating in baseball; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging local boards of education, nonpublic elementary and secondary schools, governing bodies of charter schools, and public recreation facilities to render instruction on dugout safety to youth athletes participating in the sport of baseball and to construct protective dugout coverings; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1253/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48059","sponsor":"Dexter Sharper"},
{"bill_id":836636,"bill_number":"SB329","title":"Education; expand provisions relating to awarding of high school diplomas based on certain dual credit coursework","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 expand provisions relating to awarding of high school diplomas based on certain dual credit coursework; to provide that students who earn high school diplomas based on postsecondary coursework meet the rigor requirements for HOPE scholarships; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB329/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48090","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":836640,"bill_number":"HR1258","title":"Davis, Mr. Edward J.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Edward J. Davis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1258/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48078","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":836644,"bill_number":"SR904","title":"Mohawk Industries; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mohawk Industries upon being named the 2015 Business Partner of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR904/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48073","sponsor":"Charlie Bethel"},
{"bill_id":836647,"bill_number":"HB893","title":"Revenue and taxation; forms of payment; change certain 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 administration of revenue and taxation, so as to change certain provisions regarding forms of payment; to lower the threshold for requiring electronic payment of sales taxes, withholding taxes, and motor fuel distributor taxes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB893/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48042","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":836652,"bill_number":"HB903","title":"Labor and industrial relations; employment security; prevent fraud and abuse of the Unemployment Trust Fund","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disclosure of records relative to employment security, so as to prevent fraud and abuse of the Unemployment Trust Fund by authorizing the Commissioner of Labor to submit to and receive from the state revenue commissioner certain information related to persons paying into or receiving funds from such fund; to provide penalties for the unlawful divulging of certain confidential information; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB903/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48065","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":836656,"bill_number":"HR1249","title":"Walker's Crossing; Lowndes, Berrien, and Lanier Counties; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the lives of Mr. William Penn Walker, Sr., and Mrs. Ruby Herndon Walker and dedicating an intersection in their memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1249/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48053","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":836660,"bill_number":"SR901","title":"Georgia School Bus Drivers; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Georgia school bus drivers for their service to Georgia and its children; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR901/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48056","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":836663,"bill_number":"SB325","title":"Aviation; provide legislative findings; definitions; preemption of prohibitions; Georgia Unmanned Aircraft Systems Commission; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of aeronautics, aircraft, and airports generally, so as to provide legislative findings; to provide definitions; to provide for preemption of prohibitions, restrictions, and regulation of the testing or operation of unmanned aircraft systems in the State of Georgia; to provide for the establishment of the Georgia Unmanned Aircraft Systems Commission and its composition, duties, and activities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB325/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48046","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":836667,"bill_number":"HR1267","title":"Reese, Christian; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Christian Reese; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1267/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48087","sponsor":"Ronnie Mabra"},
{"bill_id":836671,"bill_number":"HR1256","title":"Malek, Mr. Zuber; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Zuber Malek; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1256/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48076","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":836674,"bill_number":"HR1266","title":"Ledford, Peyton; honored Girl Scout Gold Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Peyton Ledford upon being honored with the Girl Scout Gold Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1266/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48086","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":836678,"bill_number":"HR1268","title":"The need for more recess; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the need for more recess time; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1268/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48088","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":836682,"bill_number":"HB902","title":"Hospitals and related institutions; educational information on influenza disease to residents of assisted living communities; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to provide for educational information on influenza disease to residents of assisted living communities; to provide for statutory construction; to provide that no cause of action is created; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB902/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48063","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":836686,"bill_number":"SR899","title":"Catholic Day; recognize February 4","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 4, 2016, as Catholic Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR899/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48047","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":836689,"bill_number":"HB891","title":"Banking and finance; industrial loans; provide for alternative charges to those currently authorized","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 alternative charges to those currently authorized for industrial loans and provide for loan conditions when such charges are elected; to change the description of industrial loans to installment loans throughout the Code; to correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB891/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48040","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":836693,"bill_number":"HR1265","title":"Annual Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry; recognize; Mr. Royce Reeves, Mr. Clark Henderson, Mr. Rusty Slade, Mr. Ron Cruz, and the Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry cooking team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the annual Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry and commending Mr. Royce Reeves, Mr. Clark Henderson, Mr. Rusty Slade, Mr. Ron Cruz, and the Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry cooking team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1265/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48085","sponsor":"Buddy Harden"},
{"bill_id":836697,"bill_number":"HB900","title":"Crimes and offenses; electronic data base of prescription information; authorize the retention of data base information for 2 years; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to electronic data base of prescription information, so as to authorize the retention of data base information for two years; to provide for delegates of prescribers and dispensers to access data base information under certain conditions; to revise language relating to subpoenas and search warrants; to provide for accessing data base information for purposes of investigation of potential abuse; to provide for the release of nonpatient specific data to the agency for instructional, drug abuse prevention, and research purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB900/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48061","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":837501,"bill_number":"HB928","title":"Crimes and offenses; offenses against public order and safety; create the offense of religious intimidation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public order and safety, so as to create the offense of religious intimidation; to provide for penalties; to provide for a cross-reference to the offense of religious intimidation in the crime of using machine guns, sawed-off rifles, sawed-off shotguns, or firearms during the commission of certain offenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB928/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48164","sponsor":"Virgil Fludd"},
{"bill_id":837502,"bill_number":"HR1287","title":"Georgia Family Connection; 25th anniversary; honor; express gratitude for service to children and families of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Georgia Family Connection on the occasion of its 25th anniversary and expressing gratitude for their service to the children and families of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1287/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48147","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":837503,"bill_number":"SB337","title":"Medical Assistance; require Department of Human Services to provide certain dependents of military service member; eligibility","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 Human Services to provide that certain dependents of a military service member shall maintain eligibility and priority for certain medical assistance and developmental disability services under certain conditions; to require the department to request a waiver if necessary to implement such provision; to provide that such provision shall only apply to the fullest extent permissible to remain in compliance with certain federal laws, rules, and regulations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB337/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48120","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":837504,"bill_number":"HB913","title":"Veterans Service, Department of; women veterans' program; require maintenance","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Veterans Service, so as to require the maintenance of a women veterans' program by the commissioner of veterans service; to provide for the purposes of such women veterans' program; to require an annual report; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB913/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48102","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":837506,"bill_number":"HB922","title":"Income tax credit; creating quality jobs; add definition of taxpayer","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to a tax credit for creating quality jobs, so as to add a definition of taxpayer; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB922/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48111","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":837508,"bill_number":"HB912","title":"\"Georgia Uniform State Tax Execution Registry Act\"; 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 state Tax Execution Registry; to provide for definitions, limitations, and procedures; to amend Title 11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Uniform Commercial Code, so as to include the Tax Execution Registry; to amend Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, so as to conform the clerk's duties to the Tax Execution Registry; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB912/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48101","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":837509,"bill_number":"HR1272","title":"Chalmers, Mamie King; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mamie King Chalmers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1272/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48127","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":837511,"bill_number":"HB914","title":"Fair Business Practices Act; requirements for solicitations of services to obtain a copy of an instrument conveying real estate; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Fair Business Practices Act, so as to provide for requirements for solicitations of services to obtain a copy of an instrument conveying real estate; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2016-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB914/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48103","sponsor":"Sam Teasley"},
{"bill_id":837512,"bill_number":"HR1286","title":"Wear Red Day; February 4, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 4, 2016, as Wear Red Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1286/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48146","sponsor":"Margaret Kaiser"},
{"bill_id":837513,"bill_number":"SR907","title":"Lupus Awareness Day; recognize February 25","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Thursday, February 25, 2016, as Lupus Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR907/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48114","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":837517,"bill_number":"SR917","title":"Moore, Sam; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sam Moore for his 2015 Performer Award and induction into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR917/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48155","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":837518,"bill_number":"HB924","title":"Sales and use tax; certain sales to a qualified job training organization; provide exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to provide for a limited period of time an exemption 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 and sunset date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB924/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48121","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":837519,"bill_number":"SB334","title":"Sales and Use Tax; provide municipalities that are parties to certain intergovernmental sewer service agreements; water and sewer projects/costs","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to water and sewer projects and costs tax, so as to provide that municipalities that are parties to certain intergovernmental sewer service agreements may implement a sales tax for water and sewer projects and costs; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB334/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48112","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":837521,"bill_number":"SR912","title":"Allman, Gregg; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gregg Allman for his 2015 Songwriters Award and third induction into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR912/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48129","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":837522,"bill_number":"SB342","title":"Decatur, City of; provide for homestead exemption; municipal purposes; specify terms and conditions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Decatur ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes except for ad valorem taxes levied to pay interest on and to retire municipal bonded indebtedness in the amount of $15,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 62 years of age or older and whose income does not exceed $50,000.00; 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":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB342/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48159","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":837524,"bill_number":"HB915","title":"Social services; criminal records checks shall be required for owners and employees of certain licensed facilities; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to social services, so as to establish that criminal records checks shall be required for owners and employees of certain licensed facilities under the Department of Human Services; to provide for confidentiality; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB915/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48104","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":837526,"bill_number":"SR913","title":"Pearson, Monica; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Monica Pearson for her 2015 Chairman's Award and induction into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR913/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48132","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":837527,"bill_number":"HR1290","title":"Oconee County Warrior football team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Oconee County Warrior football team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1290/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48150","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":837528,"bill_number":"HR1288","title":"Carlisle, Mrs. Lexie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Lexie Carlisle; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1288/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48148","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":837531,"bill_number":"SR916","title":"Drivin'N Cryin'; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the band Drivin' N Cryin' for their 2015 Group Award and induction into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR916/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48142","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":837532,"bill_number":"HR1273","title":"Hollingshed, Ms. Kimberly G.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Kimberly G. Hollingshed; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1273/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48128","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":837534,"bill_number":"SB332","title":"Public Order and Safety; clarify the judges and justices who are exempt; various weapon carry laws and prohibitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-130 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from Code Sections 16-11-126 through 16-11-127.2, so as to clarify the judges and Justices who are exempt from various weapons carry laws and prohibitions; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to provide for the issuance of personal identification cards to certain judges and Justices of the federal and state judiciary who are exempt from various weapons carry laws and prohibitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for 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":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB332/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48095","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":837536,"bill_number":"SR908","title":"Senate Electronic Driver's License Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Electronic Driver's License Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR908/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48124","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":837537,"bill_number":"SB338","title":"Workers' Compensation; provide for a certificate of state law applicability issued by State Board of Workers' Compensation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to workers' compensation generally, so as to provide for a certificate of state law applicability to be issued by the State Board of Workers' Compensation under certain circumstances; to provide for an application fee; to authorize the board to promulgate certain rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB338/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48156","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":837538,"bill_number":"HR1284","title":"Georgia Teen Republicans; history and accomplishments within the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Teen Republicans for their history and accomplishments within the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1284/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48144","sponsor":"Regina Quick"},
{"bill_id":837541,"bill_number":"SB335","title":"Retirement; permissible investments in commingled funds and collective investment funds; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the \"Public Retirement Systems Investment Authority Law,\" so as to revise provisions related to permissible investments in commingled funds and collective investment funds; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB335/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48113","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":837542,"bill_number":"HB919","title":"Health; rural health care organizations which provide health care services to underserved areas; approve","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 31 and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to approve rural health care organizations which provide health care services to underserved areas in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for tax credits for contributions to rural health care organizations; to provide for the amount, nature, limits, and procedures for such tax credits; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB919/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48108","sponsor":"Geoff Duncan"},
{"bill_id":837543,"bill_number":"HR1293","title":"Boston, Renata Charmaine Williams; Georgia Funeral Service Practitioners Association's Mortician of the Year; 8th District; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Renata Charmaine Williams Boston, Georgia Funeral Service Practitioners Association's Mortician of the Year for the 8th District; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1293/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48153","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":837545,"bill_number":"SR915","title":"Barbe, John; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John Barbe and the late Jane Barbe for their 2015 Pioneer Award and induction into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR915/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48139","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":837547,"bill_number":"HR1285","title":"Turner Theological Seminary; recognize; Bishop Henry McNeal Turner; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Turner Theological Seminary and honoring Bishop Henry McNeal Turner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1285/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48145","sponsor":"Marie Metze"},
{"bill_id":837548,"bill_number":"HR1278","title":"Doss, Julie; outstanding accomplishments; 2015 Special Olympics World Games; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Julie Doss for her outstanding accomplishments in the 2015 Special Olympics World Games; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1278/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48135","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":837551,"bill_number":"HR1275","title":"Darlington School honor system; 100th anniversary; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Darlington School honor system; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1275/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48131","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":837552,"bill_number":"SR918","title":"Emory Scholars Program; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Emory Scholars Program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR918/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48157","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":837553,"bill_number":"SR909","title":"Tucker, Mr. Eddie B.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Eddie B. Tucker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR909/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48115","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":837556,"bill_number":"HB920","title":"Health; hospitals and related institutions; restrict civil actions against passive investors in nursing homes and intermediate care homes","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 restrict civil actions against passive investors in nursing homes and intermediate care homes; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedure; to provide for insurance or self-insurance trusts as a condition precedent to obtaining or maintaining a permit to operate a nursing home or intermediate care home; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB920/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48109","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":837557,"bill_number":"HB923","title":"Sales and use tax; fire districts which have elected governing bodies and are supported by ad valorem taxes; provide exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to provide an exemption for fire districts which have elected governing bodies and are supported by ad valorem taxes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB923/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48119","sponsor":"Regina Quick"},
{"bill_id":837558,"bill_number":"HR1294","title":"Humbard, Mr. Charley; president of UP TV; commitment to eradicate bullying in the State of Georgia and the nation; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Charley Humbard, president of UP TV, for his commitment to eradicate bullying in the State of Georgia and the nation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1294/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48154","sponsor":"Stacey Abrams"},
{"bill_id":837560,"bill_number":"SR906","title":"Philanthropic Educational Organization Sisterhood; Georgia State Chapter; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Georgia State Chapter of the Philanthropic Educational Organization Sisterhood and commending all 66 local chapters; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR906/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48093","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":837561,"bill_number":"HR1292","title":"Gary, Mr. Dan; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Dan Gary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1292/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48152","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":837563,"bill_number":"HB908","title":"Motor vehicles; certain all-terrain vehicles subject to the uniform rules of the road; clarify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 13 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to special provisions for certain vehicles, so as to clarify that certain all-terrain vehicles, class-I all-terrain vehicles, class-II all-terrain vehicles, and class-III all-terrain vehicles are subject to the uniform rules of the road; to provide for criminal penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB908/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48097","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":837565,"bill_number":"HB918","title":"Commerce and trade; powers of attorney to a uniform Act; update and conform provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to agency, so as to update and conform provisions relating to powers of attorney to a uniform Act; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB918/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48107","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":837567,"bill_number":"SB340","title":"Decatur, City of; provide for homestead exemption; municipal purposes","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing an additional $2,000.00 homestead exemption from City of Decatur ad valorem taxes for certain residents of said city, approved March 27, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4140), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 25, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4475), and by an Act approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4259); 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":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB340/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48162","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":837568,"bill_number":"HB911","title":"Sales and use tax; agricultural machinery and equipment; provide exemption","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 sales and use tax, so as to provide for administration by the Department of Revenue of the exemption for agricultural machinery and equipment; to provide for a change to the qualifying amounts for the agricultural exemption; to provide for the separation of qualifying items at the point of sale; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-25","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB911/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48100","sponsor":"Geoff Duncan"},
{"bill_id":837571,"bill_number":"SR911","title":"Kayango, Mr. David; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. David Kayango and congratulating him upon his appointment as the new CEO of the Center for Civil and Human Rights; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR911/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48117","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":837572,"bill_number":"HR1282","title":"REACH Georgia Day at the capitol; February 29, 2016; recognize; REACH Georgia program coordinators, mentors, academic coaches, and supporters; dedicated service to lives of REACH Scholars; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 29, 2016, as REACH Georgia Day at the state capitol and commending the REACH Georgia program coordinators, mentors, academic coaches, and supporters for their dedicated service to the lives of our REACH Scholars; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1282/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48141","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":837573,"bill_number":"HB925","title":"Atkinson County; Board of Education; change compensation of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Atkinson County, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4771), as amended, so as to change the compensation of the members of the board of education; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB925/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48122","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":837575,"bill_number":"HB927","title":"\"Appellate Jurisdiction Reform Act of 2016\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts; to amend Chapter 6 of Title 5, Part 7 of Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 7, Chapter 6 of Title 9, Chapter 2 of Title 21, Article 3 of Chapter 4 of Title 23, Chapter 2 of Title 44, and Code Section 48-5-17, relating to certiorari and appeals to appellate courts generally, receivership powers and procedures generally, extraordinary writs, elections and primaries generally, decrees, recordation and registration of deeds and other instruments, and proceedings to determine county entitled to return and payment; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Supreme Court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB927/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48158","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":837576,"bill_number":"HB917","title":"Special license plates; Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.; establish","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, causes, agencies, or nonprofit corporations, so as to establish a specialty license plate for the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.; to provide for related matters; to require a two-thirds' majority vote for passage in accordance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB917/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48106","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":837577,"bill_number":"HB909","title":"Insurance; unfair discrimination in setting fire insurance rates based on certain standards; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of rates, underwriting rules, and related organizations, so as to prohibit unfair discrimination in setting fire insurance rates based on certain standards; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB909/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48098","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":837580,"bill_number":"HR1279","title":"Tucker, Mr. Eddie B.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Eddie B. Tucker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1279/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48136","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":837581,"bill_number":"HR1276","title":"Collaboration between Shriners Hospitals for Children and the PeachCare for Kids Health Care program; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the collaboration between Shriners Hospitals for Children and the PeachCare for Kids Health Care Program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1276/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48133","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":837582,"bill_number":"SB331","title":"Courts; causing a child to be conceived; violating certain prohibitions relating certain offenses; additional ground for terminating parental rights","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-11-2 and Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions for the Juvenile Code and domestic relations, respectively, so as to provide that causing a child to be conceived as a result of violating certain prohibitions relating to certain offenses is an additional ground for terminating parental rights; to revise definitions; to provide that causing a child to be conceived as a result of violating certain prohibitions relating to certain offenses is an additional ground for losing parental rights and is relevant in certain adoption proceedings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB331/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48094","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":837585,"bill_number":"HR1291","title":"McGrath, Shawna; Oconee County Schools 2016 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Shawna McGrath, Oconee County Schools 2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1291/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48151","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":837587,"bill_number":"SB336","title":"Retirement; permit governing bodies of municipal corporations to enact plans by resolution in addition to ordinance","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 47 of the O.C.G.A., related to retirement plans of the Georgia Municipal Employees Benefit System, so as to permit governing bodies of municipal corporations to enact plans or join a master plan by resolution in addition to ordinance; to designate a board of trustees for a master plan; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB336/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48118","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":837588,"bill_number":"HR1270","title":"Nestor, Mayor David; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mayor David Nestor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1270/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48125","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":837590,"bill_number":"SR910","title":"American Heart Month in Georgia; recognize February","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the month of February as American Heart Month in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR910/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48116","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":837591,"bill_number":"HB910","title":"Health records; provisions relating to costs of copying and mailing patient records apply to psychiatric, psychological, and other mental health records; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 33 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health records, so as to provide that provisions relating to the costs of copying and mailing patient records apply to psychiatric, psychological, and other mental health records; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB910/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48099","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":837592,"bill_number":"SB333","title":"NonProfit Corporations; allow for a nonprofit corporation organized in foreign jurisdiction to change its jurisdiction of organization to this state","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to nonprofit corporations, so as to allow for a nonprofit corporation organized in a foreign jurisdiction to change its jurisdiction of organization to this state; to allow for a nonprofit corporation organized in this state to change its jurisdiction of organization to a foreign jurisdiction; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB333/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48096","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":837595,"bill_number":"HR1274","title":"International Holocaust Remembrance Day, January 27, 2016; Holocaust Remembrance Day at the capitol; May 5, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 27, 2016, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day and May 5, 2016, as Holocaust Remembrance Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1274/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48130","sponsor":"Michele Henson"},
{"bill_id":837596,"bill_number":"HR1281","title":"Turner, Mr. Jack P.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Jack P. Turner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1281/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48140","sponsor":"Beth Beskin"},
{"bill_id":837597,"bill_number":"SB343","title":"Decatur, City of; provide for homestead exemption; independent school district; educational purposes","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Decatur independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for five years in the full amount of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district 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":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB343/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48160","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":837599,"bill_number":"HB916","title":"\"The Pharmacy Audit Bill of Rights\"; certain audits conducted by the Department of Community Health; remove exception; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 26-4-118 of the O.C.G.A., relating to \"The Pharmacy Audit Bill of Rights;\" so as to remove an exception relating to certain audits conducted by the Department of Community Health; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide that clerical or other errors do not constitute a basis to recoup payments made by providers of medical assistance; to provide for a correction period; 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 clerical or other errors do not constitute a basis to recoup payments made by providers of medical assistance; to provide for a correction period; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Veto V10","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB916/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48105","sponsor":"Dustin Hightower"},
{"bill_id":837601,"bill_number":"HR1277","title":"Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Day at the capitol; February 9, 2016; eighth annual; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 9, 2016, as the eighth annual Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1277/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48134","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":837603,"bill_number":"HB921","title":"Income tax; promote revitalization of vacant rural Georgia downtowns; provide tax credit incentives","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 provide tax credit incentives to promote the revitalization of vacant rural Georgia downtowns by encouraging investment, job creation, and economic growth in long-established business districts; to provide for definitions; to delineate procedures, conditions, eligibility, and limitations; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the commissioner of community affairs, the commissioner of economic development, and the revenue commissioner; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB921/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48110","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":837605,"bill_number":"HR1271","title":"Morris, Judge Shondeana Crews; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Judge Shondeana Crews Morris; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1271/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48126","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":837606,"bill_number":"HR1283","title":"Clausen, Mr. Charles \"Chuck\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Charles \"Chuck\" Clausen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1283/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48143","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":837607,"bill_number":"SB341","title":"Decatur, City of; repeal a former local constitutional amendment; homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal a former local constitutional amendment, Ga. L. 1981, p. 1914, which former local constitutional amendment was continued in effect as statutory law pursuant to Article VII, Section II, Paragraph IV of the Constitution of Georgia and which provides for a homestead exemption from certain city ad valorem taxes for residents of the City of Decatur in an amount to be fixed by the governing authority of the city at not more than $2,000.00 for the first year, and which may be increased periodically, but which exemption shall not exceed $10,000.00; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB341/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48163","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":837610,"bill_number":"HR1280","title":"Hall, Mr. Jim; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Jim Hall; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1280/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48138","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":837611,"bill_number":"HR1289","title":"Frazier, Mr. James E.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. James E. Frazier; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1289/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48149","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":837612,"bill_number":"HB926","title":"Pharmacists and pharmacies; regulation of certain facilities and entities involved in the wholesale, manufacture, and distribution of drugs; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, so as to provide for the regulation of certain facilities and entities involved in the wholesale, manufacture, and distribution of drugs; to provide definitions; to provide for licensure and registration; to provide for temporary pharmacy licenses for service members; to revise provisions relating to the compounding of drug products to conform with federal law; to establish requirements relating to drug supply chain security; to revise a provision relating to the return of outdated drugs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB926/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48123","sponsor":"Bruce Broadrick"},
{"bill_id":837614,"bill_number":"SR914","title":"Huie, John; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John Huie for his 2015 Non-Performer Award and induction into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR914/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48137","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":837615,"bill_number":"SB339","title":"Decatur, City ; modify the amount of homestead exemption; municipal purposes","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from certain City of Decatur ad valorem taxes, approved April 19, 2000 (Ga. L. 2000, p. 4285), so as modify the amount of a homestead exemption from City of Decatur ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes except for ad valorem taxes levied to pay interest on and to retire municipal bonded indebtedness in the amount of $25,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Act 382","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB339/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48161","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":839260,"bill_number":"SR921","title":"Buck Simmons Highway; Baldwin County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Charles Leroy \"Buck\" Simmons and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR921/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48167","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":839261,"bill_number":"SR922","title":"Foster, Bobbie and John; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John and Bobbie Foster for the dedication and service they have provided to the Cornelia radio station, WCON, Habersham County, and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR922/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48168","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":839262,"bill_number":"SR920","title":"Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Awareness Day; recognize February 11","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 11, 2016, as Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR920/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48166","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":839263,"bill_number":"SR919","title":"Georgia Public Policy Foundation; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Public Policy Foundation for its 25th year of continued service and work in researching and analyzing state public policy issues to educate citizens and enhance economic opportunity; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR919/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48165","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":840505,"bill_number":"HB941","title":"Courts; review of incidents involving a peace officer's use of deadly force that results in death or serious bodily injury; provide for procedure","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 15, Chapter 7 of Title 17, and Chapter 11 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to juries, pretrial proceedings, and miscellaneous offenses concerning public officers and employees, respectively, so as to provide for procedure for review of incidents involving a peace officer's use of deadly force that results in death or serious bodily injury; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB941/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48193","sponsor":"Rich Golick"},
{"bill_id":840506,"bill_number":"SB345","title":"Corporations, Partnership, and Associations; provide for the policy of state determining property rights of religious organizations","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporations organized for religious, fraternal, or educational purposes, so as to provide for the policy of the state with regard to determining the property rights of religious organizations; to provide that such disputes shall be resolved by a neutral principles analysis of all relevant matters; 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":"2016-02-26","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB345/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48170","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":840508,"bill_number":"HB929","title":"Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, so as to enact the Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote; to allow states to join together to establish an interstate compact to elect the president by national popular vote; to provide for the implementation of such compact; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB929/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48178","sponsor":"Earl Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":840509,"bill_number":"SB348","title":"Education; provide for colleges and career academies as charter school or schools within a strategic waivers school system","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 college and career academies as charter schools or as schools within a strategic waivers school system or charter system; to provide for requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB348/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48175","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":840511,"bill_number":"HB930","title":"Blairsville, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Blairsville; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide a specific repealer; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB930/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48179","sponsor":"Stephen Allison"},
{"bill_id":840512,"bill_number":"HB943","title":"Contracts; additional limitations on indemnification and duty to defend clauses which are void and unenforceable in contracts for engineering or architectural services; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to illegal and void contracts generally, so as to provide for additional limitations on indemnification and duty to defend clauses which are void and unenforceable in contracts for engineering or architectural services; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB943/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48195","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":840514,"bill_number":"SR928","title":"Columbus State University Day; recognize February 23","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 23, 2016, as Columbus State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR928/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48187","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":840515,"bill_number":"HR1295","title":"Wilson, Noah and Anna Scartz; Grayson High School seniors; academic accomplishments; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the academic accomplishments of Grayson High School seniors Noah Wilson and Anna Scartz; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1295/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48197","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":840517,"bill_number":"HB938","title":"Tax; maintenance of the property so sold; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax sales, so as to provide for maintenance of the property so sold; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB938/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48188","sponsor":"Brian Prince"},
{"bill_id":840518,"bill_number":"SR933","title":"American Flag and US Military Uniforms; recognize the importance of the proper positioning and manner of display in television and movies","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the importance of the proper positioning and manner of display of the American flag as well as the uniforms of members of the United States military in television and movies; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR933/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48215","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":840520,"bill_number":"HR1302","title":"Skin Cancer Awareness Day at the capitol; February 9, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 9, 2016, as Skin Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1302/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48204","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":840522,"bill_number":"HB937","title":"Sales and use tax; exemption for projects of regional significance; change sunset provision","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 change the sunset provision for the exemption for projects of regional significance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB937/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48186","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":840523,"bill_number":"HR1304","title":"Georgia's Court Appointed Special Advocates; hard work and dedication to improve lives of Georgia's children; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's Court Appointed Special Advocates for their hard work and dedication to improving the lives of Georgia's children; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1304/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48206","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":840525,"bill_number":"HB932","title":"Thomas County; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Thomas 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":"2016-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB932/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48181","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":840526,"bill_number":"HR1297","title":"Walls, Mrs. Louise Moore; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Louise Moore Walls; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1297/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48199","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":840528,"bill_number":"SB344","title":"Development Impact Fees; education; provide for definitions; manner of calculations, imposition, and collection of such fees","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 71 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to development impact fees, so as to provide for development impact fees for education; to provide definitions; to provide for the manner of calculation, imposition, and collection of such fees; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB344/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48169","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":840529,"bill_number":"HR1305","title":"Brian, Morgan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Morgan Brian; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1305/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48207","sponsor":"Jeff Jones"},
{"bill_id":840531,"bill_number":"HR1299","title":"Koenig, Nicholas; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nicholas Koenig; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1299/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48201","sponsor":"Barbara Sims"},
{"bill_id":840532,"bill_number":"SR926","title":"Corporal Matthew Brittin Phillips Memorial Intersection; Hall County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Corporal Matthew Brittin Phillips and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR926/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48176","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":840534,"bill_number":"HR1296","title":"Hungary Day at the capitol; February 6, 2016; expressing cultural, economic, and educational cooperation with Hungary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing cultural, economic, and educational cooperation with Hungary and recognizing February 6, 2016, as Hungary Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1296/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48198","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":840536,"bill_number":"HR1300","title":"Vignati, Brennan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brennan Vignati; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1300/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48202","sponsor":"Barbara Sims"},
{"bill_id":840537,"bill_number":"HB940","title":"Forsyth County; position of IT/special projects administrator of the Clerk of Superior Court; exempt application of the civil service system","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Forsyth County Civil Service System Act creating the Forsyth County Civil Service System, approved March 13, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3572), as amended, particularly by an Ordinance and Resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Forsyth County May 19, 2011 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5687), so as to exempt the position of IT/special projects administrator of the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Forsyth County from the application of the Forsyth County civil service system; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB940/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48192","sponsor":"Sheri Gilligan"},
{"bill_id":840539,"bill_number":"HB935","title":"Ad valorem tax; properties eligible for a freeport exemption; add certain fulfillment centers","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 tax, so as to add certain fulfillment centers to properties eligible for a freeport exemption; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB935/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48184","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":840540,"bill_number":"HB944","title":"Health; pronouncement of death of patients in nursing homes who are organ donors by a physician assistant or registered professional nurse; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to provide for the pronouncement of death of patients in nursing homes who are organ donors by a physician assistant or a registered professional nurse; to provide for the pronouncement of death of patients in hospice care who are organ donors by a registered professional nurse; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB944/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48214","sponsor":"Sheri Gilligan"},
{"bill_id":840542,"bill_number":"HR1310","title":"Mulkey, Mr. Jeremy; Grayson High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Jeremy Mulkey, Grayson High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1310/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48212","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":840544,"bill_number":"HR1301","title":"Brewton, Benjamin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Benjamin Brewton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1301/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48203","sponsor":"Barbara Sims"},
{"bill_id":840546,"bill_number":"HB942","title":"Elementary and secondary education; provisional enrollment in school; provide","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 provide for provisional enrollment in school; to provide for training of appropriate school administrators on enrollment of students; to provide for posting of notice; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB942/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48194","sponsor":"Dexter Sharper"},
{"bill_id":840547,"bill_number":"HR1306","title":"Pregnancy resource centers; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing pregnancy resource centers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1306/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48208","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":840549,"bill_number":"HR1303","title":"Collins, Andrew; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Andrew Collins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1303/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48205","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":840550,"bill_number":"SB346","title":"\"Environmental Policy Act\"; exempt projects for construction/improvement of public roads from environmental effects reports","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-16-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the \"Environmental Policy Act,\" so as to exempt projects for the construction or improvement of public roads from environmental effects reports in certain instances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB346/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48173","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":840552,"bill_number":"HB933","title":"\"Macon Water Commissioners - Pension Plan\"; termination of employment before retirement; modify provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"Macon Water Commissioners - Pension Plan,\" approved December 30, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, p. 2831), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 1, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5637), so as to modify provisions related to termination of employment before retirement; to modify provisions related to direct rollovers; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB933/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48182","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":840554,"bill_number":"HR1309","title":"Smith, Chairman Bobby C., Jr.; Oglethorpe Power Corporation Board of Directors; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Chairman Bobby C. Smith Jr. of the Oglethorpe Power Corporation Board of Directors; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1309/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48211","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":840555,"bill_number":"HR1307","title":"Leadership Paulding 26; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Paulding 26; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1307/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48209","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":840557,"bill_number":"SR932","title":"Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program and commending the commitment to excellence on the part of the employees of state certified law enforcement agencies; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR932/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48213","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":840558,"bill_number":"SR930","title":"Drexel Catholic High School; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the legacy of Drexel Catholic High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR930/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48190","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":840560,"bill_number":"HR1308","title":"Georgia's electric cooperatives and Green Power EMC; partnership with Silicon Ranch Corporation; building and operate 20 megawatt solar power facility; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia's electric cooperatives and Green Power EMC for its partnership with the Silicon Ranch Corporation to build and operate a 20 megawatt solar power facility; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1308/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48210","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":840561,"bill_number":"SB347","title":"'Georgia Captive Insurance Company Act'; provide extensive changes; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide for extensive changes to the captive insurance company provisions of this title; to provide for definitions for types of captive insurance companies; to provide for creation and regulation of different types of captive insurance companies; to provide for certain exemptions; to change certain requirements; to provide for regulation by the Commissioner; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB347/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48174","sponsor":"Charlie Bethel"},
{"bill_id":840563,"bill_number":"SR931","title":"Dade County Public Library; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Dade County Public Library for being a finalist in Library Journal's 2016 Best Small Library in America Contest; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR931/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48196","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":840564,"bill_number":"SB350","title":"Taxation on Consumer Fireworks; dedicate moneys collected; trauma care, fire services, and local public safety purposes","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to taxation of consumer fireworks, so as to dedicate moneys collected from the excise tax on the sale of consumer fireworks for trauma care, fire services, and local public safety purposes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date contingent on a certain ratification of the Constitution of Georgia; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB350/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48217","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":840566,"bill_number":"SB349","title":"Electric Utilities and Electrical Services; legislative findings; development, content, and review of grid security plans","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 provide for legislative findings; to provide for the development, content, and review of grid security plans; to provide for recovery of costs; to provide for coordination of efforts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB349/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48216","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":840568,"bill_number":"HB931","title":"Public utilities; recovery of the cost of financing the construction of a nuclear generating plant; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 46-2-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for changing any rate, charge, classification, or service and recovery of financing costs, so as to change certain provisions relating to the recovery of the costs of financing the construction of a nuclear generating plant; to provide the accounting method to be used in the event the scheduled date for commercial operation of such plant is exceeded; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB931/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48180","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":840569,"bill_number":"SR927","title":"Ellison, Dr. Lois T.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Dr. Lois T. Ellison, Augusta University's medical historian in residence, for her contributions to the Georgia Composite Medical Board and the state's medical school; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR927/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48177","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":840571,"bill_number":"HB936","title":"Income tax; wages necessary to qualify for a jobs tax credit; clarify certain terms","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 income taxes, so as to clarify certain terms in respect to the wages necessary to qualify for a jobs tax credit; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB936/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48185","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":840572,"bill_number":"HB939","title":"Revenue and taxation; setoff debt collections by the Administrative Office of the Courts; revise terms and procedures","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to setoff debt collection, so as to revise terms; to revise the procedures for the transfer of setoffs by the Administrative Office of the Courts to the court to whom the debt is owed; to correct references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB939/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48189","sponsor":"Betty Price"},
{"bill_id":840574,"bill_number":"HR1298","title":"Fly, Reid; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reid Fly; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1298/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48200","sponsor":"Barbara Sims"},
{"bill_id":840575,"bill_number":"SR924","title":"U.S. Congress; urged to enact legislation for purpose of enhancing hunting, fishing, and other outdoor recreational opportunities","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to enact legislation for the purpose of enhancing hunting, fishing, recreational shooting, and other outdoor recreational opportunities, as well as strengthen conservation efforts nationwide; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR924/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48171","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":840577,"bill_number":"SR925","title":"Michael Polak Bridge; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Senator Michael Polak and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR925/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48172","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":840578,"bill_number":"SR929","title":"Sergeant David Paul \"Bubba\" Land Memorial Intersection; Forsyth County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Sergeant David Paul \"Bubba\" Land and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR929/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48191","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":840580,"bill_number":"HB934","title":"Human Services, Department of; website providing kinship caregivers with information and access to apply for public assistance benefits; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to social services, so as to authorize the Department of Human Services to provide a separate link or portal on its website providing kinship caregivers with information and access necessary to apply for public assistance benefits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB934/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48183","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":843421,"bill_number":"HB959","title":"Education; K-12; update and clarify certain 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 clarify certain provisions relating to K-12 education; to revise a provision relating to conflicts of interest of local board of education members; to provide that students who earn certain grades in dual enrollment courses in core subjects are exempt from taking end-of-course assessments for such courses; to authorize the sharing of data for certain program evaluation purposes; to provide for an annual review of tuition for the Georgia Virtual School; to eliminate a restriction on the Office of Student Achievement's authority to establish a nonprofit corporation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Veto V11","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB959/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48248","sponsor":"Beth Beskin"},
{"bill_id":843422,"bill_number":"HR1312","title":"Houston County; certain property currently dedicated as a heritage preserve; authorize the change of use","description":"A RESOLUTION authorizing the change of use of certain property located in Houston County currently dedicated as a heritage preserve; authorizing the granting of a nonexclusive easement for the construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities and ingress and egress in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through certain state owned real property located in Houston County; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1312/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48255","sponsor":"Barbara Sims"},
{"bill_id":843423,"bill_number":"SR934","title":"Davis, Mr. Mack; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Mack Davis on the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR934/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48219","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":843424,"bill_number":"HB966","title":"Conservation; soil erosion and sedimentation; provide buffer along all state waters","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the control of soil erosion and sedimentation, so as to provide for a buffer along all state waters to be measured outward from the ordinary high water mark and within which certain land-disturbing activities are prohibited; to provide for purposes and legislative intent; to provide for uniformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB966/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48269","sponsor":"Johnnie Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":843425,"bill_number":"SR923","title":"Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the annual Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry and commending Mr. Clark Henderson, Mr. Rusty Slade, Mr. Ron Cruz, Mr. Royce Reeves, and the Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry cooking team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR923/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48218","sponsor":"Gregory Kirk"},
{"bill_id":843426,"bill_number":"SR937","title":"Benson, Ms. Dorothy C; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Dorothy C. Benson as the Distinguished Older Georgian for 2016; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR937/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48232","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":843427,"bill_number":"HR1318","title":"New Americans Day at the capitol; February 10, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring February 10, 2016, as New Americans Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1318/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48261","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":843428,"bill_number":"SB355","title":"\"Student/Teacher Protection Act\"; enact; end punitive testing consequences; related to federal, state,and locally mandated standardized assessments","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 \"Student/Teacher Protection Act\"; to end punitive testing consequences for both teachers and students related to federal, state, and locally mandated standardized assessments; to prevent truancy or referrals to the Division of Family and Children Services for absenteeism during standardized testing windows for federal, state, and locally mandated standardized assessments unless a student already has a chronic history of truancy; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB355/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48240","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":843429,"bill_number":"HB949","title":"Crimes and offenses; illegal use of financial transaction cards; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 9 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to illegal use of financial transaction cards, and 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 revise a definition; to revise provisions of law relating to government purchasing cards and government credit cards; to provide for the issuance of government purchasing cards and government credit cards; to provide for the conditions for such issuance; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB949/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48225","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":843430,"bill_number":"HR1316","title":"Legislative Fly-In at the capitol; February 18, 2016; 4th Annual; recognize; Georgia Airports Association and its leadership; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 18, 2016, as the 4th Annual Legislative Fly-In at the state capitol and commending the Georgia Airports Association and its leadership; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1316/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48259","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":843431,"bill_number":"SR944","title":"Dugan, Mrs. Sara Merkl; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Sara Merkl Dugan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR944/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48270","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":843432,"bill_number":"HB957","title":"Probate courts; judges and clerks publicly post notice of the availability of the affidavit of indigence; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 9 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cost and compensation regarding the probate courts, so as to require that the judges and clerks of the probate courts publicly post notice of the availability of the affidavit of indigence; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB957/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48245","sponsor":"Stacey Abrams"},
