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{"bill_id":888834,"bill_number":"HB5","title":"Courts; compensation of juvenile court judges; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile court administration, so as to change provisions relating to compensation of juvenile court judges; to correct 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":"2017-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB5/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49524","sponsor":"Johnnie Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":888903,"bill_number":"SB8","title":"\"Surprise Billing and Consumer Protection Act\"; health insurance; provide consumer protections; 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 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":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB8/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49529","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":889039,"bill_number":"HB1","title":"Georgia Space Flight Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to torts, so as to provide for the facilitation of space flight activities in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to limit the liability of space flight entities related to injuries sustained by participants who have agreed in writing to such a limitation after being provided with certain warnings; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49520","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":889107,"bill_number":"HB3","title":"Offenses against public order; wearing mask, hood, or device; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public order, so as to change certain provisions relating to wearing a mask, hood, or device which conceals the identity of the wearer; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to state government, so as to provide that photographs on certain government issued licenses, permits, and identification cards shall not allow concealment of any portion of the face of an individual; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-11-15","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2016-11-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB3/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49522","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":889175,"bill_number":"HB8","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, so as to prohibit the use of restraints on pregnant inmates under certain circumstances; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-11-15","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2016-11-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB8/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49527","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":889243,"bill_number":"HR1","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":"2016-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49528","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":889312,"bill_number":"HB6","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 amend the authority's name to the Georgia Rail Passenger and High Speed Rail Facilities Authority; 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 authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB6/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49525","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":889380,"bill_number":"HB7","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":"2016-11-15","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2016-11-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB7/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49526","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":889447,"bill_number":"HB4","title":"Bona fide conservation use property; owners current on payment of ad valorem taxes; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-7.4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bona fide conservation use property, so as to require owners of conservation property to be current on payment of ad valorem taxes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB4/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49523","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":889448,"bill_number":"HB2","title":"Childhood sexual abuse; revival of certain claims; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 9-3-33.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to actions for childhood sexual abuse, so as to change provisions relating to the revival of certain claims; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB2/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49521","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":889789,"bill_number":"HB9","title":"Crimes and offenses; use of device to film under or through person's clothing under certain circumstances; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wiretapping, eavesdropping, surveillance, and related offenses, so as to prohibit the use of a device to film under or through a person's clothing under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB9/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49530","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":890026,"bill_number":"HB10","title":"Dangerous instrumentalities and practices; certain assault weapons; prohibit possession; provide for crimes; provide penalties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to 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 provide for enhanced penalties for the possession and use of machine guns; to provide for definitions; to provide for exemptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-11-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB10/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49531","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":890080,"bill_number":"HB13","title":"Income tax credit; certain expenses by certain educators; 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, and computation of and exemptions from income taxes, so as to create a tax credit for certain expenses by certain educators; to provide for definitions; to disallow related deductions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a sunset; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-11-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB13/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49534","sponsor":"Jeff Jones"},
{"bill_id":890081,"bill_number":"HB12","title":"Banking and finance; money transmission transactions by financial institutions; provide certain fees","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to sale of payment instruments, so as to provide for the imposition of certain fees upon money transmission transactions completed by financial institutions for persons; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for compensation to financial institutions for reporting and paying fees; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to income tax returns and furnishing of information, so as to provide for a tax credit for residents in the amount of certain assessed money transmission transaction fees paid by such residents; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-11-28","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2016-11-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB12/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49533","sponsor":"Jeff Jones"},
{"bill_id":890082,"bill_number":"HB11","title":"Firearms; completion of safety training by certain persons for 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":"2016-11-28","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2016-11-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB11/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49532","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":890083,"bill_number":"HB14","title":"Courts; sheriff to collect and deposit certain fees; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-16-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fees for sheriff's services, so as to provide for the sheriff to collect and deposit certain fees; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB14/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49535","sponsor":"Jeff Jones"},
{"bill_id":890481,"bill_number":"HB15","title":"Courts; certain civil pleadings to be filed electronically; require","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 require certain civil pleadings to be filed electronically in superior and state courts; to change provisions relating to electronic filings and payments; to provide for fees; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"Senate Conference Committee Appointed 46th, 30th, 19th","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB15/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49536","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":890848,"bill_number":"HB16","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 and state charter 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":"2016-12-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB16/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49537","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":891498,"bill_number":"HB17","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 provide for a criminal penalty; to provide for rules and regulations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-12-09","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2016-12-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB17/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49549","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":891499,"bill_number":"HB20","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":"2016-12-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB20/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49552","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":891500,"bill_number":"SB9","title":"Weapons Carry License; issued without payment of certain fees; former law enforcement officers (PF)","description":"PF: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-129 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to weapons carry license, temporary renewal permit, mandamus, and verification of license, so as to revise the category of former law enforcement officers who are entitled to be issued a weapons carry license without the payment of certain fees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-12-09","last_action":"Senate Prefiled","last_action_date":"2016-12-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB9/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49553","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":891501,"bill_number":"HB18","title":"Smoke-free air; smoking inside motor vehicle with minor; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to smoke-free air, so as to prohibit smoking inside any motor vehicle when a person who is under 18 years of age is present; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-12-09","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2016-12-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB18/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49550","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":891502,"bill_number":"SB11","title":"Mental Health; emergency examinations of a person for involuntary evaluation; authorize emergency medical technician, cardiac technicians (PF)","description":"PF: 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 emergency medical technicians, cardiac technicians, and paramedics to perform certain acts which physicians, psychologists, and other persons are authorized to perform regarding emergency examinations of a person for involuntary evaluation and treatment for mental illness or alcohol or drug abuse; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-12-09","last_action":"Senate Prefiled","last_action_date":"2016-12-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB11/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49555","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":891503,"bill_number":"HB19","title":"Juvenile Code; domestic relations; revise definition of legal father; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 and Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the juvenile code and domestic relations, respectively, so as to revise the definition of legal father; to provide for legitimation through petitioning the Department of Human Services if the department has established an order obligating support of the child by his or her biological father; to provide for exceptions; to provide for recording of such legitimations with the clerk of superior court; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-12-09","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2016-12-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB19/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49551","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":891504,"bill_number":"SB10","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":"2016-12-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-11","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB10/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49554","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":892225,"bill_number":"HR2","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 submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-12-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":"Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49556","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":892232,"bill_number":"HR3","title":"Legislative and congressional reapportionment; done by independent, bipartisan 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 bipartisan 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":"2016-12-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":"Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR3/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49557","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":892240,"bill_number":"HB21","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 Official Code of Georgia Annotated, 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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-12-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB21/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49558","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":892249,"bill_number":"HB22","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":"2016-12-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB22/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49559","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":892880,"bill_number":"SR7","title":"Reapportionment; legislative and congressional; provide 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 submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-12-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":"Reapportionment and Redistricting","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR7/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49561","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":893059,"bill_number":"SR6","title":"Citizens' Redistricting Commission; establishment, qualifications, and appointment of members; 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 bipartisan commission instead of the General Assembly; 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":"2016-12-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":"Reapportionment and Redistricting","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR6/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49560","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":896624,"bill_number":"SB12","title":"Dental Hygienists; perform certain functions under general supervision; authorize licensed dental hygienists","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 authorize licensed dental hygienists to perform certain functions under general supervision; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for criteria; to require professional liability insurance by licensed dental hygienists performing under general supervision; to provide for definitions; to provide for intent; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB12/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49562","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":899603,"bill_number":"HB23","title":"Charter schools; certain accountability requirements; 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 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":"2017-01-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB23/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49563","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":899610,"bill_number":"HB24","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; program of incentive pay for certain teachers; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 6 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to provide for a program of incentive pay for quality teachers in schools with high numbers or high percentages of children from low-income families; to provide for a legislative finding; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB24/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49564","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":899618,"bill_number":"HB26","title":"Education; raise age of mandatory education for children 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 for children 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":"2017-01-05","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2017-01-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB26/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49566","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":899626,"bill_number":"HB25","title":"Hunting licenses; one-year honorary veterans license with a free lifetime license; replace","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 replace the one-year honorary veterans license with 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":"2017-01-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":"Game, Fish & Parks","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB25/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49565","sponsor":"Robert Trammell"},
{"bill_id":902348,"bill_number":"HR6","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":"2017-01-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR6/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49570","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":902354,"bill_number":"SR8","title":"Service Providers Association for Developmental Disabilities; celebrate day at Capitol on January 12","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the organizations and their staff members of the Service Providers Association for Developmental Disabilities and celebrating their day at the Capitol on January 12, 2017; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR8/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49577","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":902361,"bill_number":"HR8","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":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-10","last_action":"Senate Transmitted House","last_action_date":"2017-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR8/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49572","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":902368,"bill_number":"HB29","title":"Local boards of education; seek accreditation by an accrediting entity where records are not 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":"2017-01-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB29/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49580","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":902375,"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":"2017-01-09","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR4/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49575","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":902383,"bill_number":"SB13","title":"Jefferson County Hospital Authority; ad valorem tax; provide for a 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 electors of Jefferson County desire the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners to levy an ad valorem tax for the purpose of paying for Jefferson County Hospital Authority's services and facilities and to retire hospital debt; to provide for legislative purposes and findings; to provide for procedures and requirements relating thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB13/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49583","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":902389,"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":"2017-01-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR3/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49574","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":902397,"bill_number":"HR7","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":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-10","last_action":"Senate Transmitted House","last_action_date":"2017-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR7/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49571","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":902403,"bill_number":"HR12","title":"Clayton State University Day at the capitol; January 10, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Clayton State University and recognizing January 10, 2017, as Clayton State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR12/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49586","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":902411,"bill_number":"HB27","title":"Foreclosure; opportunity under certain circumstances for debtor to make all past payments, fees and charges; 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 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB27/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49578","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":902418,"bill_number":"HR4","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":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-09","last_action":"House Immediately Transmitted to Senate","last_action_date":"2017-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR4/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49568","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":902425,"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":"2017-01-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR2/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49567","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":902432,"bill_number":"HR9","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":"2017-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR9/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49573","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":902440,"bill_number":"HB28","title":"Elementary and secondary education; test for lead contamination in drinking water in public and private schools; 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 of students in elementary and secondary education, so as to require testing of drinking water in public and private schools for lead contamination; to provide for remediation plans or alternate sources of drinking water; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for an exemption; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB28/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49579","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":902446,"bill_number":"HR11","title":"Walsh, Steven M., M.D.; \"Doctor of the Day\"; January 11; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Steven M. Walsh, M.D., as \"Doctor of the Day\" for January 11, 2016, 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":"2017-01-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR11/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49585","sponsor":"Betty Price"},