{"bill_id":843433,"bill_number":"HR1320","title":"Smith, Gloria; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gloria Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1320/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48263","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":843434,"bill_number":"HR1314","title":"Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Awareness Day at the capitol; February 11, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 11, 2016, as Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1314/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48257","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":843435,"bill_number":"HB956","title":"\"Georgia Musical Recording and Synchronization 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 the imposition, rate, and computation of and exemptions from state income taxes, so as to create an income tax credit for certain expenditures by music, film, television, or interactive entertainment production companies related to the incorporation of a recorded musical performance that was written, created, arranged, recorded, or synchronized in this state into a state certified production; to provide for rules and regulations and an application process related to such income tax credit; to provide for certain conditions and limitations; to provide for definitions; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB956/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48244","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":843436,"bill_number":"HB962","title":"Human Services, Department of; creation, appointment, removal, and duties of a kinship care enforcement administrator; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Human Services generally, so as to provide for the creation, appointment, removal, and duties of a kinship care enforcement administrator; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB962/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48252","sponsor":"Stacey Abrams"},
{"bill_id":843437,"bill_number":"SR945","title":"Georgia Family Connection; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Georgia Family Connection on the occasion of its 25th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR945/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48271","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":843438,"bill_number":"HR1324","title":"Town of Braselton; centennial anniversary; commemorate","description":"A RESOLUTION commemorating the centennial anniversary of the town of Braselton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1324/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48267","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":843439,"bill_number":"HB963","title":"\"The Kinship Educational Consent and Transparency Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child custody proceedings, so as to repeal the \"Power of Attorney for the Care of a Minor Child Act\"; to provide a short title; to provide for a nonlegal custodian to give legal consent for a child in his or her custody to receive medical or educational services for which parental consent is usually required; to provide an affidavit form; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB963/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48253","sponsor":"Stacey Abrams"},
{"bill_id":843440,"bill_number":"HB953","title":"Early care and learning; annual inspections of day-care centers, family day-care homes, and group day-care homes; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to early care and learning, so as to require annual safety inspections of day-care centers, family day-care homes, and group day-care homes; to require record keeping of annual inspections; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB953/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48234","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":843441,"bill_number":"HB964","title":"Elections; local election superintendent to notify the local school superintendent of the date of the primary election; require","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 require the local election superintendent to notify the local school superintendent of the date of the primary election; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB964/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48254","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":843442,"bill_number":"HB948","title":"Penal institutions; application fee paid to the State Board of Pardons and Paroles by nonindigent adult offenders applying to transfer supervision; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 42-9-90 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to application fee required for transfer consideration, so as to revise the application fee paid to the Department of Community Supervision or the State Board of Pardons and Paroles by nonindigent adult offenders when applying to transfer supervision to any other state or territory; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB948/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48224","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":843443,"bill_number":"HB967","title":"\"Macon Water Commissioners - Pension Plan\"; termination of employment before retirement; modify provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"Macon Water Commissioners - Pension Plan,\" approved December 30, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, p. 2831), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 1, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5637), so as to modify provisions related to termination of employment before retirement; to modify provisions related to direct rollovers; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB967/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48273","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":843444,"bill_number":"SR940","title":"Medicaid; encouraged to cover certain attention deficit hyperactivity disorder medications","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging Medicaid care management organizations operating in Georgia to cover certain attention deficit hyperactivity disorder medications; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR940/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48243","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":843445,"bill_number":"HR1322","title":"Quiñones, Cristina; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Cristina Quiñones; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1322/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48265","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":843446,"bill_number":"HB958","title":"Fulton County; term of the member appointed by the mayor; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the establishment of a county-wide library system in Fulton County, approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4174), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 12, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 4054), so as to provide for the term of the member appointed by the mayor; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB958/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48247","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":843447,"bill_number":"SR943","title":"Tolleson, Jr. Senator Thorborn \"Ross\"; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Senator Thorborn \"Ross\" Tolleson, Jr., for his years of service to his community, state, and nation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR943/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48246","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":843448,"bill_number":"HB945","title":"Schley County Utilities Authority; appointment of members; modify provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Schley County Utilities Authority, approved May 12, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 4204), so as to modify provisions related to appointment of authority members; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB945/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48221","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":843450,"bill_number":"HB950","title":"Human Services, Department of; certain individuals identified in a diligent search conducted as part of a dependency proceedings; specify additional information","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-11-211 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to a relative search by the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services, so as to specify additional information to be provided in the notice to certain individuals identified in a diligent search conducted as part of a dependency proceeding; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB950/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48226","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":843451,"bill_number":"SR935","title":"Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR935/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48220","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":843452,"bill_number":"SR942","title":"Senate Study Committee on Townships; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Townships; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR942/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48249","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":843453,"bill_number":"SR939","title":"Morris, Mr. Edwin Charles; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Edwin Charles Morris; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR939/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48242","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":843454,"bill_number":"HR1317","title":"Georgia East Metro Health District Medical Reserve Corps.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Georgia East Metro Health District Medical Reserve Corps, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1317/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48260","sponsor":"Timothy Barr"},
{"bill_id":843455,"bill_number":"HB952","title":"\"Georgia Professional Regulation Reform Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating professions and businesses, so as to enact the \"Georgia Professional Regulation Reform Act\"; to provide for executive oversight of licensing boards; to establish state policy for the regulation of certain professions and businesses; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB952/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48230","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":843456,"bill_number":"HR1323","title":"Kim, Mr. C. H. Andy; successful efforts uniting Korean and American communities; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Mr. C.H. Andy Kim for his successful efforts in uniting Korean and American communities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1323/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48266","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":843457,"bill_number":"HB960","title":"Tax and revenue; confidentiality of certain tax information; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state administration and collection of revenue, so as to provide for confidentiality of certain tax information; to provide for an interest rate on delinquent payments that adjusts to reflect changes in the prime rate; to adjust the penalties for nonpayment of ad valorem taxes to offset the reduction in interest rate; to make distribution of penalties equitable between taxing jurisdictions; to provide for additional procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for notice to political subdivisions upon the filing of certain tax refund requests; to provide for confidentiality of taxpayer information; to provide for automatic transfer to the Georgia Tax Tribunal in certain cases; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB960/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48250","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":843458,"bill_number":"SR938","title":"Wilson, Detective Robert Shane; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Detective Robert Shane Wilson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR938/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48233","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":843459,"bill_number":"HB954","title":"\"Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 29 of the O.C.G.A., relating to guardian and ward, so as to enact the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB954/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48235","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":843460,"bill_number":"HB955","title":"Fayette County; election of members of the board of commissioners; revise districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Fayette County, approved March 9, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 2431), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3399), 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 the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB955/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48236","sponsor":"John Yates"},
{"bill_id":843461,"bill_number":"HR1315","title":"Breedlove, Thomas Richard, Sr.; contributions; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the contributions of Thomas Richard Breedlove, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1315/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48258","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":843462,"bill_number":"HB946","title":"Elections; qualifying times for nonpartisan municipal elections; revise","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 revise the qualifying times for nonpartisan municipal elections; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB946/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48222","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":843463,"bill_number":"HR1321","title":"Lupus Awareness Day at the capitol; February 25, 2016; recognize; Georgia Lupus Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America and recognizing February 25, 2016, as Lupus Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1321/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48264","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":843464,"bill_number":"SB352","title":"Selling and Other Trade Practices; provide consumer protection requirements for fantasy contest operators","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to provide consumer protection requirements for fantasy contest operators; to provide for definitions; to provide for state registration of fantasy contest operators with the Attorney General; to authorize the Attorney General to promulgate rules and regulations; to provide civil and criminal penalties for violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB352/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48237","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":843465,"bill_number":"SB354","title":"Taxation and Revenue; provide an exception to a breach of covenant and qualified use for bona fide conservation use property","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, residential transitional property, application procedures, penalties for breach of covenant, classification on tax digest, and annual report, so as to provide an exception to a breach of covenant and qualified use for bona fide conservation use property; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB354/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48239","sponsor":"William Jackson"},
{"bill_id":843466,"bill_number":"HB965","title":"\"The Honorable Jimmy Carter Cancer Treatment Access Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general insurance provisions, so as to provide that no health benefit plan shall require an insured to fail to successfully respond to a drug or drugs for stage four advanced, metastatic cancer prior to the approval of a drug prescribed by his or her physician; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB965/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48268","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":843467,"bill_number":"SB351","title":"Crematories; distance certain crematories may be located in relation to residential subdivision; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to operation of funeral establishments and crematories, so as to change certain provisions relating to the distance certain crematories may be located in relation to residential subdivisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB351/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48228","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":843468,"bill_number":"HB947","title":"Echols County; assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Echols County; to identify the authorized uses of said technology fee; to provide for the maintenance of said technology fee funds; to authorize collaboration of the clerk of the Probate Court of Echols County with the finance director of Echols County; to provide for reports of income and expenditures; to provide for fund history reviews; to provide for lowering of the amount of said technology fee; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB947/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48223","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":843469,"bill_number":"HB951","title":"Sales and use tax; admissions to major sporting events; create 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 taxes, so as to create a new exemption for admissions to major sporting events; to provide a definition; 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":"2016-04-21","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB951/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48229","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":843470,"bill_number":"SR936","title":"Burkhalter, J. Mark; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending J. Mark Burkhalter for his dedicated service to Johns Creek and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR936/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48231","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":843471,"bill_number":"HB961","title":"Social services; units of state government to provide all subsidies available to kinship caregivers; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to social services, so as to authorize units of state government to provide all subsidies available to kinship caregivers or to the children in their care based on the eligibility of such children and not on the income or age of the kinship caregiver; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB961/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48251","sponsor":"Stacey Abrams"},
{"bill_id":843472,"bill_number":"SR946","title":"Gillis, Jr., Mr. Jim L.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Jim L. Gillis, Jr., for his public service to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR946/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48272","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":843473,"bill_number":"SB353","title":"\"Charter Schools Act of 1998\"; limit training for governing board members of charter schools to six hours per year","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 31 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the \"Charter Schools Act of 1998,\" so as to limit training for governing board members of charter schools to six hours per year; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB353/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48238","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":843474,"bill_number":"HR1319","title":"Hong, Mr. David; extraordinary efforts in civic engagement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. David Hong for his extraordinary efforts in civic engagement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1319/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48262","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":843475,"bill_number":"HR1311","title":"House Study Committee on College Course Credit; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on College Course Credit; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1311/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48227","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":843476,"bill_number":"SR941","title":"Ambassador David Adelman Bridge; DeKalb County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Ambassador David Adelman and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR941/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48241","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":843477,"bill_number":"HR1313","title":"Local boards of education; avoid scheduling any high school graduation or matriculation ceremonies or commencements on the same day the general primary election is held; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging local boards of education to avoid scheduling any high school graduation or matriculation ceremonies or commencements on the same day that the general primary election is held; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1313/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48256","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":845024,"bill_number":"SR960","title":"PAGE and GAEL Day; recognize February 16","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) and the Georgia Association of Educational Leaders (GAEL) and recognizing February 16, 2016, as PAGE and GAEL Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR960/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48295","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":845025,"bill_number":"HB980","title":"Municipal elections; reopening of qualifications under certain conditions; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide for the reopening of qualifications in municipal elections under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB980/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48333","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":845026,"bill_number":"SR955","title":"Property Conveyance; authorizing 8 counties","description":"A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance and lease of various state owned real properties; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Act 534","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR955/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48324","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":845027,"bill_number":"HB979","title":"Crimes and offenses; assault and battery; increase the punishment committed upon hospital emergency department and medical services personnel","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 and related offenses against persons, so as to increase the punishment for aggravated assault and aggravated battery committed upon hospital emergency department personnel and emergency medical services personnel; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB979/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48304","sponsor":"Johnnie Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":845028,"bill_number":"SR952","title":"Hammond's Crossing; Forsyth County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Hammond's Crossing area of Forsyth County and dedicating an intersection in its honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR952/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48291","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":845030,"bill_number":"SB370","title":"Superior Courts; sponsor of training requirements; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the superior court clerk's term of office and training requirements, so as to change provisions relating to the sponsor of training requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB370/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48335","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":845031,"bill_number":"SR961","title":"Spencer Pass Memorial Bridge; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Spencer Pass and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR961/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48326","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":845032,"bill_number":"SR947","title":"Georgia Association of Paralegals; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Association of Paralegals for its leadership and congratulating it on its three National Federation of Paralegal Association awards; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR947/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48274","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":845033,"bill_number":"HR1326","title":"University System of Georgia; increases in tuition or fees at institutions shall not exceed the rate of inflation; authorize General Assembly - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide that increases in tuition or fees at institutions of the University System of Georgia shall not exceed the rate of inflation; to provide for additional authority, limitations, and exceptions; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1326/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48290","sponsor":"Matthew Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":845034,"bill_number":"SB369","title":"Fireworks; revise the standard of compliance from explosion to ignition; definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 25 of the O.C.G.A., relating to regulation of fireworks, so as to revise the standard of compliance from explosion to ignition; to provide for definitions; to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to provide for further regulations by municipal 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":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB369/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48334","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":845036,"bill_number":"SR949","title":"Muscogee County School District High School Nominees; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the high school nominees for the Muscogee County School District's 2016 Teacher of the Year Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR949/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48276","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":845037,"bill_number":"HR1330","title":"Johnson Ferry Christian Academy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Johnson Ferry Christian Academy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1330/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48309","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":845038,"bill_number":"HB970","title":"Fire protection and safety; issuance of certificates of compliance for fire departments; revise requirements","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 revise requirements for the issuance of certificates of compliance for fire departments; to revise and to provide for definitions; to expand the functions and powers of the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council; to revise qualifications for firefighters; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB970/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48281","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":845039,"bill_number":"SR951","title":"Muscogee County School District Middle School Nominees; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the middle school nominees for the Muscogee County School District's 2016 Teacher of the Year Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR951/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48278","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":845040,"bill_number":"SR956","title":"Sautee Nacoochee Arts and Heritage District; White County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Sautee and Nacoochee Valley Historic Districts and dedicating three roads in their honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR956/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48325","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":845042,"bill_number":"HR1327","title":"Purple Heart Highway; Chattahoochee, Dougherty, Stewart, Webster, Terrell, and Lee Counties; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing United States military Purple Heart recipients and dedicating a portion of a highway in their honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1327/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48305","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":845043,"bill_number":"HR1333","title":"Rathbun, Kevin; Cliff Bramble, and Kirk Parks; named Georgia's Restaurateurs of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kevin Rathbun, Cliff Bramble, and Kirk Parks on being named Georgia's Restaurateurs of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1333/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48312","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":845044,"bill_number":"SB367","title":"Georgia Council Justice Reform; provide for comprehensive reform","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for comprehensive reform for offenders entering, proceeding through, and leaving the criminal justice system so as to promote an offender's successful reentry into society, benefit the public, and enact reforms recommended by the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB367/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48331","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":845045,"bill_number":"SR963","title":"4th Annual Legislative Fly-In; recognize February 18","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 18, 2016, as the 4th Annual Legislative Fly-In at the state capitol and commending the Georgia Airports Association and its leadership; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR963/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48298","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":845046,"bill_number":"HB974","title":"Motor vehicles; applications for minors; provide for specific individuals who may sign an application for an instructional permit or driver's license","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-5-26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to applications of minors, so as to provide for specific individuals who may sign an application for an instructional permit or driver's license for a minor; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for torts, so as to provide for certain immunity for individuals who sign an application for an instructional permit or driver's license for a minor; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB974/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48285","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":845048,"bill_number":"HR1334","title":"Kinship caregivers in the State of Georgia; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring kinship caregivers in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1334/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48313","sponsor":"Stacey Abrams"},
{"bill_id":845049,"bill_number":"SB371","title":"Pawnbrokers; provide for installment pawn transactions; motor vehicle or motor vehicle certificate of title as security","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 5 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 and Part 5 of Article 8 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pawnbrokers and liens by pawnbrokers, factors, bailees, acceptors, and depositories, respectively, so as to provide for installment pawn transactions with a fixed term for such transactions involving the pledge of a motor vehicle or a motor vehicle certificate of title as security; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations for such pawn transactions; to provide for a definition; to provide for permitted charges, term length, and prepayment of such pawn transactions; to provide for acceleration of such pawn transactions and permitted grace periods; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Banking and Financial Institutions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB371/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48336","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":845050,"bill_number":"HR1338","title":"Carter, Mariyah; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mariyah Carter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1338/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48317","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":845051,"bill_number":"SB357","title":"Education; local board education members; revise provisions relating to standards","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to revise provisions relating to standards for local board of education members; to provide that establishing a code of ethics is in the discretion of the local board of education; to eliminate required training for local board of education members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB357/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48300","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":845052,"bill_number":"SB362","title":"City of Stockbridge; filling of vacancies in the offices of members of the governing authority","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Stockbridge, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4359), as amended, so as to change provisions relating to the filling of vacancies in the offices of members of the governing authority; to provide for an exception; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-31","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB362/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48323","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":845054,"bill_number":"SB358","title":"City of Stockbridge; provide for an oath of office and its administration","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Stockbridge, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4359), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 3832), so as to provide for an oath of office and its administration; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB358/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48301","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":845055,"bill_number":"SR962","title":"Lambda Day; recognize February 19","description":"A RESOLUTION commending La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Incorporated, and recognizing February 19, 2016, as Lambda Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR962/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48297","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":845056,"bill_number":"HR1325","title":"SFC Victor A. Anderson Memorial Highway; Sumter County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Sergeant First Class Victor A. Anderson and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1325/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48287","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":845057,"bill_number":"HB976","title":"State records management; minimum retention periods for video recordings from law enforcement devices on or inside a vehicle; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state records management, so as to provide for minimum retention periods for video recordings from law enforcement surveillance devices, law enforcement body-worn devices, or devices located on or inside of a law enforcement vehicle; to provide for a definition; to provide for exceptions; to provide for presumptions, civil liability, and fees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB976/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48288","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":845058,"bill_number":"SB359","title":"City of Stockbridge; terminate the employment of appointed officers upon such persons qualifying to seek public office","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Stockbridge, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4359), as amended, so as to terminate the employment of appointed officers upon such persons qualifying to seek public office; to provide for the termination of employees upon qualifying to seek public office in certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB359/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48302","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":845060,"bill_number":"SB360","title":"City of Stockbridge; prohibit the mayor and councilmembers from holding any other elective/appointive office during the term that official was elected","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Stockbridge, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4359), as amended, so as to prohibit the mayor and councilmembers from holding any other elective or appointive office in the city or otherwise be employed by said government or any agency thereof during the term for which that official was elected; to prohibit any former mayor or former councilmember from holding any appointive office in the city or being employed by the city until one year after the expiration of the term for which that official was elected; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB360/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48306","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":845061,"bill_number":"SR954","title":"Public Property; granting of nonexclusive easements for the construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities, utilities, roads; 16 counties","description":"A RESOLUTION authorizing the granting of nonexclusive easements for the construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities, utilities, roads, and ingress and egress in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through property owned by the State of Georgia in the counties of Bartow, Bulloch, Carroll, Chatham, Columbia, Coweta, DeKalb, Emanuel, Gordon, Henry, Marion, Murray, Paulding, Sumter, Ware, and Whitfield; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Act 533","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR954/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48322","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":845063,"bill_number":"HR1337","title":"Valdosta State University Day at the capitol; February 24, 2016; recognize; student leaders at Valdosta State University; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 24, 2016, as Valdosta State University Day at the capitol and commending student leaders at Valdosta State University; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1337/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48316","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":845064,"bill_number":"SR964","title":"Vaught, Jr., Dr. James W. (Jim); commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. James W. (Jim) Vaught, Jr., Head of School, Providence Christian Academy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR964/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48299","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":845066,"bill_number":"HB969","title":"Education; county school system financing; provide allotment of funds reduced in each fiscal year by the amount of ad valorem taxes collected","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to school financing, so as to provide that the allotment of funds provided to the county school system of any county having, in addition to the county school system, one or more independent school systems shall be reduced in each fiscal year by the amount of ad valorem taxes collected on behalf of such county school system in the preceding year attributable to that part of such county school system's millage rate in excess of 20 mills; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB969/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48280","sponsor":"Tom Taylor"},
{"bill_id":845067,"bill_number":"HB968","title":"Pike County; Magistrate Court; impose and collect county law library fees as part of court cost","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Magistrate Court of Pike County to impose and collect county law library fees as part of the court costs in the magistrate court; to provide for practices and procedures connected therewith; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB968/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48279","sponsor":"Johnnie Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":845068,"bill_number":"SR948","title":"Muscogee County School Districts Elementary School Nominees; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the elementary school nominees for the Muscogee County School District's 2016 Teacher of the Year Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR948/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48275","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":845069,"bill_number":"HB977","title":"Postsecondary education; yearly tuition and student fee increases within the university system; limit","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 limit yearly tuition and student fee increases within the university system; to provide for definitions; to provide for methods of tuition and student fee calculation; to provide for exceptions, limitations, and waivers; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to provide for automatic repeal under certain conditions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB977/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48289","sponsor":"Matthew Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":845070,"bill_number":"HR1328","title":"Wilson, Noah; Grayson High School's 2016 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Noah Wilson, Grayson High School's 2016 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1328/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48307","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":845072,"bill_number":"SB361","title":"City of Stockbridge; provide for a city manager; selection, appointment, qualifications, compensation, and removal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Stockbridge, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4359), as amended, so as to provide for a city manager; to provide for manner of selection, appointment, qualifications, compensation, and removal; to provide for an acting city manager; to provide for powers and duties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB361/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48321","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":845073,"bill_number":"SR959","title":"School Social Workers Association of Georgia, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the School Social Workers Association of Georgia, Inc., for its work; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR959/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48294","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":845074,"bill_number":"HR1336","title":"Spraker, Dr. Mary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Dr. Mary Spraker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1336/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48315","sponsor":"Ronnie Mabra"},
{"bill_id":845075,"bill_number":"HR1331","title":"Georgia State African American Chamber of Commerce; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia State African American Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1331/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48310","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":845076,"bill_number":"HB978","title":"Bibb County; nonpartisan election of the mayor and commissioners shall be held on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November in even-numbered years; provide","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, particularly by an Act approved February 14, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3501), so as to provide that the nonpartisan election of the mayor and commissioners shall be held on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November in even-numbered years; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB978/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48303","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":845078,"bill_number":"SR953","title":"Coal Mountain Intersection; Forsyth County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Coal Mountain area of Forsyth County and dedicating an intersection in its honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR953/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48320","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":845079,"bill_number":"SB368","title":"Medical Assistance; eligible individuals to obtain health care coverage;","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 program of premium assistance to enable eligible individuals to obtain health care coverage; to provide for definitions; to require personal responsibility premiums from eligible individuals; to provide for a compliance pool; to provide for any necessary state plan amendments or federal waivers; to provide for termination of the program under certain circumstances; to provide for the Legislative Oversight Committee for Health Care Premium Assistance; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB368/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48332","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":845080,"bill_number":"SR950","title":"Muscogee County School District Center Nominees; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the centers' nominees for the Muscogee County School District's 2016 Teacher of the Year Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR950/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48277","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":845081,"bill_number":"HB975","title":"Commerce and trade; assets and liabilities; provide certain updates to the standard valuation law","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to assets and liabilities, so as to provide for certain updates to the standard valuation law as it relates to the reserve requirements for companies allowed to opt out of the principal based reserves standards; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB975/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48286","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":845082,"bill_number":"SB363","title":"\"Shareholders United Act of 2016\"","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elections, so as to prohibit a corporation from using any money or other property of the corporation in connection with a political expenditure unless the stockholders, by a certain vote, have authorized such political expenditures in advance and directed that the money or property be used for certain purposes; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB363/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48327","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":845084,"bill_number":"SB366","title":"Department of Transportation; provide for an alternative selection process","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-22-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from requirements of state agencies relative to the selection of and contracts with providers of professional services, so as to provide for an alternative selection process for the Department of Transportation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB366/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48330","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":845085,"bill_number":"HB973","title":"Public Safety, Department of; regulation of towing service providers operating on interstate highways; provisions","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 provide for the regulation by the Department of Public Safety of towing service providers operating on interstate highways subject to appropriation by the General Assembly; to provide for definitions; to require annual permits for the operation of towing service providers; to provide for power of the department to establish procedures for the issuance of such permits; to provide for a maximum fee to be charged for such permits; to provide for authority to promulgate rules and regulations; to provide for a right to a hearing upon denial of such permit; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB973/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48284","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":845086,"bill_number":"SR958","title":"Chamberlain, Ms. Kendall; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Kendall Chamberlain upon being named Miss Apple Capital's Outstanding Teen 2016; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR958/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48293","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":845087,"bill_number":"HR1332","title":"Jones, Ms. Martha Nelson; Terrell County, Georgia; educator and motivator; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Martha Nelson Jones, of Terrell County, Georgia, an educator and motivator; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1332/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48311","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":845088,"bill_number":"HR1335","title":"Emory Scholars Program; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Emory Scholars Program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1335/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48314","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":845090,"bill_number":"HR1339","title":"Walker, Dr. Paul L.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Paul L. Walker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1339/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48318","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":845091,"bill_number":"SB356","title":"Animals; provide definition of term \"owner\"; impoundment of animals for any violation; caring for an impounded animal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 4 of the O.C.G.A., relating to animals, so as to provide a definition of the term \"owner\"; to provide for impoundment of animals for any violation of Article 1 of Chapter 11 of said title; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to magistrate courts, so as to provide for the foreclosure of liens on animals; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB356/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48296","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":845092,"bill_number":"HR1340","title":"Mangum, Sheriff Janis G.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION Recognizing Sheriff Janis G. Mangum; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1340/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48319","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":845093,"bill_number":"HR1329","title":"2015 Morgan County High School softball team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2015 Morgan County High School softball team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1329/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48308","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":845094,"bill_number":"SR957","title":"McCauley, Ms. Katherine; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Katherine McCauley upon being named Miss Apple Capital 2016; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR957/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48292","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":845096,"bill_number":"SB364","title":"\"Quality Basic Education Act\"; annual teacher, principal, and assistant principal evaluations; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to revise provisions relating to annual teacher, principal, and assistant principal evaluations; to revise provisions relating to student assessment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB364/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48328","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":845097,"bill_number":"HB972","title":"\"Georgia Pregnant Workers Fairness Act\"; enact","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 reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees for circumstances related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions; to provide for a civil cause of action for unfair employment practices; to require the Department of Labor to develop courses and educate the public on such accommodations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB972/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48283","sponsor":"Taylor Bennett"},
{"bill_id":845098,"bill_number":"HB971","title":"Human Services, Department of; medical assistance and health insurance coverages to kinship caregivers and children in their care; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to social services, so as to authorize the Department of Human Services to provide the same medical assistance and health insurance coverages to kinship caregivers and the children in their care that are provided to foster parents and the children in their care; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB971/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48282","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":845099,"bill_number":"SB365","title":"License Plates; establish special license plate for the Georgia Pet Foundation","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, causes, agencies, or nonprofit corporations, so as to establish a specialty license plate for the Georgia Pet Foundation; to provide for related matters; to require a two-thirds' majority vote for passage in accordance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":"State Planning and Community Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB365/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48329","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":846653,"bill_number":"HB1012","title":"Cobb County; clerk of the superior court, deputy clerk, and executive assistant; change salary","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 April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 4104), an Act approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 4269), and an Act approved May 12, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 4284), so as to change the salary of the clerk of the superior court, the deputy clerk, the executive assistant, and the executive secretary; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1012/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48382","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":846654,"bill_number":"HB1004","title":"Courts; maps, plats, and plans to be filed for record; provide requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 15 and 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts and property, respectively, so as to provide requirements for maps, plats, and plans to be filed for record; to provide for filing of electronic images of maps, plats, and plans; to provide for delivery of plats to the clerk of superior court; to change certain provisions relating to recordation and notations of plats; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1004/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48370","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":846655,"bill_number":"HR1361","title":"Henderson, Deacon Robert; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Deacon Robert Henderson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1361/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48403","sponsor":"Ronnie Mabra"},
{"bill_id":846657,"bill_number":"HB998","title":"Sales and use tax; temporary storage of certain materials; create new 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 create a new exemption for temporary storage of certain materials; 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":"2016-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB998/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48358","sponsor":"Geoff Duncan"},
{"bill_id":846658,"bill_number":"HB993","title":"Revenue and taxation; cigar and cigarette taxes; 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":"2016-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB993/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48353","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":846659,"bill_number":"HB992","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":"2016-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB992/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48352","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":846660,"bill_number":"SR966","title":"Town of Braselton, Georgia; commemorating","description":"A RESOLUTION commemorating the centennial anniversary of the Town of Braselton, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR966/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48338","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":846661,"bill_number":"HB997","title":"Income tax; deduction for certain physicians, nurses, and physician assistants; delete and create new 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, composition, and exemptions from income taxes, so as to delete an income tax deduction for certain physicians serving as community based faculty physicians; to create a new income tax credit for taxpayers who are licensed physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, or physician assistants who provide uncompensated preceptorship training to medical students, advanced practice registered nurse students, or physician assistant students for certain periods of time; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB997/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48357","sponsor":"Geoff Duncan"},
{"bill_id":846663,"bill_number":"HB1014","title":"Income tax; exemption for donation of real property for conservation use; extend sunset date","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 extend the sunset date of the existing exemption for donation of real property for conservation use; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1014/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48386","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":846664,"bill_number":"HR1342","title":"Education; school children; request more recess time","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting more recess time for school children; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1342/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48360","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":846665,"bill_number":"HB982","title":"Ad valorem tax; property; change certain 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 concerning ad valorem taxation of property, so as to change certain definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB982/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48342","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":846666,"bill_number":"HR1341","title":"House Study Committee on Professional Employer Organizations; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Professional Employer Organizations; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1341/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48359","sponsor":"Richard Smith"},
{"bill_id":846667,"bill_number":"HB990","title":"Alternative ad valorem tax; motor vehicles; change certain definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5C of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alternative ad valorem tax on motor vehicles, so as to change certain definitions regarding such taxation; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB990/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48350","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":846669,"bill_number":"HB1000","title":"State employees' health insurance plan; annual independent audit of pharmacy benefits managers; 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 state employees' health insurance plan, so as to provide for an annual independent audit of pharmacy benefits managers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1000/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48364","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":846670,"bill_number":"HB1010","title":"Cobb County; Board of Commissioners; compensation of the chairperson and other commissioners; change provisions","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 12, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3691) and an Act approved May 12, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 4048), so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the chairperson and the other commissioners of the board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1010/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48380","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":846672,"bill_number":"HR1355","title":"Shirley, Mr. Adam; Commerce Middle School's Teacher of the Year and Commerce City School System's Teacher of the year; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Adam Shirley as Commerce Middle School's Teacher of the Year and Commerce City School System's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1355/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48397","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":846673,"bill_number":"SB374","title":"\"Quality Basic Education Act\"; temporary exemption; financial reporting requirements for local school systems in federally authorized pilot program","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to financing under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to provide for temporary exemption from certain financial reporting requirements for local school systems participating in a federally authorized pilot program; to provide for related matters; to provide for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB374/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48365","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":846674,"bill_number":"HB984","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":"2016-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB984/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48344","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":846678,"bill_number":"HR1349","title":"4th Annual Legislative Fly-In at the capitol; February 18, 2016; recognize; Georgia Airport Associations and leadership Jim Galloway, Blake Swafford, Jason Pinnix, Kevin Britton, Mike Matthews and Mario Evans; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 18, 2016, as the 4th Annual Legislative Fly-In at the state capitol and commending the Georgia Airports Association and its leadership Jim Galloway, Blake Swafford, Jason Pinnix, Kevin Britton, Mike Mathews, and Mario Evans; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1349/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48391","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":846679,"bill_number":"HB1011","title":"Cobb County; chief deputy, assistant chief deputy, and executive assistant to the sheriff; change compensation","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), an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4150), an Act approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 4269), and an Act approved May 12, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 4281), so as to change the compensation of the chief deputy, the assistant chief deputy, and the executive assistant to the sheriff; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1011/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48381","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":846680,"bill_number":"SB373","title":"\"Georgia Equal Pay Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 34 of the O.C.G.A., relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to repeal certain provisions relating to sex discrimination in employment and enact the \"Georgia Equal Pay Act\" to prohibit differential pay because of the sex of the employee; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB373/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48361","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":846681,"bill_number":"HR1351","title":"Mitcham, Mrs. Annie Mae Leonard; recognize; 90th birthday; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mrs. Annie Mae Leonard Mitcham and congratulating her on the grand occasion of her 90th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1351/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48393","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":846682,"bill_number":"HR1359","title":"Colquitt County Packers football team; winning 2015 Class AAAAAA State Championship and National Rankings; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Colquitt County Packers football team for winning the 2015 Class AAAAAA State Championship and National Rankings; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1359/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48401","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":846684,"bill_number":"SR967","title":"Columbus Day; recognize February 24","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 24, 2016, as Columbus Day at the state capitol and congratulating the Columbus region on its many outstanding accomplishments; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR967/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48340","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":846685,"bill_number":"HR1360","title":"Emergency Medical Services Recognition Day at the capitol; February 22, 2016; recognize; emergency medical services professionals of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 22, 2016, 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":"2016-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1360/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48402","sponsor":"Dexter Sharper"},
{"bill_id":846686,"bill_number":"SR968","title":"Valdosta State University Day; recognize February 24","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 24, 2016, as Valdosta State University Day at the capitol and commending student leaders at Valdosta State University; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR968/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48362","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":846687,"bill_number":"HR1345","title":"House Study Committee on Georgia Craft Brewery and Distillery Competitiveness; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Georgia Craft Brewery and Distillery Competitiveness; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1345/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48384","sponsor":"Michael Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":846689,"bill_number":"HB987","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":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB987/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48347","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":846690,"bill_number":"HB988","title":"Revenue and taxation; definitions; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding revenue and taxation, so as to change certain provisions regarding definitions; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB988/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48348","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":846691,"bill_number":"HR1347","title":"Law, Mr. Jeremy; Cherokee County School District's Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Jeremy Law as Cherokee County School District's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1347/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48389","sponsor":"Wesley Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":846693,"bill_number":"HR1350","title":"Ivey-Watson baseball field; Gainesville, Georgia; 30th anniversary; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the 30th anniversary of the Ivey-Watson baseball field in Gainesville, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1350/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48392","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":846694,"bill_number":"HR1362","title":"Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources; study the effects of exposure to crumb rubber surfaces on human health; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources to study the effects of exposure to crumb rubber surfaces on human health; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1362/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48387","sponsor":"Betty Price"},
{"bill_id":846696,"bill_number":"HB983","title":"Excise tax; rooms, lodgings, and accommodations; change certain definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to excise taxes on rooms, lodgings, and accommodations, so as to change certain definitions regarding such taxes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB983/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48343","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":846697,"bill_number":"HB985","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":"2016-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB985/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48345","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":846698,"bill_number":"HB1017","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 O.C.G.A., the \"Georgia Civil Practice Act,\" so as to change provisions relating to general provisions governing discovery; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to provide for conforming cross-references to include the production of electronically stored information; 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":"2016-02-11","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2016-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1017/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48412","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":846699,"bill_number":"SR970","title":"Berry, Eric; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Eric Berry for his outstanding athletic and personal accomplishments; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR970/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48373","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":846700,"bill_number":"SR974","title":"Senate Surprise Billing Practices Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Surprise Billing Practices Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR974/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48407","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":846704,"bill_number":"HB1015","title":"\"Georgia Music Festival Tourism 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 tax, so as to provide for a new income tax exemption for qualified music festivals; to provide a short title; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1015/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48410","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":846705,"bill_number":"HB1013","title":"\"Georgia Special Needs Scholarship 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 extensively revise the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Program; to revise definitions; to require a signed agreement by parents; to extend the uses for which scholarship funds may be used; to revise requirements for eligibility and participation; to transfer administration of the scholarship program from the Department of Education to the Office of Student Achievement; to revise provisions relating to scholarship funds; to revise the components of an annual report on the program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1013/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48385","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":846706,"bill_number":"HR1343","title":"United States Environmental Protection Agency; withdraw the proposed Waters of the United States Clean Water Plan rule; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the United States Environmental Protection Agency to withdraw the proposed Waters of the United States Clean Water Plan rule; supporting the comments submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency by thousands of landowners, numerous trade associations, and the Georgia Environmental Protection Division; supporting the leadership and actions of Georgia's Governor and Attorney General in opposing the Clean Water Plan rule; and encouraging the support of actions by Congress to enact legislation delaying implementation of the final Clean Water Plan rule until certain criteria are met; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1343/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48371","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":846707,"bill_number":"HB1002","title":"College Park, City of; nonbinding, advisory referendum regarding airport noise issues; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a nonbinding, advisory referendum for the electors of the City of College Park regarding airport noise issues; to provide for legislative purpose; to provide for procedures and requirements relating thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1002/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48368","sponsor":"Virgil Fludd"},
{"bill_id":846708,"bill_number":"HB986","title":"Revenue and taxation; intangibles; change certain definitions regarding real estate transfer tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to taxation of intangibles, so as to change certain provisions regarding the real estate transfer tax; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB986/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48346","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":846710,"bill_number":"SR969","title":"Katz, Mr. Joel A.; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Mr. Joel A. Katz; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR969/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48366","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":846711,"bill_number":"HB995","title":"Revenue and taxation; procedures for sales under tax levies and executions; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax sales, so as to change certain provisions regarding procedures for sales under tax levies and executions; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB995/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48355","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":846712,"bill_number":"HB1006","title":"\"Georgia State Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)\"; require additional information regarding participants for annual report","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 17 of Title 2 of the O.C.G.A., the \"Georgia State Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP),\" so as to require additional information regarding participants for annual reports related to the program; to amend Article 9 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., the \"Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Act,\" so as to revise the duration of temporary assistance for needy families; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to lottery for education, so as to provide for monthly reports to the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Human Services and the confidentiality of same; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1006/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48376","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":846714,"bill_number":"SB372","title":"Annexation Disputes; provide for notice to the Department of Community Affairs of county objections to annexation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for resolving annexation disputes, so as to provide for notice to the Department of Community Affairs of county objections to annexation; to revise the period for appointing arbitration panels; to revise the qualifications of certain persons eligible to serve on arbitration panels; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB372/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48339","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":846715,"bill_number":"HB981","title":"Taxation; certain for profit corporations to participate in the indirect ownership of a home for the mentally disabled for primarily financing purpose; allow","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 property tax exemptions, so as to allow certain for profit corporations to participate in the indirect ownership of a home for the mentally disabled for primarily financing purposes; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for a referendum; to provide for a contingent effective date; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB981/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48341","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":846717,"bill_number":"HB1001","title":"Pawnbrokers; installment pawn transactions with a fixed term for transactions involving the pledge of a motor vehicle as security; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 5 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 and Part 5 of Article 8 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pawnbrokers and liens by pawnbrokers, factors, bailees, acceptors, and depositories, respectively, so as to provide for installment pawn transactions with a fixed term for such transactions involving the pledge of a motor vehicle or a motor vehicle certificate of title as security; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations for such pawn transactions; to provide for a definition; to provide for permitted charges, term length, and prepayment of such pawn transactions; to provide for acceleration of such pawn transactions and permitted grace periods; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1001/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48367","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":846718,"bill_number":"HB996","title":"Secondary metals recyclers; cash payments for regulated metal property subject to certain limitations and requirements; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 14 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to secondary metals recyclers, so as to allow cash payments for regulated metal property subject to certain limitations and requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB996/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48356","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":846719,"bill_number":"HB1003","title":"Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority; membership and terms of office of members; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority, approved February 21, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 497), as amended, so as to change provisions relating to the membership and terms of office of members of the authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1003/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48369","sponsor":"Earl Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":846720,"bill_number":"HB1016","title":"Ethics in government; mailing of any literature in connection with any political campaign for any public office which clearly advocates the election or defeat of a specific candidate; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding ethics in government, so as to prohibit the mailing of any literature in connection with any political campaign for any public office which clearly advocates the election or defeat of a specific candidate unless such literature bears the name of the person or organization mailing such literature if the mailing is done in cooperation, consultation, or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate, a candidate's campaign committee, or their agents, or a political party or body or its agents; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1016/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48411","sponsor":"Taylor Bennett"},