{"bill_id":902454,"bill_number":"HB30","title":"Controlled substances; add synthetic opioid to Schedule I","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Schedule I controlled substances, so as add a synthetic opioid to Schedule I; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-11","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB30/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49581","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":902460,"bill_number":"HR10","title":"Huckaby, Henry M. \"Hank\"; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Henry M. \"Hank\" Huckaby on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR10/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49584","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":902468,"bill_number":"HR5","title":"House; adopt rules","description":"A RESOLUTION adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR5/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49569","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":902475,"bill_number":"HB31","title":"Jefferson County; Board of Commissioners; levy additional ad valorem tax; 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 electors of Jefferson County desire the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners to levy an additional ad valorem tax for the purpose of realizing additional tax revenue to provide payment for Jefferson County Hospital Authority's services and facilities and to retire hospital debt; to provide for legislative purposes and findings; to provide for procedures and requirements relating thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB31/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49582","sponsor":"Brian Prince"},
{"bill_id":902482,"bill_number":"SR9","title":"Clayton State University Day; recognize January 10, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Clayton State University and recognizing January 10, 2017, as Clayton State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR9/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49587","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":902489,"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":"2017-01-09","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49576","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":905867,"bill_number":"SR11","title":"Sportsmen's and Coastal Day; recognize January 12, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 12, 2017, as Sportsmen's and Coastal Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR11/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49597","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":905875,"bill_number":"SR10","title":"Effingham County Day; recognize January 23, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 23, 2017, as Effingham County Day at the capitol; saluting the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR10/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49596","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":905882,"bill_number":"HR14","title":"Joint Study Committee on the Creation of High-Tech Health Incubators for Job Growth for Georgia; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on the Creation of High-Tech Health Incubators for Job Growth for Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-12","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR14/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49591","sponsor":"Brad Raffensperger"},
{"bill_id":905889,"bill_number":"HR13","title":"Davis Bozeman Law Firm; tenth anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Davis Bozeman Law Firm on its tenth anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR13/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49588","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":905897,"bill_number":"HB33","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 O.C.G.A., 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 or nationals, lawful permanent residents, or aliens having lawful status to be present in the United States; to provide for other residency requirements; 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":"2017-01-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB33/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49592","sponsor":"Brad Raffensperger"},
{"bill_id":905904,"bill_number":"HB32","title":"Crimes and offenses; sexual contact between school employees or agents and enrolled 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 employees or agents and students enrolled at such school; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-10","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB32/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49589","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":905912,"bill_number":"SR5","title":"McGuinn III, Brigadier General Michael Edward; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brigadier General Michael Edward McGuinn III on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR5/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49590","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":905920,"bill_number":"SB15","title":"Crimes and Offenses; weapons carry license; add to the category of former law enforcement officers","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-129 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to weapons carry license, temporary renewal permit, mandamus, and verification of license, so as to add to the category of former law enforcement officers who are entitled to be issued a weapons carry license without the payment of certain fees; to provide conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB15/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49595","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":905927,"bill_number":"HB34","title":"Penal institutions; reforms in the probation and paroles systems; provisions","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 provide for reforms in the probation and paroles systems and in the accessibility of information related to certain offenders; to make reports, files, records, and information of certain probationers and parolees open records; to remove certain duties from the State Board of Pardons and Paroles pertaining to determining and taking action on violations of parole and placing such duties with the superior court that imposed the sentence that the parolee is serving; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-12","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB34/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49593","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":905935,"bill_number":"SB1","title":"\"The Protect Act- Protecting Georgians Against Terrorism\"; revise the definition of domestic terrorism","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 revise the definition of domestic terrorism to more inclusively capture situational violations commonly used by persons who desire to commit acts of terror; to revise the offenses of a terroristic threat and a terroristic act; to amend Article 9 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Georgia Information Sharing and Analysis Center, so as to revise the definition of homeland security activity to enable the center's work in the state's effective prevention or discovery of, response to, and recovery from domestic terrorism; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"House Lost Reconsidered Bill/Resolution","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB1/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49598","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":908655,"bill_number":"SR18","title":"Addiction Recovery Awareness Day; recognize January 12, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 12, 2017, as Addiction Recovery Awareness Day to show that ongoing recovery from substance use disorder is real and people do get better; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR18/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49639","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":908657,"bill_number":"SR16","title":"Allen, Ian; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ian Allen for his achievement as Eagle Scout recipient; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR16/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49637","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":908660,"bill_number":"SB14","title":"State Income Taxes; rural hospitals income tax credit; clarify the amount of an exemption for certain entities under the contributions","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 imposititon, rate, computation, and exemptions from state income taxes, so as to clarify the amount of an exemption for certain entities under the contributions to rural hospitals income tax credit; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB14/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49626","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":908662,"bill_number":"HB51","title":"Postsecondary institutions; reporting and investigation of certain crimes by officials and employees; provide manner","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions, so as to provide for the manner of reporting and investigation of certain crimes by officials and employees of postsecondary institutions in this state; to provide for a definition; to provide for penalties for violations; to provide for exceptions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"Senate Withdrawn & Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-09","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB51/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49629","sponsor":"Earl Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":908664,"bill_number":"HB55","title":"Professions and businesses; number of consecutive years an individual may serve as a member of a licensing board; limit","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 limit the number of consecutive years an individual may serve as a member of a professional licensing board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB55/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49633","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":908667,"bill_number":"SR22","title":"CPA Day; recognize January 25, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Society of CPAs and recognizing January 25, 2017, as CPA Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR22/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49643","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":908669,"bill_number":"HB39","title":"Real estate professionals; disciplinary actions and sanctions; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapters 39A and 40 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to real estate appraisers and real estate brokers and salespersons, respectively, so as to change certain provisions relating to disciplinary actions and sanctions permitted for failure of such real estate professionals to provide notification of convictions of certain offenses; to require notification of convictions within a certain time frame; to provide for revocation of a real estate professional's license or classification under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB39/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49604","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":908671,"bill_number":"HB36","title":"Optometrists; permit administration of pharmaceutical agents by injection under certain circumstances; change and provide certain definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 30 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to optometrists, so as to change and provide certain definitions to permit doctors of optometry to administer pharmaceutical agents by injection under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB36/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49601","sponsor":"Earl Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":908674,"bill_number":"HB45","title":"Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2016, and ending June 30, 2017, known as the \"General Appropriations Act,\" Act No. 517, approved May 2, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 145), 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB45/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49610","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":908676,"bill_number":"HB48","title":"General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018; 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":"2017-01-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB48/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49613","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":908679,"bill_number":"HR22","title":"Blais, Louise; Consul General of Canada in Atlanta; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Louise Blais, the Consul General of Canada in Atlanta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR22/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49623","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":908681,"bill_number":"HB54","title":"Health; indigent care in rural hospitals; provide an additional reporting requirement; change certain amounts eligible for tax credit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hospital care for the indigent generally, so as to provide for an additional reporting requirement for rural hospitals; 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 income taxes, so as to change certain amounts eligible for the 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":"2017-01-11","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB54/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49632","sponsor":"Geoff Duncan"},
{"bill_id":908683,"bill_number":"SR12","title":"Burgess, Joe E. recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joe E. Burgess; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR12/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49627","sponsor":"Gregory Kirk"},
{"bill_id":908686,"bill_number":"HB53","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 amend Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, so as to clarify provisions relating to juveniles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB53/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49631","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":908688,"bill_number":"SR19","title":"Testa, Hannah; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Hannah Testa for her involvement in and commitment to environmental sustainability and recognizing February 15th of this year as Plastic Pollution Awareness Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-11","last_action":"Senate Withdrawn Bill/Res Consideration","last_action_date":"2017-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR19/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49644","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":908690,"bill_number":"HB57","title":"Alcoholic beverages; change a certain definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to change a certain definition; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB57/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49635","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":908693,"bill_number":"SR21","title":"Perry, Val; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Val Perry on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR21/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49642","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":908695,"bill_number":"HR20","title":"Crisp County High School Cougar football team; winning season; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Crisp County High School Cougar football team on a winning season of historic proportions; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR20/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49621","sponsor":"Buddy Harden"},
{"bill_id":908698,"bill_number":"HB49","title":"Livestock dealers and auctions; license and surety requirements; 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 provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB49/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49614","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":908700,"bill_number":"HB47","title":"General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018; 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":"2017-01-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB47/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49612","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":908702,"bill_number":"HR19","title":"Service Providers Association Disabilities Day at the capitol; January 12, 2017; commend","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 12, 2017; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR19/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49620","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":908705,"bill_number":"HR16","title":"Shreve, Uncha Yi \"Lee\"; public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Uncha Yi \"Lee\" Shreve on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR16/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49617","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":908708,"bill_number":"SR14","title":"Rural Health Day; recognize March 1, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Rural Health Association and recognizing March 1, 2017, as Rural Health Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR14/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49628","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":908710,"bill_number":"SR20","title":"\"Plastic Pollution Awareness Day\" designate February 15th each year","description":"A RESOLUTION designating February 15th of each year as \"Plastic Pollution Awareness Day\" in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-11","last_action":"Senate Withdrawn Bill/Res Consideration","last_action_date":"2017-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR20/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49641","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":908713,"bill_number":"HR24","title":"Childs, Mrs. Doris Moore; Athens, Georgia; 90th birthday; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the 90th birthday of Mrs. Doris Moore Childs of Athens, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR24/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49625","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":908715,"bill_number":"HB38","title":"Motor vehicles; issuance of a noncommercial Class C and Class M driver's license; provide","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 the issuance of a noncommercial Class C driver's license for the operation of three-wheeled motor vehicles equipped with a steering wheel for directional control; to provide for the issuance of a noncommercial Class M driver's license for the operation of motorcycles equipped with handlebars for directional control; to provide for the manner of riding a motorcycle; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-01","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB38/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49603","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":908717,"bill_number":"HR18","title":"Sportsmen's and Coastal Day at the capitol; January 12, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 12, 2017, as Sportsmen's and Coastal Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR18/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49619","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":908720,"bill_number":"HB52","title":"Social services; TANF assistance for children with legal custodians; provide","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 TANF assistance for children with legal custodians; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB52/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49630","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":908722,"bill_number":"HB40","title":"Evidence; confidentiality of certain medical information of animals within a veterinarian's care; provide 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 certain medical information of animals within a veterinarian's care; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB40/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49605","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":908725,"bill_number":"HR17","title":"Stansbury, Todd; Georgia Tech Athletic Director; lead athletic association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia Tech Athletic Director Todd Stansbury on returning to Georgia and assuming the role to lead the athletic association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR17/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49618","sponsor":"Buzz Brockway"},