{"bill_id":846722,"bill_number":"HB1008","title":"Cobb County; State Court; change salary of the chief deputy clerk and the 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 30, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3695), an Act approved May 12, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3723), an Act approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 4267), and an Act approved May 12, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 4063), so as to change the salary of the chief deputy clerk and the clerk of the State Court of Cobb County; to change the salary of the chief assistant solicitor of Cobb County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1008/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48378","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":846723,"bill_number":"SR976","title":"Richmond County Neighborhood Alliance; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Richmond County Neighborhood Alliance and its 20th Annual Scholarship Banquet; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR976/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48409","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":846724,"bill_number":"SR973","title":"Franklin Springs Boy Scout Troop 70; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Franklin Springs Boy Scout Troop 70 for 50 years of dedicated service and leadership; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR973/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48405","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":846725,"bill_number":"HB989","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":"2016-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB989/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48349","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":846726,"bill_number":"SB376","title":"Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, so as to enact the Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote; to allow states to join together to establish an interstate compact to elect the president by national popular vote; to provide for the implementation of such compact; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB376/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48404","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":846730,"bill_number":"HB999","title":"Child welfare agencies; agencies licensed in other states to also be licensed in Georgia to engage in placement activities; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 49-5-12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing and inspection of child welfare agencies, so as to require child welfare agencies licensed in other states to also be licensed in Georgia to engage in placement activities in Georgia; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB999/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48363","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":846731,"bill_number":"HR1346","title":"National Minority Trucking Association; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the National Minority Trucking Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1346/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48388","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":846732,"bill_number":"SR972","title":"Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 15, 2016, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR972/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48406","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":846733,"bill_number":"HR1354","title":"E-911 Appreciation Day at the capitol; February 25, 2016; recognize; E-911 directors and personnel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending E-911 directors and personnel and recognizing February 25, 2016, as E-911 Appreciation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1354/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48396","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":846735,"bill_number":"SR975","title":"Georgia's Court Appointed Special Advocates; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's Court Appointed Special Advocates for their hard work and dedication to improving the lives of Georgia's children; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR975/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48408","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":846737,"bill_number":"HR1357","title":"Lewis, Ms. JoAnne; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. JoAnne Lewis on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1357/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48399","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":846738,"bill_number":"HR1348","title":"Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Day at the capitol; February 15, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 15, 2016, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1348/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48390","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":846739,"bill_number":"SR965","title":"Clark, Mr. Tommy Howard and Mrs. Susie Ann Hall; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Tommy Howard Clark and Mrs. Susie Ann Hall Clark on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR965/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48337","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":846740,"bill_number":"HB1009","title":"Cobb County; 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) and an Act approved May 12, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 4046), 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":"2016-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1009/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48379","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":846741,"bill_number":"HR1356","title":"Gamble, Ms. Julia Ann; Commerce High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Julia Ann Gamble, Commerce High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1356/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48398","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":846743,"bill_number":"HR1358","title":"Harold, Ashley; Commerce High School's 2016 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ashley Harold, Commerce High School's 2016 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1358/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48400","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":846744,"bill_number":"HR1352","title":"Walters, Justin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Justin Walters; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1352/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48394","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":846745,"bill_number":"SR971","title":"Newton, Cameron Jerrell \"Cam\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cameron Jerrell \"Cam\" Newton for his leadership, accomplishment, incredible athletic abilities, and for advancing to the 50th NFL Super Bowl and upon being named the 2015-2016 NFL MVP; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR971/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48374","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":846746,"bill_number":"HR1353","title":"Woerner, Mr. Scott; induction into the College Football Hall of Fame; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Scott Woerner upon his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1353/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48395","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":846747,"bill_number":"HB1007","title":"Pelham, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Pelham; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and property of the city; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide a specific repealer; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1007/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48377","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":846749,"bill_number":"HB994","title":"Revenue and taxation; motor fuel and road taxes; change certain definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor fuel and road taxes, so as to change certain definitions regarding such taxes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB994/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48354","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":846750,"bill_number":"HR1344","title":"Boards of education; impose, levy, and collect a 1 percent sales and use tax for educational purposes; allow - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to allow boards of education, subject to a referendum, to impose, levy, and collect a 1 percent sales and use tax for educational purposes and to adjust millage rate limitations upon and the millage rate levied by school systems to take into account the proceeds received from the sales and use tax by each school system the preceding year; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1344/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48383","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":846751,"bill_number":"SB375","title":"Municipal Corporations; provide certain requirements and standards for the incorporation of new municipal corporations","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 require a financial viability, fiscal impact, and service delivery study; to prohibit the creation of unincorporated islands; to provide for special districts to amortize obligations; to require referendum approval; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB375/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48372","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":846752,"bill_number":"HB1005","title":"Joint county and municipal sales tax; lengthen the period before such tax can be reimposed after it is not extended","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 lengthen the period before such tax can be reimposed after it is not extended; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1005/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48375","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":846753,"bill_number":"HB991","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":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB991/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48351","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":847961,"bill_number":"SB377","title":"\"Newton County Community Improvement District Act\"; provide for purpose; definitions; board to administer such district or districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in Newton County; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB377/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48413","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":848376,"bill_number":"SB378","title":"DeKalb County; change the composition of the governing authority","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act revising, superseding, and consolidating the laws relative to the governing authority of DeKalb County and creating a chairman and board of commissioners of said county, approved March 8, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 3237), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4304), so as to change the composition of the governing authority; to abolish the office of chief executive officer; to provide for a commission chairperson to be elected at large; to shorten certain terms of office; to provide for elections and new terms of office; to provide for term limits; to provide for a county manager; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum and effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB378/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48415","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":848378,"bill_number":"SR977","title":"Lussi, Mr. Lamar; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Lamar Lussi; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR977/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48414","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":849153,"bill_number":"SB380","title":"White County; Board of Commissioners; compensation increases for members of the board","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Commissioners of White County, approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 4205), as amended, so as to provide for compensation increases for members of the board; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB380/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48429","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":849154,"bill_number":"HR1377","title":"Parkash, Mr. Om; 70th birthday; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. Om Parkash upon the grand occasion of his 70th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1377/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48466","sponsor":"LaDawn Jones"},
{"bill_id":849155,"bill_number":"HR1364","title":"Clayton County Board of Education; avoid scheduling any high school graduation or matriculation ceremonies or commencements on the same day the general primary election is held; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Board of Education of Clayton County to avoid scheduling any high school graduation or matriculation ceremonies or commencements on the same day that the general primary election is held; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1364/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48423","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":849157,"bill_number":"HB1029","title":"Whitfield County; appointment of a county surveyor by the governing authority of the county; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to abolish the office of elected county surveyor of Whitfield County; to provide for the appointment of a county surveyor by the governing authority of the county; to provide that the person currently serving as elected county surveyor shall serve the remainder of his or her term; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-31","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1029/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48442","sponsor":"Bruce Broadrick"},
{"bill_id":849158,"bill_number":"SR984","title":"U.S. Navy Petty Officer Randall Smith Memorial Intersection; Catoosa County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Randall Smith and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR984/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48433","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":849159,"bill_number":"SB384","title":"Controlled Substances; provide for mandatory minimum sentences for sale of or trafficking in heroin","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to schedules, offenses, and penalties regarding controlled substances, so as to provide for mandatory minimum sentences for the sale of or trafficking in heroin; 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":"2016-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB384/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48454","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":849161,"bill_number":"SB381","title":"\"Nonembryonic and Nonfetal Cell Therapy Act\"; provide regulations for administration, compounding, and importation of certain cellular material","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 regulations for administration, compounding, and importation of certain cellular material; to specifically prohibit administration of certain cellular material; to provide for definitions; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB381/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48444","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":849162,"bill_number":"SR995","title":"Watson, Deshaun; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Deshaun Watson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR995/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48477","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":849163,"bill_number":"HR1370","title":"Durrence, Edsel \"Eddie\" Coy, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Edsel \"Eddie\" Coy Durrence, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1370/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48459","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":849164,"bill_number":"HB1025","title":"Courts; service of accusations of or citations for violations of ordinances under certain circumstances; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to violation of ordinances of counties and state authorities, so as to change provisions relating to service of accusations of or citations for violations of ordinances under certain circumstances; to provide for judgments when service is perfected under such circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1025/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48434","sponsor":"Tom Taylor"},
{"bill_id":849166,"bill_number":"HR1372","title":"Trunks and Robopachyderms robotics teams from Gainesville Middle School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Trunks and Robopachyderms robotics teams from Gainesville Middle School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1372/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48461","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":849167,"bill_number":"SR983","title":"Deferred Action for Childhood; create Senate Study Committee","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR983/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48432","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":849168,"bill_number":"SR989","title":"Robert Shane Wilson Memorial Bridge; DeKalb County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Detective Robert Shane Wilson and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR989/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48443","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":849170,"bill_number":"SR996","title":"Children's Day; recognize March 8","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 8, 2016, as Children's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR996/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48476","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":849171,"bill_number":"SR979","title":"Colquitt County Packers Football Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Colquitt County Packers football team for winning the 2015 Class AAAAAA State Championship and National Rankings; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR979/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48424","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":849172,"bill_number":"HR1363","title":"House Special Study Committee on Judicial Qualifications Commission Reform; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Special Study Committee on Judicial Qualifications Commission Reform; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1363/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48422","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":849173,"bill_number":"SR987","title":"Miss Georgia Peach Scholarship Pageant; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Miss Georgia Peach Scholarship Pageant and congratulating the 2015 Georgia Peach Queens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR987/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48437","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":849174,"bill_number":"HR1367","title":"House Study Committee on the Pharmacy Benefits Managers Process; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Pharmacy Benefits Managers Process; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1367/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48456","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":849176,"bill_number":"HB1024","title":"Lake Park, City of; election and terms of office 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 Lake Park, approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 3074), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 22, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4123), an Act approved February 18, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 4536), and an Act approved May 6, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 3743), so as to provide for the election and terms of office of the mayor and 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":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1024/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48431","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":849177,"bill_number":"SR982","title":"Anesthesiology Assistants of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Anesthesiology Assistants of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR982/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48427","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":849178,"bill_number":"HR1374","title":"Flint Ridge Baptist Church; 150th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Flint Ridge Baptist Church on the grand occasion of their 150th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1374/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48463","sponsor":"Ronnie Mabra"},
{"bill_id":849181,"bill_number":"HR1379","title":"Georgia Automatic Merchandising Council (GAMC) Day at the capitol; February 17, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 17, 2016, as Georgia Automatic Merchandising Council (GAMC) Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1379/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48468","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":849182,"bill_number":"SR991","title":"Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month; recognize month of April","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the month of April, 2016, as Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month at the Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR991/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48450","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":849183,"bill_number":"HB1032","title":"\"Transit Rail Expansion Commission Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 32 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, so as to provide for the creation of the Transit Rail Expansion Commission for the purpose of providing oversight, funding, and support to transit rail expansion districts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1032/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48473","sponsor":"Buzz Brockway"},
{"bill_id":849185,"bill_number":"HR1366","title":"House Study Committee on a Georgia Abuser Registry; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on a Georgia Abuser Registry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1366/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48440","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":849186,"bill_number":"HR1368","title":"Elrod, Mr. Jack Harrington, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Jack Harrington Elrod, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1368/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48457","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":849187,"bill_number":"SR990","title":"Georgia State University Football Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia State University football team for their record-breaking season; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR990/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48445","sponsor":"Curt Thompson"},
{"bill_id":849189,"bill_number":"HR1375","title":"Hilliard, Asa Grant, III; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life, contributions, and memory of Asa Grant Hilliard III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1375/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48464","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":849190,"bill_number":"SR992","title":"Georgia Athletic Trainers' Association; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Georgia Athletic Trainers' Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR992/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48452","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":849191,"bill_number":"HB1026","title":"Counties and municipal corporations; certain owners of real property; 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 relative to counties and municipal corporations, so as to provide that certain owners of real property against which a notice of code violation has been sent who fails to correct such violation within 48 days shall be subject to a daily fine; to provide for a lien, creation, and foreclosure; to amend Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to property, so as to provide for a lien against lots by a homeowners' association; to provide for the establishment of a postforeclosure registry; to provide for the submission of certain information by the purchasers of real property at a foreclosure sale; to provide for a presumption that such information is valid for all legal notices; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1026/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48438","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":849192,"bill_number":"SB382","title":"\"Surprise Billing and Consumer Protection Act\"; provide for consumer protections regarding health insurance","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 consumer protections regarding health insurance; to provide for definitions; to provide for disclosure requirements of providers, hospitals, and insurers; to provide for billing and reimbursement of out-of-network services; to provide for procedures for dispute resolution for surprise bills for nonemergency services; to provide for payment of emergency services; to provide for an out-of-network reimbursement rate workgroup; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB382/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48446","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":849193,"bill_number":"SR981","title":"Physical Therapy Day; recognize February 24","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 24, 2016, as Physical Therapy Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR981/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48426","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":849195,"bill_number":"HB1028","title":"Natural Resources, Department of; Environmental Protection Division; provide notice to affected localities upon certain events relating to permitted solid or hazardous waste facilities","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to waste management, so as to require the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources to provide notice to affected localities upon the occurrence of certain events relating to permitted solid or hazardous waste facilities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1028/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48441","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":849196,"bill_number":"HB1023","title":"Ware County; Board of Education; change compensation of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Ware County, approved September 18, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, Ex. Sess., p. 445), as amended, so as to change the 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":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1023/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48430","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":849197,"bill_number":"SR997","title":"Lewis, Congressman John; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Congressman John Lewis through the naming of a new class of fleet oilers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR997/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48479","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":849199,"bill_number":"HR1380","title":"Harris, Mr. William F.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. William F. Harris; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1380/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48469","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":849200,"bill_number":"HR1381","title":"PAGE and GAEL Day at the capitol; February 16, 2016; recognize; Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) and Georgia Association of Educational Leaders (GAEL); commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) and the Georgia Association of Educational Leaders (GAEL) and recognizing February 16, 2016, as PAGE and GAEL Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1381/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48470","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":849201,"bill_number":"SR978","title":"Sheriff Dewey G. Seagraves Intersection; Madison County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Sheriff Dewey George Seagraves and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR978/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48416","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":849202,"bill_number":"SR988","title":"United States Congress; urged to enact the Fair Tax Act","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to enact the Fair Tax Act; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR988/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48448","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":849204,"bill_number":"SR986","title":"Johns Creek High School; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Johns Creek High School and recognizing Stephen Hahn, Sneha Iyer, Preeti Iyer, Jacob Abramow, and Tiffany Hsieh for their Best in Nation win in the Verizon Innovative App Challenge; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR986/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48436","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":849205,"bill_number":"SR980","title":"Job Creators Network Day; recognize February 22","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Job Creators Network and recognizing February 22, 2016, as Job Creators Network Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR980/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48425","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":849206,"bill_number":"HR1369","title":"Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program; recognize; commitment to excellence of employees of state certified law enforcement agencies; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program and commending the commitment to excellence on the part of the employees of state certified law enforcement agencies; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1369/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48458","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":849209,"bill_number":"HB1033","title":"Cobb County; Probate Court; change compensation of judge and 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, particularly by an Act approved May 12, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3732) and an Act approved May 12, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 4050), so as to change the compensation of the judge of the probate court; to change the compensation of the clerk of the probate court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1033/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48474","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":849210,"bill_number":"HB1030","title":"Georgia Seed Development Commission; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Seed Development Commission, so as to change certain provisions relating to the Georgia Seed Development Commission and its membership; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1030/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48471","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":849212,"bill_number":"SR994","title":"Christian Missionary Baptist Church; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Christian Missionary Baptist Church on the occasion of its 30th anniversary in April, 2016; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR994/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48453","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":849214,"bill_number":"SR985","title":"Worker and Family Paid Leave and Disability Fund; create -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Worker and Family Paid Leave and Disability Fund; to provide for nonlapsing of funds therein; to authorize the dedication of certain taxes to be deposited into such fund; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR985/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48447","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":849215,"bill_number":"HB1020","title":"Hogansville, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Hogansville; to provide for incorporation and boundaries; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide a specific repealer; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1020/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48419","sponsor":"Robert Trammell"},
{"bill_id":849216,"bill_number":"HB1027","title":"Courts; filing of documents in superior and state courts by electronic means; provide","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 provide for filing of documents in superior and state courts by electronic means; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1027/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48439","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":849217,"bill_number":"HB1022","title":"Solid waste disposal; permit by notification for inert waste landfill operations; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to solid waste disposal, so as to provide for permit by notification for inert waste landfill operations; to repeal a grandfather provision relating to inert waste landfills; to establish new statutory requirements for inert waste landfill operators; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1022/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48421","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":849219,"bill_number":"SB386","title":"Business and Occupation Tax; revise the types of occupation taxes, regulatory fees, and admin. fees that may be levied by local governments","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding specific, business, and occupation taxes, so as to revise the types of occupation taxes, regulatory fees, and administrative fees that may be levied by local governments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB386/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48478","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":849220,"bill_number":"HB1019","title":"Upson County Magistrate Court; collect and impose county law library fees as part of court cost; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Magistrate Court of Upson County to impose and collect county law library fees as part of the court costs in the magistrate court; to provide for practices and procedures connected therewith; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1019/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48418","sponsor":"Johnnie Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":849221,"bill_number":"SB385","title":"Physicians; provide for certain requirements for advertisement or publication of representation of board certification by physicians","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical practice relative to physicians, assistants, and others, so as to provide for certain requirements for advertisement or publication of representations of board certification by physicians; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub As Amended","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB385/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48455","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":849222,"bill_number":"SB379","title":"Sales and Use Tax; provide for exemption for fire districts which have elected governing bodies and supported by ad valorem taxes","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to provide an exemption for fire districts which have elected governing bodies and are supported by ad valorem taxes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB379/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48428","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":849224,"bill_number":"HR1365","title":"Joint Study Committee on Veterans' Health and Employment Initiatives; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Veterans' Health and Employment Initiatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1365/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48435","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":849225,"bill_number":"HB1031","title":"Elections; candidate who receives votes within not more than 1 percent of total votes shall be qualified to request a recount; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide that, if the votes received by a candidate in a primary or election are within not more than 1 percent of the total votes which were cast for such office in such primary or election of receiving a majority of the votes cast for such office and being declared as the candidate nominated or elected, such candidate shall be qualified to request a recount; 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":"2016-02-16","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1031/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48472","sponsor":"Sam Teasley"},
{"bill_id":849226,"bill_number":"HR1373","title":"Lockheed Martin; deliver 2,500th C-130 Hercules; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lockheed Martin for delivering its 2,500th C-130 Hercules; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1373/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48462","sponsor":"Sam Teasley"},
{"bill_id":849228,"bill_number":"HR1378","title":"School Social Workers Association of Georgia, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the School Social Workers Association of Georgia, Inc., for its work; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1378/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48467","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":849229,"bill_number":"HB1021","title":"Spalding County; State Court; provide election of county solicitor","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Spalding County, formerly known as the City Court of Griffin, approved December 14, 1897 (Ga. L. 1897, p. 462), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 19, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4527), so as to provide for the election of the county solicitor; to specify the requirements for holding the office of the county solicitor; to establish the office of the county solicitor as a full-time position; to designate the salary of the office of the county solicitor; to authorize the appointment of assistant county solicitors; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1021/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48420","sponsor":"John Yates"},
{"bill_id":849230,"bill_number":"HR1376","title":"Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives; 100th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1376/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48465","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":849231,"bill_number":"HB1018","title":"Candler County; Board of Commissioners; provide nonbinding, advisory referendum","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a nonbinding, advisory referendum for the purpose of ascertaining whether the Candler County Board of Commissioners should levy an additional ad valorem tax for the purpose of realizing additional tax revenue to provide payment for the Candler County Hospital Authority's services and facilities; to provide for legislative purposes and findings; to provide for procedures and requirements relating thereto; to provide for a referendum and effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1018/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48417","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":849233,"bill_number":"SR993","title":"Senate Strengthening Parental Participation in Education Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Strengthening Parental Participation in Education Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR993/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48451","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":849234,"bill_number":"SB383","title":"Public Roads; Roadside Enhancement and Beautification Council; provide for purpose","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the regulation of maintenance and use of public roads, so as to provide for the purpose of the Roadside Enhancement and Beautification Council; to provide for the issuance of permits for the removal or trimming of vegetation on state rights of way when such vegetation obstructs the target viewing zone of a building, sign, or structure upon commercial property; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations for the issuance of such permits; to provide for the department to set standards for applications and fees for such permits; to prohibit the removal or certain types of vegetation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB383/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48449","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":849235,"bill_number":"HR1382","title":"Community Health, Department of; create and seek the counsel of a State Health Benefit Plan Customer Advisory Council; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the Department of Community Health to create and seek the counsel of a State Health Benefit Plan Customer Advisory Council; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1382/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48475","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":849236,"bill_number":"HR1371","title":"Elebots robotics team of Gainesville Exploration Academy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Elebots robotics team of Gainesville Exploration Academy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1371/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48460","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":850636,"bill_number":"SR1011","title":"Lawson, Ms. Nadine Mathews; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Ms. Nadine Mathews Lawson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1011/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48524","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":850637,"bill_number":"HR1399","title":"\"Currahee Parkway\"; Stephens/Franklin/Habersham Counties; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Currahee Mountain and dedicating a parkway in its honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1399/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48533","sponsor":"Robert Gasaway"},
{"bill_id":850638,"bill_number":"SR1002","title":"University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholars on Academic Recognition Day; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholars on Academic Recognition Day for 2016; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1002/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48485","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":850639,"bill_number":"HB1042","title":"Polk County; Board of Commissioners; change provisions relating to the filling of vacancies of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in and for the County of Polk, approved August 19, 1919 (Ga. L. 1919, p. 719), so as to change provisions relating to the filling of vacancies in the offices of members of the governing authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1042/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48531","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":850640,"bill_number":"SB396","title":"Chatham County; provide for an additional power of the board to censure members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act completely revising the laws relative to the governing authority of Chatham County, approved March 29, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 5050), as amended, so as to provide for an additional power of the board to censure members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB396/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48530","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":850641,"bill_number":"HR1391","title":"Chapman, Thomas Ryland; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Thomas Ryland Chapman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1391/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48516","sponsor":"Beth Beskin"},
{"bill_id":850642,"bill_number":"SR1012","title":"Brain Injury Association of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Brain Injury Association of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1012/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48525","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":850643,"bill_number":"HR1390","title":"Clark Atlanta University Day at the capitol; February 22, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 22, 2016, as Clark Atlanta University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1390/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48515","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":850644,"bill_number":"SB394","title":"Campaign Contributions; definitions; prohibited from making contributions to any candidate for the office responsible for awarding contracts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., relating to campaign contributions; so as to provide for definitions; to provide that any business entity whose contracts with state or local agencies, in the aggregate, annually total more than $50,000.00, and any affiliated entities or affiliated persons of such business entity, are prohibited from making any contributions to any candidate, or his or her campaign committee, for the office responsible for awarding such contracts or any declared candidate, or his or her campaign committee, for such office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB394/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48528","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":850645,"bill_number":"SR1008","title":"Donalsonville News; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Donalsonville News on the grand occasion of their 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1008/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48500","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":850646,"bill_number":"HB1034","title":"Highways; dimensions and weight of vehicles and loads; provide issuance of an annual commercial wrecker tow 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, so as to provide for the issuance of an annual commercial wrecker tow permit; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1034/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48486","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":850647,"bill_number":"HB1041","title":"Evidence; particular matters of proof; provide authority for the use of other mortality tables","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 14 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to particular matters of proof, so as to provide authority for the use of other mortality tables; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2016-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1041/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48507","sponsor":"Ronnie Mabra"},
{"bill_id":850648,"bill_number":"HR1383","title":"Walker, Lillie \"Dr. Ruth\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lillie \"Dr. Ruth\" Walker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1383/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48508","sponsor":"Earnest Williams"},
{"bill_id":850649,"bill_number":"HR1385","title":"Garner, Commissioner Joan P.; Fulton County Board of Commissioners; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Commissioner Joan P. Garner of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1385/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48510","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":850650,"bill_number":"HR1395","title":"O'Connor, Sheriff Ladson; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sheriff Ladson O'Connor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1395/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48520","sponsor":"Greg Morris"},
{"bill_id":850651,"bill_number":"HR1396","title":"Smoke, Pastor Henry L., Sr.; installation as pastor; Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Pastor Henry L. Smoke, Sr., on the occasion of his installation as pastor of Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1396/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48521","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":850652,"bill_number":"HR1384","title":"Pettit, Mrs. Vickie Crowley; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Vickie Crowley Pettit; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1384/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48509","sponsor":"Margaret Kaiser"},
{"bill_id":850653,"bill_number":"HR1386","title":"Culpepper, Vamus; 100th birthday; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Vamus Culpepper on the grand occasion of his 100th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1386/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48511","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":850654,"bill_number":"SR1005","title":"Grubiak, James F.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating James F. Grubiak; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1005/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48497","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":850655,"bill_number":"SB392","title":"City of Savannah; authorize members of Board of Public Education and Chatham County to censure its member","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the Board of Public Education for the City of Savannah and Chatham County, approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2636), as amended, so as to authorize members of the Board of Public Education for the City of Savannah and Chatham County to censure its members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB392/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48501","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":850656,"bill_number":"HR1397","title":"Kayongo, Mr. Derreck; recognize; appointment as new CEO of the Center for Civil and Human Rights; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Derreck Kayongo and congratulating him upon his appointment as the new CEO of the Center for Civil and Human Rights; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1397/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48522","sponsor":"Margaret Kaiser"},
{"bill_id":850657,"bill_number":"SR1006","title":"Wills, Tiffany; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tiffany Wills upon being honored with the Girl Scout Gold Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1006/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48498","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":850658,"bill_number":"HR1394","title":"Rogers, Isaiah; outstanding academic and athletic career; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the outstanding academic and athletic career of Isaiah Rogers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1394/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48519","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":850659,"bill_number":"HR1393","title":"Georgia Association of Educators (GAE) Day at the capitol; February 18, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 18, 2016 as Georgia Association of Educators (GAE) Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1393/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48518","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":850660,"bill_number":"HB1039","title":"Insurance; motor vehicle accident reparations; prohibit driver only policies","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 driver only policies; to provide for definitions; to provide for prohibition for issuance of named driver policies in this state; to provide for a certain named driver exclusion; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1039/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48491","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":850661,"bill_number":"SB395","title":"'Georgia Special Needs and Junior G.I. Bill Scholarship Act'; expand the scholarship program to children of military personnel","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 33 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the scholarship program for special needs students, so as to expand the scholarship program to children of military personnel; to provide for the Junior G.I. Bill Scholarship; to provide for qualifications and requirements for the scholarship program; to revise the short title and legislative findings; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB395/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48529","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":850662,"bill_number":"SR1003","title":"International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Local 479; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Local 479; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1003/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48493","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":850664,"bill_number":"SB389","title":"Social Services; temporary assistance for needy families; provide for exception to lifetime maximum assistance","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 an exception to lifetime maximum assistance; to revise provisions regarding rules and regulations; to provide for a cash diversion program; to provide for intervention for a recipient who fails to comply with the work activity requirement; to revise penalties for noncompliance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB389/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48495","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":850665,"bill_number":"HB1038","title":"Eatonton, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Eatonton 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":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1038/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48490","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":850666,"bill_number":"SR1000","title":"Spradlin, Ms. Julianna; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Ms. Julianna Spradlin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1000/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48483","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":850667,"bill_number":"SR1009","title":"Library of Congress and Association of Cultural Equity; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Library of Congress and the Association of Cultural Equity; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1009/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48502","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":850668,"bill_number":"HB1036","title":"Eminent domain; construction of petroleum pipelines and the environmental permitting requirements; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 22 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the exercise of power of eminent domain for special purposes, so as to change certain provisions relating to the exercise of power of eminent domain for construction of petroleum pipelines and the environmental permitting requirements for petroleum pipelines; to enact a temporary moratorium on the use of eminent domain for construction of petroleum pipelines and the permitting for construction of such pipelines so that a commission of elected officials and field experts can conduct a detailed study; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1036/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48488","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":850669,"bill_number":"SR1014","title":"Harris, William F.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending William F. Harris; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1014/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48527","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":850670,"bill_number":"SR998","title":"Kayongo, Mr. Derreck; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Derreck Kayongo and congratulating him upon his appointment as the new CEO of the Center for Civil and Human Rights; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR998/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48480","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":850671,"bill_number":"SR1013","title":"Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Day; recognize February 22","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and recognizing February 22, 2016, as Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1013/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48526","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":850672,"bill_number":"SB393","title":"Employment Security; change the definition of employment; remove the exemption for certain services performed for common carriers","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 change the definition of employment 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; to repeal and reserve paragraph (17) of subsection (n) of Code Section 34-8-35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the definition of employment applicable to the \"Employment Security Law,\" so as to remove the exemption for certain services performed for common carriers; to prohibit retaliation by employers against individuals who report violations of or noncompliance with the \"Employment Security Law\"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB393/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48505","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":850673,"bill_number":"HR1389","title":"Georgia Court Reporting and Captioning Week at the capitol; February 14-20, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 14-20, 2016, as Georgia Court Reporting and Captioning Week at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1389/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48514","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":850674,"bill_number":"SR999","title":"Entrekin, Ms. Christie; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Ms. Christie Entrekin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR999/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48481","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":850675,"bill_number":"SB387","title":"Local Government 9-1-1 Authority; provide for creation, authority, powers and membership","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 36 and 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to local government and public utilities and public transportation, respectively, so as to provide for the creation, authority, powers, and membership of the Local Government 9-1-1 Authority; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB387/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48482","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":850676,"bill_number":"SB388","title":"Bona Fide Coin Operated Amusement Machine; prohibit the removal of a sticker without authorization","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 prohibit the removal of a sticker without authorization; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB388/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48492","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":850677,"bill_number":"SR1004","title":"Jackson, Dosh; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Dosh Jackson on his 105th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1004/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48494","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":850678,"bill_number":"HB1040","title":"Motor vehicles; definition of autocycle and exempt such vehicles from the definition of motorcycle; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-1-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to motor vehicles, so as to provide for a definition of autocycle and exempt such vehicles from the definition of motorcycle; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1040/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48506","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":850679,"bill_number":"HR1387","title":"Gillis, Mr. Jim L., Jr.; conservation of the State of Georgia's resources; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Jim L. Gillis, Jr., for his outstanding work in the conservation of the State of Georgia's resources; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1387/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48512","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":850680,"bill_number":"HB1037","title":"Community Health, Department of; certified nurse aide registry to nurse aides who provide services in private residences; expand","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Health, so as to expand the certified nurse aide registry to nurse aides who provide services in private residences; to provide for inquiries and complaints; to provide that the registry be easily located on the department's website; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1037/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48489","sponsor":"Valerie Clark"},
{"bill_id":850681,"bill_number":"HR1388","title":"Quiñones, Cristina; Hispanic Singer and Actress; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Hispanic Singer and Actress Cristina Quiñones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1388/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48513","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":850682,"bill_number":"SB390","title":"City of Stockbridge; provide for override of a mayoral veto under certain circumstance","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Stockbridge, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4359), as amended, so as to provide for the override of a mayoral veto under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB390/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48496","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":850683,"bill_number":"HB1043","title":"Vaccine protocol agreements; influenza; exempt activities conducted by a hospital or health system from certain requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-34-26.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vaccine protocol agreements, so as to exempt activities conducted by a hospital or health system with respect to influenza vaccinations from certain requirements; to provide for conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1043/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48532","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":850684,"bill_number":"SR1010","title":"Quimby, Frankie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Frankie Quimby; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1010/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48503","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":850685,"bill_number":"HR1398","title":"Atlanta Junior Rowing Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Atlanta Junior Rowing Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1398/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48523","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":850686,"bill_number":"HB1035","title":"\"Returning Heroes Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county taxation, so as to provide that a tax collector or tax commissioner shall waive the collection of penalties and interest incurred upon default that occurred due to a taxpayer's military service in a combat zone if the taxpayer pays the underlying tax liability within 30 days of the end of such military service; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1035/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48487","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":850687,"bill_number":"SR1001","title":"Higher Education Affordability; create Senate Study Committee","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Higher Education Affordability; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1001/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48484","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":850688,"bill_number":"HR1392","title":"Taiwan for 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":"2016-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1392/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48517","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":850689,"bill_number":"SB391","title":"\"Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978\"; expand the definition of discrimination; provisions","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 of the \"Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978\" and personnel administration in order to expand the definition of discrimination to include differential or preferential treatment for any reason other than that of individual merit, performance, qualifications, or noncompliance with standards of presentation; to change and add certain definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"Senate Withdrawn Bill/Res Consideration","last_action_date":"2016-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB391/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48504","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":850690,"bill_number":"SR1007","title":"Georgia CORE Day; recognize March 2","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia CORE and recognizing March 2, 2016, as Georgia CORE Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1007/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48499","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":851458,"bill_number":"HR1416","title":"Gladden, Dr. Fe; Heritage Academy's STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Fe Gladden, Heritage Academy's STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1416/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48570","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":851459,"bill_number":"HB1049","title":"Savannah, City of; Board of Public Education; authorize to censure its members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the Board of Public Education for the City of Savannah and Chatham County, approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2636), as amended, so as to authorize members of the Board of Public Education for the City of Savannah and Chatham County to censure its members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1049/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48546","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":851460,"bill_number":"HR1419","title":"Boy Scout Day at the capitol; March 1, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 1, 2016, as Boy Scout Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1419/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48573","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":851461,"bill_number":"HR1425","title":"Robinson-Stokes; Lillie Doris \"Pie\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lillie Doris \"Pie\" Robinson-Stokes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1425/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48579","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":851462,"bill_number":"SB398","title":"Counties, Municipalities; establishment of banking improvement zones; encourage opening of financial institutions; areas underserved by financial institutions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 and Code Section 45-8-14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations and relating to depositories for county and school district moneys, respectively, so as to provide for the establishment of banking improvement zones to encourage opening of financial institutions in areas underserved by financial institutions; to provide for definitions; to provide for application and standards of approval for a banking improvement zone; to provide for the establishment of an agreement for the deposit of public funds in financial institutions within a banking improvement zone; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Banking and Financial Institutions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB398/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48550","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":851463,"bill_number":"SR1020","title":"American Massage Therapy Association-Georgia Chapter Day; recognize February 19","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 19, 2016, as American Massage Therapy Association - Georgia Chapter Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1020/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48549","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":851464,"bill_number":"HR1420","title":"Herriman, Jeanne; East Jackson Comprehensive High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jeanne Herriman, East Jackson Comprehensive High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1420/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48574","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":851465,"bill_number":"HR1400","title":"Steven Charles Brack Memorial Bridge; Wilkinson County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Steven Charles Brack and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1400/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48537","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":851467,"bill_number":"HR1402","title":"Georgia CORE Day at the capitol; March 2, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia CORE and recognizing March 2, 2016, as Georgia CORE Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1402/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48556","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":851468,"bill_number":"SB400","title":"Superior Courts; allow clerks to utilize vendors of their choice for back-up records rather than Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to clerks of superior courts, so as to allow clerks to utilize vendors of their choice for back-up records rather than the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB400/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48552","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":851469,"bill_number":"HR1411","title":"Wilbanks, Denise; Jackson County Comprehensive High School and Jackson County School System Teach of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Denise Wilbanks, Jackson County Comprehensive High School and Jackson County School System Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1411/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48565","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":851470,"bill_number":"HB1046","title":"Crimes and offenses; possession of one ounce or less of marijuana is not punishable by imprisonment; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to possession of marijuana and conditional discharge for possession of controlled substances as first offense and certain nonviolent property crimes, so as to provide that possession of one ounce or less of marijuana is not punishable by imprisonment; to amend Titles 15 and 16 and Code Section 17-7-72 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, crimes and offenses, and jurisdiction of probate courts to try certain drug and alcohol offenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1046/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48541","sponsor":"LaDawn Jones"},
{"bill_id":851471,"bill_number":"HB1051","title":"Chatham County; governing authority; provide additional power of the board to censure members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act completely revising the laws relative to the governing authority of Chatham County, approved March 29, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 5050), as amended, so as to provide for an additional power of the board to censure members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1051/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48548","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":851472,"bill_number":"HB1052","title":"Business corporations; provide for benefit corporations; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to business corporations, so as to provide for benefit corporations; to provide for definitions; to provide for the application of the business corporation Code; to provide for naming; to provide for stock certificates; to provide for amendments and transactions; to provide for duties and limitations of liability of directors of benefit corporations; to provide for annual benefit reports; to change provisions relating to definitions for foreign corporation; to change provisions relating to the right to dissent; to change provisions relating to the corporate name of a foreign corporation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1052/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48581","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":851473,"bill_number":"HR1422","title":"Dickerson, Coach Jim; Class A Coach of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Coach Jim Dickerson, Class A Coach of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1422/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48576","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":851474,"bill_number":"HR1410","title":"Zinkil, Dr. Susan; Georgia Middle School Principal of the Year; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Susan Zinkil and congratulating her upon being named Georgia Middle School Principal of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1410/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48564","sponsor":"Wesley Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":851475,"bill_number":"HR1407","title":"Williams, Marcia L.; retirement; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Marcia L. Williams upon the grand occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1407/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48561","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":851477,"bill_number":"HB1045","title":"Law enforcement officers and agencies; centralized reporting standards for use of force complaints; provide","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 provide for centralized reporting standards for use of force complaints; to provide for definitions; to provide for intents and purposes; to provide for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's collection and analysis of use of force complaints received by law enforcement agencies; to require certain training exercises and equipment for certain officers of law enforcement agencies as a result of the analysis of use of force complaints; to mandate reporting of use of force complaints by certain prosecuting attorneys and staff; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1045/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48540","sponsor":"LaDawn Jones"},