{"bill_id":908727,"bill_number":"SR13","title":"Gay, Dallas; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dallas Gay on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR13/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49599","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":908729,"bill_number":"HB35","title":"Insurance; pharmacy benefits managers; require confirmation of receipt of prior approval request for prescription drugs within 48 hours","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 64 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation and licensure of pharmacy benefits managers, so as to require confirmation of receipt of prior approval requests for prescription drugs within 48 hours; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB35/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49600","sponsor":"Bruce Broadrick"},
{"bill_id":908732,"bill_number":"HB50","title":"Livestock; liability protection for certain activities; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB50/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49615","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":908734,"bill_number":"HB41","title":"Architects; allow certain students to take examination; change qualifications","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-4-11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to qualifications of applicants for examination or certificate of registration as an architect, so as to change the qualifications so as to allow certain students to take such examination; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB41/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49606","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":908736,"bill_number":"HB42","title":"Elections; election superintendents to correct mistakes and omissions on ballots for a primary or election; authorize","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 authorize election superintendents to correct mistakes and omissions on ballots for a primary or election; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB42/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49607","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":908739,"bill_number":"SB16","title":"Low THC Oil; definition; provisions relating to conditions eligible for use; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 and Code Section 31-2A-18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation of low THC oil and the establishment of the Low THC Oil Patient Registry, definitions, purpose, registration cards, quarterly reports, and waiver forms, respectively, so as to change the definition of low THC oil; to change provisions relating to conditions eligible for use of low THC oil; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB16/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49640","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":908741,"bill_number":"SR17","title":"Johnson, DeAnna; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending DeAnna Johnson, Miss Georgia USA 2017; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR17/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49638","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":908744,"bill_number":"HR23","title":"Lambert, Mrs. Christine Davis; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Christine Davis Lambert; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR23/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49624","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":908746,"bill_number":"HB46","title":"Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2016, and ending June 30, 2017, known as the \"General Appropriations Act,\" Act No. 517, approved May 2, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 145), 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB46/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49611","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":908748,"bill_number":"HB43","title":"Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2016, and ending June 30, 2017, known as the \"General Appropriations Act,\" Act No. 517, approved May 2, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 145), 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":"2017-02-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB43/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49608","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":908751,"bill_number":"HB44","title":"General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018; 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":"2017-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB44/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49609","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":908753,"bill_number":"HB37","title":"Education; private postsecondary institutions in Georgia shall not adopt sanctuary policies; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions, so as to provide definitions; to provide that private postsecondary institutions in this state shall not adopt sanctuary policies; to provide for penalties for violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB37/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49602","sponsor":"Earl Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":908755,"bill_number":"SR15","title":"Taylor, Garrett; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Garrett Taylor for his achievement as Eagle Scout recipient; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR15/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49636","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":908758,"bill_number":"HR15","title":"Kaiser Permanente of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kaiser Permanente of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR15/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49616","sponsor":"Dewey McClain"},
{"bill_id":908760,"bill_number":"HR21","title":"Corinth Baptist Church; 150th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Corinth Baptist Church on the occasion of its 150th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR21/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49622","sponsor":"Buddy Harden"},
{"bill_id":908762,"bill_number":"HB56","title":"Revenue and taxation; persons who enter certain rental agreements; levy and impose a tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to specific, business, and occupation taxes, so as to levy and impose a tax on persons who enter certain rental agreements with certain equipment rental companies within a certain period of time; to provide for definitions; to require such equipment rental companies to collect such taxes and hold them in escrow for a period of time; to provide that such companies shall pay their ad valorem tax liability for certain rental equipment with such taxes and shall remit any excess funds to the general fund of the state treasury; to provide for the reporting of statistical data related to such tax; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-11","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB56/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49634","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":911309,"bill_number":"HB61","title":"Sales and use tax; certain retailers to either collect and remit or notify purchaser and state; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition of tax, rates, and collection, so as to require certain retailers to either collect and remit sales and use taxes or provide certain notifications to each purchaser and the state; to define a term; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB61/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49652","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":911310,"bill_number":"HR36","title":"Medical cannabis; production and sale to certain individuals for medical usage; authorize - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for the regulation of the production of cannabis and sale of medical cannabis to certain individuals for medical usage as provided by law; to provide that the fees paid from the production of cannabis and state tax proceeds from the sale of medical cannabis be dedicated; 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":"2017-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR36/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49658","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":911311,"bill_number":"HR26","title":"Johnson, DeAnna; Miss Georgia USA 2017; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending DeAnna Johnson, Miss Georgia USA 2017; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR26/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49660","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":911312,"bill_number":"HB66","title":"Banking and finance; money transmission transactions by financial institutions; provide certain fees","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to sale of payment instruments, so as to provide for the imposition of certain fees upon money transmission transactions completed by financial institutions for individuals; to provide for compensation to financial institutions for reporting and paying fees; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to income tax returns and furnishing of information, so as to provide for a tax credit for residents in the amount of certain assessed money transmission transaction fees paid by such residents; to provide for a reimbursement for certain residents in the amount of certain assessed money transmission transaction fees paid by such residents; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB66/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49657","sponsor":"Jeff Jones"},
{"bill_id":911314,"bill_number":"HR37","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":"2017-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR37/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49659","sponsor":"Michael Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":911315,"bill_number":"HB62","title":"Appeal and error; judgments and rulings deemed directly appealable; revise 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 revise provisions regarding those judgments and rulings deemed directly appealable; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state sales and use tax, so as to revise a definition; to provide for certain legal actions, injunctions, and appeals under certain circumstances; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-12","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB62/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49653","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":911316,"bill_number":"HB64","title":"Protection and Guarantee of Service for Health Insurance Consumers Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general insurance provisions, so as to provide for the compensation of health insurance agents in certain situations; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide a short title; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB64/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49655","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":911318,"bill_number":"HR34","title":"Bullock, Cecily; Alcovy High School's 2017 Teacher of the Year; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Cecily Bullock, Alcovy High School's 2017 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR34/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49668","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":911319,"bill_number":"HB59","title":"Revenue and taxation; tax credits for rehabilitation of historic structures; revise procedures, conditions, and limitations","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-29.8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credits for the rehabilitation of historic structures, so as to revise procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to provide for a sunset date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"House Disagreed Senate Amend or Sub","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB59/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49649","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":911320,"bill_number":"HB65","title":"Low THC Oil Patient Registry; conditions and eligibility; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-2A-18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the establishment of the Low THC Oil Patient Registry, definitions, purpose, registration cards, quarterly reports, and waiver forms, so as to change provisions relating to conditions and eligibility; to provide a definition; to remove certain reporting requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB65/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49656","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":911321,"bill_number":"HR30","title":"McIntosh High School competition cheerleaders; winner 2016 GHSA 5A State Cheerleading Championship; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the McIntosh High School competition cheerleaders for winning the 2016 GHSA 5A State Cheerleading Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR30/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49664","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":911323,"bill_number":"SR23","title":"Nelson, Prince Rogers; celebrate the life","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the life of Prince Rogers Nelson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR23/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49670","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":911324,"bill_number":"HB63","title":"Protection and Guarantee of Service for Health Insurance Consumers Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general insurance provisions, so as to provide for the compensation of health insurance agents in certain situations; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide a short title; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB63/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49654","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":911325,"bill_number":"SB2","title":"\"The FAST Act - Fairness, Accountability, Simplification, and Transparency - Empowering Our Small Businesses to Succeed\"","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36, Chapter 1 of Title 43, and Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, general provisions regarding professions and businesses, and state government, respectively, so as to enhance accountability and notice requirements for agency rule making so as to reduce regulatory burdens on businesses; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"House Insisted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB2/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49645","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":911326,"bill_number":"HR32","title":"Effingham County Day at the capitol; January 23, 2017; recognize; Effingham County Chamber of Commerce; salute","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 23, 2017, as Effingham County Day at the capitol; saluting the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR32/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49666","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":911328,"bill_number":"HR25","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":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR25/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49651","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":911329,"bill_number":"SB18","title":"Georgia Public Safety Training Center; any member of security police force; retain his/her weapon and badge under certain conditions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-5-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to security police force within the Georgia Public Safety Training Center, so as to provide that any member of the security police force, upon his or her retirement or upon leaving such employment as a result of a disability arising in the line of duty, shall be entitled to retain his or her weapon and badge under certain conditions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB18/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49647","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":911330,"bill_number":"SB17","title":"Alcoholic Beverages; provide governing authorities of counties in which the sale for consumption is lawful; authorize certain time on Sundays","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":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Act 461","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB17/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49646","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":911331,"bill_number":"HR35","title":"Smith, Jason; Newton County School System Teacher of the Year for 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Jason Smith as Newton High School Teacher of the Year and Newton County School System Teacher of the Year for 2017; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR35/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49669","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":911333,"bill_number":"HR27","title":"Air Force Junior ROTC cadets; GA-945 Bulldog Group of Morgan County High School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Air Force Junior ROTC cadets of the GA-945 Bulldog Group of Morgan County High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR27/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49661","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":911334,"bill_number":"HB58","title":"Motor vehicles; reference date to federal regulations regarding the safe operation of commercial motor vehicles and carriers; update","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":"2017-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB58/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49648","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":911335,"bill_number":"HB60","title":"Alcoholic beverages; distillers to sell certain products at retail; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to provide for distillers to sell certain products at retail; to provide for the issuance of retail package liquor store licenses to distillers subject to certain conditions; to provide for distiller owned food service establishments to be located on or contiguous to the licensed premises of a distiller; to provide for the issuance of retail consumption dealer licenses to distillers subject to certain conditions; to increase the amount of distilled spirits a distiller may provide as part of a free tasting; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB60/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49650","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":911337,"bill_number":"HR28","title":"Watson, Angela; Morgan County School System Teacher of the Year 2017; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Angela Watson as Morgan County Elementary School Teacher of the Year and Morgan County School System Teacher of the Year for 2017; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR28/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49662","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":911338,"bill_number":"HR33","title":"Benton, Tanahia; Liberty Middle School's 2017 Teacher of the Year; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Tanahia Benton, Liberty Middle School's 2017 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR33/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49667","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":911339,"bill_number":"HR31","title":"Addiction Recovery Awareness Day; January 12, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 12, 2017, as Addiction Recovery Awareness Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR31/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49665","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":911340,"bill_number":"HR29","title":"Lautzenheiser, Ms. Jennifer; Librarian of the Year; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Ms. Jennifer Lautzenheiser as the Librarian of the Year; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR29/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49663","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":913405,"bill_number":"SR24","title":"Rules of the Senate; amend","description":"A RESOLUTION amending the Rules of the Senate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-13","last_action":"Senate Committee Unfavorably Reported","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR24/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49673","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":913415,"bill_number":"SB23","title":"General Assembly; no member who serves on a 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":"2017-01-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB23/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49676","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":913424,"bill_number":"SB19","title":"State Treasurer; expenditures made by state entities to vendors; require state treasurer to collect certain data; maintain and publish database","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":"2017-01-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB19/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49671","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":913433,"bill_number":"SR25","title":"Taxes; impose taxes on income; limit the authority of the General Assembly -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":"2017-01-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR25/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49674","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":913442,"bill_number":"SB24","title":"Education; provide certain nursery schools, playschools, kindergarten programs; 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":"2017-01-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB24/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49677","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":913452,"bill_number":"SB21","title":"African Pygmy Hedgehog; wild animal license and permit requirements if certain conditions are met; exempt","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-5-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wild animals for which a license or permit is required, so as to exempt the African pygmy hedgehog from wild animal license and permit requirements if certain conditions are met; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB21/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49679","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":913460,"bill_number":"SB25","title":"Georgia Health Care Transparency Initiative; definitions; purpose; board's membership and duties; create","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":"2017-01-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB25/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49678","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":913470,"bill_number":"SB22","title":"Campaign Contributions; definitions; provide any business entity whose contracts with state/local agencies; contributions to any candidate; prohibited","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":"2017-01-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB22/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49672","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":913477,"bill_number":"SB20","title":"Elections; conducting certain special elections; provide for the dates","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to 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":"2017-01-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB20/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49675","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":916317,"bill_number":"SB27","title":"Transportation Department; condemnation compensation award amounts; provide for attorney's fees/expenses of trial in appeals","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":"2017-01-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB27/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49681","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":916326,"bill_number":"SB28","title":"Minimum Wage Law; revise certain 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 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":"2017-01-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB28/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49684","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":916334,"bill_number":"SR27","title":"Lawrence, Chief William \"Kent\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chief William \"Kent\" Lawrence on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR27/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49683","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":916342,"bill_number":"SR26","title":"Polk, Charles David; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Charles David Polk; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR26/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49682","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":916349,"bill_number":"SB26","title":"Local Government; certain contracts and purchases by local boards of education; impose requirements","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":"2017-01-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB26/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49680","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":918893,"bill_number":"SR28","title":"Type 1 Diabetes Day; recognize March 16, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia residents who have Type 1 Diabetes and whose families continually educate and advocate and recognizing March 16, 2017, Type 1 Diabetes Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR28/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49685","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":918989,"bill_number":"SB29","title":"Education; drinking water in child care learning centers and for lead contamination; require testing","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 require testing of drinking water in child care learning centers and schools for lead contamination; to provide for definitions; to provide for notice and reporting of test results and remediation plans; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for an exemption; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB29/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49689","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":919084,"bill_number":"SR31","title":"Springfield Central High School's Basketball Program; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the accomplishments of Springfield Central High School's basketball program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR31/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49690","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":919179,"bill_number":"SR29","title":"Gammage, Reverend Richard L.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Richard L. Gammage; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR29/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49687","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":919271,"bill_number":"SR30","title":"Collins, Minister Jonathan \"J.D.\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Minister Jonathan \"J.D.\" Collins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR30/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49688","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":921857,"bill_number":"SB30","title":"Sustainable Community School Operational Grants; definitions; planning and implementation grants; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for Sustainable Community School Operational Grants; to provide for definitions; to provide for planning and implementation grants; to provide for applications for grants; to require the development of community school plans; to provide for requirements for grant recipients; 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB30/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49691","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":922098,"bill_number":"SR32","title":"Cartersville High School Football Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Cartersville High School football team on their second consecutive undefeated season and for winning the GHSA 2016 AAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR32/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49692","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":922341,"bill_number":"SR33","title":"Fayette Chamber of Commerce; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Fayette Chamber of Commerce on its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR33/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49693","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":924796,"bill_number":"SR36","title":"Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission; fixed sum for funding; authorize General Assembly -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":"2017-01-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR36/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49699","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":924820,"bill_number":"SB34","title":"Elections; voter identity at the polls; remove certain requirements regarding proof","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":"2017-01-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB34/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49704","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":924847,"bill_number":"SB31","title":"Community Health Dept.; at least two members of board shall also be members of the state health benefit plan; State Health Benefit Plan Customer Advisory Council; create","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB31/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49696","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":924872,"bill_number":"SB37","title":"Elections; advance voting; change the time periods","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":"2017-01-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB37/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49702","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":924890,"bill_number":"SB32","title":"Elections; primaries, elections, and runoffs; revise the dates; qualifying for office; revise the times","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 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":"2017-01-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB32/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49697","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":924917,"bill_number":"SB3","title":"\"Creating Opportunities Needed Now to Expand Credentialed Training (CONNECT) 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 \"Creating Opportunities Needed Now to Expand Credentialed Training (CONNECT) Act\"; to provide for industry credentialing for students who complete certain focused programs of study; to provide for industry credentialing in individual graduation plans; to provide for the identification of certain critical and emerging occupations; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Act 446","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB3/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49695","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":924942,"bill_number":"SB38","title":"\"Employment Security Law\"; definition; 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":"2017-01-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB38/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49706","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":924967,"bill_number":"SB35","title":"Elections; election day voter registration and voting; provide for 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":"2017-01-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB35/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49705","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":924992,"bill_number":"SR34","title":"State-wide Grand Juries; jurisdiction, powers, and duties; provide; General Assembly to provide by law for procedures for summoning and empaneling; require -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":"2017-01-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR34/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49698","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":925015,"bill_number":"SB33","title":"Elections; absentee voting; advance voting; change the time period","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":"2017-01-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB33/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49701","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":925040,"bill_number":"SB4","title":"\"Enhancing Mental Health Treatment in Georgia Act\"; Georgia Mental Health Treatment Task Force; establish","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 establish the Georgia Mental Health Treatment Task Force; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for the membership, duties, compensation, and expense allowances; to develop applications for a Medicaid waiver and block grant funding; to prohibit the submission of a mental health Medicaid waiver application without legislative approval; to require agencies' cooperation; to provide for the abolishment; 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"House Disagreed Senate Amend or Sub","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB4/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49694","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":925063,"bill_number":"SR35","title":"General Assembly; budget and general law sessions; provide 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":"2017-01-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR35/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49700","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":925088,"bill_number":"SB36","title":"Elections; automatic voter registration in 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 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":"2017-01-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB36/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49703","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":927742,"bill_number":"HB68","title":"Public roads; emergency pull off shoulders for motor vehicles in construction zones of road expansion projects; 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 regulation of maintenance and use of public roads, so as to provide for emergency pull off shoulders for motor vehicles in construction zones of road expansion projects; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB68/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49709","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":927745,"bill_number":"HB79","title":"Law enforcement; retaining license plate data obtained from automated license plate recognition systems beyond certain periods; prohibit","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 prohibit law enforcement from retaining license plate data obtained from automated license plate recognition systems beyond a certain period; to provide for definitions; to provide for the exchange of data obtained from license plate recognition systems by law enforcement; to provide for criminal penalties for misuse of captured license plate data; to provide for policies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB79/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49765","sponsor":"John Pezold"},
{"bill_id":927749,"bill_number":"SR56","title":"Sherrill, Doug; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Doug Sherrill on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR56/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49744","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":927754,"bill_number":"SB5","title":"Lottery for Education; net proceeds transferred to the state treasury for credit to the Lottery for Education Account; establish the percentage","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-27-13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disposition of lottery proceeds, budget report by Governor, appropriations by General Assembly, and shortfall reserve subaccount, so as to establish the percentage of the lottery proceeds for each fiscal year which must equal the net proceeds to be transferred to the state treasury for credit to the Lottery for Education Account; to provide for exceptions; to provide for verification of certain information by the Department of Audits and Accounts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB5/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49759","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":927759,"bill_number":"SB40","title":"Mental Health; transport certain mentally ill patients; authorization of emergency medical services personnel","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to examination, hospitalization, and treatment of involuntary patients, so as to provide for authorization of emergency medical services personnel to transport certain mentally ill patients under certain circumstances; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB40/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49720","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":927763,"bill_number":"HR39","title":"House Study Committee on Enhancing Economic Development Through the County Tier System; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Enhancing Economic Development Through the County Tier System; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR39/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49712","sponsor":"Paulette Rakestraw"},
{"bill_id":927767,"bill_number":"SR43","title":"Long, Bishop Eddie Lee; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bishop Eddie Lee Long; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR43/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49745","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":927772,"bill_number":"HR49","title":"Ogle, Maigen Skelton; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Maigen Skelton Ogle on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR49/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49757","sponsor":"Richard Smith"},
{"bill_id":927776,"bill_number":"SR48","title":"Dunlap, Lieutenant Warren; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lieutenant Warren Dunlap on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR48/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49725","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":927778,"bill_number":"HB70","title":"Income tax; county with a certain percentage of workers who commute outside the county for work; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from state income taxes, so as to provide that a county with a certain percentage of workers who commute outside such county for work shall be reclassified one tier lower in the county tier system for economic development purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB70/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49711","sponsor":"Paulette Rakestraw"},
{"bill_id":927782,"bill_number":"HB83","title":"Firefighters' Pension Fund; invest up to 10 percent in real estate; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-20-83 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certificated or uncertificated forms of investment and real estate investments, so as to provide that the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund may invest up to 10 percent of the total assets of its fund in real estate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB83/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49769","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":927785,"bill_number":"SR46","title":"Jackson-Butts County Day; recognize February 1, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 1, 2017, as Jackson-Butts County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR46/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49723","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":927790,"bill_number":"HB77","title":"Elementary and secondary education; training materials in mental health; provide","description":"A BILL 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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB77/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49738","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":927793,"bill_number":"SR39","title":"Reddick, Josh; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Josh Reddick for his outstanding accomplishments in the sport of baseball; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR39/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49715","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":927798,"bill_number":"SR44","title":"George, Director Gary D.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the longtime service and leadership of Director Gary D. George to the City of Alpharetta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR44/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49721","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":927800,"bill_number":"HB86","title":"Domestic relations; definition of sexual abuse; expand","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 19-7-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reporting of child abuse, so as to expand the definition of sexual abuse to include acts involving trafficking a person for sexual servitude; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB86/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49772","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":927805,"bill_number":"HR43","title":"Heyward, Andrew, III; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Andrew Heyward III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR43/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49751","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":927811,"bill_number":"HB87","title":"Corporations, partnerships, and associations; multiple-year registrations for certain types of business organizations; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporations, partnerships, and associations, so as to provide for multiple-year registrations for certain types of business organizations; to provide for the adoption of rules and regulations by the Secretary of State as necessary to implement such a multiple-year registration process; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB87/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49773","sponsor":"Brad Raffensperger"},
{"bill_id":927815,"bill_number":"HB82","title":"Personal information; notice required when data is released to unauthorized persons; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-912 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to notification required upon breach of security regarding personal information, so as to provide that information brokers and data collectors shall provide notice when personal information maintained on individuals by such information broker or data collector is released to unauthorized persons, whether such release is intentional, inadvertent, or accidental; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB82/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49768","sponsor":"Sheri Gilligan"},
{"bill_id":927819,"bill_number":"HR47","title":"Thurman, Lieutenant Ricky; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lieutenant Ricky Thurman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR47/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49755","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":927822,"bill_number":"SR51","title":"Pizzo, Mark; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Mark Pizzo; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR51/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49728","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":927826,"bill_number":"HR41","title":"Morgan, George Wesley \"Wes\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of George Wesley \"Wes\" Morgan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR41/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49749","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":927831,"bill_number":"SR42","title":"Ball, Chief Ken; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chief Ken Ball on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR42/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49718","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":927834,"bill_number":"SR53","title":"Carlisle, Sheriff Billy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sheriff Billy Carlisle on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR53/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49731","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":927839,"bill_number":"SR47","title":"Jackson, Roosevelt; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Roosevelt Jackson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR47/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49724","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":927844,"bill_number":"HR50","title":"Willis-Hovey, Pam; Move of God Ministries; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pam Willis-Hovey and Move of God Ministries; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR50/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49758","sponsor":"Richard Smith"},