{"bill_id":851478,"bill_number":"HR1417","title":"Brown, Ms. Melissa; Morgan County Middle School Teacher of the Year and Morgan County School System Teacher of the Year for 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Ms. Melissa Brown as Morgan County Middle School Teacher of the Year and Morgan County School System Teacher of the Year for 2016; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1417/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48571","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":851479,"bill_number":"HR1421","title":"Stevens, John Phinizy; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of John Phinizy Stevens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1421/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48575","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":851480,"bill_number":"HB1050","title":"Savannah, City of; mayor and aldermen; authorize to censure its members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend several Acts relating to and incorporating the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah, so as to authorize members of the governing body of the City of Savannah to censure its members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1050/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48547","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":851481,"bill_number":"HR1413","title":"Holder, Mr. Bo.; South Salem Elementary Teacher of the Year and Newton County School System Elementary Teacher of the Year for 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Bo Holder as South Salem Elementary Teacher of the Year and Newton County School System Elementary Teacher of the Year for 2016; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1413/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48567","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":851482,"bill_number":"HR1414","title":"Bowles, Stephen; Jackson County Comprehensive High School's 2015 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Stephen Bowles, Jackson County Comprehensive High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1414/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48568","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":851483,"bill_number":"HR1423","title":"Holcombe, Courtney; East Jackson Comprehensive High School's 2016 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Courtney Holcombe, East Jackson Comprehensive High School's 2016 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1423/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48577","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":851484,"bill_number":"HB1048","title":"Houston County; Commission on Children and Youth; repeal an Act","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the Houston County Commission on Children and Youth, approved April 14, 1997 (Ga. L.1997, p. 4177); to provide for the assets and liabilities thereof; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1048/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48543","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":851487,"bill_number":"HR1404","title":"Clinch County Panthers football team; winner 2015 Class A state championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Clinch County Panthers football team on winning the 2015 Class A state championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1404/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48558","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":851488,"bill_number":"HR1426","title":"Chafin, Sierra; Emily Finesilver, Andrew Snider, Emily Smith and Kelly White-Bryant; Lumpkin County High School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sierra Chafin, Emily Finesilver, Andrew Snider, Emily Smith, and Kelly White-Bryant of Lumpkin County High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1426/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48580","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":851489,"bill_number":"HR1415","title":"Slaughter, Ms. Suzanne; 2015-2016 Jefferson Elementary School Teacher of the Year and 2015-2016 Jefferson City School System Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Suzanne Slaughter, the 2015-2016 Jefferson Elementary School Teacher of the Year and the 2015-2016 Jefferson City School System Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1415/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48569","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":851490,"bill_number":"HR1408","title":"Sconiers, Ms. Rosalind; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Ms. Rosalind Sconiers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1408/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48562","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":851491,"bill_number":"SR1019","title":"Legislative and Congressional Redistricting; create Senate Study Committee","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Legislative and Congressional Redistricting; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1019/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48545","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":851492,"bill_number":"HR1412","title":"Bagwell, Ms. Kristin; Alcovy High School Teacher of the Year and Newton County School System Teacher of the Year 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Ms. Kristin Bagwell as Alcovy High School Teacher of the Year and Newton County School System Teacher of the Year for 2016; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1412/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48566","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":851493,"bill_number":"SR1018","title":"U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; encouraged to withdraw the proposed Water of the US Clean Water Plan rule","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the United States Environmental Protection Agency to withdraw the proposed Waters of the United States Clean Water Plan rule; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1018/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48544","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":851494,"bill_number":"HR1403","title":"City of Johns Creek; 10th anniversary; one of Georgia's newest cities, established December 1, 2006; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the City of Johns Creek on its 10th anniversary, and being one of Georgia's newest cities, established as of December 1, 2006; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1403/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48557","sponsor":"Brad Raffensperger"},
{"bill_id":851495,"bill_number":"HB1047","title":"Coweta County; State Court; revise terms","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act continuing the State Court of Coweta County, approved May 17, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 4260), so as to revise the terms of court of the State Court of Coweta County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1047/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48542","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":851497,"bill_number":"SR1022","title":"US Congress; requesting a convention under Article V of the Consitiion of the US; set a limit on the number of terms a person can be elected","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting that the United States Congress call a convention under Article V of the Constitution of the United States limited to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to set a limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected as a member of the United States House of Representatives and to set a limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected as a member of the United States Senate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1022/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48584","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":851498,"bill_number":"HR1406","title":"Smart, Coach Kirby; commend; selection as head coach of the University of Georgia football team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Coach Kirby Smart upon his selection as head coach of the University of Georgia football team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1406/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48560","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":851499,"bill_number":"SB399","title":"Elections; provide for the filling of a United States senator vacancy by special election only","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 filling of a United States senator vacancy by special election only; to provide for procedures for a special election; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB399/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48551","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":851500,"bill_number":"SR1015","title":"Clark Atlanta University Day; recognize February 22","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 22, 2016, as Clark Atlanta University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1015/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48534","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":851501,"bill_number":"SR1021","title":"Geiger, Lila; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lila Geiger on her selection by the Georgia Art Education Association for Saint Francis High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1021/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48583","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":851502,"bill_number":"SB401","title":"Pretrial Proceedings; change the standard of proof when a defendant pleads guilty but mentally retarded","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-7-131 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to proceedings upon a plea of insanity or mental incompetency at the time of a crime, so as to change the standard of proof when a defendant pleads guilty but mentally retarded; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Judiciary Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB401/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48553","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":851503,"bill_number":"SR1016","title":"Lopez, Marcelino; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Marcelino Lopez on his Class 3A State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1016/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48538","sponsor":"Charlie Bethel"},
{"bill_id":851504,"bill_number":"HB1044","title":"Lowndes County; election of the Board of Tax Assessors; repeal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal the amendment to the Constitution of Georgia providing for the election of the Board of Tax Assessors of Lowndes County and thereby end the elective terms of members of the Board of Tax Assessors of Lowndes County on December 31, 2020; to provide for a referendum with respect to the effectiveness of the foregoing; to provide for contingent effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1044/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48536","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":851506,"bill_number":"HR1401","title":"Future Farmers of America Day at the capitol; February 23, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 23, 2016, as Future Farmers of America Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1401/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48554","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":851507,"bill_number":"HR1424","title":"Manac, Chauncey; athletic accomplishments; commend; football scholarship with University of Georgia; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Chauncey Manac on his athletic accomplishments and congratulating him on signing a football scholarship with the University of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1424/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48578","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":851508,"bill_number":"HR1418","title":"Angulo, Ms. Amanda; Indian Creek Middle School Teacher of the Year and Newton County School System Middle School Teacher of the Year for 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Ms. Amanda Angulo as Indian Creek Middle School Teacher of the Year and Newton County School System Middle School Teacher of the Year for 2016; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1418/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48572","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":851509,"bill_number":"SB403","title":"\"Sweepstakes Savings Account Act of Georgia\"; establishment of sweepstakes savings accounts by financial institutions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to financial institutions, so as to provide for the establishment of sweepstakes savings accounts by financial institutions; to provide for definitions; to provide for rule making authority for the Department of Banking and Finance regarding such accounts; to provide for advertising requirements for such accounts; to amend Code Section 16-12-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to gambling, so as to provide for an exclusion to a definition; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Banking and Financial Institutions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB403/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48582","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":851510,"bill_number":"SR1017","title":"Georgia Music Day; recognize March 2","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 2, 2016, as Georgia Music Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1017/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48539","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":851511,"bill_number":"HR1409","title":"Archibald, Ms. Eloise Scott; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Eloise Scott Archibald; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1409/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48563","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":851512,"bill_number":"SB402","title":"Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Programs; provide for a moratorium on the issuance of new licenses to narcotic treatment programs","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drug abuse treatment and education programs, so as to provide for a moratorium on the issuance of new licenses to narcotic treatment programs; to create the State Commission on Narcotic Treatment Programs; to provide legislative findings and intent; to provide for the membership, powers, duties, compensation, and allowances of the commission; to provide for the abolishment of the commission; to suspend the acceptance of applications and issuing of licenses for narcotic treatment programs for a certain period; 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":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Act 343","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB402/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48555","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":851513,"bill_number":"HR1405","title":"Type I Diabetes Day at the capitol; February 23, 2016; recognize; those that support persons diagnosed and living with Type I Diabetes; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending those that support persons diagnosed and living with Type 1 Diabetes and recognizing February 23, 2016, as Type 1 Diabetes Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1405/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48559","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":852894,"bill_number":"HB1053","title":"Grady County; board of education; provide that members shall be elected on a nonpartisan basis","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new board of education of Grady County, approved March 5, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2120), as amended, so as to provide that members of the board of education shall be elected on a nonpartisan basis; to provide for continuation in office of current 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":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1053/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48590","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":852895,"bill_number":"SB407","title":"State Sexual Offender Registry; increase a sexual offender's reporting requirements under certain circumstances","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 42-1-12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state sexual offender registry, so as to increase a sexual offender's reporting requirements under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB407/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48614","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":852896,"bill_number":"SR1025","title":"X &Y Chromosome Variations Awareness Day; recognize March 11","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 11, 2016, as X & Y Chromosome Variations Awareness Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1025/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48588","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":852897,"bill_number":"HB1063","title":"Property; renewal of covenants which restrict land to certain uses affecting planned subdivisions; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 44-5-60 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to covenants running with the land, effect of zoning laws, covenants and scenic easements for public use, and renewal of certain covenants, so as to provide for renewal of covenants which restrict land to certain uses affecting planned subdivisions containing no fewer than 15 individual plots; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1063/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48609","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":852899,"bill_number":"HR1441","title":"Lester, Mr. James L. \"Jimmy\", III; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. James L. \"Jimmy\" Lester, III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1441/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48627","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":852900,"bill_number":"HR1432","title":"Howard University's 149th Charter Day Celebration; commemorate","description":"A RESOLUTION commemorating Howard University's 149th Charter Day Celebration; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1432/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48618","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":852901,"bill_number":"HR1446","title":"Grinstead, Lauren; Heritage Academy's 2016 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lauren Grinstead, Heritage Academy's 2016 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1446/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48632","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":852902,"bill_number":"SB411","title":"'Georgia Family Medical Leave Act of 2016'","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 34 of the O.C.G.A., relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to provide for the creation of a program to compensate in part for the wage loss sustained by any individual who is unable to work due to such individual's own sickness or injury, the sickness or injury of a family member, or the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a new child; to create the Family Medical Leave Fund; to provide for contributions to such fund; to provide for filing determination and payment of claims; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations by the Department of Labor; to provide for related matters; to provide a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB411/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48648","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":852904,"bill_number":"SR1031","title":"Cindea, Mrs. Diana Marie Schneider; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the life and memory of Mrs. Diana Marie Schneider Cindea; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1031/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48616","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":852905,"bill_number":"HB1054","title":"General Assembly; annexation by local Act; provide for additional requirements and procedures","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1A of Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annexation by local Act of the General Assembly, so as to provide for additional requirements and procedures for legislative annexations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1054/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48591","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":852906,"bill_number":"HR1442","title":"Sheriff, Graham Preston; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Graham Preston Sheriff; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1442/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48628","sponsor":"Paulette Rakestraw"},
{"bill_id":852907,"bill_number":"SR1027","title":"Joint Music Economic Development Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Music Economic Development Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1027/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48592","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":852909,"bill_number":"HR1433","title":"Columbus State University Day at the capitol; February 23, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 23, 2016, as Columbus State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1433/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48619","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":852910,"bill_number":"HR1448","title":"Little, Mr. Earl Dyrone, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Earl Dyrone Little, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1448/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48634","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":852911,"bill_number":"HR1455","title":"Health Information Technology Day at the capitol; February 25, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 25, 2016, as Health Information Technology Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1455/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48641","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":852912,"bill_number":"SR1028","title":"Senate Music Economic Development Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Music Economic Development Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1028/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48593","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":852914,"bill_number":"HR1445","title":"Guzman, Ms. Lane; Jefferson High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Lane Guzman, Jefferson High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1445/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48631","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":852915,"bill_number":"SB406","title":"Hunting License; freeze the cost of certain hunting licenses that are renewed before expiration","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-2-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hunting, trapping, and fishing license, permit, tag, and stamp fees, so as to freeze the cost of certain hunting licenses that are renewed before expiration; to provide for prospective application; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB406/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48606","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":852916,"bill_number":"HR1434","title":"Columbus Day at the capitol; February 24, 2016; recognize; Columbus region outstanding accomplishments; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 24, 2016, as Columbus Day at the state capitol and congratulating the Columbus region on its many outstanding accomplishments; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1434/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48620","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":852917,"bill_number":"HR1431","title":"Martin Luther King, Sr. Memorial Bridge; Henry County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Martin Luther King, Sr., and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1431/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48613","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":852918,"bill_number":"SB408","title":"'Compact Among the States to Prohibit Public Financing of Professional Stadiums'","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to create a compact among the states to prohibit public financing of professional stadiums; to authorize the Governor to execute such compact; to provide for a purpose; to provide for an effective date for such compact; to provide for an official state representation; to provide for an agreement to prohibit public funding of professional stadiums; to provide for agreements to withhold state moneys from certain public or private entities if such entities publicly fund a professional stadium; to provide for withdrawal from the compact; to provide a short title; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB408/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48615","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":852919,"bill_number":"HR1453","title":"Chai, Nicole; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nicole Chai; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1453/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48639","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":852920,"bill_number":"HR1444","title":"Brown, Jared; Jefferson High School's 2016 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jared Brown, Jefferson High School's 2016 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1444/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48630","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":852922,"bill_number":"SB397","title":"Agency; powers of attorney to a uniform Act; update and conform provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to agency, so as to update and conform provisions relating to powers of attorney to a uniform Act; to provide for effectiveness of powers of attorney executed in other states; to provide for limitations on the authority of an agent for a financial power of attorney; to provide for execution of financial powers of attorney; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Banking and Financial Institutions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB397/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48535","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":852923,"bill_number":"HR1440","title":"Heath, Mr. Bobby; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Bobby Heath; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1440/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48626","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":852924,"bill_number":"SB410","title":"State Symbols; designate the English Bulldog as the official Georgia state dog","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 English Bulldog as the official Georgia state dog; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB410/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48646","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":852925,"bill_number":"SR1026","title":"Wiggins, Ms. Connie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Connie C. Wiggins, President and CEO of Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1026/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48589","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":852927,"bill_number":"HB1059","title":"\"Local Government 9-1-1 Authority Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 36 and 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to local government and public utilities and public transportation, respectively, so as to provide for the creation, authority, powers, and membership of the Local Government 9-1-1 Authority; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1059/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48598","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":852928,"bill_number":"SB405","title":"Crimes and Offenses; carrying and possession of firearms; definition of a term; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-125.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions for carrying and possession of firearms, so as to change provisions relating to the definition of a term; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Judiciary Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB405/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48605","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":852929,"bill_number":"HR1454","title":"Entrekin, Ms. Christie; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Ms. Christie Entrekin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1454/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48640","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":852930,"bill_number":"HR1449","title":"Griner, Quenterious JaQuan Kobla; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Quenterious JaQuan Kobla Griner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1449/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48635","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":852932,"bill_number":"HR1450","title":"McMillan, Judge Walter C., Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Judge Walter C. McMillan, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1450/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48636","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":852933,"bill_number":"SR1032","title":"Senate Sexual Offender Registry Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Sexual Offender Registry Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1032/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48617","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":852934,"bill_number":"HR1429","title":"Billy Dilworth Memorial Highway; Franklin County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. William Douglas \"Billy\" Dilworth and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1429/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48601","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":852935,"bill_number":"HR1451","title":"Grayson High School Girls Soccer Team; winner 6A State Championship; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Grayson High School Girls Soccer Team for winning the 6A State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1451/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48637","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":852937,"bill_number":"HB1058","title":"Health; HIV and AIDS; revise various statutes","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapters 17 and 22 of Title 31 and Code Section 24-12-21 of the O.C.G.A., relating to control of venereal disease, clinical laboratories, and the disclosure of AIDS confidential information, respectively, so as to revise various statutes relating to HIV and AIDS; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1058/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48597","sponsor":"Betty Price"},
{"bill_id":852938,"bill_number":"SR1030","title":"Georgia Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Georgia Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1030/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48607","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":852939,"bill_number":"HR1428","title":"House Study Committee on Reducing the Caseloads of Foster Kids' Caseworkers; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Reducing the Caseloads of Foster Kids' Caseworkers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1428/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48600","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":852940,"bill_number":"SB409","title":"Education; require every public school to post a sign containing toll-free telephone number; reports of child abuse or neglect","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 require every public school to post a sign containing the toll-free telephone number operated by the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services to receive reports of child abuse or neglect; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB409/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48644","sponsor":"JaNice VanNess"},
{"bill_id":852942,"bill_number":"HR1436","title":"Destiny Christian Center International; 10th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Destiny Christian Center International on the grand occasion of its 10th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1436/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48622","sponsor":"Ronnie Mabra"},
{"bill_id":852943,"bill_number":"HB1061","title":"Education; annual performance evaluations; provide for the composition of factors for teachers, assistants principals, and principals","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-210 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual performance evaluations, so as to provide for the composition of factors in annual evaluations for teachers of record, assistant principals, and principals; to provide for recommended practices for classroom and school observations for purposes of annual evaluations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1061/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48603","sponsor":"Tom Dickson"},
{"bill_id":852944,"bill_number":"HR1437","title":"Howard, Damacia; honored 2016 Prudential Spirit of Community Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Damacia Howard upon being honored with the 2016 Prudential Spirit of Community Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1437/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48623","sponsor":"Virgil Fludd"},
{"bill_id":852945,"bill_number":"SR1035","title":"Family Medical Leave Fund; create; authorize the dedication of certain revenues-CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Family Medical Leave Fund; to authorize the dedication of certain revenues to be deposited into such fund; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1035/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48647","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":852946,"bill_number":"HR1430","title":"Trooper Bobby Mathis Memorial Bridge Intersection; Talbot County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Trooper Bobby Mathis and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1430/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48612","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":852947,"bill_number":"HB1060","title":"Crimes and offenses; carrying and possession of firearms; confirm that the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to carrying and possession of firearms; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to disposition of property seized; 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 provision of certain information to the FBI in conjunction with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding torts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Veto V12","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1060/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48602","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":852948,"bill_number":"SR1029","title":"Health and Social Services Integrated Data Platform; create joint study committee","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Health and Social Services Integrated Data Platform; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1029/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48604","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":852950,"bill_number":"HB1065","title":"General Assembly; submission of written or prerecorded audio-visual statements by members to standing committees; provide rules","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 relative to the General Assembly, so as to provide for rules of the House of Representatives and the Senate governing the submission of written or prerecorded audio-visual statements by members of the general public to standing committees regarding legislation in possession of such standing committees; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1065/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48611","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":852951,"bill_number":"HR1452","title":"Geddis, Sergeant First Class Lamar, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sergeant First Class Lamar Geddis, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1452/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48638","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":852952,"bill_number":"SR1033","title":"Brush, Senator Joey; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Senator Joey Brush; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1033/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48643","sponsor":"William Jackson"},
{"bill_id":852953,"bill_number":"HB1055","title":"Health; Certificate of Need program; repeal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to repeal the Certificate of Need program; to amend other provisions in various titles of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated for purposes of conformity; to provide for legislative findings and intent; 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 certain requirements relating to charity and indigent care previously imposed as a condition for a certificate of need are imposed as a condition of licensure; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1055/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48594","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":852955,"bill_number":"SR1024","title":"Type 1 Diabetes Day; recognize February 23","description":"A RESOLUTION commending those that support persons diagnosed and living with Type 1 Diabetes and recognizing February 23, 2016, as Type 1 Diabetes Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1024/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48586","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":852956,"bill_number":"HR1443","title":"Georgia Southwestern State University Day at the capitol; March 2, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 2, 2016, as Georgia Southwestern State University Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1443/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48629","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":852957,"bill_number":"HR1456","title":"Chalmers, William Stone; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating William Stone Chalmers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1456/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48642","sponsor":"Brad Raffensperger"},
{"bill_id":852958,"bill_number":"HR1447","title":"Haralson, Michelle; Jackson County Comprehensive High School's 2016 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Michelle Haralson, Jackson County Comprehensive High School's 2016 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1447/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48633","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":852960,"bill_number":"HR1427","title":"House Study Committee on Electronic Cigarettes, E-liquids, and Other Vapor Products; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Electronic Cigarettes, E-liquids, and Other Vapor Products; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1427/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48599","sponsor":"Paulette Rakestraw"},
{"bill_id":852961,"bill_number":"HB1064","title":"Public Safety, Department of; off-duty use of motor vehicles; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Safety, so as to revise provisions for the off-duty use of motor vehicles by certain law enforcement officers of the department relative to approved off-duty employment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1064/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48610","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":852962,"bill_number":"HR1439","title":"Golden Pantry Food Stores, Inc.; 50th anniversary; honor; Mr. Tom Griffith; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Golden Pantry Food Stores, Inc., on the grand occasion of their 50th anniversary and recognizing Mr. Tom Griffith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1439/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48625","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":852963,"bill_number":"HB1062","title":"Special license plates; free for veterans who received Soldier's Medal; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-85.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special and distinctive license plates for veterans, so as to provide for a free special and distinctive vehicle license plate for military veterans who have received a Soldier's Medal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1062/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48608","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":852965,"bill_number":"HB1057","title":"Special license plates; Hampton University; establish","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, causes, agencies, or nonprofit corporations, so as to establish a specialty license plate for Hampton University; to provide for related matters; to require a two-thirds' majority vote for passage in accordance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1057/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48596","sponsor":"Virgil Fludd"},
{"bill_id":852966,"bill_number":"HR1438","title":"Southern College of Optometry Day at the capitol; February 25, 2016; recognize; student leaders at Southern College of Optometry; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 25, 2016, as Southern College of Optometry Day at the state capitol and commending student leaders at Southern College of Optometry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1438/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48624","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":852967,"bill_number":"SR1034","title":"Testa, Hannah; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hannah Testa upon being honored with a 2016 Prudential Spirit of Community Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1034/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48645","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":852968,"bill_number":"SB404","title":"Public Safety Department; off-duty use of motor vehicles by certain law enforcement officers; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Safety, so as to revise provisions for the off-duty use of motor vehicles by certain law enforcement officers of the department relative to approved off-duty employment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB404/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48587","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":852970,"bill_number":"HR1435","title":"Jackson, Dosh; 105th birthday; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Dosh Jackson on his 105th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1435/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48621","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":852971,"bill_number":"HB1056","title":"Pickens County; Airport Authority; reduce number of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Pickens County Airport Authority, approved April 19, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3645), so as to reduce the number of members; to revise the appointment and qualifications of members; to revise the election of chairperson; to revise terms by which a vacancy on the authority shall exist; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1056/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48595","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":852972,"bill_number":"SR1023","title":"Emergency Medical Services Recognition Day; recognize February 22","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 22, 2016, 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":"2016-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1023/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48585","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":854110,"bill_number":"HB1073","title":"Juvenile Code; procedure in juvenile courts; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Juvenile Code, so as to change provisions relating to procedure in juvenile courts; to provide that adoption proceedings be stayed while an appeal of an order to terminate rights is pending; to clarify the court's duties to a case while an appeal is pending; to clarify provisions relating to the waiver of the right to counsel; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1073/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48696","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":854111,"bill_number":"HB1075","title":"Commerce and trade; transmission of another person's medical information shall be deemed an unfair and deceptive trade practice; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-393.5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prohibited telemarketing, Internet activities, or home repair, so as to provide that the transmission of another person's medical information shall be deemed an unfair and deceptive trade practice; to provide for a definition; to provide for cumulative remedies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1075/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48698","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":854113,"bill_number":"HR1479","title":"White, Mrs. Clae Andrew; Jewell C. Anderson Elementary School's Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Clae Andrew White, Jewell C. Anderson Elementary School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1479/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48688","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":854115,"bill_number":"HB1066","title":"Penal institutions; additional duties of commissioner of corrections; authorize chief of staff to issue warrants of an offender who has escaped","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 42-2-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to additional duties of the commissioner of corrections, so as to authorize the chief of staff to the commissioner to issue warrants for the arrest of an offender who has escaped from the custody of the department; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1066/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48655","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":854117,"bill_number":"HR1484","title":"Moser, Mrs. Jamie; Austin Road Elementary School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Jamie Moser, Austin Road Elementary School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1484/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48693","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":854119,"bill_number":"SR1041","title":"Reverend Kenneth H. Coomer, Jr., Highway; Bartow County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Reverend Kenneth H. Coomer, Jr., and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1041/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48665","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":854121,"bill_number":"HR1474","title":"Hester, Andy; Turner County Sheriff; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Turner County Sheriff Andy Hester; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1474/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48683","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":854123,"bill_number":"HR1460","title":"Mt. Olivet Missionary Baptist Church Highway; Paulding County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mt. Olivet Missionary Baptist Church and dedicating a road in its honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1460/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48662","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":854125,"bill_number":"HR1466","title":"Lee, Steven; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Steven Lee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1466/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48675","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":854127,"bill_number":"HR1464","title":"Hair Loss Epidemic Summit Day in Georgia; February 21, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 21, 2016, as Hair Loss Epidemic Summit Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1464/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48673","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":854129,"bill_number":"HR1461","title":"TSGT Mack Fitzgerald Intersection; Laurens County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Mack Fitzgerald and dedicating an intersection in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1461/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48666","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":854131,"bill_number":"HR1468","title":"Benson, Mrs. Dorothy C.; Distinguished Older Georgian for 2016; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Dorothy C. Benson as the Distinguished Older Georgian for 2016; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1468/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48677","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":854133,"bill_number":"HR1459","title":"Mayor Lee Robinson Memorial Bridge; Bibb County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Colonel William Lee Robinson and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1459/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48661","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":854135,"bill_number":"HB1074","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, so as to change the compensation of the judges of the state court; to authorize the governing authority of Cobb County to make payments to the Trial Judges and Solicitors Retirement Fund; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1074/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48697","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":854136,"bill_number":"HB1068","title":"\"Postpartum Depression Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to provide for postpartum depression counseling, screening, and treatment referral; to provide for duty for certain medical professionals to counsel; to provide for treatment and hospitalization for postpartum depression; to provide for records; to provide a short title; to provide legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1068/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48657","sponsor":"Margaret Kaiser"},
{"bill_id":854138,"bill_number":"SB415","title":"Road Rules; revise criminal penalty for operating a vehicle without adequately securing load","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to uniform rules of the road, so as to revise the criminal penalty for operating a vehicle without adequately securing load; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB415/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48669","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":854140,"bill_number":"HR1457","title":"Longstreet Bridge; Hall County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Confederate General James Longstreet and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1457/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48654","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":854142,"bill_number":"HR1467","title":"Aniton, Mrs. Dorothy Jean Rigby; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Dorothy Jean Rigby Aniton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1467/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48676","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":854144,"bill_number":"HB1077","title":"State of Georgia; establish a strict regulatory structure that would allow limited licensure for growing, processing, and dispensing medical cannabis oil; provide a nonbinding state-wide referendum","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a nonbinding state-wide referendum on the question of whether the state of Georgia should establish a strict regulatory structure that would allow for the limited licensure for growing, processing, and dispensing medical cannabis oil in Georgia for citizens with certain severe illnesses and that are properly registered with the state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1077/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48701","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":854146,"bill_number":"HR1475","title":"Fibroid Awareness Month at the capitol; July, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the month of July, 2016, as Fibroid Awareness Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1475/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48684","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":854148,"bill_number":"HR1458","title":"State, county and local law enforcement agencies; engage in emergency pursuits only in the most necessary instances; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging all state, county, and local law enforcement agencies to engage in emergency pursuits only in the most necessary instances; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1458/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48660","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":854150,"bill_number":"HR1477","title":"Anderson, Ms. Stefanie; Clayton County Public Schools' 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Stefanie Anderson, Clayton County Public Schools' 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1477/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48686","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":854152,"bill_number":"HB1072","title":"Education; service cancelable loan fund; remove ineligibility for such loans for members of the Georgia National Guard also receiving HOPE","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-374 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service cancelable loan fund and authorized types of service cancelable educational loans financed by state funds and issued by the Georgia Student Finance Authority, so as to remove ineligibility for such loans for members of the Georgia National Guard also receiving HOPE scholarship or HOPE grant funds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1072/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48695","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":854154,"bill_number":"SB414","title":"Law Enforcement; provide a standard by which state, county, and local authorize the engagement of vehicular pursuits","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 standard by which state, county, and local law enforcement agencies authorize the engagement of vehicular pursuits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB414/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48668","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":854156,"bill_number":"HR1478","title":"Randolph, Shamika; Morrow Middle School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Shamika Randolph, Morrow Middle School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1478/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48687","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":854158,"bill_number":"HR1463","title":"Blah to Fierce Girls!; recognize; Ms. Shekina Moore; founder; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Blah to Fierce Girls! and commending its founder, Ms. Shekina Moore; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1463/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48672","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":854160,"bill_number":"SB416","title":"GBI; establish Georgia Information Sharing and Analysis Center; provide fusion center for sharing and analysis of homeland security activity information","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, so as to establish the Georgia Information Sharing and Analysis Center within the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; to provide for a fusion center for the sharing and analysis of homeland security activity information; to provide for definitions; to provide for operations and responsibilities; to provide for membership; to amend Code Section 38-3-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Georgia Emergency Management Agency created, director, staff, offices, director's duties, and disaster coordinator, so as to expand the duties of the director of emergency management; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB416/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48671","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":854162,"bill_number":"HB1071","title":"Domestic relations; signs to be posted at certain medical facilities where a newborn child may be left; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10A of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to safe place for newborns, so as to provide for signs to be posted at certain medical facilities to indicate locations where a newborn child may be left such that the mother can avoid criminal prosecution; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1071/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48670","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":854164,"bill_number":"HR1481","title":"Archibald, Ms. Eloise Scott; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Ms. Eloise Scott Archibald; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1481/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48690","sponsor":"Darryl Jordan"},
{"bill_id":854166,"bill_number":"HR1471","title":"Georgia Pre-K Week at the capitol; October 3-7, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing October 3-7, 2016, as Georgia Pre-K Week at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1471/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48680","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":854168,"bill_number":"SR1042","title":"Mullins, Probate Judge Anita; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Probate Judge Anita Mullins on the grand occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1042/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48699","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":854170,"bill_number":"HB1067","title":"Greene County; board of elections and registration; provide election supervisor","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Greene County, approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3602), so as to provide for an election supervisor; to provide for the qualifications, appointment, compensation, duties, and employment of said election supervisor; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1067/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48656","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":854172,"bill_number":"HR1476","title":"Mikell, Robert \"Rob\" G., Esq.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Robert \"Rob\" G. Mikell, Esq.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1476/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48685","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":854173,"bill_number":"SR1037","title":"Alternative Fuels Infrastructure; create Senate Study Committee","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Alternative Fuels Infrastructure; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1037/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48650","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":854175,"bill_number":"HR1470","title":"Thomas, Mr. Henry \"Hank\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Henry \"Hank\" Thomas; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1470/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48679","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":854177,"bill_number":"HB1069","title":"Motor vehicles; issuance of temporary license plate to a tag service company; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to operation of an unregistered vehicle or vehicle without a current license plate, revalidation decal, or county decal; storage of an unlicensed vehicle; display, revision, and extension of temporary license plates; and fines, so as to provide for the issuance of a temporary plate to a tag service company; to provide for a definition; to provide for conditions upon the issuance of such temporary plates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1069/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48658","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":854179,"bill_number":"HR1473","title":"Sadhasivan, Dr. Mohan; Stockbridge High School's 2016 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Mohan Sadhasivan, Stockbridge High School's 2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1473/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48682","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":854180,"bill_number":"SR1038","title":"Joint Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1038/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48651","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":854182,"bill_number":"HR1485","title":"Ervin, Mrs. Ashantee; East Clayton Elementary School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Ashantee Ervin, East Clayton Elementary School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1485/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48694","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":854184,"bill_number":"HR1462","title":"Reverend Joe E. Edwards Intersection; Bartow County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Reverend Joe E. Edwards and dedicating an intersection in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1462/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48667","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":854185,"bill_number":"HB1076","title":"Local government; development authorities; provisions","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 provide that no development authority activated by a single county that has also activated a public safety and judicial facilities authority shall acquire, lease, or accept title to any real property located within a city that has activated a development authority without the consent by resolution of such city's development authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1076/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48700","sponsor":"Taylor Bennett"},
{"bill_id":854187,"bill_number":"SR1036","title":"Dyer Bridge; Towns County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the lives of Paul and James Dyer and dedicating a bridge in their memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1036/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48649","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":854189,"bill_number":"HR1465","title":"Eating Disorders Awareness Week at the capitol; February 21-27, 2016; observance of National Eating Disorders Awareness; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 21-27, 2016, as Eating Disorders Awareness Week at the capitol, in conjunction with the observance of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1465/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48674","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":854191,"bill_number":"SB413","title":"Dept. of Economic Development; establish a state-wide site development initiative; portfolio of properties ready for industrial development","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 provide that the Department of Economic Development shall establish a state-wide site development initiative to create a portfolio of properties in the state which are ready for industrial development; to provide for criteria, evaluations, and review; to provide for funding; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB413/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48663","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":854193,"bill_number":"HR1482","title":"Jordan, Mrs. Leola Wiggins; 90th birthday; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Mrs. Leola Wiggins Jordan on the grand occasion of her 90th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1482/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48691","sponsor":"Darryl Jordan"},
{"bill_id":854195,"bill_number":"HR1483","title":"Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the capitol; February 18, 2016; recognize; Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and the Georgia District Chapters; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and the Georgia District Chapters and recognizing February 18, 2016, as Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1483/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48692","sponsor":"Darryl Jordan"},
{"bill_id":854197,"bill_number":"SR1040","title":"General Assembly; authorize to provide for proceeds of one or more lottery games to benefit military veterans -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly 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":"2016-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1040/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48664","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":854198,"bill_number":"HR1469","title":"Bynam, Ms. A. Davita; retirement; Executive Director of the Columbus Community Center; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. A. Davita Bynam on the occasion of her retirement as Executive Director of the Columbus Community Center; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1469/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48678","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":854200,"bill_number":"HR1480","title":"Osorio, Mr. José M.; Roberta T. Smith Elementary School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. José M. Osorio, Roberta T. Smith Elementary School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1480/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48689","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":854202,"bill_number":"HR1472","title":"National Entrepreneur Week at the capitol; February 21-27, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 21-27, 2016, as National Entrepreneur Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1472/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48681","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":854204,"bill_number":"SR1039","title":"PFC Charles W. Bradshaw Memorial Intersection; Walker County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Private First Class Charles W. Bradshaw and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1039/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48653","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":854206,"bill_number":"SB412","title":"Hancock County; board of elections and registration; change the manner of appointment of the board","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Hancock County and to provide for its powers and duties, approved April 20, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 3710), so as to change the manner of appointment of the board; to change the manner of selection of the chairperson; to provide for the continuation in office of the current members of the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB412/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48652","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":854208,"bill_number":"HB1070","title":"Domestic relations; adoption; permit the department to use certain information in the records concerning the adopted child's biological parents","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 adoption, so as to permit the department to use certain information in the department's records concerning the adopted child's biological parents; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1070/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48659","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":854973,"bill_number":"HB1080","title":"Fayette County; Magistrate Court; impose and collect county law library fees as part of court cost","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Magistrate Court of Fayette County to impose and collect county law library fees as part of the court costs in the magistrate court; to provide for practices and procedures connected therewith; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1080/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48709","sponsor":"Matthew Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":854974,"bill_number":"HR1504","title":"Yongue, Edith P. \"Edie\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Edith P. \"Edie\" Yongue; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1504/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48742","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":854975,"bill_number":"SR1049","title":"State of Georgia; recognize the importance of water; urge support for future investment in water and wastewater systems","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the importance of water to the State of Georgia and urging support for future investments in water and wastewater systems; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1049/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48721","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":854976,"bill_number":"HR1494","title":"Ball, David; Rotary Club's Citizen of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending David Ball upon being named the Rotary Club's Citizen of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1494/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48732","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":854977,"bill_number":"HR1493","title":"Reynolds, Katie; honored Girl Scout Gold Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Katie Reynolds upon being honored with the Girl Scout Gold Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1493/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48731","sponsor":"Betty Price"},
{"bill_id":854978,"bill_number":"HB1082","title":"Blakely, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Blakely; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide a specific repealer; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1082/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48724","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":854979,"bill_number":"HR1507","title":"Joint Study Committee on Standardizing the Start Date of Georgia Public Schools; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Standardizing the Start Date of Georgia Public Schools; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-25","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1507/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48754","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":854980,"bill_number":"HR1495","title":"Howgate; Carson Cleary; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Carson Cleary Howgate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1495/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48733","sponsor":"Betty Price"},
{"bill_id":854981,"bill_number":"HR1505","title":"The Week of The Gathering Place; February 29 through March 4th; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending The Gathering Place and recognizing the week of February 29th through March 4th as The Week of the Gathering Place; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1505/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48743","sponsor":"Alex Atwood"},
{"bill_id":854982,"bill_number":"SR1053","title":"Wheeler High School Boys Basketball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Wheeler High School boys basketball team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1053/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48723","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":854983,"bill_number":"HB1092","title":"Habersham County; Airport Authority; provide for the assets and encumbrances","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the Habersham County Airport Authority, approved April 20, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 3684); to provide for the assets and encumbrances thereof; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1092/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48758","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":854984,"bill_number":"SB418","title":"Pharmacists and Pharmacies; change provisions relating to filling Schedule II controlled substance prescriptions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 26-4-80.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the use of security paper for hard copy prescription drug orders, so as to change provisions relating to filling Schedule II controlled substance prescriptions; to provide for record keeping; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB418/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48704","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":854985,"bill_number":"SR1046","title":"District 35 Legislative Day; recognize February 25","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 25, 2016, as District 35 Legislative Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1046/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48712","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":854986,"bill_number":"HR1487","title":"Walter M. Mathews, Jr., Memorial Highway; Macon County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Walter M. Mathews, Jr., and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1487/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48720","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":854988,"bill_number":"HR1498","title":"Harmond, Eugene; 43 years of service to Delta Airlines: commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Eugene Harmond for his 43 years of service to Delta Air Lines; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1498/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48736","sponsor":"Howard Mosby"},
{"bill_id":854989,"bill_number":"HB1078","title":"Education; raise the age of mandatory education from 16 to 17; 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; 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":"2016-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1078/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48707","sponsor":"Margaret Kaiser"},
{"bill_id":854990,"bill_number":"HR1489","title":"Piper, Lauren; honored Girl Scout Gold Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lauren Piper upon being honored with the Girl Scout Gold Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1489/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48727","sponsor":"Betty Price"},
{"bill_id":854991,"bill_number":"HB1084","title":"State Soil and Water Conservation Commission; measuring farm and agriculture uses of water; eliminate certain powers and duties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 2-6-27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to additional duties and powers of the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission, so as to eliminate certain powers and duties of such commission relative to measuring farm and agricultural uses of water; to amend Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to conservation and natural resources, so as to substitute the State Forestry Commission for the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission with regard to certain powers and duties relative to measuring farm and agricultural uses of water; to change certain provisions relating to the powers of the director of the State Forestry Commission concerning the adoption of rules and regulations and methods of administration; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1084/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48747","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":854992,"bill_number":"HB1089","title":"Macon, City of; City of Payne; Bibb County; change boundaries of the commissioner districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the restructuring of the governments of the City of Macon, the City of Payne City, and Bibb County, approved April 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5595), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 30, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3942), so as to change the boundaries of the commissioner districts; to provide for the continuation in office of the current members of the commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-25","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1089/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48752","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":854993,"bill_number":"SR1047","title":"Howard, Ms. Damacia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Damacia Howard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1047/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48713","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":854994,"bill_number":"SB422","title":"Building and Housing; provide for legislative findings; unlawful for responsible agent of a vacant structure; neglected condition; shall constitute a public nuisance","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to buildings and housing, so as to provide for legislative findings; to provide a definition; to provide that it shall be unlawful for any person who owns, controls, or is the responsible agent of a vacant structure to maintain, cause, or permit the maintenance of the vacant structure in a neglected condition and that such neglected vacant structure shall constitute a public nuisance; to provide certain requirements for the maintenance of vacant structures; to provide for the abatement of such neglected vacant structures; to provide for the recoupment of the costs of abatement; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"Senate Withdrawn & Recommitted","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB422/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48757","sponsor":"JaNice VanNess"},