{"bill_id":927847,"bill_number":"SB43","title":"Rules of the Road; operating a vehicle without adequately securing load; revise the criminal penalty","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":"2017-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB43/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49747","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":927852,"bill_number":"HR55","title":"Open Bible Christian School baseball team; 2016 Georgia Christian Athletic Association State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Open Bible Christian School baseball team for winning the 2016 Georgia Christian Athletic Association State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR55/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49778","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":927854,"bill_number":"HB76","title":"Superior courts; change certain requirements and certifications for certain maps, plats, and plans for filing with clerk; provisions","description":"A BILL to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to change certain requirements and certifications for certain maps, plats, and plans presented for filing with the clerk of superior court; to provide for definitions; to change certain provisions relating to the information and certifications to be provided by land surveyors on certain documents; to provide for applicability; 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":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB76/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49737","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":927857,"bill_number":"HB78","title":"Commerce and trade; Georgia uniform securities; clarify a defined term; provisions","description":"A BILL to amend Chapter 5 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Georgia uniform securities, so as to clarify a defined term; to provide for rules adopted by the Secretary of State regarding notice filing of certain securities; to provide for the recovery of court costs in civil liability actions related to the sale of securities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-23","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB78/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49739","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":927864,"bill_number":"HB75","title":"Social services; certain records from disclosure; exclude","description":"A BILL to amend Code Section 49-5-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to persons and agencies permitted access to records, so as to exclude certain records from disclosure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB75/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49736","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":927866,"bill_number":"HR48","title":"Crouch, Eric; 2016 Milken Educator Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Eric Crouch, recipient of the 2016 Milken Educator Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR48/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49756","sponsor":"Richard Smith"},
{"bill_id":927871,"bill_number":"SR57","title":"Allison, State Representative Stephen; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and recognizing State Representative Stephen Allison for his outstanding public service; and for other purpose.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR57/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49742","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":927875,"bill_number":"HB74","title":"Insurance; life risk-based capital trend test to comply with accreditation standards; change","description":"A BILL to amend Code Section 33-56-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to company action level events, preparation and submission of risk-based capital level plan, so as to change the life risk-based capital trend test in order to comply with accreditation standards; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB74/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49735","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":927878,"bill_number":"HR42","title":"Fayette Chamber of Commerce; 50th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Fayette Chamber of Commerce on its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR42/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49750","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":927883,"bill_number":"HR38","title":"Korean American Day at the capitol; January 23, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring January 23, 2017, as Korean American Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR38/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49707","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":927888,"bill_number":"SR61","title":"Smallwood, Deputy Daryl Wayne; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Deputy Daryl Wayne Smallwood; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR61/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49764","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":927894,"bill_number":"HR45","title":"Patterson, Linda Lee; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Linda Lee Patterson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR45/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49753","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":927897,"bill_number":"HR46","title":"REACH Georgia Day at the capitol; January 25, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 25, 2017, 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 the REACH Scholars; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR46/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49754","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":927900,"bill_number":"HB81","title":"Income tax; certain health care facilities to receive tax refund setoffs for collection of medical debts; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to allow certain health care facilities to receive income tax refund setoffs for collection of medical debts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB81/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49767","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":927905,"bill_number":"SB7","title":"Medical Assistance; obtaining federal financial participation for medical assistance payments to providers of Medicaid expansion; authorization of appropriations","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":"2017-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB7/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49719","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":927907,"bill_number":"HB88","title":"Superior courts; qualifications for judges; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding superior court judges, so as to revise the qualifications for superior court judges; to provide for the vacation of such office under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB88/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49774","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":927911,"bill_number":"HR51","title":"Forest land fair market value; prescribed methodology; remove - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to remove the prescribed methodology for establishing forest land fair market value; to permit the withholding of a portion of assistance grants to provide for the costs of establishing forest land fair market value; 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":"2018-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR51/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49760","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":927916,"bill_number":"SR59","title":"Sondron, Sergeant Patrick Michael; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sergeant Patrick Michael Sondron; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR59/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49762","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":927920,"bill_number":"HR52","title":"Legislative Clergy Council event at the capitol; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the Legislative Clergy Council event at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR52/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49775","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":927925,"bill_number":"HR40","title":"Cartersville High School football team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Cartersville High School football team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR40/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49748","sponsor":"Paul Battles"},
{"bill_id":927928,"bill_number":"HB72","title":"Income tax credit; employers who hire certain veterans for full-time jobs; provide","description":"A BILL 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":"2017-01-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB72/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49732","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":927933,"bill_number":"SB41","title":"Pharmacists and Pharmacies; durable medical equipment suppliers; provide for the licensure; definition; requirements; discipline and revocation","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 a definition; to provide for requirements for licensure; to provide for discipline and revocation; to provide for inspections; to provide for exemptions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB41/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49740","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":927937,"bill_number":"SR50","title":"Columbus Day; February 1, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 1, 2017, as Columbus Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR50/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49727","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":927941,"bill_number":"HR44","title":"Shaw, Mary Elaine; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mary Elaine Shaw; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR44/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49752","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":927945,"bill_number":"SR55","title":"Swafford, Commissioner James; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Commissioner James Swafford on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR55/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49741","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":927952,"bill_number":"HB84","title":"Firefighters' Pension Fund; invest up to 10 percent in alternative investments; provide","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 provide that the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund may invest up to 10 percent of its assets in alternative investments; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB84/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49770","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":927956,"bill_number":"HR53","title":"Lunar New Year Celebration; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Lunar New Year Celebration; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR53/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49776","sponsor":"Buzz Brockway"},
{"bill_id":927960,"bill_number":"SB39","title":"Pimping and Pandering; increase the penalty provisions","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 second time for pandering; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB39/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49743","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":927965,"bill_number":"HB67","title":"Crimes and offenses; entering a motor vehicle with the intent to commit a theft or felony; provide for increased punishment","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to theft, so as to provide for increased punishment for entering an automobile or other motor vehicle with the intent to commit a theft or felony; to provide for another type of crime of entering an automobile or other motor vehicle with the intent to commit a theft or felony and provide for punishment therefor; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB67/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49708","sponsor":"William Boddie"},
{"bill_id":927969,"bill_number":"HB69","title":"Income tax; reporting of statistics related to the classification of counties into tiers for economic development purposes; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from state income taxes, so as to provide for the reporting of statistics related to the classification of counties into tiers for economic development purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB69/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49710","sponsor":"Paulette Rakestraw"},
{"bill_id":927974,"bill_number":"SR54","title":"Miner, Jim; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jim Miner on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR54/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49733","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":927976,"bill_number":"SB44","title":"Public Disclosure; identities of individual and corporate donors to rural hospital organizations; exempt","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure not required, so that the identities of individual and corporate donors to rural hospital organizations are exempt from public disclosure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-23","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB44/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49779","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":927980,"bill_number":"HB80","title":"Revenue and taxation; confidentiality; revise certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to revise certain provisions regarding confidentiality; to clarify that the members of the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Senate Finance Committee may request information from the Department of Revenue; to provide that any such information remains confidential; to provide for penalties for improperly divulging such information; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB80/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49766","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":927986,"bill_number":"SR60","title":"Georgia Science Teachers Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Science Teachers Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR60/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49763","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":927990,"bill_number":"SR38","title":"Simmons, Walter B.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Walter B. Simmons on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR38/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49714","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":927992,"bill_number":"HB71","title":"Insurance; consumer protections regarding health insurance; provisions","description":"A BILL 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 network composition; to provide for billing and reimbursement of in-network and out-of-network services; to provide for payment of emergency services; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-23","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB71/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49730","sponsor":"Richard Smith"},
{"bill_id":927997,"bill_number":"SR41","title":"REACH Georgia Day; recognize January 25, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the REACH Georgia program coordinators, mentors, academic coaches, and supporters for their dedicated service to the lives of our REACH Scholars and recognizing January 25, 2017, as REACH Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR41/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49717","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":928002,"bill_number":"SR49","title":"Dr. R.L. White Day; recognize February 19, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 19, 2017, as Dr. R. L. White Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR49/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49726","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":928004,"bill_number":"SR37","title":"4-H Clubs of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the 4-H Clubs of Georgia and Mr. James Hancock, Mr. Arch D. Smith, and the 2016-2017 4-H Leadership Team and recognizing February 8, 2017, as 4-H Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR37/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49713","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":928008,"bill_number":"SR52","title":"Lunar New Year Celebration; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Lunar New Year Celebration; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR52/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49729","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":928012,"bill_number":"SR45","title":"John Milledge Academy Trojans Football Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the John Milledge Academy Trojans football team for winning the 2016 Georgia Independent School Association Class AAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR45/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49722","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":928013,"bill_number":"HB73","title":"Income tax credit; incentives to promote the revitalization of rural Georgia downtowns; provide","description":"A BILL 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":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB73/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49734","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":928019,"bill_number":"SR58","title":"Brewer, Mr. James Camp \"Bimbo\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the life and memory of Mr. James Camp \"Bimbo\" Brewer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR58/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49761","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":928023,"bill_number":"HB85","title":"Ad valorem tax; methodology used to establish forest land fair market value; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-271 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to table of values for conservation use value of forest land, so as to revise the methodology used to establish forest land fair market value; to provide for a sales data bank; to provide for publication; to provide for appeals; to provide for an administrative fee; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB85/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49771","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":928026,"bill_number":"HR54","title":"Backes, Dr. Charles E.; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Charles E. Backes on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR54/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49777","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":928030,"bill_number":"SB42","title":"Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies; engagement of vehicular pursuits; state, county, and local; provide a standard","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":"2017-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB42/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49746","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":928032,"bill_number":"SR40","title":"Health Information Technology Day; recognize January 26, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 26, 2017, as Health Information Technology Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR40/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49716","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":930940,"bill_number":"HB118","title":"Fantasy Contests Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to provide for the licensing, registration, regulation, and taxation of fantasy contest operators; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide civil penalties; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB118/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49818","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":930942,"bill_number":"SB60","title":"\"Georgia Equal Pay Act\"","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":"2017-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB60/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49893","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":930945,"bill_number":"SB57","title":"Elections; fill vacancies in public offices; provide that the costs of special primaries/elections 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":"2017-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB57/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49850","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":930947,"bill_number":"SR65","title":"Fulton, Captain Gwendolyn; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Captain Gwendolyn Fulton on the occasion of her retirement and for her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR65/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49835","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":930950,"bill_number":"HR78","title":"Downing, Mayor Timothy B.; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Timothy B. Downing on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR78/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49861","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":930952,"bill_number":"HR66","title":"Nichols, Farrell; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Farrell Nichols; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR66/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49848","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":930955,"bill_number":"HR57","title":"Joint Elementary and Secondary School Nutrition Programs Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Elementary and Secondary School Nutrition Programs Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR57/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49824","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":930958,"bill_number":"HB90","title":"Crimes and offenses; abuse of governmental 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 that it shall be illegal for an elected member of a county or municipal governing authority or local board of education or a member of a development authority to participate in the discussion regarding or to vote upon the question of whether such county, municipality, school system, or development authority should purchase real property if such member has a substantial interest in such property or if any business in which such member serves in a fiduciary capacity has any interest in such property, including liens and security instruments; to provide a penalty; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB90/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49790","sponsor":"Robert Gasaway"},
{"bill_id":930960,"bill_number":"HR65","title":"Bristol, Kathleen \"Joey\"; recognize; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kathleen \"Joey\" Bristol for her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR65/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49847","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":930964,"bill_number":"HR75","title":"King, Joah James; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Joah James King; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR75/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49858","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":930966,"bill_number":"SB45","title":"Invasions of Privacy; to film under or through a person's clothing; prohibit the use of a device","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to invasions of privacy, so as to prohibit the use of a device to film under or through a person's clothing under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB45/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49781","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":930969,"bill_number":"SB54","title":"Motor Vehicles and Traffic; autonomous vehicles; create a new class of 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 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":"2017-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB54/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49831","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":930972,"bill_number":"HR62","title":"Exley, David H.; commend; 2016 Coroner of the Year; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION commending David H. Exley and congratulating him upon being named 2016 Coroner of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR62/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49844","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":930974,"bill_number":"SR71","title":"General Assembly; summaries of proposed constitutional amendments; drafted by an independent body -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to require that summaries of proposed constitutional amendments which have been adopted by the General Assembly and will be submitted to the voters for ratification be drafted by an independent body appointed by the deans of the University of Georgia School of Law and the Georgia State University College of Law and by the Supreme Court of Georgia; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR71/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49892","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":930977,"bill_number":"HB120","title":"Revised Georgia Law on Notarial Acts of 2018; 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 2018\"; to provide for application, construction, savings clause, interaction with federal law, and penalties; 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 a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB120/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49820","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":930979,"bill_number":"HR100","title":"The Plaza Restaurant and Oyster Bar; Thomasville, Georgia; 100th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending The Plaza Restaurant and Oyster Bar in Thomasville, Georgia, on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR100/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49884","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":930982,"bill_number":"HR79","title":"Civil Air Patrol Day at the capitol; February 1, 2017; recognize; volunteers of Civil Air Patrol; service to citizens of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the volunteers of the Civil Air Patrol for their service to the citizens of Georgia and recognizing February 1, 2017, as Civil Air Patrol Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR79/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49862","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":930985,"bill_number":"HB105","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":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB105/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49805","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":930988,"bill_number":"HB119","title":"Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; member shall be 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 judges, solicitors-general, or district attorneys 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":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB119/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49819","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":930991,"bill_number":"SB63","title":"'Georgia Family Medical Leave Act'","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":"2017-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB63/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49888","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":930993,"bill_number":"HR99","title":"Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; Theta Xi Omega Chapter; 50 year anniversary; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Theta Xi Omega Chapter on their 50 year anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR99/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49883","sponsor":"Robert Trammell"},
{"bill_id":930996,"bill_number":"SR66","title":"Austin, Sandra Gayle; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sandra Gayle Austin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR66/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49836","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":930998,"bill_number":"HB102","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":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB102/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49802","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":931001,"bill_number":"HR91","title":"Ball, Chief Ken; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chief Ken Ball on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR91/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49874","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":931005,"bill_number":"SB50","title":"\"Direct Primary Care Act\"; definitions; provide direct primary care agreements are not 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 direct primary care 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB50/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49787","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":931007,"bill_number":"HR81","title":"Ellis, Burrell; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Burrell Ellis for his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR81/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49864","sponsor":"Earnest Williams"},
{"bill_id":931010,"bill_number":"HB125","title":"Sales and use tax; certain tangible personal property sold or used to maintain a boat; 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 an exemption for certain tangible personal property sold or used to maintain, refit, or repair a boat during a single event to the extent that the aggregate value of such property exceeds $500,000.00; to provide definitions; to provide for related rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB125/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49827","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":931013,"bill_number":"SB58","title":"Excise Tax; hotel and motel room rentals; repeal such provision","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":"2017-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB58/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49875","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":931016,"bill_number":"HB99","title":"Ad valorem tax; property; change certain definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to change certain definitions regarding such taxation; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB99/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49799","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":931019,"bill_number":"HB117","title":"Sales and use tax; certain voluntary contributions; exclude from definition of retail sales","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 taxes, so as to exclude from the definition of retail sales certain voluntary contributions for admission; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB117/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49817","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":931021,"bill_number":"HB100","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":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB100/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49800","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":931024,"bill_number":"SR62","title":"Resurgens Orthopaedics Advocacy Day; recognize March 1, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 1, 2017, as Resurgens Orthopaedics Advocacy Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR62/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49832","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":931026,"bill_number":"HB93","title":"Sales and use tax; no interest shall be paid on refunds; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-2-35.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to refunds of sales and use taxes, so as to provide that no interest shall be paid on refunds of sales and use taxes to a purchaser that held a certificate or exemption letter if such purchaser did not use such document during the purchase; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"Senate Conference Committee Appointed 56th, 52nd, 30th","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB93/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49793","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":931029,"bill_number":"HR58","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":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR58/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49828","sponsor":"Tom Taylor"},
{"bill_id":931032,"bill_number":"HR59","title":"Springfield Central High School's basketball program; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the accomplishments of Springfield Central High School's basketball program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR59/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49829","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":931034,"bill_number":"SB61","title":"\"Georgia Family Planning Initiative\" enact; public and private funding; authorize","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":"2017-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB61/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49895","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":931038,"bill_number":"HB122","title":"Uniform Statutory Rule Against Perpetuities; validity of nonvested property interest or power of appointment; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 6 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Uniform Statutory Rule Against Perpetuities, so as to change provisions relating to the validity of nonvested property interest or power of appointment; to change provisions relating to reform of disposition by court to approximate transferor's plan of distribution; to provide for application and construction of article; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB122/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49822","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":931040,"bill_number":"HB114","title":"Move on When Ready Act; prohibit school systems from excluding students in dual credit courses from valedictorian or salutatorian determinations","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 prohibit local school systems from excluding students in dual credit courses from valedictorian or salutatorian determinations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB114/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49814","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":931043,"bill_number":"HR67","title":"Thomasville City School System's Odyssey of the Mind World Tournament Team; winning 2016 Odyssey of the Mind Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Thomasville City School System's Odyssey of the Mind World Tournament Team for winning the 2016 Odyssey of the Mind Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR67/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49849","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":931046,"bill_number":"SR68","title":"Trump, President Donald J.; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring President Donald J. Trump on becoming the 45th President of the United States; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR68/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49840","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":931048,"bill_number":"HB124","title":"Public assistance; fraud; revisions","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 16-9-64; to revise terminology in said Code Section 16-9-64; to provide for definitions; 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, respectively, so as to provide for conformity; to revise other provisions of the O.C.G.A., so as to correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB124/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49826","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":931051,"bill_number":"HR76","title":"Taiwan; relations with United States; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Taiwan for its relations with the United States; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR76/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49859","sponsor":"Tom Taylor"},
{"bill_id":931053,"bill_number":"SR74","title":"Advanced Placement Day; recognize January 25, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 25, 2017, as Advanced Placement Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR74/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49896","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":931056,"bill_number":"HR84","title":"Sondron, Sergeant Patrick Michael; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sergeant Patrick Michael Sondron; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR84/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49867","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":931058,"bill_number":"HB108","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":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB108/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49808","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":931062,"bill_number":"HB92","title":"Insurance; automobile or motorcycle policies; expand definition of policy","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-24-45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cancellation or nonrenewal of automobile or motorcycle policies, so as to expand the definition of policy to include policies issued by the same insurer; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB92/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49792","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":931065,"bill_number":"HB94","title":"Taxation; intangibles; real estate transfer tax; change certain definitions","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":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB94/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49794","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":931068,"bill_number":"HR73","title":"Physician's Day at the capitol; January 25, 2017; saluting physicians of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 25, 2017, as Physician's Day at the capitol; saluting the physicians of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR73/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49856","sponsor":"Betty Price"},
{"bill_id":931071,"bill_number":"HB104","title":"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":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB104/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49804","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":931073,"bill_number":"HB101","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB101/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49801","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":931076,"bill_number":"HB121","title":"Trusts; minor or unborn beneficiaries; change 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 change provisions relating to minor or unborn beneficiaries; to change provisions relating to nonjudicial settlement agreements, the modification and termination of noncharitable trusts, and distribution to another trust; to change provisions relating to modification or termination of uneconomic trusts; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB121/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49821","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":931079,"bill_number":"HB103","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":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB103/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49803","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":931081,"bill_number":"HR70","title":"James, Demarcus J.; 2017 Martin Luther King, Jr., Celebration Honoree; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Demarcus J. James, 2017 Martin Luther King, Jr., Celebration Honoree; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR70/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49853","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":931084,"bill_number":"SR76","title":"Hirsch, Nathan \"Nate\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Nathan \"Nate\" Hirsch; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR76/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49890","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":931087,"bill_number":"HB113","title":"Taxation; procedures for sales under tax levies and executions; change 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":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB113/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49813","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":931090,"bill_number":"SB49","title":"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":"2017-01-24","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB49/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49786","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":931093,"bill_number":"SB47","title":"Physicians; visiting sports teams' physicians; provide for licensure exemption; requirements; limitations; agreements with other states","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 licensure exemption for visiting sports teams' physicians; to provide for requirements; to provide for limitations; to provide for agreements with other states; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB47/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49783","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":931095,"bill_number":"SB46","title":"Torts; space flight activities; provide facilitation; definitions; exceptions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to torts, so as to provide for the facilitation of space flight activities in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to limit the liability of space flight entities related to injuries sustained by participants who have agreed in writing to such a limitation after being provided with certain warnings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB46/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49782","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":931098,"bill_number":"HB109","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":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB109/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49809","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":931101,"bill_number":"SB64","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":"2017-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB64/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49897","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":931104,"bill_number":"HR68","title":"February Career and Technical Education Month; Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations Day at the capitol; February 9, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February as Career and Technical Education Month and February 9, 2017, as Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR68/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49851","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":931106,"bill_number":"HR94","title":"Carothers, Deputy Commander Patrick; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Deputy Commander Patrick Carothers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR94/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49878","sponsor":"Clay Cox"},