{"bill_id":854995,"bill_number":"HB1079","title":"Motor vehicles; motorcycles may overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the 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 provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-25","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1079/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48708","sponsor":"Margaret Kaiser"},
{"bill_id":854996,"bill_number":"HB1091","title":"State Commission on Narcotic Treatment Programs; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drug abuse treatment and education programs, so as to provide for a moratorium on the issuance of new licenses to narcotic treatment programs; to create the State Commission on Narcotic Treatment Programs; to provide legislative findings and intent; to provide for the membership, powers, duties, compensation, and allowances of the commission; to provide for the abolishment of the commission; to suspend the acceptance of applications and issuing of licenses for narcotic treatment programs for a certain period; 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":"2016-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1091/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48755","sponsor":"Tom Weldon"},
{"bill_id":854997,"bill_number":"SR1054","title":"Juniper and Tenth Street High Rise Residents Association; recognize February 26","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Juniper and Tenth Street High Rise Residents Association and recognizing February 26, 2016, as Juniper and Tenth Street High Rise Residents Association Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1054/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48745","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":854998,"bill_number":"HR1502","title":"Davis, Lieutenant Colonel Joel, Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Lieutenant Colonel Joel Davis, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1502/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48740","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":854999,"bill_number":"SB421","title":"DeKalb County Charter Review Commission; create; membership; purpose","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the DeKalb County Charter Review Commission; to provide for its membership, officers, purpose, meetings, hearings, functions, powers, expenses, and duties; to provide for a final report; to provide for the abolishment of such commission; to provide for definitions; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB421/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48722","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":855000,"bill_number":"SB420","title":"Local Government; require referendum approval prior to the expenditure of public funds; establishment of a fixed guideway transit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties, so as to require referendum approval prior to the expenditure of public funds for the establishment of a fixed guideway transit; to provide for definitions; to provide for submission of the question to qualified voters; to provide for ballot language; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB420/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48718","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":855001,"bill_number":"HR1488","title":"ICNA Relief; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending ICNA Relief; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1488/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48726","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":855002,"bill_number":"HR1501","title":"Ivey, Lieutenant John W.; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lieutenant John W. Ivey on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1501/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48739","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":855004,"bill_number":"SB417","title":"'Georgia Film and Television Trail Act'; create; provide definitions; purpose","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Economic Development, so as to create the \"Georgia Film and Television Trail Act\"; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for a purpose; to provide for the Department of Economic Development to plan and develop the trail; to provide for policies; to provide for the Department of Transportation to place trail signs designed in conjunction with the Department of Economic Development; to provide for certain immunities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB417/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48703","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":855005,"bill_number":"HB1090","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; State Board of Education; incorporate the Love Is Not Abuse Curriculum","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 in 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":"2016-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1090/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48753","sponsor":"Dee Dawkins-Haigler"},
{"bill_id":855006,"bill_number":"SR1055","title":"Expansion of Autism Insurance Mandate; create Joint Study Committee","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on the Expansion of Autism Insurance Mandate to ERISA Plans; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1055/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48746","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":855007,"bill_number":"SR1052","title":"Sulunteh, Ambassador Jeremiah C.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Ambassador Jeremiah C. Sulunteh; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1052/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48717","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":855008,"bill_number":"HB1088","title":"\"Have You Forgotten Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-2A-18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to establishment of the Low THC oil patient registry, definitions, purpose, registration cards, quarterly reports, and waiver forms, so as to add post traumatic stress disorder to the conditions authorized for the use of low THC oil; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-25","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1088/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48751","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":855009,"bill_number":"SR1056","title":"Premium Assistance Program; create Senate Study Committee","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on the Premium Assistance Program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1056/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48756","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":855010,"bill_number":"HB1085","title":"Social services; aging; transfer oversight of such services to the Department of Community Health","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to services for the aging, so as to transfer the oversight of such services to the Department of Community Health; to provide for the department to establish a community care unit within the Division of Medical Assistance; to delete certain provisions related to the implementation of a community care system; to provide for an annual community care plan to be incorporated into the State Plan for Medical Assistance; to change references to agency to department; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1085/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48748","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":855011,"bill_number":"HR1497","title":"Georgia Music Day at the capitol; March 2, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 2, 2016, as Georgia Music Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1497/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48735","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":855012,"bill_number":"SR1048","title":"Gamble, Luke; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Luke Gamble on winning the Boys Dramatic Interpretation State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1048/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48714","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":855013,"bill_number":"HR1506","title":"Beale-Norris, Ms. Darlene; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Darlene Beale-Norris; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1506/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48744","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":855014,"bill_number":"HR1486","title":"Lovett Stovall Bridge; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Lovett Stovall and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1486/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48710","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":855015,"bill_number":"HR1490","title":"Shaw, Deborah; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Deborah Shaw on the grand occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1490/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48728","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":855016,"bill_number":"HR1503","title":"First grade classes of Elm Street Elementary School; successful class project, Sugar Kids Beauty; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the first grade classes of Elm Street Elementary School for their successful class project, Sugar Kids Beauty; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1503/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48741","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":855017,"bill_number":"HB1086","title":"Municipal corporations; dual government service of members of municipal councils on boards to include all local government offices within the same county; broaden the prohibition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 30 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding municipal corporations, so as to broaden the prohibition on dual government service of members of municipal councils or boards to include all local governmental offices within the same county; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":"Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1086/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48749","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":855019,"bill_number":"HR1499","title":"Deerfield-Windsor School Knights; winner 2015 Dr. Michael Drake Athletic Excellence Award; Gordy Gruhl; longtime athletic director for his outstanding leadership; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Deerfield-Windsor School Knights on winning the 2015 Dr. Michael Drake Athletic Excellence Award and commending their longtime athletic director Gordy Gruhl for his outstanding leadership; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1499/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48737","sponsor":"Darrel Ealum"},
{"bill_id":855020,"bill_number":"HB1083","title":"Tift County; State Court; change the office of the solicitor to a full-time position","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating and establishing the State Court of Tift County, approved March 30, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 2468), so as to change the office of the solicitor of the state court to a full-time position; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1083/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48725","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":855021,"bill_number":"HB1081","title":"Jersey, City of; terms of the members of the governing authority; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Jersey, approved March 22, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4484), so as to change the terms of the members of the governing authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1081/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48719","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":855022,"bill_number":"HR1491","title":"Coleman, James Edgar; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James Edgar Coleman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1491/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48729","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":855023,"bill_number":"HB1087","title":"Public assistance; legislative notification prior to any request for a state plan amendment for an increase in eligibility; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public assistance generally, so as to require legislative notification prior to any request for a state plan amendment for an increase in eligibility or benefits above the minimum requirements for temporary assistance for needy families or the supplemental nutrition assistance program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1087/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48750","sponsor":"Greg Morris"},
{"bill_id":855024,"bill_number":"SR1045","title":"Cain, Mr. Herman; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Herman Cain; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1045/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48711","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":855025,"bill_number":"HR1496","title":"Cedar Grove United Methodist Church; 188th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Cedar Grove United Methodist Church on the grand occasion of its 188th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1496/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48734","sponsor":"Stacey Abrams"},
{"bill_id":855026,"bill_number":"SR1044","title":"Joint Craft Brewery and Distillery Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Craft Brewery and Distillery Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1044/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48706","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":855027,"bill_number":"SB419","title":"State Court of Wayne County; change the salary of the judge and solicitor","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Wayne County (formerly the City Court of Jesup, in and for the County of Wayne), approved July 31, 1916 (Ga. L. 1916, p. 248), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 28, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4563), so as to change the salary of the judge and solicitor; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB419/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48705","sponsor":"Tommie Williams"},
{"bill_id":855028,"bill_number":"SR1050","title":"Law Enforcement Appreciation Day; recognize March 2","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 2, 2016, as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the state capitol and commending certified peace officers in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1050/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48715","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":855029,"bill_number":"HR1492","title":"Ryan, Camille; honored Girl Scout Gold Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Camille Ryan upon being honored with the Girl Scout Gold Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1492/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48730","sponsor":"Betty Price"},
{"bill_id":855030,"bill_number":"SR1051","title":"Irwin County High School Literary Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Irwin County High School Literary Team on winning the Boys Quartet State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1051/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48716","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":855031,"bill_number":"HR1500","title":"Peavy, Sheriff Van; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sheriff Van Peavy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1500/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48738","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":855032,"bill_number":"SR1043","title":"Expansion of Autism Insurance Mandate; create Senate Study Committee","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on the Expansion of Autism Insurance Mandate to ERISA Plans; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1043/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48702","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":855726,"bill_number":"HR1518","title":"Gailey, Louie E.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Louie E. Gailey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1518/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48778","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":855727,"bill_number":"HR1522","title":"Howard University's 149th Charter Day Celebration; commemorate","description":"A RESOLUTION commemorating Howard University's 149th Charter Day Celebration; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1522/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48782","sponsor":"Rahn Mayo"},
{"bill_id":855728,"bill_number":"HR1517","title":"Leadership Putnam Class of 2016; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Leadership Putnam Class of 2016; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1517/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48777","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":855729,"bill_number":"HR1511","title":"Joint Study Committee on New Market Tax Credits in Georgia; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on New Market Tax Credits in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1511/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48765","sponsor":"Craig Gordon"},
{"bill_id":855731,"bill_number":"SR1060","title":"Walton, Mr. Tim; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Tim Walton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1060/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48766","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":855732,"bill_number":"HR1513","title":"House Study Committee on Civil Rights; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Civil Rights; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1513/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48773","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":855733,"bill_number":"HR1519","title":"Boeing Company; 100th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Boeing Company upon the grand occasion of its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1519/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48779","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":855734,"bill_number":"SR1057","title":"Lance Corporal Skip Wells Memorial Highway; Cobb County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lance Corporal Skip Wells and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1057/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48759","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":855735,"bill_number":"SR1059","title":"Nonembryonic and Nonfetal Cell Therapy; create Senate Study Committee","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Nonembryonic and Nonfetal Cell Therapy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1059/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48764","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":855738,"bill_number":"HR1520","title":"Matthews, Doug and Vicky; 2016 Meriwether County Boy Scout Distinguished Citizens of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Doug and Vicky Matthews upon being selected as the 2016 Meriwether County Boy Scout Distinguished Citizens of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1520/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48780","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":855739,"bill_number":"HR1509","title":"House Study Committee on Ambulance Service Rates; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Ambulance Service Rates; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1509/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48761","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":855740,"bill_number":"HR1508","title":"Harvey J. Morey Memorial Highway; Mitchell County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Harvey J. Morey and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1508/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48760","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":855741,"bill_number":"HR1512","title":"Mayor Eva Cohn Galambos Memorial Interchange; City of Sandy Springs; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mayor Eva Cohn Galambos and dedicating an interchange in her memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1512/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48770","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":855742,"bill_number":"SR1062","title":"James Slaton \"Jay\" Shaw Memorial Highway; Lowndes County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. James Slaton \"Jay\" Shaw and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1062/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48768","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":855745,"bill_number":"HR1514","title":"Physical Therapy Day at the capitol: February 24, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 24, 2016, as Physical Therapy Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1514/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48774","sponsor":"Matthew Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":855746,"bill_number":"HB1095","title":"\"Patient Compensation Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to establish the \"Patient Compensation 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 related matters; to provide for severability; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1095/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48772","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":855747,"bill_number":"HR1510","title":"House Durable Medical Equipment Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Durable Medical Equipment Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1510/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48762","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":855748,"bill_number":"SR1063","title":"Means, Sr., Bishop J.D.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bishop J.D. Means, Sr., on the occasion of his 30th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1063/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48783","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":855749,"bill_number":"HR1515","title":"Voyles, Mrs. Betty Rowland; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Betty Rowland Voyles; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1515/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48775","sponsor":"Joe Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":855751,"bill_number":"SR1061","title":"Massee, Mr. William Fokes \"Bill\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. William Fokes \"Bill\" Massee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1061/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48767","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":855752,"bill_number":"HR1516","title":"Police Benevolent Association of Georgia; 30th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Police Benevolent Association of Georgia and recognizing its 30th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1516/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48776","sponsor":"Joe Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":855753,"bill_number":"HR1521","title":"Hemophilia of Georgia Day at the capitol; March 7, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 7, 2016, as Hemophilia of Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1521/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48781","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":855754,"bill_number":"HB1093","title":"Carroll County; tax commissioner; increase the percentage of educational funds retained and remitted","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing that the tax commissioner of Carroll County shall retain 1 percent of educational funds collected by said officer and remit the same to the governing authority of Carroll County to reimburse the county for the cost of collecting school taxes, approved March 27, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 3698), so as to increase the percentage of educational funds retained and remitted by said officer for said purpose to the governing authority of Carroll County; to provide a statement of intention and authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1093/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48769","sponsor":"Dustin Hightower"},
{"bill_id":855755,"bill_number":"SR1058","title":"Andrews Chapel United Methodist Women; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Andrews Chapel United Methodist Women; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1058/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48763","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":855756,"bill_number":"HB1094","title":"Public water systems; testing for certain contaminants; impose additional requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 5 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public water systems, so as to impose additional requirements on municipal water supply systems related to testing for certain contaminants; to require timely notice to affected users in the event of emergencies related to drinking water quality; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1094/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48771","sponsor":"Margaret Kaiser"},
{"bill_id":856316,"bill_number":"SR1075","title":"Matthews, Zach; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Zach Matthews; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1075/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48815","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":856317,"bill_number":"SR1073","title":"White County; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending White County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1073/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48813","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":856319,"bill_number":"SR1070","title":"Georgia Southwestern State University Day; recognize March 2","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 2, 2016, as Georgia Southwestern State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1070/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48796","sponsor":"Gregory Kirk"},
{"bill_id":856321,"bill_number":"SR1065","title":"\"Community Health Centers Day\"; recognize February 26","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 26, 2016, as \"Community Health Centers Day\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1065/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48785","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":856323,"bill_number":"HR1538","title":"Commerce High School wrestling team; winner third consecutive Class A Traditional State title; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Commerce High School wrestling team on winning their third consecutive Class A Traditional State title; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1538/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48810","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":856325,"bill_number":"HR1539","title":"Jefferson High School wrestling team; winner Class AAA state traditional wrestling championship; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Jefferson High School wrestling team on winning the Class AAA state traditional wrestling championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1539/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48811","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":856327,"bill_number":"HR1523","title":"Sergeant First Class Ray F. Lents Memorial Intersection; Murray County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Sergeant First Class Ray F. Lents and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1523/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48790","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":856329,"bill_number":"HR1536","title":"Georgia Lineman Appreciation Month at the capitol; April; recognize; Georgia linemen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia linemen and recognizing April as Georgia Lineman Appreciation Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1536/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48808","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":856331,"bill_number":"HR1531","title":"\"Community Health Centers Day\"; February 26, 2016; recognize; Georgia Association of Primary Health Care; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 26, 2016, as \"Community Health Centers Day\" and commending the Georgia Association for Primary Health Care; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1531/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48803","sponsor":"Richard Smith"},
{"bill_id":856333,"bill_number":"HR1534","title":"Children's Day at the capitol; March 8, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 8, 2016, as Children's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1534/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48806","sponsor":"Emory Dunahoo"},
{"bill_id":856335,"bill_number":"HB1096","title":"Unclaimed property; disposition; provide for the donation of abandoned dividends by rural telephone cooperatives for certain purposes","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 provide for the donation of abandoned dividends or capital credits by rural telephone cooperatives for certain purposes; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-02-25","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1096/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48789","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":856336,"bill_number":"HR1524","title":"Barbara Stephens Memorial Highway; Fannin County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mayor Barbara Stephens and dedicating a road in her memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1524/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48791","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":856338,"bill_number":"HR1529","title":"Anderson, Grant; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Grant Anderson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1529/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48801","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":856340,"bill_number":"HR1526","title":"Colquitt George \"C.G.\" Russell Memorial Interchange; Camden County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Colquitt George \"C.G.\" Russell and dedicating an interchange in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1526/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48793","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":856342,"bill_number":"HR1527","title":"United States Congress; enactment of a Regulation Freedom Amendment to the Constitution of the United States; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1527/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48794","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":856346,"bill_number":"HR1540","title":"Smith, Gabe, Domonique Hargrave, Antonio Stewart, Bunmi Smith, and Raydan Wilder; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Gabe Smith, Domonique Hargrave, Antonio Stewart, Bunmi Smith, and Raydan Wilder; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1540/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48812","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":856348,"bill_number":"HR1525","title":"Roy L. Chapman Intersection; Fannin County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Roy L. Chapman and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1525/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48792","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":856350,"bill_number":"HR1528","title":"Jesse Rouse Memorial Bridge; Lincoln County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Jesse Rouse and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1528/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48800","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":856352,"bill_number":"SR1069","title":"Albany Bass Club Catch and Release Bass Tournament for Easter Seals Southern Georgia Children's Services; celebrate 40th anniversary","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Albany Bass Club Catch and Release Bass Tournament for Easter Seals Southern Georgia Children's Services; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1069/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48795","sponsor":"Gregory Kirk"},
{"bill_id":856354,"bill_number":"SR1068","title":"Barney, Major Gregory E.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Major Gregory E. Barney; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1068/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48788","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":856356,"bill_number":"SR1074","title":"Summers, Pastor Jack E.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Jack E. Summers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1074/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48814","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":856358,"bill_number":"HB1097","title":"Fayette County; Board of Education; increase compensation of the chairperson and members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the compensation and expenses of the chairperson and members of the Board of Education of Fayette County, approved March 30, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4308), so as to increase the compensation of the chairperson and members of the Fayette County Board of Education; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1097/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48798","sponsor":"John Yates"},
{"bill_id":856360,"bill_number":"HR1532","title":"Georgia Southern University Eagles; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Southern University Eagles; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1532/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48804","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":856362,"bill_number":"SR1072","title":"Stevens, John Phinizy; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of John Phinizy Stevens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1072/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48799","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":856364,"bill_number":"SR1071","title":"Georgia Lineman Appreciation Month; recognize April","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia linemen and recognizing April as Georgia Lineman Appreciation Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1071/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48797","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":856366,"bill_number":"SR1067","title":"Spiller, Mr. Howard Julian; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Howard Julian Spiller; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1067/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48787","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":856368,"bill_number":"HR1537","title":"The Waters family; recognize; Bulloch County's 2015 Conservationist of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Waters family, Bulloch County's 2015 Conservationist of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1537/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48809","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":856370,"bill_number":"HR1535","title":"Beauford, Yulonda Darden; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Yulonda Darden Beauford; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1535/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48807","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":856371,"bill_number":"HR1530","title":"Testa, Hannah; honored 2016 Prudential Spirit of Community Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hannah Testa upon being honored with a 2016 Prudential Spirit of Community Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1530/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48802","sponsor":"Sheri Gilligan"},
{"bill_id":856373,"bill_number":"SR1064","title":"Georgia Court Reporting and Captioning Week; recognize February 14-20","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 14-20, 2016, as Georgia Court Reporting and Captioning Week at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1064/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48784","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":856375,"bill_number":"HR1533","title":"Udukwu, Ms. Frances Oneymaechi; reigning Miss Africa USA; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Ms. Frances Oneymaechi Udukwu, the reigning Miss Africa USA; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1533/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48805","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":856377,"bill_number":"SR1066","title":"Gerstein, Ms. Ellen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Ellen Gerstein, Executive Director of the Gwinnett Coalition for Health and Human Services; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1066/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48786","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":856674,"bill_number":"HR1543","title":"Arnold-Witherow, Reverend Dr. Angela; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Angela Arnold-Witherow; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1543/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48828","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":856675,"bill_number":"SR1080","title":"Odum, Reece; Kimble, Blue; Terron, Angel; Manns, Ty; Searcy, Jeff; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION Commending Reece Odum, Blue Kimble, Angel Terron, Ty Manns, and Jeff Searcy on their powerful and inspiring movie, The Wish, and recognizing LifeLink of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1080/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48823","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":856676,"bill_number":"SR1078","title":"CHRIS kids; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending CHRIS Kids for its leadership in promoting trauma informed best practices in Georgia and its commitment to helping children, young adults, and families with behavioral health challenges; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1078/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48819","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":856678,"bill_number":"HR1547","title":"Visit Savannah; 40th year; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Visit Savannah in its 40th year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1547/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48832","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":856679,"bill_number":"HR1553","title":"House Study Committee on Homes for Georgia's Families; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Homes for Georgia's Families; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1553/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48845","sponsor":"Jimmy Pruett"},
{"bill_id":856680,"bill_number":"SR1084","title":"Vacant Structures; create Senate Study Committee","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Vacant Structures; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1084/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48826","sponsor":"JaNice VanNess"},
{"bill_id":856682,"bill_number":"HB1100","title":"Juvenile Code; jurisdiction to include children who are under the age of 18 years; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Juvenile Code, so as to change the jurisdiction of the juvenile court to include children who are under the age of 18 years; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1100/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48844","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":856683,"bill_number":"SR1082","title":"The Week of The Gathering Place; recognize February 29 - March 4","description":"A RESOLUTION commending The Gathering Place and recognizing the week of February 29-March 4, 2016, as The Week of The Gathering Place; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1082/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48827","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":856684,"bill_number":"HR1542","title":"House Study Committee on Music Economic Development; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Music Economic Development; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1542/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48822","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":856686,"bill_number":"SR1088","title":"Singh, Devneet; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Devneet Singh upon being honored with a 2016 Prudential Spirit of Community Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1088/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48840","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":856687,"bill_number":"SR1077","title":"Pace Academy Knights Varsity Football Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Pace Academy Knights varsity football team for winning the 2015 Class AA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1077/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48818","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":856688,"bill_number":"HB1099","title":"DeKalb County; change composition of the governing authority; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act revising, superseding, and consolidating the laws relative to the governing authority of DeKalb County and creating a chairman and board of commissioners of said county, approved March 8, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 3237), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4304), so as to change the composition of the governing authority; to abolish the office of chief executive officer; to provide for a commission chairperson to be elected at large; to shorten certain terms of office; to provide for elections and new terms of office; to provide for term limits; to provide for a county manager; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum and effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1099/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48843","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":856690,"bill_number":"SR1087","title":"2016 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the 2016 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides for their exemplary service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"Senate Hopper","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1087/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":856691,"bill_number":"HR1541","title":"Joint Music Economic Development Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Music Economic Development Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1541/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48821","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":856692,"bill_number":"SR1079","title":"Georgia Pre-K Week; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing October 3-7, 2016, as Georgia Pre-K Week at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1079/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48820","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":856694,"bill_number":"HB1098","title":"State Road and Tollway Authority; general provisions; repeal and reserve Code Section 32-10-77","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 repeal and reserve Code Section 32-10-77, relating to General Assembly approval of funding for streetcar projects; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1098/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48816","sponsor":"Craig Gordon"},
{"bill_id":856695,"bill_number":"SR1081","title":"Georgia Southern University Eagles; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Southern University Eagles; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1081/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48824","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":856696,"bill_number":"HR1546","title":"Angle, J. Scott; President and CEO of International Fertilizer Development Center; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring J. Scott Angle, President and CEO of the International Fertilizer Development Center; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1546/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48831","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":856698,"bill_number":"SR1083","title":"Senate Criminal Justice Reform Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Criminal Justice Reform Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":"Judiciary Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1083/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48825","sponsor":"JaNice VanNess"},
{"bill_id":856699,"bill_number":"SR1089","title":"General Assembly; encouraged to fully fund disparity studies for all departments and instrumentalities of state government","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the General Assembly to fully fund disparity studies for all departments and other instrumentalities of state government; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1089/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48841","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":856700,"bill_number":"HR1549","title":"Jones, Chase; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chase Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1549/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48834","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":856702,"bill_number":"SR1086","title":"Mark Burkhalter Highway; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. J. Mark Burkhalter and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1086/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48839","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":856703,"bill_number":"HR1550","title":"Resource Center for Community Action; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Resource Center for Community Action; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1550/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48835","sponsor":"Dee Dawkins-Haigler"},
{"bill_id":856704,"bill_number":"HR1551","title":"Boyz to Men of Honor, Inc. (B2MH); recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Boyz to Men of Honor, Inc. (B2MH); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1551/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48836","sponsor":"Dee Dawkins-Haigler"},
{"bill_id":856706,"bill_number":"HR1544","title":"Hutchison, Mr. Robert C. \"Hutch\", Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Robert C. \"Hutch\" Hutchison, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1544/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48829","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":856707,"bill_number":"SR1076","title":"Atlanta Chapter of the National Alumnae Association of Spelman College; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Atlanta Chapter of the National Alumnae Association of Spelman College; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1076/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48817","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":856708,"bill_number":"HR1552","title":"Angie's House, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Angie's House, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1552/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48837","sponsor":"Dee Dawkins-Haigler"},
{"bill_id":856710,"bill_number":"HR1548","title":"O'Dillon, Chief Lee E.; 30 years of service; City of Watkinsville; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Chief Lee E. O'Dillon for 30 years of service to the City of Watkinsville; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1548/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48833","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":856711,"bill_number":"HR1545","title":"Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the capitol; March 16, 2016; recognize; Georgia peanut industry; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia peanut industry and recognizing March 16, 2016, as Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1545/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48830","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":857145,"bill_number":"HB1111","title":"Kennesaw, City of; powers and duties of the mayor; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Kennesaw, approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4234), as amended, so as to revise the powers and duties of the mayor; to provide for the removal of officers under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1111/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48884","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":857147,"bill_number":"HB1108","title":"Waycross and Ware County Development Authority; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Waycross and Ware County Development Authority, approved March 7, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 2840), as amended, so as to provide for the composition, qualifications, appointment, filling of vacancies, terms and limits thereon, officers, and compensation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1108/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48872","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":857149,"bill_number":"HB1102","title":"Forsyth County; school district; revise eligibility of residents for homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from all Forsyth County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for the full value of the homestead of certain residents of that school district, approved April 19, 2000 (Ga. L. 2000, p. 4268), so as to revise the eligibility of residents for such homestead exemption; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1102/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48852","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":857151,"bill_number":"SR1094","title":"Puckett, Ms. Patricia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Patricia Puckett on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1094/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48862","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":857153,"bill_number":"HR1556","title":"Allatoona High School Buccaneer football team; winner GHSA AAAAA State Championship; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Allatoona High School Buccaneer football team on winning the GHSA AAAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1556/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48854","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":857157,"bill_number":"SR1098","title":"Senate Crime Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Crime Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1098/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48874","sponsor":"JaNice VanNess"},
{"bill_id":857159,"bill_number":"SR1092","title":"Georgia High School for Accelerated Learning; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing the Georgia High School for Accelerated Learning for its leadership and commitment to serving young adults in Fulton County who have recently dropped out or are at risk of dropping out of high school with an innovative, nontraditional, and supportive program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1092/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48848","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":857161,"bill_number":"HR1559","title":"Kennesaw State University; students, coaches, and staff involved with the inaugural football season; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the students, coaches, and staff involved with the inaugural football season at Kennesaw State University; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1559/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48857","sponsor":"Earl Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":857164,"bill_number":"HR1573","title":"House Study Committee on Music Festival Tax Credits; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Music Festival Tax Credits; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1573/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48885","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":857166,"bill_number":"HB1105","title":"Cherokee County; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Cherokee 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":"2016-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1105/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48864","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":857169,"bill_number":"HR1560","title":"Currin, Dr. Thomas; Dean of the College of Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering & Engineering Technology at Kennesaw State University; Valerie Washington & Kurt Jacobson; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Thomas Currin, Dean of the College of Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology at Kennesaw State University, and students Valerie Washington and Kurt Jacobson for earning three of the top six annual awards from the Georgia Society of Professional Engineers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1560/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48858","sponsor":"Earl Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":857172,"bill_number":"HR1561","title":"Cockes, Ryan Patrick; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ryan Patrick Cockes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1561/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48859","sponsor":"Matthew Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":857174,"bill_number":"HR1566","title":"Tanzania on Africa Day at the capitol; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Tanzania on Africa Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1566/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48876","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":857176,"bill_number":"HB1106","title":"Sugar Hill, City of; municipal property ownership; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Sugar Hill, approved May 14, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3546), so as to change provisions relating to municipal property ownership; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1106/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48865","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":857179,"bill_number":"SR1085","title":"Senate Regional Transit Solutions Study Committee","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Regional Transit Solutions Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1085/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48838","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":857182,"bill_number":"HR1557","title":"Finnicum, Mr. Brian; retirement; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Mr. Brian Finnicum on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1557/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48855","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":857184,"bill_number":"SR1091","title":"Hearing Aids for Children; create Senate Study Committee","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Hearing Aids for Children; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1091/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48846","sponsor":"Charlie Bethel"},
{"bill_id":857187,"bill_number":"HR1567","title":"Uganda on Africa Day at the capitol; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Uganda on Africa Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1567/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48877","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":857189,"bill_number":"HB1101","title":"Jenkins County; Board of Commissioners; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the Board of Commissioners of Jenkins 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":"2016-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1101/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48849","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":857191,"bill_number":"HR1558","title":"Daniell, Mr. Gunter W.; 100th birthday; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Gunter W. Daniell on the grand occasion of his 100th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1558/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48856","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":857197,"bill_number":"SR1095","title":"Richards, Cathy Lilnell Jinks; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Cathy Lilnell Jinks Richards; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1095/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48867","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":857200,"bill_number":"SR1096","title":"Carlisle, Honorable Elaine; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Honorable Elaine Carlisle upon the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1096/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48868","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":857202,"bill_number":"HR1571","title":"Simply United Together Global; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Simply United Together Global; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1571/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48881","sponsor":"Dee Dawkins-Haigler"},
{"bill_id":857204,"bill_number":"HR1564","title":"Public Health, Department of; sudden cardiac arrest prevention education courses; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging each local board of education, governing body of a nonpublic school, and governing body of a charter school to adopt and implement a sudden cardiac arrest and return to play policy and encouraging the Department of Public Health to endorse one or more sudden cardiac arrest prevention education courses; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1564/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48871","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":857206,"bill_number":"HR1572","title":"Carson, Dr. Virginia M.; President of South Georgia State College; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Dr. Virginia M. Carson, President of South Georgia State College; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1572/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48882","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":857209,"bill_number":"HR1554","title":"Vietnam Veterans Memorial Parkway; Richmond County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing United States military veterans of the Vietnam War and dedicating a road in their honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1554/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48850","sponsor":"Barbara Sims"},
{"bill_id":857211,"bill_number":"SR1097","title":"Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District ; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 15th anniversary of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1097/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48869","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":857214,"bill_number":"HR1555","title":"House Study Committee on Homestead Exemptions Impacting City of Atlanta Residents; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Homestead Exemptions Impacting City of Atlanta Residents; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1555/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48851","sponsor":"Beth Beskin"},
{"bill_id":857216,"bill_number":"HB1103","title":"DeKalb County; board of commissioners; provide for the regulation of land use","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act revising, superseding, and consolidating the laws relating to the governing authority of DeKalb County and creating a chairman and board of commissioners of said county, approved March 8, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 3237), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4304), so as to provide for the regulation of land use; to provide for the completion of an audit by an outside auditor; to provide for purchases without sealed bid through an existing contract or schedule with the State of Georgia or the federal government; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1103/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48853","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":857218,"bill_number":"HB1104","title":"Muscogee County; homestead exemption; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to revise the homestead exemption for Muscogee County formerly provided for by a local constitutional amendment duly ratified at the 1982 general election (Res. Act No. 76, House Resolution No. 271, Ga. L. 1981, p. 1926), which local constitutional amendment was continued in force and effect as statutory law pursuant to Article VII, Section II, Paragraph IV of the Constitution and provides for the valuation of certain homestead property of Muscogee County for purposes of ad valorem taxation for school and consolidated city-county government purposes; 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":"2016-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1104/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48863","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":857222,"bill_number":"SR1090","title":"Hendrix, Robert Ray; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Robert Ray Hendrix; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1090/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48847","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":857224,"bill_number":"HR1569","title":"Liberia on Africa Day at the capitol; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Liberia on Africa Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1569/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48879","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":857226,"bill_number":"HB1110","title":"Roberta-Crawford County; unified government; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the unified government of Roberta-Crawford County; to provide for boundaries and districts; to provide for powers and duties; to provide for organization, qualifications, election, terms, compensation, and filling of vacancies; to provide for associated offices, departments, agencies, and personnel; to provide for budgets and financial matters; to provide for a transition period; to provide for the repeal of certain Acts; to provide for a referendum; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1110/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48883","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":857229,"bill_number":"SR1093","title":"Ball, David; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending David Ball upon being named the Rotary Club's Citizen of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1093/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48861","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":857231,"bill_number":"HR1568","title":"Wyckoff, Steven Douglas; efforts and hard work; Eagles Scout Troop 27; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Steven Douglas Wyckoff for his efforts and hard work in Eagle Scout Troop 27; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1568/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48878","sponsor":"Brad Raffensperger"},
{"bill_id":857233,"bill_number":"HR1570","title":"Wiley, Mr. Bobby L.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Bobby L. Wiley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1570/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48880","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":857237,"bill_number":"HB1107","title":"Local government; purchasing preferences; require competitive bidding process for certain contracts over a certain value","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 84 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government purchasing preferences, so as to require each municipality, county, school district, or other local governmental unit or political subdivision to utilize a competitive bidding process for certain contracts over a certain value; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to require the publication and maintenance of certain information related to such contracts; to provide a definition; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1107/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48866","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":857239,"bill_number":"HR1562","title":"Jaggers, Harrison Dean; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Harrison Dean Jaggers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1562/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48860","sponsor":"Matthew Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":857241,"bill_number":"HB1109","title":"Acworth, City of; adopt by reference a certain map","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to reincorporate and provide a new charter for the City of Acworth,\" approved February 17, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 3512), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 12, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 4201), so as to adopt by reference a certain map; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1109/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48875","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":857244,"bill_number":"HR1563","title":"Kenny Boyett Wood Shop; Ware County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Kenny Boyett and dedicating the woodshop building on the grounds of Ware State Prison in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1563/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48870","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":857246,"bill_number":"HR1565","title":"National Association of Women Owned Small Businesses, Inc.; positive achievements in Georgia and the nation; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the National Association of Women Owned Small Businesses, Inc., for their positive achievements in Georgia and the nation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1565/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48873","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":858567,"bill_number":"HR1585","title":"Purdy, Eva; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Eva Purdy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1585/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48910","sponsor":"Jeff Jones"},
{"bill_id":858568,"bill_number":"SR1107","title":"Caribbean American Legislative Day; recognize March 11","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the many contributions Caribbean Americans have made to the State of Georgia and recognizing March 11, 2016, as Caribbean American Legislative Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1107/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48918","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":858569,"bill_number":"SR1106","title":"Harris, Pastor Horatious; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Pastor Horatious Harris upon being named the Senior Pastor of New Birth Charlotte; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1106/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48917","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":858571,"bill_number":"SR1105","title":"David Shafer Essay Scholarship Contest; congratulate winners","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the winners of the David Shafer Essay Scholarship Contest; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1105/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48900","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":858573,"bill_number":"HR1582","title":"Samuels-Felicien, Ms. Petula; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Petula Samuels-Felicien; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1582/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48907","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":858575,"bill_number":"HB1114","title":"Brunswick-Glynn County Joint Water and Sewer Commission; provide immunity and exemption from liability","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Brunswick-Glynn County Joint Water and Sewer Commission, approved April 19, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3661), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5287); to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-31","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1114/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48898","sponsor":"Jeff Jones"},
{"bill_id":858576,"bill_number":"HR1590","title":"Bryant, Representative Robert \"Bob\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Representative Robert \"Bob\" Bryant; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1590/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48915","sponsor":"Stacey Abrams"},
{"bill_id":858577,"bill_number":"HR1580","title":"Nagorno Karabakh Republic; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and recognizing the Nagorno Karabakh Republic; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1580/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48905","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":858579,"bill_number":"HR1578","title":"The Asperger Spirit, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending The Asperger Spirit, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1578/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48904","sponsor":"Rahn Mayo"},
{"bill_id":858581,"bill_number":"HR1576","title":"House Study Committee on the Pricing of Prescription Drugs; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Pricing of Prescription Drugs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1576/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48897","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":858583,"bill_number":"HR1574","title":"Nagorno Karabakh Republic; democratic aspirations; encourage the support","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the support of Nagorno Karabakh Republic's democratic aspirations; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"House Withdrawn Bill/Res Consideration","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1574/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48895","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":858584,"bill_number":"SR1110","title":"Bryant, Representative Robert \"Bob\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Representative Robert \"Bob\" Bryant; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1110/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48921","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":858585,"bill_number":"SR1102","title":"Martin, Mr. Jimbo; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Jimbo Martin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1102/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48891","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":858587,"bill_number":"HR1575","title":"Water and wastewater systems; importance of water to the State of Georgia and urge support for future investments; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the importance of water to the State of Georgia and urging support for future investments in water and wastewater systems; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1575/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48896","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":858589,"bill_number":"SR1100","title":"Lock, Sr., Officer Larry E.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Officer Larry E. Lock, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1100/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48888","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":858591,"bill_number":"SR1101","title":"Chiropractic Day; recognize March 10","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Council of Chiropractic and recognizing March 10, 2016, as Chiropractic Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1101/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48889","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":858592,"bill_number":"HR1589","title":"Cooper, \"Mother\" Louise; life and works; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the life and works of \"Mother\" Louise Cooper; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1589/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48914","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":858594,"bill_number":"SR1103","title":"2015-2016 Teacher of the Year Recipients; Gwinnett County School District 55","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year Award recipients from Gwinnett County Schools, District 55; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1103/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48892","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":858597,"bill_number":"HR1581","title":"Grubiak, Jim; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Jim Grubiak; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1581/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48906","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":858598,"bill_number":"HR1579","title":"Barney, Major Gregory E.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Major Gregory E. Barney; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1579/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48916","sponsor":"Darryl Jordan"},
{"bill_id":858600,"bill_number":"HR1577","title":"House Study Committee on Georgia Minority Participation in the Film and Television Production Industry; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Georgia Minority Participation in the Film and Television Production Industry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1577/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48899","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":858601,"bill_number":"HR1586","title":"Destiny Christian Center International; 10th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Destiny Christian Center International on the grand occasion of its 10th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1586/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48911","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":858603,"bill_number":"SR1109","title":"Richardson, Mrs. Irene M.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Irene M. Richardson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1109/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48920","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":858605,"bill_number":"SB423","title":"Newton County; reestablish the board of commissioners; supersede the laws pertaining to governing authority of Newton County","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to reestablish the Board of Commissioners of Newton County; to supersede the laws pertaining to the governing authority of Newton County; to provide for a board of commissioners, commissioner districts, a chair of the board, a county manager, a clerk to the board, and ethics provisions; to provide for meetings, agendas, and the conduct of meetings; to provide for budgeting, audits, financial condition, and approval of expenditures; 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":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB423/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48890","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":858607,"bill_number":"HR1583","title":"Oglethorpe University; recognize; student leaders; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Oglethorpe University and commending its student leaders; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1583/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48908","sponsor":"Taylor Bennett"},