{"bill_id":931109,"bill_number":"HR83","title":"Smallwood, Deputy Daryl Wayne; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Deputy Daryl Wayne Smallwood; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR83/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49866","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":931113,"bill_number":"SB52","title":"Mental Health; authorizing licensed professional counselor; sunset provision; repeal","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), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 10, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 4), so as to repeal a sunset provision; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB52/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49839","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":931115,"bill_number":"HR93","title":"Douglas County Film Trail; promote tourism and showcase county's famous film and television sites; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Douglas County Film Trail's efforts in promoting tourism and showcasing the county's famous film and television sites; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR93/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49877","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":931118,"bill_number":"SR73","title":"Family Medical Leave Fund; create -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":"2017-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR73/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49894","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":931120,"bill_number":"HR71","title":"Heuer, Rhonda Bishop; 2017 Martin Luther King, Jr., Celebration Honoree; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rhonda Bishop Heuer, 2017 Martin Luther King, Jr., Celebration Honoree; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR71/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49854","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":931123,"bill_number":"SR70","title":"Brown, Reverend Frank Cornelius; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Frank Cornelius Brown on the occasion of his tenth pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR70/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49885","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":931126,"bill_number":"HR74","title":"King, Elijah Royce; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Elijah Royce King; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR74/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49857","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":931128,"bill_number":"HR95","title":"Tatum, Danny; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Danny Tatum on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR95/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49879","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":931131,"bill_number":"HR60","title":"Long, Bishop Eddie Lee; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bishop Eddie Lee Long; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR60/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49830","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":931134,"bill_number":"HB95","title":"Ad valorem tax; property; change certain definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to change certain definitions regarding such taxation; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB95/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49795","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":931138,"bill_number":"HB97","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB97/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49797","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":931141,"bill_number":"HR97","title":"Reddick, Josh; outstanding accomplishments; sport of baseball; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Josh Reddick for his outstanding accomplishments in the sport of baseball; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR97/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49881","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":931143,"bill_number":"SB53","title":"Handicapped Persons; adult changing stations in certain commercial public facilities; provide installation and maintenance","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 provide for the installation and maintenance of adult changing stations in certain commercial public facilities for persons with disabilities; to provide for definitions; to provide for the powers and duties of the Safety Fire Commissioner; to provide for limitations; to provide for enforcement; to provide for exemptions; to provide for penalties; to provide for federal law compliance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB53/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49788","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":931146,"bill_number":"SB59","title":"Elections; direct recording electronic voting systems used in this state; provide for requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for requirements for direct recording electronic voting systems used in this state; to provide for voter verified paper audit trails; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB59/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49891","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":931148,"bill_number":"HR77","title":"Advanced Placement Day at the capitol; January 25, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 25, 2017, as Advanced Placement Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR77/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49860","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":931151,"bill_number":"SR72","title":"Physician's Day; recognize January 25, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 25, 2017, as Physician's Day at the state capitol and commending the physicians of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR72/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49887","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":931154,"bill_number":"HR87","title":"Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the capitol; February 15, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 15, 2017, as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR87/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49870","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":931156,"bill_number":"HB91","title":"Grady County; board of commissioners; change compensation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for the County of Grady, approved December 22, 1937 (Ga. L. 1937-38, Ex. Sess. p. 837), as amended, so as to change the compensation of the board; to remove the board's authority to fix the salary of the chairperson; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB91/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49791","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":931159,"bill_number":"HB111","title":"Taxation; intangibles; real estate transfer tax; change certain definitions","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":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB111/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49811","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":931162,"bill_number":"SR63","title":"Self-Care Month; recognize February, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February, 2017, as Self-Care Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR63/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49833","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":931165,"bill_number":"HR88","title":"Liturgical Dance Day at the capitol; January 23, 2017; recognize; Dancing Preachers International; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dancing Preachers International and recognizing January 23, 2017, as Liturgical Dance Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR88/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49871","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":931167,"bill_number":"SB56","title":"'Accuracy and Transparency in Physician/Provider Profiling Act'","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide for physician profiling programs; to provide a short title; to provide definitions; to provide profiling program standards; to establish criteria for programs that evaluate a physician's cost of care; to provide for certain disclosures to patients; to provide that the Commissioner shall contract with an independent oversight entity; to provide for violations and penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB56/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49842","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":931170,"bill_number":"HR72","title":"Bible Baptist Church; 40th anniversary; commend; Pastor Gregory Alan Butler; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bible Baptist Church on the occasion of its 40th anniversary, and its pastor, Gregory Alan Butler; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR72/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49855","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":931173,"bill_number":"HR64","title":"Woodland High School coed cheerleaders; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Woodland High School coed cheerleaders; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR64/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49846","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":931175,"bill_number":"HB116","title":"Juvenile Code; provide superior court with exclusive original jurisdiction for cases involving aggravated assault; 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 provide the superior court with exclusive original jurisdiction for cases involving aggravated assault involving the use of a firearm and aggravated battery upon certain individuals; to allow a superior court the discretion to transfer such cases back to juvenile court; to clarify the definitions of a class A or class B designated felony act in light of the jurisdictional changes; to add aggravated assault upon an emergency health worker as a class A designated felony; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB116/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49816","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":931178,"bill_number":"HR56","title":"Deputy Durwin Potts Memorial Intersection; Whitfield County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Deputy Durwin Potts and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR56/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49823","sponsor":"Bruce Broadrick"},
{"bill_id":931180,"bill_number":"HB98","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":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB98/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49798","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":931183,"bill_number":"HR80","title":"Hastings, Natasha; two-time Olympian; athletic achievements; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending two-time Olympian Natasha Hastings for her athletic achievements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR80/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49863","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":931187,"bill_number":"SR77","title":"Georgia Association of Broadcasters; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the Georgia Association of Broadcasters for its public service during Hurricane Matthew; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR77/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49889","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":931189,"bill_number":"HR96","title":"Nurse anesthetists; Georgia's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist programs; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending nurse anesthetists and Georgia's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist programs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR96/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49880","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":931192,"bill_number":"SB6","title":"Georgia Regional Transit Council; definitions; membership; powers; duties; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commissions and other agencies, so as to create the Georgia Regional Transit Council; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for the membership, powers, and duties of the council; to provide for a report and proposal by the council; to provide for assignment of the council to the Department of Transportation for administrative purposes; to provide for compensation and expenses; to provide for contingent automatic repeal; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB6/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49784","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":931194,"bill_number":"HB115","title":"Sales and use tax; tax decals in lieu of taxes for taxi services and limousine carriers, provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 40 and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to provide for tax decals in lieu of sales and use taxes for taxi services and limousine carriers; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB115/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49815","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":931198,"bill_number":"SR64","title":"Peters, Dr. Randall L.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Randall L. Peters on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR64/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49834","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":931201,"bill_number":"HR63","title":"Berry, Kristen; commend; outstanding work Chief Executive Officer of RealFit; RealFit Day in Georgia; January 14, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kristen Berry for her outstanding work as Chief Executive Officer of RealFit and recognizing January 14, 2017, as RealFit Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR63/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49845","sponsor":"Vernon Jones"},
{"bill_id":931203,"bill_number":"SB62","title":"Constitutional Amendments Publication Board; change makeup of the board","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 21-2-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to preparation, printing, publicizing, and distributing of summary of general amendments to Constitution of Georgia, so as to change the procedure for preparation of said summary; to amend Article 6 of Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Constitutional Amendments Publication Board, so as to change the makeup of the board; to provide for related matters; to provide a contingent effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB62/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49886","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":931206,"bill_number":"SB55","title":"\"Psychiatric Advance Directive Act\"","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to mental health, so as to provide for a psychiatric advance directive; to provide for a competent adult to express his or her mental health care treatment preferences and desires directly through instructions written in advance and indirectly through appointing an agent to make mental health care decisions on behalf of that person; to amend Code Section 16-5-5 and Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to assisted suicide and notification of licensing board regarding violation and health, respectively, so as to include cross-references to the psychiatric advance directive and provide for consistent terminology; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB55/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49838","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":931208,"bill_number":"HR90","title":"McKenzie, Pastor Sabrina; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Sabrina McKenzie; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR90/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49873","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":931212,"bill_number":"SR69","title":"Singletary, Robert; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Robert Singletary on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR69/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49841","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":931214,"bill_number":"HR92","title":"Freese, Dean H.; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dean H. Freese on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR92/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49876","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":931217,"bill_number":"HR86","title":"Power, Sean; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Sean Power; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR86/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49869","sponsor":"Heath Clark"},
{"bill_id":931220,"bill_number":"HR61","title":"Cedartown High School Cheerleaders; winning 2016 AAAA State Cheerleading Championship; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Cedartown High School Cheerleaders for winning the 2016 AAAA State Cheerleading Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR61/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49843","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":931222,"bill_number":"HB107","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 tax 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":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB107/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49807","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":931225,"bill_number":"HB106","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":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB106/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49806","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":931227,"bill_number":"SB48","title":"Hunting, Trapping, and Fishing License; hunting licenses that are renewed before expiration; freeze the cost","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Game, Fish & Parks","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB48/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49785","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":931230,"bill_number":"HB96","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 tax 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":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB96/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49796","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":931233,"bill_number":"HR98","title":"Valdosta High School Wildcats football team; winning 2016 Class 6A State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating the Valdosta High School Wildcats football team for winning the 2016 Class 6A State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR98/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49882","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":931236,"bill_number":"HR82","title":"Golf Day in Georgia; January 30, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 30, 2017, as Golf Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR82/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49865","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":931239,"bill_number":"HR89","title":"Tourism, Hospitality and Arts Day at the capitol; January 24, 2017; recognize; tourism industry of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 24, 2017, as Tourism, Hospitality, and Arts Day at the state capitol and commending the tourism industry of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR89/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49872","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":931241,"bill_number":"HB110","title":"Revenue and taxation; taxes on tobacco products; 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 taxes on tobacco products, 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":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB110/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49810","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":931244,"bill_number":"SR67","title":"Church, Marcia Johnson; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Marcia Johnson Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR67/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49837","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":931247,"bill_number":"HR85","title":"Witsch, Franklin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Franklin Witsch; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR85/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49868","sponsor":"Heath Clark"},
{"bill_id":931249,"bill_number":"HB123","title":"Tattoo studios; consent forms include warning 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 that tattoo consent forms include a warning notification that certain tattoos could disqualify the wearer from military service; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB123/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49825","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":931252,"bill_number":"HB89","title":"Income tax; type of investor eligible for certain tax credits; add","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 add a type of investor eligible for certain tax credits; to provide for a definition; to provide for the submission of a report to the General Assembly; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB89/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49789","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":931254,"bill_number":"HB112","title":"Revenue and taxation; taxes on tobacco products; 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 taxes on tobacco products, 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":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB112/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49812","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":931257,"bill_number":"HR69","title":"H.R. Butler Chapter #96; Order of the Eastern Star; 2017 Martin Luther King, Jr., Celebration Honoree; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending H.R. Butler Chapter #96 Order of the Eastern Star, 2017 Martin Luther King, Jr., Celebration Honoree; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR69/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49852","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":933067,"bill_number":"HR102","title":"Link, Charles Michael \"Mike\"; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Charles Michael \"Mike\" Link on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR102/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49916","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":933072,"bill_number":"HR105","title":"4-H Day at the capitol; February 8, 2017; recognize; 4-H Clubs of Georgia; Mr. James Hancock; Mr. Arch D. Smith; 2016-2017 4-H Leadership Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the 4-H Clubs of Georgia and Mr. James Hancock, Mr. Arch D. Smith, and the 2016-2017 4-H Leadership Team and recognizing February 8, 2017, as 4-H Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR105/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49920","sponsor":"Richard Smith"},