{"bill_id":858608,"bill_number":"HR1584","title":"Johnson, Mr. Calvin, Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Calvin Johnson, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1584/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48909","sponsor":"Taylor Bennett"},
{"bill_id":858609,"bill_number":"HR1591","title":"Bryant, Robert \"Bob\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Robert \"Bob\" Bryant; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1591/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48901","sponsor":"Edward Stephens"},
{"bill_id":858612,"bill_number":"HB1113","title":"Greene County; certain officials; clarify the qualifications for participating in health insurance","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), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 24, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3654), so as to clarify the qualifications for participation 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 matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1113/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48894","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":858613,"bill_number":"HR1587","title":"Milton, Mrs. Althea; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Althea Milton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1587/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48912","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":858615,"bill_number":"SR1099","title":"Peanut Butter and Jelly Day; recognize March 16","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia peanut industry and recognizing March 16, 2016, as Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1099/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48887","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":858616,"bill_number":"SR1108","title":"Wright, Reverend Doctor Gloria Ward; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Reverend Doctor Gloria Ward Wright; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1108/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48919","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":858617,"bill_number":"SR1104","title":"2015-2016 Teacher of the Year Award Recipients; DeKalb County Schools; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year Award recipients from DeKalb County Schools, District 55; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1104/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48893","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":858620,"bill_number":"HB1112","title":"DeKalb County; board of commissioners; provide for the regulation of land use","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act revising, superseding, and consolidating the laws relating to the governing authority of DeKalb County and creating a chairman and board of commissioners of said county, approved March 8, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 3237), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4304), so as to provide for the regulation of land use; to provide for the completion of an audit by an outside auditor; to provide for purchases without sealed bid through an existing contract or schedule with a county, municipality, the State of Georgia or the federal government; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1112/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48886","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":858621,"bill_number":"HB1116","title":"DeKalb County; State Court; provide for the payment of costs","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of DeKalb County, formerly known as the Civil and Criminal Court of DeKalb County, approved February 14, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 2401), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 3, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 3501), so as to provide for the payment of costs in such court; to provide for a failure to appear fee in such court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1116/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48903","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":858623,"bill_number":"HB1115","title":"DeKalb County; Magistrate Court; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to make provisions for the Magistrate Court of DeKalb County, approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4819), as amended, so as to allow for service of a citation for or accusation of a violation of an ordinance concerning the condition of real property by leaving a copy at the premises where the violation is allegedly to have occurred, mailing a copy to the owner of the premises, and filing with the clerk of the magistrate court; to limit sanctions for violations when such form of service is used; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1115/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48902","sponsor":"Michele Henson"},
{"bill_id":858624,"bill_number":"HR1588","title":"Emprendedores Latinos USA; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Emprendedores Latinos USA; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1588/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48913","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":860327,"bill_number":"SR1111","title":"Summer, Daniel; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Daniel Summer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1111/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48922","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":860328,"bill_number":"SB424","title":"Atlanta, City of; provide for a new charter; rebate of excess public safety access assessments","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Atlanta, approved April 15, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4469), as amended, so as to provide for the rebate of excess public safety access assessments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB424/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48923","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":860331,"bill_number":"SB425","title":"Ringgold, City of; modify compensation and expenses; selection of mayor; memberships of boards, commissions, and authorities","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for a new charter for the City of Ringgold, approved May 6, 2009 (Ga. L. 2009, p. 3624), so as to modify compensation and expenses, rules of procedure, a quorum, removal of the city manager, council interference with administration, and selection of the mayor and mayor pro tempore; to modify membership of boards, commissions, and authorities; to modify provisions for vacancies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB425/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48924","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":860697,"bill_number":"HB1119","title":"Chatham County; elected county surveyor; abolish the office","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to abolish the office of elected county surveyor of Chatham County; to provide that the person currently serving as elected county surveyor shall serve the remainder of his or her term; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1119/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48937","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":860698,"bill_number":"HB1117","title":"Downtown Athens Development Authority; Downtown Athens Area; define and create","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 define and create the Downtown Athens Area; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1117/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48935","sponsor":"Regina Quick"},
{"bill_id":860699,"bill_number":"HB1125","title":"Surrency, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Surrency, formerly the Town of Surrency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1125/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48959","sponsor":"Greg Morris"},
{"bill_id":860700,"bill_number":"HB1122","title":"Oglethorpe County; board of elections and registration; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Oglethorpe County; 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 and an elections supervisor; to provide for the qualifications, terms, and removal of members; to provide for vacancies; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for the conduct of primaries and elections; to provide for meetings; to authorize the conduct of municipal elections; to allow for joint primaries; to authorize expenditure of public funds; to provide compensation for board members; to provide for offices, supplies, and other materials; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1122/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48940","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":860701,"bill_number":"HR1599","title":"Udell, Luke; Social Circle High School's 2016 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Luke Udell, Social Circle High School's 2016 STAR Student; and for other","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1599/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48950","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":860704,"bill_number":"HR1601","title":"Batchelor, Anna; Walnut Grove High School's 2016 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Anna Batchelor, Walnut Grove High School's 2016 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1601/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48952","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":860706,"bill_number":"HB1126","title":"Graham, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Graham; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide a specific repealer; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1126/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48960","sponsor":"Greg Morris"},
{"bill_id":860707,"bill_number":"HR1592","title":"House Study Committee on Child Care Assistance; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Child Care Assistance; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1592/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48943","sponsor":"Valerie Clark"},
{"bill_id":860708,"bill_number":"SB427","title":"Buford, City of; change corporate limits of the city","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Buford, approved June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 4622), so as to change the corporate limits of the city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB427/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48934","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":860710,"bill_number":"HB1123","title":"Warner Robins, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act authorizing the governing authority of the City of Warner Robins to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A., approved May 11, 2009 (Ga. L. 2009, p. 3981), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 12, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 4161), so as to identify the projects or tourism product development purposes and specify the allocation of proceeds of the excise tax; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1123/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48941","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":860711,"bill_number":"HB1118","title":"Washington County Hospital Authority; filling of vacancies; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the filling of vacancies on the Washington County Hospital Authority; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1118/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48936","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":860714,"bill_number":"SR1116","title":"2015-2016 Teacher of the Year Award Recipients; DeKalb County School District 55; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year Award recipients from DeKalb County Schools, District 55; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1116/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48930","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":860715,"bill_number":"HR1605","title":"House Study Committee on Regional Transit Solutions; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Regional Transit Solutions; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1605/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48958","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":860717,"bill_number":"HR1604","title":"Fogie, Daniel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Daniel Fogie; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1604/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48955","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":860718,"bill_number":"HB1120","title":"Screven County; Board of Commissioners; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the Board of Commissioners of Screven 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":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1120/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48938","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":860720,"bill_number":"SR1114","title":"Richmond County Child Fatality Review Committee; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Richmond County Child Fatality Review Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1114/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48928","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":860721,"bill_number":"HR1600","title":"Walton County Department of Family and Children Services; Foster Parent Association; leadership; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Walton County Department of Family and Children Services Foster Parent Association and its leadership; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1600/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48951","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":860723,"bill_number":"HR1597","title":"Heard, Blake; George Walton Academy's 2016 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Blake Heard, George Walton Academy's 2016 STAR Student; and for other","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1597/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48948","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":860724,"bill_number":"SB429","title":"Education; high schools receiving funding under the Quality Basic Education Act; interscholastic sports events","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 high schools receiving funding under the Quality Basic Education Act shall not participate in, sponsor, or provide coaching staff for interscholastic sports events conducted under the authority or rules of or scheduled by any athletic association unless such athletic association, when composed of both public and private high schools, shall provide that the public high schools shall compete only against other public high schools, and the private high schools shall compete only against other private high schools; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB429/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48964","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":860726,"bill_number":"HR1594","title":"Tardy, Bailey; named to the U.S. Curtis Cup team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Bailey Tardy on being named to the U.S. Curtis Cup team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1594/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48945","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":860727,"bill_number":"SR1113","title":"Pettit, Mrs. Vickie Crowley; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Vickie Crowley Pettit; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1113/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48927","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":860729,"bill_number":"HR1606","title":"House Study Committee on the Affordability of Burial Services; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Affordability of Burial Services; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1606/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48962","sponsor":"Sam Teasley"},
{"bill_id":860731,"bill_number":"SR1119","title":"Walker, Ms. Naomi Tsipora; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ms. Naomi Tsipora Walker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1119/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48933","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":860734,"bill_number":"HB1121","title":"Hamilton, City of; resident of the city to being domiciled in such city; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for a new charter for the City of Hamilton, approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 4118), so as to change provisions related to residing or being a resident of the city to being domiciled in such city; to provide that the failure of the mayor to regularly attend city council meetings shall be considered forfeiture of office; to eliminate the position of the city manager; to transfer certain duties from the city manager to the mayor; to fix a cross-reference; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1121/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48939","sponsor":"John Pezold"},
{"bill_id":860735,"bill_number":"SR1115","title":"Aaron, Billye and Hank; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Hank and Billye Aaron and celebrating the 755 Restaurant Corporation on the grand occasion of its 20th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1115/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48929","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":860736,"bill_number":"HR1602","title":"Barnes-Pelote, Representative Dorothy Mae; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Representative Dorothy Mae Barnes-Pelote; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1602/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48953","sponsor":"R Bryant"},
{"bill_id":860738,"bill_number":"HB1127","title":"City of Vidalia Convention and Visitor's Bureau Authority; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of Vidalia Convention and Visitor's 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, trade, and conventions in the City of Vidalia, Georgia; to provide for creation and organization of the authority; to provide for a purpose; to provide for powers, duties, and authority; to provide for a board of directors, membership, terms of office, and removal from office; to provide for an executive director and his or her duties and powers; to provide for meetings; to limit liability; to provide for a budget and finances; to provide for oversight; to provide that the city not be bound; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1127/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48961","sponsor":"Greg Morris"},
{"bill_id":860739,"bill_number":"HR1603","title":"Murray, Lithangia Veronica; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Lithangia Veronica Murray; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1603/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48954","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":860741,"bill_number":"SB428","title":"Education; high schools receiving funding under the Quality Basic Education Act; interscholastic sports events","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide that high schools receiving funding under the Quality Basic Education Act shall not participate in, sponsor, or provide coaching staff for interscholastic sports events conducted under the authority or rules of or scheduled by any athletic association unless such athletic association, when composed of both public and private high schools, shall provide that the public high schools shall compete only against other public high schools, and the private high schools shall compete only against other private high schools; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB428/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48956","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":860743,"bill_number":"HB1128","title":"Chattahoochee County; Board of Education; reconstitute","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to reconstitute the Chattahoochee County Board of Education with staggered terms and nonpartisan elections for members; to repeal the amendment to the Constitution of Georgia creating a new board of education for Chattahoochee County, approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 603), which was continued under the 1983 Constitution of the State of Georgia by an Act approved March 20, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4311); to provide for a referendum with respect to the foregoing; to provide for a contingent effective date; to provide for a contingent automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1128/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48963","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":860744,"bill_number":"SR1118","title":"Edge, Jr., Captain William M.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Captain William M. Edge, Jr., on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1118/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48932","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":860745,"bill_number":"SR1120","title":"Camden County High School Wildcat Wrestling Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Camden County High School Wildcat wrestling team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1120/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48957","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":860747,"bill_number":"HR1596","title":"Kinsella, Lindsey; Mary Persons High School's 2016 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lindsey Kinsella, Mary Persons High School's 2016 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1596/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48947","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":860748,"bill_number":"HR1598","title":"Social Circle High School wrestling team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Social Circle High School wrestling team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1598/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48949","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":860749,"bill_number":"SB426","title":"Sugar Hill, City of; municipal property ownership; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Sugar Hill, approved May 14, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3546), so as to change provisions relating to municipal property ownership; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB426/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48926","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":860752,"bill_number":"HR1595","title":"Checker Cab Company; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Checker Cab Company; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1595/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48946","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":860754,"bill_number":"SR1112","title":"Dickens, Colin Joseph; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Colin Joseph Dickens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1112/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48925","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":860755,"bill_number":"SR1117","title":"Georgia's Phil Payne Day of Independence; recognize October 1","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing October 1 as Georgia's Phil Payne Day of Independence; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1117/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48931","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":860756,"bill_number":"HR1593","title":"CHRIS Kids; 35 year commitment and leadership in Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending CHRIS Kids for its 35 year commitment and leadership in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1593/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48944","sponsor":"Stacey Abrams"},
{"bill_id":860758,"bill_number":"HB1124","title":"Ocilla-Irwin County Industrial Development Authority; reconstitute","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to reconstitute the Ocilla-Irwin County Industrial Development Authority; to provide for powers, authority, funds, purposes, and procedures connected therewith; to repeal the amendment to the Constitution of Georgia creating the previous Ocilla-Irwin County Industrial Development Authority; to provide for a referendum with respect to the effectiveness of the foregoing; to provide for contingent effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1124/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48942","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":860759,"bill_number":"HR1607","title":"Apple Day at the capitol; March 8, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 8, 2016, as Apple Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1607/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48965","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":861780,"bill_number":"HR1611","title":"House Study Committee on the Current and Future Availability of Natural Gas, Particularly in Rural Areas; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Current and Future Availability of Natural Gas, Particularly in Rural Areas; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1611/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48997","sponsor":"Jimmy Pruett"},
{"bill_id":861781,"bill_number":"HR1622","title":"Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District; 15th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 15th anniversary of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1622/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49008","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":861782,"bill_number":"HR1636","title":"Brookhaven Police Department; helping make Brookhaven the safest city in DeKalb County; thirtieth safest city in Georgia for 2016 according to the 2016 Safewise Report; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Brookhaven Police Department for its role in helping make Brookhaven the safest city in DeKalb County and the thirtieth safest city in Georgia for 2016, according to the 2016 Safewise Report; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1636/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49023","sponsor":"Taylor Bennett"},
{"bill_id":861783,"bill_number":"SR1121","title":"Paideia School; 2016 Georgia Green Ribbon School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Paideia School for being a 2016 Georgia Green Ribbon School and for its great work in environmental education and sustainability; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1121/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48966","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":861784,"bill_number":"SB435","title":"Adairsville, City of; authorize the governing authority; levy an excise tax; procedures, conditions, and limitations","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Adairsville 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":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB435/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48983","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":861785,"bill_number":"SR1130","title":"Georgia STEM Day; recognize May 6","description":"A RESOLUTION commending science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and recognizing May 6, 2016, as Georgia STEM Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1130/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48992","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":861787,"bill_number":"HR1643","title":"Chase, Ms. Jessica; West Laurens High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Jessica Chase, West Laurens High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1643/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49030","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":861788,"bill_number":"HR1626","title":"Beavers, Holly; Loganville High School's 2016 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Holly Beavers, Loganville High School's 2016 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1626/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49012","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":861789,"bill_number":"HR1625","title":"Littlejohn, Doris Durr; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Doris Durr Littlejohn upon the grand occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1625/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49011","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":861790,"bill_number":"HR1619","title":"Fleming, Mrs. Michelle; Stratford Academy's 2016 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Michelle Fleming, Stratford Academy's 2016 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1619/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49005","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":861791,"bill_number":"HB1131","title":"Atlanta, City of; levy a retail sales and use tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the levy of a retail sales and use tax by the City of Atlanta for the purpose of providing public transportation of passengers for hire in the metropolitan area of the City of Atlanta; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations for the imposition of such tax; to provide for selection of projects for such purposes; to provide for a referendum; to provide for an additional referendum in certain instances; to provide for a limitation on the collection of a tax for transportation purposes in certain counties in certain instances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Postponed","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1131/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48973","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":861792,"bill_number":"SR1133","title":"Georgia Department of Economic Development; International Representatives; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the international representatives of the Georgia Department of Economic Development; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1133/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48995","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":861795,"bill_number":"HR1630","title":"Driggers, Mrs. Kristy; Wilkinson County High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Kristy Driggers, Wilkinson County High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1630/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49017","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":861796,"bill_number":"HR1617","title":"Carlisle, Honorable Elaine; retirement; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Honorable Elaine Carlisle upon the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1617/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49003","sponsor":"Margaret Kaiser"},
{"bill_id":861797,"bill_number":"HR1620","title":"Quintal, Dylan; Stratford Academy's 2016 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dylan Quintal, Stratford Academy's 2016 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1620/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49006","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":861798,"bill_number":"HB1134","title":"Powder Springs, City of; annexation of certain property; provide","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 April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 4167), so as to provide for annexation of certain property; to provide for deannexation of certain property; to provide for related matters; to repeal a certain act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1134/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48976","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":861799,"bill_number":"HB1130","title":"Houston County; State Court; office of the clerk; change to an appointed position","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create and establish the State Court of Houston County, approved February 28, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 2584), as amended, so as to change the office of the clerk of the state court to an appointed position; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1130/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48972","sponsor":"Buddy Harden"},
{"bill_id":861800,"bill_number":"SR1134","title":"Memorial Day Blue Thunder Football Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Memorial Day Blue Thunder football team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1134/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49013","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":861802,"bill_number":"HR1652","title":"Boys & Girls Club of Paulding County; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Boys & Girls Club of Paulding County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1652/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49039","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":861803,"bill_number":"SB432","title":"Bartow County; authorize the governing authority; levy an excise tax; procedures, conditions, and limitations","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Bartow 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":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB432/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48986","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":861804,"bill_number":"SR1122","title":"Lanier High School; 2016 Georgia Green Ribbon School; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Lanier High School for being a 2016 Georgia Green Ribbon School and for its great work in environmental education and sustainability; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1122/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48967","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":861805,"bill_number":"SB430","title":"Bartow County; change the cost-of-living adjustment for the commissioner's compensation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the office of commissioner of Bartow County, approved July 28, 1924 (Ga. L. 1924, p. 276), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 20, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4414), so as to change the cost-of-living adjustment for the commissioner's compensation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB430/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48988","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":861806,"bill_number":"HB1136","title":"Rome, City of; residency qualifications for members of the governing authority; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Rome, approved August 19, 1918 (Ga. L. 1918, p. 813), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 16, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4188), an Ordinance adopted by the Rome City Commission June 15, 1987 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 5404), an Ordinance adopted by the Rome City Commission August 4, 1997 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 4849), and an Ordinance adopted by the Rome City Commission September 3, 2002 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 4756), so as to change qualifications for members of the governing authority to include residency in the ward in which they seek office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1136/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48996","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":861807,"bill_number":"HR1645","title":"Hall, Scotty Lee; West Laurens High School's 2016 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Scotty Lee Hall, West Laurens High School's 2016 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1645/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49032","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":861810,"bill_number":"HR1631","title":"Pakistani American Day at the capitol; March 23, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring March 23, 2016, as Pakistani American Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1631/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49018","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":861811,"bill_number":"SR1131","title":"Senate Affordability of Death Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Affordability of Death Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1131/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48993","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":861812,"bill_number":"HR1614","title":"Miller Grove High School's Men's Basketball Team; repeated championships; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Miller Grove High School's Men's Basketball Team on their repeated championships; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1614/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49000","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":861813,"bill_number":"HR1609","title":"House Study Committee on Biohazard Cleanup Services; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Biohazard Cleanup Services; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1609/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48978","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":861814,"bill_number":"HR1638","title":"Bonnell Aluminum; 60th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Bonnell Aluminum on the grand occasion of its 60th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1638/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49025","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":861815,"bill_number":"HR1615","title":"Browning, Allison; Loganville Christian Academy's 2016 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Allison Browning, Loganville Christian Academy's 2016 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1615/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49001","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":861816,"bill_number":"SB434","title":"Magistrate Court of Bartow County; cost-of-living adjustments; chief magistrate compensation; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the compensation of the chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Bartow County, approved March 18, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3788), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 28, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3817), so as to change provisions relating to cost-of-living adjustments to the compensation of the chief magistrate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB434/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48984","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":861818,"bill_number":"HR1642","title":"Morgan County High School's Class of 2015 International Baccalaureate Diploma recipients; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Morgan County High School's Class of 2015 International Baccalaureate Diploma recipients; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1642/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49029","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":861819,"bill_number":"HR1627","title":"Fountain, Cassidy Taylor; Bleckley County High School's 2016 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Cassidy Taylor Fountain, Bleckley County High School's 2016 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1627/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49014","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":861820,"bill_number":"HR1644","title":"Luppino, James Nicholas; Warner Robins High School's 2016 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending James Nicolas Luppino, Warner Robins High School's 2016 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1644/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49031","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":861821,"bill_number":"HR1633","title":"Jones, Mrs. Angela; Jones County High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Angela Jones, Jones County High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1633/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49020","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":861822,"bill_number":"HR1618","title":"Resurgens Orthopaedics Advocacy Day; March 16, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 16, 2016, as Resurgens Orthopaedics Advocacy Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1618/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49004","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":861823,"bill_number":"HR1639","title":"Robinson, Arethea; Lillie E. Suder Elementary School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Arethea Robinson, Lillie E. Suder Elementary School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1639/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49026","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":861826,"bill_number":"HR1616","title":"Botwinick, Avi; valedictorian of the 2016 graduating class; The Weber School; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Avi Botwinick upon being named the valedictorian of the 2016 graduating class of The Weber School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1616/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49002","sponsor":"Margaret Kaiser"},
{"bill_id":861827,"bill_number":"HR1651","title":"Tuck, Ms. Jewell Arrington; 90th birthday; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Ms. Jewell Arrington Tuck on the grand occasion of her 90th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1651/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49038","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":861828,"bill_number":"HR1613","title":"Trail Life USA, Trail Life in Georgia, and American Heritage Girls; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Trail Life USA, Trail Life in Georgia, and American Heritage Girls; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1613/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48999","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":861829,"bill_number":"SR1127","title":"Smith, Ms. Albertha Moore; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Ms. Albertha Moore Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1127/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48980","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":861830,"bill_number":"SR1123","title":"Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School; 2016 Georgia Green Ribbon School; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School for being named a 2016 Georgia Green Ribbon School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1123/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48970","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":861831,"bill_number":"HR1634","title":"Walker, Phillip Warren, III; Jones County High School's 2016 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Phillip Warren Walker III, Jones County High School's 2016 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1634/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49021","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":861833,"bill_number":"SB436","title":"Bartow County; cost-living adjustments; clerk of superior court compensation; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act placing certain of the county officers of Bartow County upon an annual salary, approved March 21, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 2866), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 4046), so as to change provisions relating to cost-of-living adjustments to the compensation of the clerk of the superior court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB436/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48981","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":861834,"bill_number":"HB1132","title":"State Board of Funeral Services; written notice of expiration of license for the operation of a funeral establishment or crematory; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the operation of funeral establishments and crematories, so as to require the State Board of Funeral Service to provide written notice upon the expiration of a license for the operation of a funeral establishment or crematory; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1132/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48974","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":861835,"bill_number":"HR1653","title":"Dixon, Mr. Kevie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Kevie Dixon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1653/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49040","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":861836,"bill_number":"HR1641","title":"Morgan County High School's Advanced Placement Scholars with Distinction; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Morgan County High School's Advanced Placement Scholars with Distinction; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1641/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49028","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":861837,"bill_number":"HR1632","title":"Coggin, Mr. Bob; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Mr. Bob Coggin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1632/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49019","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":861838,"bill_number":"SB431","title":"Cartersville, City of; authorize the governing authority; levy an excise tax; procedures, conditions, and limitations","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Cartersville 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":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB431/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48987","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":861841,"bill_number":"HR1637","title":"Lee; Ms. Martha Ann Cassell; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ms. Martha Ann Cassell Lee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1637/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49024","sponsor":"Tom Weldon"},
{"bill_id":861842,"bill_number":"SR1128","title":"Dalton High School Boys Soccer Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Dalton High School Boys Soccer Team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1128/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48982","sponsor":"Charlie Bethel"},
{"bill_id":861843,"bill_number":"SB433","title":"Emerson, City of; authorize the governing authority; levy an excise tax; procedures, conditions, and limitations","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Emerson 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":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB433/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48985","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":861844,"bill_number":"HR1635","title":"Glover, Michelle; Kemp Primary School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Michelle Glover, Kemp Primary School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1635/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49022","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":861845,"bill_number":"HB1135","title":"Kennesaw, City of; corporate limits; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Kennesaw, approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4234), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 4106) and by an Act approved May 6, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 3737), so as to change provisions relating to the corporate limits of the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1135/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48989","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":861846,"bill_number":"SR1129","title":"Kirby, Mr. Joe; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Joe Kirby; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1129/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48991","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":861847,"bill_number":"HR1646","title":"Members of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee; Chairman Jerry Hogan, Jr. and Grand Marshal of the 2016 St. Patrick's Day Parade, Michael A. Foran; honor; 2016 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the members of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, Chairman Jerry Hogan, Jr. and the Grand Marshal of the 2016 St. Patrick's Day Parade, Michael A. Foran on the upcoming occasion of the 2016 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1646/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49033","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":861849,"bill_number":"HR1624","title":"White, Coach Sharman; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Coach Sharman White; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1624/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49010","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":861850,"bill_number":"HB1129","title":"\"McPherson Implementing Local Redevelopment Authority Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the McPherson Implementing Local Redevelopment Authority, approved May 14, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 4328), so as to continue such authority; to provide for extended contract and lease periods with respect to projects; to provide for public contracts with private enterprises for the completion of projects; to revise provisions relating to absences from board meetings; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1129/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48971","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":861851,"bill_number":"HR1647","title":"Leskosky, Mr. Louis; Warner Robins High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Louis Leskosky, Warner Robins High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1647/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49034","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":861852,"bill_number":"HR1650","title":"Krietemeyer, Kim; Mount Zion Elementary School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kim Krietemeyer, Mount Zion Elementary School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1650/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49037","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":861853,"bill_number":"SR1126","title":"Thomas, Sr., Mr. Malcolm G.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Malcolm G. Thomas, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1126/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48979","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":861854,"bill_number":"SR1132","title":"Venture Capital Investments; Senate Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Venture Capital Investments in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1132/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48994","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":861857,"bill_number":"HR1640","title":"Adams, Ryan; Kemp Primary School's 2015-2016 Paraprofessional of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ryan Adams, Kemp Primary School's 2015-2016 Paraprofessional of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1640/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49027","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":861858,"bill_number":"HR1612","title":"Senator Isakson and Senator Perdue; support efforts in the United States Senate to oppose the confirmation of any nominee to replace the late Antonin Scalia; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging Senator Johnny Isakson and Senator David Perdue to support efforts in the United States Senate to oppose the confirmation of any nominee to replace the late United States Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonin Scalia who does not share the late justice's judicial philosophy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1612/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48998","sponsor":"Sam Teasley"},
{"bill_id":861859,"bill_number":"HR1628","title":"Martin, Mr. Ray; Bleckley County High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Ray Martin, Bleckley County High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1628/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49015","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":861860,"bill_number":"HR1648","title":"Wallace, Albert B.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Albert B. Wallace; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1648/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49035","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":861861,"bill_number":"HR1623","title":"Wagner, James W.; Emory University President; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Emory University President James W. Wagner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1623/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49009","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":861862,"bill_number":"SR1125","title":"Pharr Elementary School; 2016 Georgia Green Ribbon School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Pharr Elementary School for being named a 2016 Georgia Green Ribbon School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1125/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48969","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":861864,"bill_number":"HR1621","title":"LaRiccia, Karrie Wooten; wedding anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Karrie Wooten LaRiccia on the occasion of her wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1621/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49007","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":861865,"bill_number":"HR1629","title":"Couch, Mason Christopher; Wilkinson County High School's 2016 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mason Christopher Couch, Wilkinson County High School's 2016 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1629/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49016","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":861866,"bill_number":"HR1610","title":"House Study Committee on Crime Victims' Rights; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Crime Victims' Rights; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1610/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48990","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":861867,"bill_number":"SR1135","title":"Kennesaw State University; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the students, coaches, and staff involved with the inaugural football season at Kennesaw State University; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1135/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49041","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":861868,"bill_number":"SR1124","title":"Kinchafoonee Primary School; 2016 Georgia Green Ribbon School; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Kinchafoonee Primary School for being named a 2016 Georgia Green Ribbon School and for its great work in environmental education and sustainability; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1124/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48968","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":861869,"bill_number":"HR1649","title":"Parker, Mr. Joe S., Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Joe S. Parker, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1649/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49036","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":861870,"bill_number":"HR1608","title":"Carl Dykes Highway; Liberty County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Carl Dykes and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1608/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48977","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":862399,"bill_number":"HB1133","title":"Lumpkin, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Lumpkin; to provide for pending matters; to provide for construction and severability; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide a specific repealer; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1133/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48975","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":862415,"bill_number":"SR1136","title":"Currin, Dr. Thomas; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Thomas Currin, Dean of the College of Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology at Kennesaw State University, and students Valerie Washington and Kurt Jacobson for earning three of the top six annual awards from the Georgia Society of Professional Engineers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1136/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49042","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":862963,"bill_number":"SR1158","title":"Cherokee Circuit Child Fatality Review Committee; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Cherokee Circuit Child Fatality Review Committee on receiving the 2015 Child Fatality Review Prevention Team Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1158/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49070","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":862964,"bill_number":"HR1680","title":"James Slaton \"Jay\" Shaw Memorial Highway; Lowndes County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. James Slaton \"Jay\" Shaw and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1680/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49100","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":862966,"bill_number":"HR1682","title":"Bob Bryant Memorial Bridge; Chatham County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Bob Bryant and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1682/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49108","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":862967,"bill_number":"HR1654","title":"House Study Committee on Coordinating Federal Funding to Empower the Georgia Workforce; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Coordinating Federal Funding to Empower the Georgia Workforce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1654/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49060","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":862969,"bill_number":"HR1658","title":"Blackmon, Carol; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Carol Blackmon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1658/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49083","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":862970,"bill_number":"SR1149","title":"Collins, James Maxwell; celebrate the birth","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of James Maxwell Collins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1149/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49055","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":862972,"bill_number":"HR1655","title":"McLarry's Curve; Liberty County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing McLarry's and dedicating a road in the establishment's honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1655/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49062","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":862973,"bill_number":"HR1662","title":"Hill; Dee; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Dee Hill; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1662/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49087","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":862975,"bill_number":"HR1657","title":"Slaughter, Regina Allen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Regina Allen Slaughter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1657/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49082","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":862976,"bill_number":"HR1673","title":"Thomas, Deputy Harry; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Deputy Harry Thomas on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1673/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49099","sponsor":"Jimmy Pruett"},
{"bill_id":862978,"bill_number":"HR1679","title":"Turner County girls basketball team; winning 2016 State Class A Title; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Turner County girls basketball team upon winning the 2016 State Class A Title; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1679/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49106","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":862979,"bill_number":"SR1148","title":"Yarber, Cameron Joseph; celebrate the birth","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Cameron Joseph Yarber; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1148/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49054","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":862981,"bill_number":"SR1142","title":"Mori, Hideto John; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Hideto John Mori, Walton High School's 2016 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1142/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49047","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":862982,"bill_number":"HR1660","title":"Williams, Michelle'; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Michelle' Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1660/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49085","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":862984,"bill_number":"HR1677","title":"Mooney, Dr. Lowell; Chairman of the Georgia Society of CPAs; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Lowell Mooney, Chairman of the Georgia Society of CPAs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1677/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49104","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":862985,"bill_number":"SR1151","title":"Emory University President James W. Wagner","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Emory University President James W. Wagner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1151/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49057","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":862987,"bill_number":"HR1656","title":"Ransom, Myrna Taylor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Myrna Taylor Ransom; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1656/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49081","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":862988,"bill_number":"SR1155","title":"2015 Child Fatality Review Committee of the Year; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2015 Child Fatality Review Committee of the Year, Northern Circuit; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1155/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49066","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":862990,"bill_number":"HR1666","title":"Puckett, Dr. James \"Jim\"; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. James \"Jim\" Puckett on the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1666/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49091","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":862991,"bill_number":"HB1138","title":"Haralson County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Haralson County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $4,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county who are 65 years of age or older and whose income, together with the income of the spouse of such resident who resides within such homestead and excluding certain retirement income, does not exceed $10,000.00; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1138/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49059","sponsor":"Kevin Cooke"},
{"bill_id":862993,"bill_number":"SR1141","title":"Best, Stefan Nathaniel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Stefan Nathaniel Best, Sprayberry High School's 2016 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1141/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49046","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":862994,"bill_number":"SR1138","title":"Espinel, Jose Luis; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jose Luis Espinel, Pope High School's 2016 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1138/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49043","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":862996,"bill_number":"SR1153","title":"Puckett, Dr. James \"Jim\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. James \"Jim\" Puckett on the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1153/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49065","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":862998,"bill_number":"SR1160","title":"Wilkinson County Boys Basketball Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Wilkinson County boys basketball team on winning the GHSA Class A Public School Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1160/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49071","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":863000,"bill_number":"SR1166","title":"Senate State Sponsored Self-insured Group Health Insurance Plan Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate State Sponsored Self-insured Group Health Insurance Plan Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1166/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49078","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":863001,"bill_number":"HR1676","title":"Jones, Bessie; Alan Lomax, and Sea Island Singers; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION Honoring Bessie Jones, Alan Lomax, and the Sea Island Singers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1676/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49103","sponsor":"Alex Atwood"},
{"bill_id":863003,"bill_number":"SR1154","title":"Senate Emergency Cardiac Care Centers Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Emergency Cardiac Care Centers Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1154/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49077","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":863004,"bill_number":"HB1140","title":"DeKalb County; homestead exemption; modify provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from certain DeKalb County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes on the full value of the homestead after a five-year phase in period for certain residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or over and who have annual incomes not exceeding $50,000.00, approved May 4, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6845), as amended, so as to modify said homestead exemption provisions so as to eliminate the income ceiling of $50,000.00 per annum; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemptions and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1140/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49098","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":863006,"bill_number":"SR1139","title":"Lezaj, Sarah Elizabeth; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sarah Elizabeth Lezaj, Lassiter High School's 2016 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1139/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49044","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":863007,"bill_number":"SR1146","title":"Moody, Stephanie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Stephanie Moody, Chairman of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System Board of Trustees, on the occasion of her retirement from the board; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1146/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49052","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":863009,"bill_number":"HR1674","title":"Aycock, Robert Mell and Leona Justine Rittenhouse; wedding; October 15, 2016; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Robert Mell Aycock and Leona Justine Rittenhouse on the grand occasion of their wedding on October 15, 2016; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1674/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49101","sponsor":"John Meadows"},
{"bill_id":863010,"bill_number":"SR1163","title":"Grindle, Mr. Terry Wayne; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Terry Wayne Grindle; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1163/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49075","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":863012,"bill_number":"HR1663","title":"Thomas, Russell, Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Russell Thomas, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1663/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49088","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":863013,"bill_number":"SR1167","title":"Ball, Brian; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brian Ball of Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta for being named the 2015-2016 Youth of the Year for Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1167/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49079","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":863015,"bill_number":"SR1147","title":"Fiese, Amelia Rose; celebrate the birth","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Amelia Rose Fiese; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1147/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49053","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":863017,"bill_number":"HR1670","title":"Atwood, Representative Alex; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Representative Alex Atwood; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1670/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49095","sponsor":"Jeff Jones"},
{"bill_id":863019,"bill_number":"SR1171","title":"Senate Judicial Qualifications Commission Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Judicial Qualifications Commission Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1171/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49111","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":863020,"bill_number":"HR1678","title":"Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month at the capitol; March, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March, 2016, as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1678/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49105","sponsor":"Ed Rynders"},
{"bill_id":863022,"bill_number":"SR1140","title":"Jang, Eujin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Eujin Jang, Walton High School's 2016 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1140/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49045","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":863023,"bill_number":"SR1145","title":"National Alumnae Association of Spelman College's Decatur Alumnae Chapter; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the National Alumnae Association of Spelman College's Decatur Alumnae Chapter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1145/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49051","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":863025,"bill_number":"HR1671","title":"Lang, David; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating David Lang; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1671/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49096","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":863026,"bill_number":"HB1139","title":"Fairmount, City of; corporate limits; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to repeal and replace the Charter of the City of Fairmount, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 3136), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of the city by annexing certain territory to the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1139/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49061","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":863028,"bill_number":"SR1159","title":"Senate Camden County Spaceport Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Camden County Spaceport Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1159/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49072","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":863029,"bill_number":"SR1170","title":"Senate Divorce Proceedings Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Divorce Proceedings Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1170/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49109","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":863031,"bill_number":"SR1162","title":"Newell, Elijah; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Elijah Newell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1162/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49074","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":863032,"bill_number":"HR1661","title":"Thomas, Andrea; 75th birthday; 40th wedding anniversary; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Andrea Thomas on the occasion of her 75th birthday and on her 40th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1661/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49086","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":863035,"bill_number":"SR1137","title":"Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and Kinship Care; create Senate Study Committee","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and Kinship Care; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1137/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49049","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":863036,"bill_number":"HR1664","title":"Phillips, Raymond Franklin \"Noah\", III; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Raymond Franklin \"Noah\" Phillips III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1664/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49089","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":863038,"bill_number":"HR1659","title":"McAfee, Sylvia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Sylvia McAfee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1659/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49084","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":863039,"bill_number":"SR1164","title":"Georgia.gov Day; recognize March 7","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the GeorgiaGov Interactive Team for outstanding work and recognizing March 7, 2016, as Georgia.gov Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1164/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49076","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":863041,"bill_number":"HB1137","title":"Haralson County; Tax Commissioner; modify compensation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Haralson County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Haralson County, approved March 21, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 2917), as amended, so as to modify the compensation of the tax commissioner; to provide that all fees, commissions, costs, and perquisites collected by the tax commissioner shall be the property of Haralson County; to modify the appointment and compensation of deputies and clerical staff; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1137/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49058","sponsor":"Kevin Cooke"},
{"bill_id":863042,"bill_number":"SR1169","title":"Schultz, Liberty, Kessel, Madison, Thompson, Jessica; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Liberty Schultz, Madison Kessel, and Jessica Thompson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1169/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49110","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":863044,"bill_number":"HR1667","title":"Clark, Mr. Ron; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Ron Clark; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1667/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49092","sponsor":"LaDawn Jones"},
{"bill_id":863045,"bill_number":"SR1152","title":"Brenau University's Department of Physical Therapy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Brenau University's Department of Physical Therapy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1152/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49064","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":863047,"bill_number":"SR1150","title":"King David Grand Lodge of Georgia Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite Free Masons Day; recognize March 10","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 10, 2016, as King David Grand Lodge of Georgia Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite Free Masons Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1150/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49056","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":863048,"bill_number":"HR1675","title":"McNeill, Ms. Sheila M.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Sheila M. McNeill; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1675/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49102","sponsor":"Alex Atwood"},
{"bill_id":863050,"bill_number":"SB437","title":"Building and Housing; change certain time frames; local governing authorities have to review and issue certain building permits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state building, plumbing, and electrical codes, so as to change certain time frames within which local governing authorities have to review and issue certain building permits; to require that certain information relating to the plan submittal process be made available to those seeking an application for permitting; to change certain provisions relating to regulatory fees or charges for certain permits if a plan review or inspection is conducted by a private professional provider; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":"State Institutions and Property","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB437/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49063","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":863051,"bill_number":"HR1672","title":"Lymphoma Research Foundation; nation's only nonprofit organization devoted to innovative research to find a cure for this specific disease; commend; Georgia Lymphoma Walk; April 16, 2016; Cure Lymphoma Day in Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Lymphoma Research Foundation as the nation's only nonprofit organization devoted totally to innovative research to find a cure for this specific disease, and recognizing the Georgia Lymphoma Walk on April 16, 2016, as Cure Lymphoma Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1672/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49097","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":863053,"bill_number":"HR1669","title":"Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day; June 27, 2016; Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month; June, 2016; recognize; Department of Public Health and Adjutant General; continue to educate citizens about post-traumatic stress injury; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing June 27, 2016, as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day and June, 2016, as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month and encouraging the Department of Public Health and Adjutant General to continue working to educate citizens about post-traumatic stress injury; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1669/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49094","sponsor":"John Yates"},
{"bill_id":863054,"bill_number":"SR1161","title":"Reeves, Lindsay; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lindsay Reeves; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1161/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49073","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":863056,"bill_number":"HR1668","title":"Pearman, Reverend Dr. Willie Albert, Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Reverend Dr. Willie Albert Pearman, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1668/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49093","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":863057,"bill_number":"SR1157","title":"Darrisaw, Dr. Lora; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Lora Darrisaw, the 2014 Child Fatality Review Medical Examiner of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1157/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49069","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":863059,"bill_number":"SR1165","title":"Senate Opioid Abuse Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Opioid Abuse Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1165/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49068","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":863060,"bill_number":"SR1168","title":"Spahr, Sergeant Zach; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sergeant Zach Spahr; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1168/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49080","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":863062,"bill_number":"HR1681","title":"Mt. Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church; commend; 146th anniversary; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mt. Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church and congratulating it on the occasion of its 146th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1681/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49107","sponsor":"Michele Henson"},
{"bill_id":863063,"bill_number":"SR1156","title":"Alcarez, Mark; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mark Alcarez, the 2015 Child Fatality Review Coroner of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1156/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49067","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":863065,"bill_number":"SR1144","title":"US Senate; encouraged to delay action on a new Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court after 2016 presidential election","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the United States Senate to delay action on a new Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court until after the 2016 presidential election; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1144/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49050","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":863066,"bill_number":"SR1143","title":"Cai, Erwin Gan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Erwin Gan Cai, Wheeler High School's 2016 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1143/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49048","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":863068,"bill_number":"HR1665","title":"Greek Independence Day; March 25; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 25 as Greek Independence Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1665/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49090","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":863622,"bill_number":"HR1704","title":"House Study Committee on Restoration of Civil Rights; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Restoration of Civil Rights; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1704/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49135","sponsor":"Darrel Ealum"},
{"bill_id":863631,"bill_number":"HR1686","title":"Zaxby's; 25th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Zaxby's on the grand occasion of their 25th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1686/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49117","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":863640,"bill_number":"HB1144","title":"DeKalb County; levy of a retail sales and use tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the levy of a retail sales and use tax by DeKalb County for the purpose of providing public transportation of passengers for hire through the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations for the imposition of such tax; to provide for selection of projects for such purposes; to provide for a referendum; to provide for a limitation on the collection of a tax for transportation purposes in certain instances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1144/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49134","sponsor":"Howard Mosby"},
{"bill_id":863649,"bill_number":"HR1698","title":"Miller Grove High School's Men's Basketball Team; repeated championships; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Miller Grove High School's Men's Basketball Team on their repeated championships; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1698/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49137","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":863658,"bill_number":"HR1692","title":"Ellis, Gwendolyn Boyd; retirement; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Gwendolyn Boyd Ellis upon the grand occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1692/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49123","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":863667,"bill_number":"HR1683","title":"Robert Keith Futch Memorial Bridge; Atkinson County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Robert Keith Futch and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1683/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49113","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":863676,"bill_number":"HB1142","title":"Alcoholic beverages; retailers of malt beverages and wines to conduct tasting events at which samples may be served; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to authorize retailers of malt beverages and wines to conduct tasting events at which samples of malt beverages and wines may be served; to provide for definitions; 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":"2016-03-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1142/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49130","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":863685,"bill_number":"HR1685","title":"Dr. Robert T. Bussey Parkway; Ware County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Dr. Robert T. Bussey and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1685/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49115","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":863694,"bill_number":"HR1697","title":"Nixon, Donald W.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Donald W. Nixon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1697/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49136","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":863703,"bill_number":"SR1174","title":"Hitchens, Representative Bill; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Representative Bill Hitchens, recipient of the Peace Officers' Association of Georgia's 2015 Arthur Hutchins Memorial Award for Meritorious Service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1174/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49129","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":863713,"bill_number":"HB1143","title":"Cherokee County; provide for the employment of marshals","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the employment of marshals by Cherokee County; to provide for qualifications; to provide for powers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1143/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49132","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":863722,"bill_number":"HR1694","title":"Bladder Health Month at the capitol; November, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing November, 2016, as Bladder Health Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1694/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49125","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":863731,"bill_number":"SR1175","title":"Georgia Abuser Registry; Senate Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on a Georgia Abuser Registry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1175/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49131","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":863740,"bill_number":"HR1702","title":"Central Savannah River Area Business League, Inc.; 46th anniversary; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Central Savannah River Area Business League, Inc., on the occasion of its 46th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1702/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49141","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":863749,"bill_number":"HR1693","title":"Frazier, Joseph Dotson; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joseph Dotson Frazier; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1693/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49124","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":863758,"bill_number":"SR1176","title":"Perry, Tyler; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Tyler Perry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1176/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49133","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":863767,"bill_number":"HR1684","title":"House Study Committee on Casino Gaming; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Casino Gaming; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1684/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49114","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":863776,"bill_number":"HR1691","title":"Jackson, Audraine; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Audraine Jackson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1691/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49122","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":863785,"bill_number":"HB1141","title":"\"Georgia FairTax Act\"; 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 repeal income taxes in their entirety; to completely revise sales and use taxes; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for legislative findings; to provide definitions; to provide a short title; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1141/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49127","sponsor":"Emory Dunahoo"},
{"bill_id":863794,"bill_number":"HR1699","title":"Sumrah-Kelly, Sebrena; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sebrena Sumrah-Kelly; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1699/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49138","sponsor":"Dee Dawkins-Haigler"},
{"bill_id":863803,"bill_number":"HR1689","title":"2016 legislative session temporary administrative assistants; House of Representatives; exemplary service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2016 legislative session temporary administrative assistants for the House of Representatives on their exemplary service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1689/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49120","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":863813,"bill_number":"HR1700","title":"Harrison, Alice Jones; 90th birthday; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Alice Jones Harrison on the grand occasion of her 90th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1700/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49139","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":863822,"bill_number":"HR1703","title":"Richardson, Dr. Joel E.; retirement; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Dr. Joel E. Richardson on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1703/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49142","sponsor":"Robert Trammell"},
{"bill_id":863831,"bill_number":"SR1173","title":"Morris, Corporal Connie; Cleveland, Sergeant Bruce; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Corporal Connie Morris and Sergeant Bruce Cleveland and recognizing them upon being chosen as the 2015 Peace Officers of the Year for Valor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1173/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49128","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":863840,"bill_number":"HR1695","title":"Caribbean American Heritage Day at the capitol; March 21, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 21, 2016, as Caribbean American Heritage Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1695/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49126","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":863849,"bill_number":"HR1690","title":"Crissey, Colonel James E.; service to the United States Army and the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Colonel James E. Crissey for his service to the United States Army and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1690/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49121","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":863858,"bill_number":"HR1696","title":"U.S. Navy Petty Officer Randall Smith Memorial Intersection; Catoosa County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Randall Smith and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1696/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49116","sponsor":"Tom Weldon"},
{"bill_id":863867,"bill_number":"SR1172","title":"Foster, Mrs. Runell \"Nell\" Brooks; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mrs. Runell \"Nell\" Brooks Foster on the remarkable occasion of her 110th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1172/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49112","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":863876,"bill_number":"HR1688","title":"Gamble, Mrs. Artelure Smith; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Mrs. Artelure Smith Gamble; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1688/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49119","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":863885,"bill_number":"HR1687","title":"Hall, Carolyn; 2016 Women's Legislative Caucus's Servant Leadership Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Carolyn Hall upon receiving the 2016 Women's Legislative Caucus's Servant Leadership Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1687/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49118","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":863894,"bill_number":"HR1701","title":"McKenzie, Robetta D.; retirement; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Robetta D. McKenzie upon the grand occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1701/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49140","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":863903,"bill_number":"SR1177","title":"Nagorno Karabakh Republic; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and recognizing the Nagorno Karabakh Republic; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Senate Withdrawn Bill/Res Consideration","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1177/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49143","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":864442,"bill_number":"HB1146","title":"DeKalb County; provide regulation of land use; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act revising, superseding, and consolidating the laws relating to the governing authority of DeKalb County and creating a chairman and board of commissioners of said county, approved March 8, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 3237), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4304), so as to provide for the regulation of land use; to provide for the completion of an audit by an outside auditor; to provide for purchases without sealed bid through an existing contract or schedule with a county, municipality, the State of Georgia or the federal government; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1146/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49149","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":864443,"bill_number":"HR1716","title":"Caribbean Americans contributions to the State of Georgia; commend; Caribbean American Legislative Day at the capitol; March 11, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the many contributions Caribbean Americans have made to the State of Georgia and recognizing March 11, 2016, as Caribbean American Legislative Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1716/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49175","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":864445,"bill_number":"HR1706","title":"Shaw, James Wendell; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending James Wendell Shaw; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1706/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49165","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":864446,"bill_number":"HR1710","title":"Evans, Mayor Margaret; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Margaret Evans on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1710/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49169","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":864448,"bill_number":"SR1186","title":"GIVE Center at Georgia College; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the GIVE Center at Georgia College on its 20th Anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1186/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49162","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":864449,"bill_number":"SR1178","title":"Georgia High School Fencing League (GHSFL); honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Georgia High School Fencing League (GHSFL) and its member teams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1178/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49144","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":864450,"bill_number":"SR1182","title":"Partners of the Americas Georgia-Pernambuco; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Partners of the Americas Georgia-Pernambuco organization; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1182/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49156","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":864451,"bill_number":"HB1151","title":"Income tax credit; employers who hire certain veterans for full-time jobs; 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 and exemptions from state income taxes, so as to create an income tax credit for employers who hire certain veterans for full-time jobs; to provide for rules and regulations related to such income tax credit; to provide for certain conditions and limitations; to require annual reporting of certain statistics related to such credit; to provide for definitions; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1151/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49164","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":864453,"bill_number":"HB1149","title":"Liberty County; Board of Education; reimbursement of expenses for chairperson and members; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Education of Liberty County, approved February 10, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3542), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 5, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 3661), so as to provide for reimbursement of expenses for the chairperson and members of the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1149/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49157","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":864454,"bill_number":"HR1715","title":"Campbell-Brown, Veronica; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Veronica Campbell-Brown; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1715/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49174","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":864455,"bill_number":"HR1712","title":"Moore, Jasmine; Morgan Lewis; Archer High School seniors; academic accomplishments; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the academic accomplishments of Archer High School seniors Jasmine Moore and Morgan Lewis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1712/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49171","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":864457,"bill_number":"HR1718","title":"Georgia's congressional delegation; oppose extension of disastrous trade policies; request","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting Georgia's congressional delegation to oppose extension of disastrous trade policies; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1718/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49163","sponsor":"Dewey McClain"},
{"bill_id":864458,"bill_number":"HR1705","title":"10 and Under Girls All Star Fannin County Championship basketball team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating the 10 and Under Girls All Star Fannin County Championship basketball team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1705/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49145","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":864459,"bill_number":"HR1714","title":"Marley, Robert Nesta \"Bob\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Robert Nesta \"Bob\" Marley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1714/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49173","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":864460,"bill_number":"HR1713","title":"Welch, Josephine Augusta Harbuck; 90th birthday; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Josephine Augusta Harbuck Welch on the grand occasion of her 90th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1713/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49172","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":864461,"bill_number":"HB1147","title":"Byron Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority; staff; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Byron Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority, approved April 4, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 3921), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 11, 2009 (Ga. l. 2009, p. 4149), so as to revise the provisions regarding staff of the authority; to provide for the manner of appointment of a director; to provide for the duties of the director; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1147/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49150","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":864462,"bill_number":"SB438","title":"Telfair County; county officers; repeal the amendment to the Constitution of Georgia; ineligible to hold office under certain conditions","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 legislative intent; 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":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB438/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49146","sponsor":"Tommie Williams"},
{"bill_id":864465,"bill_number":"HR1717","title":"Richmond County Child Fatality Review Committee; 2014 Child Fatality Review Prevention Team Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Richmond County Child Fatality Review Committee on receiving the 2014 Child Fatality Review Prevention Team Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1717/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49176","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":864466,"bill_number":"HR1711","title":"Pi Day; March 14, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 14, 2016, as Pi Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1711/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49170","sponsor":"Taylor Bennett"},
{"bill_id":864467,"bill_number":"HR1707","title":"Royal, Isiah; third consecutive state title; GHSA State Wrestling Competition; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Isiah Royal on his third consecutive state title at the GHSA State Wrestling Competition; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1707/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49166","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":864469,"bill_number":"HB1148","title":"Eminent domain; attorney's fees and expenses of trial in appeals to condemnation compensation award amounts; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 22 and Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to eminent domain and acquisition of property for transportation purposes, respectively, 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":"2016-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1148/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49151","sponsor":"John Pezold"},
{"bill_id":864470,"bill_number":"HR1709","title":"Morris, Corporal Connie; Sergeant Bruce Cleveland; commend; 2015 Peace Officers of the Year for Valor; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Corporal Connie Morris and Sergeant Bruce Cleveland and recognizing them upon being chosen as the 2015 Peace Officers of the Year for Valor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1709/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49168","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":864472,"bill_number":"SB439","title":"City of Barwick; provide a new charter; incorporation, boundaries, powers and construction","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Barwick; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, powers and construction; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide a specific repealer; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB439/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49147","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":864473,"bill_number":"HB1150","title":"State government; public records; remove exemption regarding the acquisition of real property","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to inspection of public records, so as to remove the exemption from disclosure for real estate appraisals, engineering or feasibility estimates, and other records made for or by the state or a local agency regarding the acquisition of real property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1150/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49158","sponsor":"John Pezold"},
{"bill_id":864475,"bill_number":"SR1187","title":"The White House Restaurant; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending The White House Restaurant, and its proprietor, Demosthenes Galaktiadis, in Atlanta, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1187/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49177","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":864476,"bill_number":"SR1181","title":"Crumbs, Dr. Marvin; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Marvin Crumbs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1181/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49155","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":864478,"bill_number":"SR1185","title":"Boyett, Joe Kenny; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Joe Kenny Boyett for his dedicated service to the Department of Corrections and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1185/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49161","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":864479,"bill_number":"SB440","title":"City of Roswell; modify term limits for the mayor","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to reincorporate the City of Roswell in the County of Fulton,\" approved April 19, 2000 (Ga. L. 2000, p. 3844), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 28, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3650), so as to modify term limits for the mayor of the City of Roswell; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB440/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49152","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":864480,"bill_number":"SR1184","title":"Klein, Linda A.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Linda A. Klein; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1184/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49160","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":864482,"bill_number":"SB441","title":"State Court of Troup County; authorize the court to charge and collect a technology fee for certain filings","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Troup County (formerly the Civil and Criminal Court of Troup County), approved March 6, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 3020), as amended, so as to authorize the court to charge and collect a technology fee for certain filings; to specify the uses to which said technology fees may be put; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB441/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49178","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":864483,"bill_number":"SR1179","title":"Georgia Utility Contractors Association Day; recognize March 24","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Utility Contractors Association and recognizing March 24, 2016, as Georgia Utility Contractors Association Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1179/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49153","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":864485,"bill_number":"HR1719","title":"House Hydrilla Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Hydrilla Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1719/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49179","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":864486,"bill_number":"SR1183","title":"Perkins-Hooker, Patrise; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Patrise Perkins-Hooker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1183/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49159","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":864488,"bill_number":"HR1708","title":"Hitchens, Representative Bill; recipient of Peace Officers' Association of Georgia's 2015 Arthur Hutchins Memorial Award for Meritorious Service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Representative Bill Hitchens, recipient of the Peace Officers' Association of Georgia's 2015 Arthur Hutchins Memorial Award for Meritorious Service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1708/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49167","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":864489,"bill_number":"HB1145","title":"Troup County; State Court; judge and solicitor-general; change salaries","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Troup County, approved March 6, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 3020), as amended, so as to change the salaries of the judge of the state court and the solicitor-general of the state court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1145/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49148","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":864490,"bill_number":"SR1180","title":"Georgia Aquarium; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Aquarium and recognizing the facility's ten-year anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1180/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49154","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":864968,"bill_number":"HR1738","title":"Littel, Joyce; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Joyce Littel; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1738/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49207","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":864969,"bill_number":"HR1737","title":"Allen, Lillie P.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Lillie P. Allen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1737/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49206","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":864970,"bill_number":"SR1190","title":"Cure Lymphoma Day; recognize April 16","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Lymphoma Research Foundation as the nation's only nonprofit organization devoted totally to innovative research to find a cure for this specific disease, and recognizing the Georgia Lymphoma Walk on April 16, 2016, as Cure Lymphoma Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1190/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49184","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":864971,"bill_number":"HR1740","title":"Barnes, Karl Webster; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Karl Webster Barnes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1740/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49209","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":864972,"bill_number":"SR1200","title":"Adams, Sarah; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sarah Adams, Lumpkin County High School's 2016 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1200/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49235","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":864973,"bill_number":"SR1202","title":"Politt, Madison; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Madison Politt, White County High School's 2016 salutatorian; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1202/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49237","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":864975,"bill_number":"HB1152","title":"Seminole County; Board of Commissioners; compensation of chairperson and commissioners; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the Board of Commissioners of Seminole County, approved August 16, 1920 (Ga. L. 1920, p. 610), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 2, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3076), so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the chairperson and the other commissioners of the board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1152/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49180","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":864977,"bill_number":"HR1748","title":"National Hookup of Black Women, Inc.; Atlanta Metro Chapter; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the National Hookup of Black Women, Inc., Atlanta Metro Chapter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1748/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49217","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":864978,"bill_number":"SR1192","title":"Stover, Ashley; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ashley Stover, Gilmer County High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1192/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49227","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":864979,"bill_number":"HR1744","title":"Hall, Kwanza; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kwanza Hall; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1744/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49213","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":864981,"bill_number":"HR1734","title":"Major, Donata Russell; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Donata Russell Major; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1734/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49203","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":864982,"bill_number":"SR1197","title":"Danek, Anna; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Anna Danek, Union County High School's 2016 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1197/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49232","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":864983,"bill_number":"HR1725","title":"Bronner, Nathaniel; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Nathaniel Bronner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1725/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49194","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":864985,"bill_number":"HR1745","title":"Georgia Aquarium; commend; facility's ten-year anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Aquarium and recognizing the facility's ten-year anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1745/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49214","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":864986,"bill_number":"HR1727","title":"Perry, Stuart; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Stuart Perry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1727/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49196","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":864988,"bill_number":"HR1747","title":"Garner, Commissioner Joan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Commissioner Joan Garner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1747/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49216","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":864989,"bill_number":"HR1724","title":"Hostilo, Mr. George F., III; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. George F. Hostilo III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1724/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49193","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":864990,"bill_number":"SR1199","title":"Morris, Ginny; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ginny Morris, Pickens County High School's 2016 salutatorian; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1199/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49234","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":864991,"bill_number":"SR1189","title":"Pope-Howard, Ms. Dollie Mae; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Ms. Dollie Mae Pope-Howard on the grand occasion of her 90th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1189/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49183","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":864992,"bill_number":"HB1155","title":"Stockbridge, City of; change corporate boundaries","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Stockbridge, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4359), as amended, so as to change the corporate boundaries of the city; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1155/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49188","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":864995,"bill_number":"HR1754","title":"Taylor, \"Lenny the Penny\" Leonard; outstanding public service as a Georgia State Capitol Safety Officer; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Leonard \"Lenny the Penny\" Taylor for his outstanding public service as a Georgia State Capitol Safety Officer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1754/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49223","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":864996,"bill_number":"HR1746","title":"Cathy, Dan T.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Dan T. Cathy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1746/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49215","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":864997,"bill_number":"HR1735","title":"Arrington, Marvin S., Jr.; District 5 Fulton County Commissioner; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Marvin S. Arrington, Jr., the District 5 Fulton County Commissioner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1735/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49204","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":864999,"bill_number":"SR1194","title":"Higingbotham, Haley; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Haley Higingbotham, Gilmer County High School's 2016 salutatorian; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1194/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49229","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":865001,"bill_number":"HR1742","title":"Proctor Creek Stewardship Council; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Proctor Creek Stewardship Council; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1742/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49211","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":865002,"bill_number":"HR1749","title":"Israel, Yafah B.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Yafah B. Israel; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1749/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49218","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":865003,"bill_number":"SR1209","title":"Henson, David; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending David Henson, Fannin County High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1209/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49244","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":865004,"bill_number":"HR1743","title":"Thomas, Drewnell; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Drewnell Thomas; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1743/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49212","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":865005,"bill_number":"HR1739","title":"Arrington, Marvin S.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Marvin S. Arrington; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1739/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49208","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":865007,"bill_number":"SR1207","title":"Jackson, Hilda; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Hilda Jackson, Dawson County High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1207/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49242","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":865008,"bill_number":"HR1756","title":"Crowder, Jonathan; outstanding Georgia citizen and Eagle Scout; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jonathan Crowder, outstanding Georgia citizen and Eagle Scout; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1756/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49225","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":865009,"bill_number":"HR1723","title":"Atlanta Junior Rowing Association Day at the capitol; March 15, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 15, 2016, as Atlanta Junior Rowing Association Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1723/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49192","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":865010,"bill_number":"HR1730","title":"King, Bishop Barbara Lewis; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bishop Barbara Lewis King; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1730/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49199","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":865012,"bill_number":"SR1208","title":"Tompkins, Matt; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Matt Tompkins, Lumpkin County High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1208/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49243","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":865013,"bill_number":"HR1755","title":"House Interns for 2016 Regular Session; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the House Interns for the 2016 Regular Session; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1755/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49224","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":865014,"bill_number":"HR1757","title":"Davis, Chairman Melvin; retirement; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Chairman Melvin Davis on the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1757/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49226","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":865015,"bill_number":"HB1156","title":"\"State of Georgia Environmental Law Citizen Suit Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conservation and natural resources, so as to provide for environmental citizen suit enforcement actions; to provide for a short title; to provide definitions; to provide for procedures and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1156/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49189","sponsor":"Ronnie Mabra"},
{"bill_id":865016,"bill_number":"SR1188","title":"Claudio Roberto De Barros Alencar; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Claudio Roberto de Barros Alencar and welcoming him to the United States; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1188/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49182","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":865018,"bill_number":"HR1729","title":"Nasworthy, Charles Allen; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Charles Allen Nasworthy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1729/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49198","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":865020,"bill_number":"SR1206","title":"Nichols, Debbie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Debbie Nichols, Union County High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1206/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49241","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":865021,"bill_number":"SR1193","title":"Westbrook, Christine; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Christine Westbrook, Pickens County High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1193/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49228","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":865022,"bill_number":"SR1203","title":"Kilpatrick, Hannah; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Hannah Kilpatrick, Pickens County High School's 2016 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1203/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49238","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":865023,"bill_number":"SR1198","title":"Irvin, Andrea; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Andrea Irvin, White County High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1198/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49233","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":865025,"bill_number":"HR1753","title":"Douglas, Michael; recognize; Harlem Legends; 25th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Michael Douglas and commending the Harlem Legends on the occasion of their 25th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1753/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49222","sponsor":"Dewey McClain"},
{"bill_id":865026,"bill_number":"HR1728","title":"Samuels, Rita Jackson; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rita Jackson Samuels; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1728/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49197","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":865028,"bill_number":"HB1154","title":"Stockbridge, City of; change corporate boundaries","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Stockbridge, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4359), as amended, so as to change the corporate boundaries of the city; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide for contingent effective dates and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1154/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49187","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":865029,"bill_number":"HR1726","title":"Darnell, Commissioner Emma I.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Commissioner Emma I. Darnell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1726/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49195","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":865031,"bill_number":"SR1196","title":"O'Bryant, Slaine; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing White County High School's 2016 valedictorian, Slaine O'Bryant; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1196/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49231","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":865032,"bill_number":"HR1751","title":"Hudson, Joseph; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joseph Hudson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1751/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49220","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":865033,"bill_number":"SR1210","title":"Kilpatrick, Hannah; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Hannah Kilpatrick, Pickens County High School's 2016 valedictorian; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1210/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49245","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":865034,"bill_number":"HR1731","title":"Dorsey, Dr. Joyce; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Joyce Dorsey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1731/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49200","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":865035,"bill_number":"SR1201","title":"Henson, Laney; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Laney Henson, Gilmer County High School's 2016 valedictorian and STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1201/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49236","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":865038,"bill_number":"HR1736","title":"Dickens, Councilman Andre D.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Councilman Andre D. Dickens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1736/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49205","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":865039,"bill_number":"HR1752","title":"Moon, Mr. Mike Lamar; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Mike Lamar Moon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1752/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49221","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":865040,"bill_number":"SR1204","title":"Carpenter, Colton; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Colton Carpenter, Fannin County High School's 2016 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1204/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49239","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":865041,"bill_number":"HR1721","title":"Alvarado, Dr. Antoinette G.; 2016 Georgia NOBEL Women Award; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Antoinette G. Alvarado for receiving the 2016 Georgia NOBEL Women Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1721/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49190","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":865042,"bill_number":"HR1733","title":"Young, Ivory Lee, Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ivory Lee Young, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1733/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49202","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":865044,"bill_number":"SR1205","title":"Tinsley, Sarah; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sarah Tinsley, Dawson County High School's 2016 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1205/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49240","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":865045,"bill_number":"HR1732","title":"Fann, Greg; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Greg Fann; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1732/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49201","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":865047,"bill_number":"HR1750","title":"Tucker, Jerry; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jerry Tucker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1750/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49219","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":865048,"bill_number":"SR1191","title":"University of Georgia Department of Public Administration and Policy; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the University of Georgia Department of Public Administration and Policy and marking the 50th anniversary of the Master of Public Administration program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1191/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49185","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":865050,"bill_number":"HR1741","title":"Williams, Reverend Jasper W., Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Jasper W. Williams, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1741/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49210","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":865051,"bill_number":"HR1722","title":"University of Georgia Department of Public Administration and Policy; 50th anniversary of the Masters of Public Administration Program; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the University of Georgia Department of Public Administration and Policy and marking the 50th anniversary of the Masters of Public Administration Program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1722/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49191","sponsor":"Earl Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":865052,"bill_number":"HR1720","title":"Frank Cathey Memorial Highway; Rabun County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Frank Cathey and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1720/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49181","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":865053,"bill_number":"HB1153","title":"Greene County; certain officials; clarify the qualifications for participation in health insurance program","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), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 24, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3654), so as to clarify the qualifications for participation in such health insurance program; to clarify who is covered under such provision; to provide limits on coverages offered; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1153/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49186","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":865054,"bill_number":"SR1195","title":"Duarte, Kayla; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending White County High School's 2016 STAR Student, Kayla Duarte; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1195/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49230","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":865726,"bill_number":"HR1785","title":"South Cobb High School's softball team; senior members; winningest class in program history; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the senior members of South Cobb High School's softball team on becoming the winningest class in program history; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1785/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49287","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":865727,"bill_number":"HR1775","title":"Jones, Coach Ronnie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Coach Ronnie Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1775/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49275","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":865728,"bill_number":"HR1774","title":"Ashford, Sylvester and Juanita; 2016 Tattnall County Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award recipients; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sylvester and Juanita Ashford, the 2016 Tattnall County Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award recipients; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1774/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49274","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":865730,"bill_number":"HR1793","title":"Burgess, Tro'vonta D.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tro'vonta D. Burgess; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1793/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49295","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":865731,"bill_number":"HR1768","title":"Adams, Mrs. Pamela Badgerow; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Pamela Badgerow Adams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1768/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49268","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":865732,"bill_number":"HR1778","title":"King, Ruben and Novella; 2016 Tattnall Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award recipients; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ruben and Novella King, 2016 Tattnall Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award recipients; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1778/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49278","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":865735,"bill_number":"HR1779","title":"Stephenson, Jimmy; former Commerce Middle School head football coach; J.B. Hawkins Humanitarian Award; 2016 Sports Hall of Fame induction; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating former Commerce Middle School head football coach Jimmy Stephenson for receiving the J.B. Hawkins Humanitarian Award at the 2016 Georgia Sports Hall of Fame induction; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1779/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49279","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":865736,"bill_number":"HR1777","title":"Love, Coach Kendall; Commerce High School's head wrestling coach; named Georgia Wrestling Coaches Association's Coach of the Year; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Commerce High School's head wrestling coach, Coach Kendall Love, on being named the Georgia Wrestling Coaches Association's Coach of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1777/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49277","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":865737,"bill_number":"HR1780","title":"Lawton, Dennis; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dennis Lawton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1780/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49280","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":865739,"bill_number":"HR1772","title":"Yancey, Carol Denise; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Carol Denise Yancey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1772/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49272","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":865740,"bill_number":"HR1792","title":"Moore, Councilwoman Felicia A.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Councilwoman Felicia A. Moore; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1792/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49294","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":865741,"bill_number":"HR1761","title":"GIVE Center at Georgia College; 20th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the GIVE Center at Georgia College on its 20th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1761/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49261","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":865744,"bill_number":"HR1758","title":"House Study Committee on Proxy Caregiving and Medication Administration in Community Based Service Settings; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Proxy Caregiving and Medication Administration in Community Based Service Settings; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1758/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49257","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":865745,"bill_number":"HB1157","title":"Ad valorem tax; fair market value with respect to the valuation of certain intangible property; redefine","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 concerning general provisions for ad valorem taxation of property, so as to redefine fair market value with respect to the valuation of certain intangible property; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1157/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49254","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":865746,"bill_number":"HR1794","title":"Porter, Reverend Claude D., Sr.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Reverend Claude D. Porter, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1794/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49296","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":865747,"bill_number":"HR1773","title":"Thompson, Ms. Marvelle; 2016 Tattnall Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Marvelle Thompson, the 2016 Tattnall Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award recipient; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1773/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49273","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":865749,"bill_number":"HR1789","title":"Forrest Road Elementary School; smart, talented second graders; astronomy findings; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the smart, talented second graders of Forrest Road Elementary School in Columbus, Georgia, for their astronomy findings; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1789/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49291","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":865750,"bill_number":"HR1762","title":"Eason, Reverend Dr. Gregory Vaughn, Sr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Gregory Vaughn Eason, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1762/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49262","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":865752,"bill_number":"HR1783","title":"Jackson, Mattie King Ansley; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mattie King Ansley Jackson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1783/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49284","sponsor":"Margaret Kaiser"},
{"bill_id":865754,"bill_number":"HB1160","title":"Medical assistance; legislative notification prior to the submission of certain waivers pursuant to Section 1332 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; require","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 legislative notification prior to the submission of certain waivers pursuant to Section 1332 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1160/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49281","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":865755,"bill_number":"HR1771","title":"Lamar School of Nursing; rich legacy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the rich legacy of the Lamar School of Nursing; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1771/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49271","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":865756,"bill_number":"HR1764","title":"Russell, Sylvia Anderson; former president for AT&T Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sylvia Anderson Russell, the former president for AT&T Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1764/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49264","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":865758,"bill_number":"HR1782","title":"House Study Committee on Coal Ash; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Coal Ash; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1782/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49283","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":865759,"bill_number":"HR1763","title":"Mableton Elementary School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mableton Elementary School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1763/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49263","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":865761,"bill_number":"HR1791","title":"2015 Child Fatality Review Committee of the Year; Northern Circuit; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2015 Child Fatality Review Committee of the Year, Northern Circuit; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1791/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49293","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":865762,"bill_number":"HR1788","title":"Chatham County Child Fatality Review Committee; receiving 2014 Child Fatality Review Committee of the Year Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Chatham County Child Fatality Review Committee on receiving the 2014 Child Fatality Review Committee of the Year Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1788/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49290","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":865763,"bill_number":"HR1766","title":"Overstreet, Judge Carlilse; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge Carlilse Overstreet upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1766/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49266","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":865764,"bill_number":"HR1770","title":"Elman, Janet and Paul; 25th wedding anniversary; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Janet and Paul Elman on the occasion of their 25th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1770/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49270","sponsor":"Tom Rice"},
{"bill_id":865765,"bill_number":"HR1760","title":"Old Governor's Mansion; Georgia College and State University of Milledgeville, Georgia; state historic house; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Old Governor's Mansion at Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville, Georgia, as a state historic house; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1760/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49260","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":865766,"bill_number":"HR1784","title":"Rodney, Dr. Walter Anthony; The Walter Rodney Foundation; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Walter Anthony Rodney and The Walter Rodney Foundation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1784/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49286","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":865768,"bill_number":"HR1787","title":"Muth, Mr. Randy; Angkor Resource Center, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Randy Muth and the Angkor Resource Center, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1787/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49289","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":865769,"bill_number":"HB1159","title":"Alcoholic beverages; brewer to sell at wholesale a certain quantity of malt beverages under certain conditions; provide","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 provide for a brewer to sell at wholesale a certain quantity of malt beverages under certain conditions; to ensure the collection of all applicable taxes; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1159/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49256","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":865770,"bill_number":"HB1158","title":"Alcoholic beverages; free tasting and food may be offered by a brewery without conducting a brewery tour; clarify","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 clarify that free tastings and free food may be offered by a brewery without conducting a brewery tour; to allow for brewery tours, free souvenirs, free food, and free tastings to be conducted on the same days and at the same times as certain activities by other licensees are permitted within the county or municipality; to provide for local governing authorities to regulate brewery tours and other activities under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1158/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49255","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":865771,"bill_number":"HR1781","title":"Cat and dog owners; spay or neuter their pets; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging cat and dog owners to spay or neuter their pets; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1781/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49282","sponsor":"Rahn Mayo"},
{"bill_id":865772,"bill_number":"HR1767","title":"Persons, Woodie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Woodie Persons; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1767/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49267","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":865774,"bill_number":"HR1776","title":"Jefferson High School Air Force Junior ROTC drill team; winning state championship; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Jefferson High School Air Force Junior ROTC drill team on winning the state championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1776/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49276","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":865776,"bill_number":"HR1786","title":"Prevent Child Abuse Awareness Month; April, 2016; recognize; Prevent Child Abuse Habersham; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Prevent Child Abuse Habersham and recognizing April, 2016, as Prevent Child Abuse Awareness Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1786/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49288","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":865777,"bill_number":"HR1795","title":"Single Parent Day at the capitol; March 21, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 21, 2016, as Single Parent Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1795/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49297","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":865779,"bill_number":"HR1765","title":"Currelley, Chandra; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chandra Currelley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1765/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49265","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":865780,"bill_number":"HR1790","title":"Cherokee Circuit Child Fatality Review Committee; receiving 2015 Child Fatality Review Prevention Team Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Cherokee Circuit Child Fatality Review Committee on receiving the 2015 Child Fatality Review Prevention Team Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1790/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49292","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":865781,"bill_number":"HR1769","title":"Atwood, Representative Alex; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Representative Alex Atwood; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1769/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49269","sponsor":"Jeff Jones"},
{"bill_id":865782,"bill_number":"HR1759","title":"King, Randall L., Sr.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Randall L. King, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1759/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49259","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":866191,"bill_number":"SR1213","title":"Nasworthy, Charles Allen; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Charles Allen Nasworthy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1213/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49248","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":866192,"bill_number":"SR1217","title":"Beckham, Former Representative Bob; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending former Representative Bob Beckham; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1217/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49252","sponsor":"William Jackson"},
{"bill_id":866194,"bill_number":"SR1215","title":"2014 Child Fatality Review Committee of the Year; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2014 Child Fatality Review Committee of the Year from Chatham County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1215/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49249","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":866195,"bill_number":"SR1224","title":"Kinney, Jr., Melville William \"Bill\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Melville William \"Bill\" Kinney, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1224/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49301","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":866196,"bill_number":"SR1222","title":"Morgan County Lady Dogs Basketball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Morgan County Lady Dogs basketball team on winning the State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1222/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49299","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":866198,"bill_number":"SR1227","title":"Senate Judy O'Neal-Rules of the Road Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Judy O'Neal-Rules of the Road Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1227/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49304","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":866199,"bill_number":"SR1223","title":"Old Governor's Mansion at Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville, Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Old Governor's Mansion at Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville, Georgia, as a state historic house; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1223/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49300","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":866200,"bill_number":"SR1221","title":"Blount, Mr. Clinton; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Clinton Blount, President and CEO of the Blount Youth Home of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1221/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49298","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":866201,"bill_number":"SR1225","title":"Environmental Awareness Day; recognize March 24","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 24, 2016, as the 7th annual Environmental Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1225/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49302","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":866202,"bill_number":"SR1214","title":"Hostilo III, Mr. George F.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. George F. Hostilo III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1214/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49250","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":866203,"bill_number":"SR1220","title":"St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee; members, Chairman Jerry Hogan, Jr.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the members of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, Chairman Jerry Hogan, Jr., and Grand Marshal Michael Foran of the 2016 St. Patrick's Day Parade on the upcoming occasion of the 2016 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1220/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49285","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":866204,"bill_number":"SR1226","title":"Allen, Rev. Todd Wardsworth; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rev. Todd Wardsworth Allen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1226/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49303","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":866205,"bill_number":"SR1218","title":"Africa Diaspora Day; recognize March 22","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 22, 2016, as Africa Diaspora Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1218/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49253","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":866206,"bill_number":"SR1219","title":"Bladder Health Month; recognize November 2016","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing November, 2016, as Bladder Health Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1219/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49258","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":866208,"bill_number":"SR1216","title":"Riley, Barbra; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Barbra Riley, recipient of the Servant Leadership Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1216/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49251","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":866209,"bill_number":"SR1212","title":"Georgia State Defense Force Cadre; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia State Defense Force Cadre; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1212/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49247","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":867049,"bill_number":"SR1228","title":"Lowder, Ms. Sarah Margaret; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ms. Sarah Margaret Lowder; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1228/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49305","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":867461,"bill_number":"HR1798","title":"Darville, Ms. Sarah; Unity Christian School's 2016 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Sarah Darville, Unity Christian School's 2016 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1798/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49327","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":867462,"bill_number":"SR1233","title":"Reynolds, Ola; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ola Reynolds for her vital role in community leadership; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1233/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49312","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":867463,"bill_number":"SR1248","title":"Hagler, Jr., Mr. Gould B.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Gould B. Hagler, Jr., on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1248/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49345","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":867464,"bill_number":"HR1841","title":"Tinsley, Sarah; Dawson County High School's 2016 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sarah Tinsley, Dawson County High School's 2016 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1841/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49380","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":867466,"bill_number":"HR1823","title":"Virgil; Mr. James L.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. James L. Virgil; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1823/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49360","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":867467,"bill_number":"HR1836","title":"Hemphill; Dillon; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Dillon Hemphill; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1836/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49373","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":867468,"bill_number":"HR1837","title":"Light, Ethan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Ethan Light; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1837/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49375","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":867470,"bill_number":"HR1855","title":"Parks, Cynthia Jones; President and CEO; Jones Worley Design, Inc.; commend; company's 26th anniversary; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jones Worley Design, Inc., recognizing the President and CEO, Cynthia Jones Parks, and honoring the company's 26th anniversary in business; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1855/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49394","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":867471,"bill_number":"HR1857","title":"Schneider; Debbie and Les; 35th wedding anniversary; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Debbie and Les Schneider upon their 35th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1857/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49397","sponsor":"Tom Rice"},
{"bill_id":867472,"bill_number":"HR1852","title":"Commerce High School competitive cheerleading team; winning GHSA Class A state championship; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Commerce High School competitive cheerleading team on winning the GHSA Class A state championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1852/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49391","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":867474,"bill_number":"SR1237","title":"Toastmasters International; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Toastmasters International and the Georgia District 44 division of Toastmasters International; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1237/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49316","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":867475,"bill_number":"HB1162","title":"Alcoholic beverages; sales at public facilities on Sundays between hours of 12:00 midnight and 12:30 P.M.; prohibit","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 prohibit sales of alcoholic beverages at public facilities on Sundays between the hours of 12:00 Midnight and 12:30 P.M.; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House First Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1162/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49310","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":867476,"bill_number":"HR1807","title":"McMurrain; Joyce; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joyce McMurrain; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1807/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49336","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":867477,"bill_number":"HR1824","title":"Alexander, Reverend Dr. Cameron Madison; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Cameron Madison Alexander; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1824/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49361","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":867478,"bill_number":"HR1821","title":"Golden, John; Grayson High School's 2016 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending John Golden, Grayson High School's 2016 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1821/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49358","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":867479,"bill_number":"SR1251","title":"Sims-Winfrey, Malaikia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Malaikia Sims-Winfrey upon being named 2016 Miss Teen Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1251/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49351","sponsor":"JaNice VanNess"},
{"bill_id":867481,"bill_number":"HR1804","title":"Gallagher, Ms. Robina; Armuchee High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Robina Gallagher, Armuchee High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1804/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49333","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":867482,"bill_number":"HR1851","title":"Anderson, Dr. Larry, D.O.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Larry Anderson, D.O.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1851/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49390","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":867483,"bill_number":"SR1231","title":"Hodges, Bishop Brian Keith; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Bishop Brian Keith Hodges upon the grand occasion of his 20th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1231/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49308","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":867484,"bill_number":"HR1814","title":"Crumbs, Dr. Marvin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Marvin Crumbs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1814/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49346","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":867485,"bill_number":"SR1247","title":"Green, Mr. Steve; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Mr. Steve Green; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1247/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49342","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":867486,"bill_number":"HR1803","title":"Ingram, Mr. Jonathan; Pepperell High School and Floyd County School System's 2016 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Jonathan Ingram, the 2016 STAR Teacher for Pepperell High School and the Floyd County School System; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1803/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49332","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":867487,"bill_number":"SR1234","title":"Richardson, Ed; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ed Richardson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1234/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49313","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":867488,"bill_number":"HR1835","title":"Brown, Susan and Steve; nominated for the Georgia Downtown Association Volunteers of the Year by Monroe Downtown; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Susan and Steve Brown on being nominated for the Georgia Downtown Association Volunteers of the Year by Monroe Downtown; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1835/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49372","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":867489,"bill_number":"SR1255","title":"International Aerial Robotics Competition (IARC); commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating the International Aerial Robotics Competition (IARC) on its 25th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1255/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49378","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":867490,"bill_number":"SR1236","title":"Sweatman, Jair; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jair Sweatman for his vital role in community leadership; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1236/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49315","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":867492,"bill_number":"HR1828","title":"AnKoanda, Ms. Nobantu; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Ms. Nobantu AnKoanda; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1828/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49365","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":867493,"bill_number":"SR1256","title":"Greenbrier High School Wolfpack Baseball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Greenbrier High School Wolfpack baseball team upon winning the 2015 AAAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1256/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49401","sponsor":"William Jackson"},
{"bill_id":867494,"bill_number":"HR1839","title":"Brookshire, Logan; Rockmart High School's 2016 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Logan Brookshire, Rockmart High School's 2016 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1839/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49377","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":867496,"bill_number":"HR1832","title":"Floyd, Representative Hugh; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Hugh Floyd; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1832/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49369","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":867497,"bill_number":"SR1229","title":"Calvary Day School's Girls Volleyball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Calvary Day School's girls volleyball team on winning the 2015 State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1229/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49306","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":867498,"bill_number":"HR1834","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":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1834/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49371","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":867499,"bill_number":"HR1799","title":"Blakey, Jen and Jason; eighteenth wedding anniversary; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Jen and Jason Blakey on the grand occasion of their eighteenth wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1799/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49328","sponsor":"Tom Rice"},
{"bill_id":867500,"bill_number":"HR1859","title":"Shaw, Dr. Shonda Moody; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Shonda Moody Shaw; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1859/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49399","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":867501,"bill_number":"HR1808","title":"Scott, Ms. Helen Way; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Helen Way Scott; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1808/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49337","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":867503,"bill_number":"HR1854","title":"Davis, Emma Jean; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Emma Jean Davis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1854/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49393","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":867504,"bill_number":"HR1848","title":"Fludd, Representative Virgil; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Virgil Fludd; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1848/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49387","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":867505,"bill_number":"SR1232","title":"Rushin, Reginald B.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reginald B. Rushin for his vital role in community leadership; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1232/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49311","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":867506,"bill_number":"HR1849","title":"Brown, Ms. Ann; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Ann Brown; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1849/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49388","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":867508,"bill_number":"HR1827","title":"Love, Reverend Albert Eugene; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Albert Eugene Love; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1827/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49364","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":867509,"bill_number":"SR1253","title":"Lucy C. Laney High School Alumni Association Hall of Fame Banquet; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Lucy C. Laney High School Alumni Association Hall of Fame Banquet on March 25, 2016; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1253/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49355","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":867510,"bill_number":"HR1845","title":"Milton girls lacrosse team; winning State Championship; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Milton girls lacrosse team on winning the State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1845/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49384","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":867511,"bill_number":"HR1861","title":"Minorities living with end stage renal disease; decrease the disproportionate access to home dialysis; promote policies","description":"A RESOLUTION promoting policies to decrease the disproportionate access to home dialysis for minorities living with end stage renal disease; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House First Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1861/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49395","sponsor":"Nikki Randall"},
{"bill_id":867512,"bill_number":"HR1822","title":"Johnson, D. Makeda; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending D. Makeda Johnson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1822/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49359","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":867513,"bill_number":"HR1819","title":"American Society for Public Administration; commend; 2017 Annual Conference in Atlanta; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the American Society for Public Administration and recognizing the 2017 Annual Conference in Atlanta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1819/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49356","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":867516,"bill_number":"HR1860","title":"Way, Coach Bryan; retirement; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Coach Bryan Way on the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1860/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49400","sponsor":"Heath Clark"},
{"bill_id":867517,"bill_number":"HB1161","title":"Game and fish; hunting licenses; convert one-year honorary veterans license to free lifetime license","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hunting licenses, permits, and stamps generally, so as to convert the one-year honorary veterans license to a free lifetime license; to amend Code Section 27-1-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to game and fish, so as to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House First Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1161/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49309","sponsor":"Robert Trammell"},
{"bill_id":867518,"bill_number":"HR1825","title":"Jones, Representative LaDawn \"LBJ\" Blackett; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative LaDawn \"LBJ\" Blackett Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1825/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49362","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":867520,"bill_number":"HR1820","title":"Health care professionals; educate caregivers on ways to reduce infant sleep related deaths; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging health care professionals to educate caregivers on ways to reduce infant sleep related deaths; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1820/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49357","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":867521,"bill_number":"HR1796","title":"Bennett, Jared; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Jared Bennett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1796/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49325","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":867522,"bill_number":"SR1230","title":"Esther F. Garrison Wind Ensemble; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Esther F. Garrison Wind Ensemble and its conductor, Michael E. Hutchinson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1230/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49307","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":867523,"bill_number":"HR1809","title":"Porter, Judge Patsy Y.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge Patsy Y. Porter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1809/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49339","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":867524,"bill_number":"HR1816","title":"EarthArtist Studios Master Plan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending EarthArtist Studios Master Plan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1816/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49349","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":867525,"bill_number":"HR1815","title":"Wells, Alice Mae Smith; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Alice Mae Smith Wells; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1815/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49347","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":867526,"bill_number":"HR1850","title":"Mission Dawgs; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mission Dawgs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1850/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49389","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":867528,"bill_number":"HR1805","title":"Phillips, Allison; Armuchee High School's 2016 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Allison Phillips, Armuchee High School's 2016 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1805/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49334","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":867529,"bill_number":"HR1856","title":"McLendon, Elizabeth and Jeff; 27th wedding anniversary; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Elizabeth and Jeff McLendon upon the grand occasion of their 27th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1856/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49396","sponsor":"Tom Rice"},
{"bill_id":867530,"bill_number":"HR1802","title":"Duke, Emma; Unity Christian School's 2016 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Emma Duke, Unity Christian School's 2016 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1802/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49331","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":867532,"bill_number":"HR1838","title":"Lambert, James; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending James Lambert; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1838/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49376","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":867533,"bill_number":"HR1829","title":"Rose, Mrs. Cindy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Cindy Rose; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1829/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49366","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":867534,"bill_number":"HR1806","title":"McEachern Lady Indians basketball team; winner Class AAAAAA State Championship; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the McEachern Lady Indians basketball team on winning the Class AAAAAA State Championship; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1806/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49335","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":867536,"bill_number":"HR1801","title":"Lovell, Daniel; Pepperell High School and Floyd County Schools System's 2016 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Daniel Lovell, Pepperell High School and Floyd County Schools System's 2016 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1801/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49330","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":867537,"bill_number":"HR1800","title":"Doss, Brooke; Miss Cobb County 2016; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Miss Cobb County 2016, Brooke Doss; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1800/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49329","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":867538,"bill_number":"HR1846","title":"Adams, Sarah; Lumpkin County High School's 2016 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sarah Adams, Lumpkin County High School's 2016 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1846/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49385","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":867540,"bill_number":"HR1843","title":"Mercier, Sandra H.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sandra H. Mercier; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1843/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49382","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":867541,"bill_number":"HR1826","title":"Williams, Bishop Preston W., II; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bishop Preston W. Williams II; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1826/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49363","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":867542,"bill_number":"HR1797","title":"Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Alert Day at the capitol; June 20, 2016; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing June 20, 2016, as Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Alert Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1797/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49326","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":867545,"bill_number":"SR1249","title":"Flanders, Ms. Mary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Ms. Mary Flanders for her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1249/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49348","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":867546,"bill_number":"HR1830","title":"Soldiers' Angels of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Soldiers' Angels of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1830/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49367","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":867547,"bill_number":"HR1858","title":"West Lady Wolverines basketball team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the West Lady Wolverines basketball team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1858/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49398","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":867548,"bill_number":"HR1812","title":"Kennedy, Ms. Zelda; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Zelda Kennedy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1812/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49343","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":867549,"bill_number":"HR1847","title":"Olson, Mr. Charles C.; retirement; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. Charles C. Olson upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1847/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49386","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":867550,"bill_number":"HR1853","title":"Mabra, Ronald \"Remiii\" Edwin, III.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Ronald \"Remiii\" Edwin Mabra III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1853/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49392","sponsor":"Ronnie Mabra"},
{"bill_id":867551,"bill_number":"HR1831","title":"Mabra, Representative Ronnie, Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Ronnie Mabra, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1831/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49368","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":867553,"bill_number":"HR1842","title":"Harris, Mr. Johnny; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Johnny Harris; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1842/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49381","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":867554,"bill_number":"HR1862","title":"House Study Committee on Georgia Nuclear Energy Financing; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Georgia Nuclear Energy Financing; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House First Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1862/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49402","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":867555,"bill_number":"SR1254","title":"Anderson, Sheriff Lynn; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sheriff Lynn Anderson and congratulating him on the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1254/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49374","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":867556,"bill_number":"SR1235","title":"Pace, Theodis A.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Theodis A. Pace for the vital role he serves in community leadership; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1235/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49314","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":867557,"bill_number":"HR1818","title":"Kaiser, Representative Margaret; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Margaret Kaiser; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1818/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49354","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":867558,"bill_number":"HR1813","title":"Anderson, Sheriff Lynn; retirement; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sheriff Lynn Anderson and congratulating him on the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1813/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49344","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":867560,"bill_number":"HR1844","title":"Randall; Representative Nikki; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Nikki Randall; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1844/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49383","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":867561,"bill_number":"SR1246","title":"Willis, Kathryn Parsons; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Kathryn Parsons Willis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1246/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49338","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":867562,"bill_number":"HR1810","title":"Rice, Georgia and Dan; 25th wedding anniversary; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and congratulating Georgia and Dan Rice on the occasion of their 25th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1810/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49340","sponsor":"Tom Rice"},
{"bill_id":867563,"bill_number":"HR1811","title":"Davenport, Brenda Joyce; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Brenda Joyce Davenport; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1811/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49341","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":867564,"bill_number":"HR1817","title":"Franklin, Brandon Cody; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Brandon Cody Franklin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1817/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49352","sponsor":"John Deffenbaugh"},
{"bill_id":867565,"bill_number":"SR1250","title":"Hill, Candance; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Candace Hill; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1250/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49350","sponsor":"JaNice VanNess"},
{"bill_id":867567,"bill_number":"HR1833","title":"DeMello, Lani; outstanding feats at the Down Syndrome International Gymnastics World Championships; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Lani DeMello for her outstanding feats at the Down Syndrome International Gymnastics World Championships; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1833/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49370","sponsor":"Matthew Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":867568,"bill_number":"HR1840","title":"Robinson, Holly; Cedartown High School's 2016 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Holly Robinson, Cedartown High School's 2016 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1840/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49379","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":867569,"bill_number":"SR1252","title":"Leadership Rockdale Class of 2016 Initiative; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Leadership Rockdale Class of 2016 initiative; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1252/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49353","sponsor":"JaNice VanNess"},
{"bill_id":868000,"bill_number":"HR1877","title":"Bailey, Lydia; Rome High School's 2016 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lydia Bailey, Rome High School's 2016 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1877/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49417","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":868001,"bill_number":"SR1245","title":"William Alfred Fountain High School Reunion Breakfast; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the inaugural of the William Alfred Fountain High School Reunion Breakfast; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1245/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49323","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":868003,"bill_number":"HR1890","title":"Gatewood Schools boys varsity basketball team; winning state championship; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Gatewood Schools boys varsity basketball team on winning the state championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1890/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49430","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":868004,"bill_number":"HR1869","title":"Ford, Erika Barnes; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Erika Barnes Ford; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1869/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49409","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":868006,"bill_number":"HR1867","title":"Fashionology International Inc.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Fashionology International Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1867/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49407","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":868007,"bill_number":"HR1881","title":"Schmidt, Kelcey; Red Oak Elementary School's 2016 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kelcey Schmidt, Red Oak Elementary School's 2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1881/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49421","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":868009,"bill_number":"HR1876","title":"Jones, Katie; 20th year; Baskets of Joy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Katie Jones for the 20th year of Baskets of Joy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1876/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49416","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":868010,"bill_number":"HR1887","title":"Henry W. Grady High School speech and debate team; winning state championship; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Henry W. Grady High School speech and debate team on winning the state championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1887/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49427","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":868012,"bill_number":"HR1873","title":"GeorgiaCarry.Org.; Georgia's eminent Second Amendment grassroots organization, members, Board of Director's, and officers; outstanding efforts and contributions to the protection and expansion of the Second Amendment in Georgia; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring GeorgiaCarry.Org, Georgia's eminent Second Amendment grassroots organization, and its members, Board of Directors, and officers for their outstanding efforts and contributions to the protection and expansion of the Second Amendment in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1873/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49413","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":868013,"bill_number":"SR1238","title":"Rainbow Village; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Rainbow Village; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1238/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49317","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":868015,"bill_number":"HR1868","title":"Williams, Deshone; boxing coach; work in the community; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending boxing coach Deshone Williams for his work in the community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1868/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49408","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":868016,"bill_number":"HR1871","title":"Luton, Jimmie \"MeMa\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jimmie \"MeMa\" Luton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1871/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49411","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":868017,"bill_number":"HR1884","title":"Inman Middle School Math Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating the Inman Middle School Math Team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1884/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49424","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":868018,"bill_number":"HR1874","title":"Foxfire program; 50th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Foxfire program on its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1874/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49414","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":868020,"bill_number":"HR1882","title":"Sims, Barbara; Representative; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Barbara Sims on the grand occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1882/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49422","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":868021,"bill_number":"SR1241","title":"Patram, Neil; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Neil Patram upon winning runner-up at the 55th Annual Georgia Association of Educator's State Spelling Bee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1241/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49320","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":868023,"bill_number":"SR1257","title":"Anderson, Dr. Larry W.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Larry W. Anderson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1257/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49432","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":868024,"bill_number":"HR1880","title":"McDaniel, Doris G.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Doris G. McDaniel; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1880/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49420","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":868025,"bill_number":"HR1886","title":"Query, Ethan Alexander; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Ethan Alexander Query; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1886/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49426","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":868026,"bill_number":"SR1243","title":"Bullard, Daniel and Thomas; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Daniel and Thomas Bullard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1243/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49322","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":868027,"bill_number":"HR1870","title":"Jackson, Christie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Christie Jackson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1870/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49410","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":868029,"bill_number":"SR1244","title":"Davenport, Ms. Helen Odessa Dixon; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Ms. Helen Odessa Dixon Davenport on the grand occasion of her 90th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1244/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49324","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":868030,"bill_number":"HR1879","title":"Stafford, Mr. Randy; Rome High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Randy Stafford, Rome High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1879/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49419","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":868031,"bill_number":"HR1888","title":"House Study Committee on Inequity and Discrimination in the Georgia Revenue Code; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Inequity and Discrimination in the Georgia Revenue Code; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House First Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1888/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49428","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":868032,"bill_number":"HR1885","title":"Steeple Awards; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Steeple Awards; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1885/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49425","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":868034,"bill_number":"HR1865","title":"May, Lee N.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lee N. May; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1865/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49405","sponsor":"Howard Mosby"},
{"bill_id":868035,"bill_number":"HR1891","title":"Revenue and taxation; no new tax or rate increase unless such tax is approved by at least 60 percent of members elected of General Assembly; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that no new sales and use, income, excise, or property tax and no increase in rate or amount of sales and use, income, excise, or property tax shall be enacted unless such new tax or increase in tax is approved by at least 60 percent of the members elected to each branch of the General Assembly in a roll-call vote; 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":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House First Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1891/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49431","sponsor":"Sam Teasley"},
{"bill_id":868037,"bill_number":"SR1242","title":"Coffee, Ms. Harriett; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Ms. Harriett Coffee on the grand occasion of her 100th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1242/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49321","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":868038,"bill_number":"HR1863","title":"Richt, Coach Mark; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Coach Mark Richt; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1863/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49403","sponsor":"Sam Teasley"},
{"bill_id":868040,"bill_number":"HR1864","title":"Henry, Mr. Jerry; contributions to the preservation of the Second Amendment of the Constitution; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Mr. Jerry Henry for his contributions to the preservation of the Second Amendment of the Constitution; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1864/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49404","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":868041,"bill_number":"SR1240","title":"National Public Safety Telecommunications Week; recognize April 10-16","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April 10-16, 2016, as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week and commending the DeKalb County E911 Department; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1240/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49319","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":868043,"bill_number":"HR1866","title":"Vietnam War veterans in conjunction with the 50th Anniversary Commemoration of the Vietnam War; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Vietnam War veterans in conjunction with the 50th Anniversary Commemoration of the Vietnam War; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1866/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49406","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":868044,"bill_number":"HR1872","title":"Barrett, Captain James M.; retirement","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Captain James M. Barrett upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1872/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49412","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":868046,"bill_number":"HR1875","title":"Holcomb, Mary; Rome High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mary Holcomb, Rome High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1875/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49415","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":868047,"bill_number":"SR1239","title":"Good Samaritan Health Center of Gwinnett County; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Good Samaritan Health Center of Gwinnett County and recognizing its Executive Director, Greg Lang; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1239/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49318","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":868049,"bill_number":"HR1878","title":"Finn, Caroline; Rome High School's 2016 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Caroline Finn, Rome High School's 2016 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1878/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49418","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":868050,"bill_number":"HR1883","title":"St. George's Episcopal School varsity boys cross country team; winning GISA State-AA Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the St. George's Episcopal School varsity boys cross country team on winning the GISA State-AA Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1883/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49423","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":868051,"bill_number":"HR1889","title":"Gatewood Schools girls varsity basketball team; winning state championship; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Gatewood Schools girls varsity basketball team on winning the state championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1889/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49429","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":868450,"bill_number":"HR1899","title":"St. Mary's Road United Methodist Church; 61st anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing St. Mary's Road United Methodist Church on the grand occasion of its 61st anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1899/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49459","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":868451,"bill_number":"HR1932","title":"Jones, Gail; Trion High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Gail Jones, Trion High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1932/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49493","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":868452,"bill_number":"HR1901","title":"Pollard, Ms. Shankeia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Ms. Shankeia Pollard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1901/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49461","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":868453,"bill_number":"HR1926","title":"Edge, Beatrice; retirement; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Beatrice Edge on the grand occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1926/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49486","sponsor":"Jimmy Pruett"},
{"bill_id":868455,"bill_number":"HR1919","title":"Wheeler, Kelly; Model High School's 2016 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kelly Wheeler, Model High School's 2016 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1919/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49479","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":868456,"bill_number":"SR1265","title":"Martin, James Francis \"Jim\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending James Francis \"Jim\" Martin for his vital role in community leadership; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1265/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49441","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":868457,"bill_number":"HR1941","title":"Peavy, Brandon Michael; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Brandon Michael Peavy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1941/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49502","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":868458,"bill_number":"SR1258","title":"Abernathy, III, Ralph David; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ralph David Abernathy III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1258/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49433","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":868460,"bill_number":"SR1261","title":"Williams, Senator Tommie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator Tommie Williams on the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1261/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49436","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":868461,"bill_number":"HR1893","title":"Wright, Mary Margaret; 2016 STAR Student; Darlington School, Rome City School System and District #1; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mary Margaret Wright, the 2016 STAR Student of Darlington School, Rome City School System, and District #1; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1893/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49453","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":868462,"bill_number":"HR1946","title":"Beeman, Elaina; Loving Hearts, Helping Hands: 2016 Heart of Community Award of Honor recipient; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Loving Hearts, Helping Hands: 2016 Heart of the Community Award of Honor recipient, Elaina Beeman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1946/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49507","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":868463,"bill_number":"HR1920","title":"Hill, Lucas McCain; Chattooga County High School's 2016 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lucas McCain Hill, Chattooga County High School's 2016 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1920/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49480","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":868465,"bill_number":"HR1930","title":"Chalker, Martha; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Martha Chalker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1930/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49491","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":868466,"bill_number":"HR1907","title":"Upsilon Alpha Omega Week at the capitol; January 25-31, 2016; recognize; Upsilon Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority; encourage Gwinnett County to join Upsilon Alpha Omega; 22 years of service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Upsilon Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, recognizing January 25-31, 2016, as Upsilon Alpha Omega Week at the state capitol, and encouraging the citizens of Gwinnett County to join Upsilon Alpha Omega in observing the organization's 22 years of service and the outstanding contributions it has made to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1907/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49467","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":868467,"bill_number":"HR1913","title":"Brantley, Judge Emily; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Judge Emily Brantley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1913/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49473","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":868468,"bill_number":"HR1922","title":"Johnson, Brandon; Rome City Schools' 2016 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Brandon Johnson, Rome City Schools' 2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1922/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49482","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":868470,"bill_number":"SR1274","title":"Jones, Dr. Romona Jackson; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Romona Jackson Jones on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1274/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49449","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":868471,"bill_number":"SR1263","title":"Screws, Trooper First Class Brain; recgonize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Trooper First Class Brian Screws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1263/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49438","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":868472,"bill_number":"SR1260","title":"Seabolt, Kaylee; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kaylee Seabolt; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1260/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49435","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":868473,"bill_number":"SR1211","title":"Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., during the month of March, on the occasion of the chapter's 93rd anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1211/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49246","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":868475,"bill_number":"SR1259","title":"Touhy, Mrs. Angela W.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Angela W. Touhy on the grand occasion of her retirement from the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1259/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49434","sponsor":"Tommie Williams"},
{"bill_id":868476,"bill_number":"HR1944","title":"Chaffin, Luke; Loving Hearts, Helping Hands: 2016 Heart of the Community Young Heart award recipient; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Luke Chaffin, the Loving Hearts, Helping Hands: 2016 Heart of the Community Young Heart award recipient; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1944/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49505","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":868477,"bill_number":"HR1949","title":"Watters, Allison; Loving Hearts, Helping Hands: 2016 Heart of the Community Award of Honor recipient; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Loving Hearts, Helping Hands: 2016 Heart of the Community Award of Honor recipient, Allison Watters; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1949/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49510","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":868478,"bill_number":"SR1270","title":"Verity, Jake; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Jake Verity of Bremen High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1270/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49445","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":868480,"bill_number":"HR1947","title":"Jackson, Christa; Loving Hearts, Helping Hands: 2016 Heart of the Community Award of Honor recipient; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Christa Jackson, Loving Hearts, Helping Hands: 2016 Heart of the Community Award of Honor recipient; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1947/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49508","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":868481,"bill_number":"HR1898","title":"Ngo, Kayla; Coosa High School's 2016 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kayla Ngo, Coosa High School's 2016 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1898/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49458","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":868482,"bill_number":"SR1271","title":"Eberwein, Robert V.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Robert V. Eberwein; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1271/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49446","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":868483,"bill_number":"HR1935","title":"Burton, Tim; Model High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tim Burton, Model High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1935/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49496","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":868484,"bill_number":"HR1921","title":"Lee, Vernon; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Vernon Lee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1921/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49481","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":868486,"bill_number":"HR1924","title":"McCleskey, David; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending David McCleskey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1924/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49484","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":868487,"bill_number":"SR1267","title":"Getachew-Smith, Jr.; David; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending David Getachew-Smith, Sr., for his vital role in community leadership; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1267/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49444","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":868488,"bill_number":"HR1948","title":"Bell, Dr. Sidney A.; Loving Hearts, Helping Hands: 2016 Heart of the Community Board of Governors recipient; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Loving Hearts, Helping Hands: 2016 Heart of the Community Board of Governors recipient, Dr. Sidney A. Bell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1948/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49509","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":868489,"bill_number":"SR1277","title":"EarthArtist Studios Master Plan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending EarthArtist Studios Master Plan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1277/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49490","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":868491,"bill_number":"HR1917","title":"Morgan County High School 2016 Women's Basketball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Morgan County High School 2016 Women's Basketball Team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1917/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49477","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":868492,"bill_number":"HR1897","title":"Abernathy, Ralph David, III; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ralph David Abernathy III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1897/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49457","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":868493,"bill_number":"HR1915","title":"Dickerson, Miss Andi Drue; 2016 Georgia Watermelon Queen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Miss Andi Drue Dickerson, the 2016 Georgia Watermelon Queen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1915/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49475","sponsor":"Buddy Harden"},
{"bill_id":868494,"bill_number":"HR1911","title":"Alexander, Silas \"SiMan Baby\", III; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Silas \"SiMan Baby\" Alexander III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1911/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49471","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":868496,"bill_number":"HR1925","title":"Eber, Dr. Herbert Wolfgang; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Herbert Wolfgang Eber; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1925/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49485","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":868497,"bill_number":"HR1906","title":"Abernathy, Dr. Ralph David, III; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Ralph David Abernathy III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1906/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49466","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":868498,"bill_number":"HR1905","title":"Hughes, Tommy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Tommy Hughes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1905/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49465","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":868499,"bill_number":"HR1939","title":"Noise X; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Noise X; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1939/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49511","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":868501,"bill_number":"HR1936","title":"Parker, Mr. Chris; Coosa High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Chris Parker, Coosa High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1936/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49497","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":868502,"bill_number":"SR1266","title":"Crawford, Kathryn; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kathryn Crawford for the vital role she serves in community leadership; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1266/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49440","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":868503,"bill_number":"SR1276","title":"Collier, Grisby Noris; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Grisby Noris Collier, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1276/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49452","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":868504,"bill_number":"HR1931","title":"Greer, Gene; Chattooga County High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Gene Greer, Chattooga County High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1931/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49492","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":868505,"bill_number":"HR1895","title":"Charles C. Parker Center for Active Adults; Etowah Park in Rome, Georgia; 30th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Charles C. Parker Center for Active Adults at Etowah Park in Rome, Georgia, on the wonderful occasion of its 30th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1895/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49455","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":868506,"bill_number":"HR1942","title":"Tierce, Dr. Tabatha; Floyd County School System's 2016 Teacher of the Year; Cave Spring Elementary School's 2016 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Tabatha Tierce, Floyd County School System's 2016 Teacher of the Year and Cave Spring Elementary School's 2016 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1942/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49503","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":868507,"bill_number":"SR1272","title":"Goodwill of North Georgia; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the 90th anniversary of Goodwill of North Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1272/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49447","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":868508,"bill_number":"SR1269","title":"Taiwan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Taiwan for its relations with the United States; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1269/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49443","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":868510,"bill_number":"HR1938","title":"Crean, Dennis Michael; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dennis Michael Crean; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1938/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49499","sponsor":"Tom Taylor"},
{"bill_id":868511,"bill_number":"HR1918","title":"McNamara; Liam; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Liam McNamara; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1918/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49478","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":868512,"bill_number":"HR1914","title":"Oliver, Clay; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Clay Oliver; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1914/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49474","sponsor":"Buddy Harden"},
{"bill_id":868513,"bill_number":"HR1896","title":"Hicky, Dana; Morgan County High School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dana Hicky of Morgan County High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1896/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49456","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":868514,"bill_number":"HR1940","title":"Lynch, Susan Carter; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Susan Carter Lynch on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1940/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49501","sponsor":"Bruce Broadrick"},
{"bill_id":868516,"bill_number":"HR1928","title":"Stancil, Elmer; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Elmer Stancil; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1928/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49488","sponsor":"Jimmy Pruett"},
{"bill_id":868517,"bill_number":"HR1904","title":"Juvenile Court of Cobb County Court Appointed Special Advocate program; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Juvenile Court of Cobb County Court Appointed Special Advocate program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1904/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49464","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":868518,"bill_number":"HR1937","title":"Jonesboro High School Mock Trial Team; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the Jonesboro High School Mock Trial Team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1937/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49498","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":868519,"bill_number":"HR1894","title":"Floyd County 911 Center; 2016 Georgia 911 Center of the Year; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Floyd County 911 Center upon being named the 2016 Georgia 911 Center of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1894/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49454","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":868521,"bill_number":"HR1923","title":"Morgan County High School 2016 Men's Basketball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Morgan County High School 2016 Men's Basketball Team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1923/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49483","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":868522,"bill_number":"HR1902","title":"McDurmon, Mr. Kelly; 2016 STAR Teacher; Darlington School; Rome City School System and District #1; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Kelly McDurmon, the 2016 STAR Teacher for Darlington School, the Rome City School System, and District #1; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1902/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49462","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":868523,"bill_number":"HR1927","title":"Moore Middle School Leo Club; formation and chartering; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the formation and chartering of the Moore Middle School Leo Club; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1927/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49487","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":868524,"bill_number":"HR1910","title":"Hernandez, Mr. Charles; Mary Persons High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Charles Hernandez, Mary Persons High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1910/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49470","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":868526,"bill_number":"HR1933","title":"Lucy Craft Laney High School Alumni Association Hall of Fame; Class of 2016 inductees; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Class of 2016 inductees into the Lucy Craft Laney High School Alumni Association Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1933/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49494","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":868527,"bill_number":"HR1909","title":"Bicknell, Maci Caroline; Trion High School's 2016 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Maci Caroline Bicknell, Trion High School's 2016 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1909/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49469","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":868528,"bill_number":"HR1929","title":"Adult Vaccine Preventable Disease Awareness and Improvement Month; August; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing August as Adult Vaccine Preventable Disease Awareness and Improvement Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1929/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49489","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":868529,"bill_number":"HR1916","title":"Debutante Cotillion and Scholarship Ball; debutantes; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the debutantes of the Debutante Cotillion and Scholarship Ball; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1916/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49476","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":868531,"bill_number":"SR1264","title":"FoxFire Program; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Foxfire program on its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1264/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49439","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":868532,"bill_number":"SR1275","title":"Campbell, Dr. Mary Schmidt; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Mary Schmidt Campbell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1275/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49451","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":868533,"bill_number":"SR1268","title":"Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., on the occasion of its 67th Boule in Atlanta, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1268/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49442","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":868534,"bill_number":"HR1900","title":"Hill, Samuel Howard; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Samuel Howard Hill; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1900/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49460","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":868536,"bill_number":"HR1934","title":"Johnson, Stephanie; 2016-2017 Georgia Principal of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Stephanie Johnson, the 2016-2017 Georgia Principal of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1934/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49495","sponsor":"Margaret Kaiser"},
{"bill_id":868537,"bill_number":"HR1912","title":"Davidson, Dallas; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Dallas Davidson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1912/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49472","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":868538,"bill_number":"HR1945","title":"Davis, Tonya Marie; Loving Hearts, Helping Hands: 2016 Heart of the Community Award of Honor recipient; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Tonya Marie Davis, Loving Hearts, Helping Hands: 2016 Heart of the Community Award of Honor recipient; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1945/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49506","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":868539,"bill_number":"HR1943","title":"Vargo Orthodontics; Loving Hearts, Helping Hands: 2016 Heart of the Community Business Award recipient; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Vargo Orthodontics, the Loving Hearts, Helping Hands: 2016 Heart of the Community Business Award recipient; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1943/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49504","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":868541,"bill_number":"HR1903","title":"Liebert, Hannah; Eastside High School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Hannah Liebert of Eastside High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1903/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49463","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":868542,"bill_number":"SR1262","title":"Jackson, Senator Bill; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator Bill Jackson on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1262/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49437","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":868543,"bill_number":"HR1892","title":"Republic of Azerbaijan; strategic partnership with the United States; express support","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing support for the strategic partnership between the United States of America and the Republic of Azerbaijan and acknowledging the strategic importance of the Republic of Azerbaijan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House First Readers","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1892/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49450","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":868544,"bill_number":"SR1273","title":"Flowers, Liz; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Liz Flowers and thanking her for her service as Executive Director of the Georgia Senate Democratic Caucus; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1273/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49448","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":868545,"bill_number":"HR1908","title":"Johnson, James \"J.B.\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James \"J.B.\" Johnson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1908/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49468","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":868988,"bill_number":"HR1953","title":"House Committee on Small Business Development; continue and remove government impediments; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the House Committee on Small Business Development to continue to remove government impediments that currently stand in the way of entrepreneurs and small businesses; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1953/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49517","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":868992,"bill_number":"HR1952","title":"Stephen Eller Day at the capitol; March 24, 2016; recognize; Honorable Stephen B. Eller; Mayor of the city of Culloden; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Honorable Stephen B. Eller, Mayor of the City of Culloden, and recognizing March 24, 2016, as Steve Eller Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1952/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49514","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":868998,"bill_number":"HB1163","title":"St. Simons Island, City of; incorporate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of St. Simons Island in Glynn County, Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1163/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49515","sponsor":"Tom Taylor"},
{"bill_id":869004,"bill_number":"HR1950","title":"Swafford, Reverend Phillip Steve; 20th pastoral anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Phillip Steve Swafford on the occasion of his 20th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1950/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49512","sponsor":"Dustin Hightower"},
{"bill_id":869013,"bill_number":"HB1164","title":"General Assembly members; salaries and fees; increase compensation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to salaries and fees, so as to increase the compensation of members of the General Assembly; to provide for certain automatic increases; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1164/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49516","sponsor":"Virgil Fludd"},
{"bill_id":869020,"bill_number":"HR1951","title":"Zachos, Paul, III; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Paul Zachos III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1951/2015","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49513","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"}
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