{"bill_id":933076,"bill_number":"SR87","title":"Townley, Linda; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Linda Townley on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR87/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49952","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":933081,"bill_number":"SB71","title":"Bankruptcy; list of property that is exempt; add assets in health savings accounts and medical savings accounts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 44-13-100 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions for purposes of bankruptcy and intestate insolvent estates, so as to add assets in health savings accounts and medical savings accounts to the list of property that is exempt from bankruptcy; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"House Conference Committee Appointed 36th, 117th, 52nd","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB71/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49949","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":933085,"bill_number":"SR93","title":"General Assembly; regulation of athletic and entertainment events; provide dedication of revenue-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":"2017-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR93/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49960","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":933090,"bill_number":"SB67","title":"\"Bring Small Businesses Back Georgia Regulatory Reform Act\"","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to administrative procedure, so as to provide requirements relative to the formulation, drafting, and adoption of rules or amendments to existing rules; to provide for advisory committees; to provide for related matters; to amend Titles 27, 28, 31, 33, and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to game and fish, General Assembly, health, insurance, and state government, respectively, so as to correct and conform cross-references; to provide for a short title, legislative findings, and statement of purpose; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB67/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49915","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":933094,"bill_number":"HB146","title":"Fire departments; purchase and maintain certain insurance coverage for firefighters; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 25-3-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general requirements for legally organized fire departments, so as to require such fire departments to purchase and maintain certain insurance coverage for firefighters; to provide methods for funding; to provide for rules and regulations; to amend Code Section 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to computation of Georgia taxable net income, so as to provide an exemption for benefits received under said insurance coverage for firefighters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB146/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49962","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":933099,"bill_number":"HB134","title":"Sales and use tax; special district mass transportation; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 5A of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the special district mass transportation sales and use tax, so as to change the definition of transportation purposes regarding such tax; to change certain provisions relating to special districts and the imposition of such tax; to change certain provisions relating to notice, intergovernmental agreements, and resolutions regarding such tax; to change certain provisions relating to the ballot question regarding such tax; to change certain provisions relating to the commencement of imposition and the timing of cessation of such 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":"2017-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB134/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49907","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":933103,"bill_number":"SR80","title":"Coan, McKenzie; Paralympian Gold Medalist; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Paralympian gold medalist McKenzie Coan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR80/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49938","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":933108,"bill_number":"HB142","title":"Income tax; statements furnished after due date; assess a late penalty","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to current income tax payment, so as to provide that each person required to submit a statement of taxes withheld, final payment of wages, or an annual or final return shall be assessed a late penalty for statements furnished after the due date; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB142/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49937","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":933112,"bill_number":"HB130","title":"Emanuel County Development Authority; number of members; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to implement the Constitutional amendment creating the \"Emanuel County Development Authority,\" approved March 27, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2770), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4861) and an Act approved March 30, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4324), so as to change the number of members serving on the Authority; to change the qualifications to serve as members of the Authority; to increase the number of years that the Authority may obligate itself contractually and issue bonds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB130/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49903","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":933117,"bill_number":"HR101","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":"2017-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-30","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR101/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49913","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":933121,"bill_number":"HR114","title":"Physician's Day at the capitol; January 25, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 25, 2017, as Physician's Day at the capitol; saluting the physicians of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR114/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49929","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":933126,"bill_number":"SR81","title":"Future Farmers of America Day; recognize February 21, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Future Farmers of America and recognizing February 19-26, 2017, as National FFA Week, with February 21, 2017, as Future Farmers of America Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR81/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49941","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":933130,"bill_number":"SR92","title":"Berg, Mike; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mike Berg on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR92/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49958","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":933135,"bill_number":"HB126","title":"Courts; Judicial Qualifications Commission; change provisions","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 for courts, so as to change provisions relating to the Judicial Qualifications Commission; to expand the membership of the commission and provide for panels; to provide for duties and responsibilities; to provide for appointment of members, filling of vacancies, and confirmation; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules; to provide for confidentiality and exceptions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB126/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49899","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":933139,"bill_number":"SB73","title":"Recorder's Court of Chatham County; chief judge; revise the responsibilities","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a chief judge of the Recorder's Court of Chatham County, approved March 31, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5156), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 3557), so as to revise the responsibilities of the chief judge; to revise the method of selection of the chief judge; to provide for a court administrator; to provide for the hiring and discharge of same; to provide for the court administrator's responsibilities; to require the court administrator to provide a bond; to provide personnel policies and procedures of employees of the court; to authorize the adoption of rules, policies, or regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB73/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49957","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":933144,"bill_number":"HR111","title":"Self-Care Month; February, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February, 2017, as Self-Care Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR111/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49926","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":933148,"bill_number":"SB51","title":"Georgia Film and Television Trail; provisions; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-7-115 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the placing of signage at film and television production sites along the Georgia Film and Television Trail, so as to revise provisions relating to the Georgia Film and Television Trail; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB51/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49898","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":933153,"bill_number":"HB132","title":"Fulton County Industrial District; repeal amendment","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal the amendment to the Constitution of Georgia creating within Fulton County the Fulton County Industrial District and prohibiting the governing authority of Fulton County from levying any tax for educational purposes within the boundaries of an independent school system; to provide for a referendum with respect to the effectiveness of the foregoing; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Veto V2","last_action_date":"2017-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB132/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49905","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":933157,"bill_number":"HB137","title":"Crimes and offenses; restrictions on contingency fee compensation of an attorney appointed in forfeiture actions; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for crimes and offenses, so as to change provisions relating to restrictions on contingency fee compensation of an attorney appointed to represent the state in forfeiture actions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB137/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49910","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":933162,"bill_number":"SR83","title":"Stop Violence Against Women Day; recognize February 8, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 8, 2017, as Stop Violence Against Women Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR83/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49944","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":933166,"bill_number":"SR86","title":"Robertson Family; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Robertson Family for becoming USA Artists in Residence for the City of Atlanta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR86/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49948","sponsor":"Curt Thompson"},
{"bill_id":933171,"bill_number":"SR90","title":"Moye, Dewey; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dewey Moye on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR90/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49955","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":933175,"bill_number":"HR108","title":"Hockett, Deputy Michael; bravery; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the bravery of Deputy Michael Hockett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR108/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49923","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":933180,"bill_number":"SB66","title":"Fair Employment Practices; filling vacancies of executive heads of state agencies; require at least one minority person be interviewed; definitions; exception","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 require that at least one minority person be interviewed during the process of filling vacancies of executive heads of state agencies; to provide for definitions; to provide an exception to such requirement; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB66/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49932","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":933184,"bill_number":"HB136","title":"Drivers' licenses; demarcation of a valid driver's license, permit, or identification card; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 and Chapter 16 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to drivers' licenses and the Department of Driver Services, respectively, so as to provide for demarcation of a valid driver's license, permit, or identification card by the Department of Driver Services and return of such license, permit, or card to a person applying for a new license or card; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB136/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49909","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":933189,"bill_number":"HR112","title":"East Jackson girls' softball team; winning 2016 GHSA Class AAA State Softball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the East Jackson girls' softball team for winning the 2016 GHSA Class AAA State Softball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR112/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49927","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":933193,"bill_number":"SR89","title":"White County Day; recognize February 1, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 1, 2017, as White County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR89/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49954","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":933198,"bill_number":"HB139","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 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":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB139/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49912","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":933202,"bill_number":"SR78","title":"Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations Day; recognize February 9, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February as Career and Technical Education Month and February 9, 2017, as Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR78/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49934","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":933207,"bill_number":"HB135","title":"Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; creditable service for certain law enforcement officers; expand","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-2-226 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certain law enforcement officers permitted to obtain creditable service in the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia under certain conditions, so as to expand the class of law enforcement officers that may obtain creditable service in such retirement system under certain conditions; 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":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB135/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49908","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":933212,"bill_number":"HB127","title":"Insurance; nonprofit medical and hospital service corporations; revise 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 repeal certain obsolete provisions relative to nonprofit medical service corporations and nonprofit hospital service corporations; to amend Titles 31 and 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health and public officers and employees, respectively, so as to revise provisions for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB127/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49900","sponsor":"Richard Smith"},
{"bill_id":933216,"bill_number":"HB131","title":"South Fulton, City of; change corporate boundaries","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of South Fulton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved April 26, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3726), so as to change the corporate boundaries of the municipality; to provide for related matters; to provide a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Veto V1","last_action_date":"2017-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB131/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49904","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":933221,"bill_number":"HR110","title":"Jones, Skylar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Skylar Jordan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR110/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49925","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":933225,"bill_number":"SR85","title":"Pooser, Ramon; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ramon Pooser for becoming an artist in residence for the City of Atlanta, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR85/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49947","sponsor":"Curt Thompson"},
{"bill_id":933230,"bill_number":"HR115","title":"Fibroid Awareness Month at the capitol; July, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the month of July, 2017, as Fibroid Awareness Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR115/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49930","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":933234,"bill_number":"HB140","title":"Law, Department of; work performed by attorneys under independent contract; provide for review and accounting","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 15 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Law, so as to provide for review and accounting of work performed by attorneys at law under independent contract to the Department of Law who have been appointed or designated either specially or generally as an assistant attorney general; to establish such review and accounting requirements; to require certification of the completion of such reviews to certain legislative committee chairpersons; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB140/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49914","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":933239,"bill_number":"SR79","title":"Veterinary Medicine Day; recognize February 8, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 8, 2017, as Veterinary Medicine Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR79/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49935","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":933243,"bill_number":"HB129","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 provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-30","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB129/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49902","sponsor":"Paul Battles"},
{"bill_id":933248,"bill_number":"HB145","title":"Sales and use tax; jet fuel; change method of charging tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the state sales and use tax, so as to change the method of charging such tax on 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":"2017-01-25","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB145/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49961","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":933252,"bill_number":"HB128","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 provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-30","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB128/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49901","sponsor":"Paul Battles"},
{"bill_id":933257,"bill_number":"SR82","title":"Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day; recognize February 15, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 15, 2017, as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR82/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49942","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":933261,"bill_number":"SB69","title":"Packaging, Labeling and Registration of Organic Products and Certifying Entities; registration requirement; eliminate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 2-21-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to packaging and labeling and registration of organic products and certifying entities, so as to eliminate a registration requirement; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB69/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49943","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":933266,"bill_number":"HR113","title":"East Jackson boys' cross country team; winning GHSA Class AAA Cross Country Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the East Jackson boys' cross country team for winning the GHSA Class AAA State Cross Country Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR113/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49928","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":933270,"bill_number":"HR106","title":"Barrow County Animal Control; excellent work and efforts to rescue, transfer and find adoptive homes for abandoned animals; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Barrow County Animal Control for its excellent work and efforts to rescue, transfer, and find adoptive homes for abandoned animals; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR106/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49921","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":933275,"bill_number":"HB138","title":"Superior courts; fifth judge of the Northeastern Judicial Circuit; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for a fifth judge of the superior courts of the Northeastern Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election of successors to the judge initially appointed; to prescribe the powers of such judge; to declare inherent authority; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB138/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49911","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":933279,"bill_number":"SR91","title":"Downing, Mayor Timothy B.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Timothy B. Downing on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR91/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49956","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":933284,"bill_number":"SB74","title":"Courts; parental notification of abortion; provide for clear and convincing evidence for waiver","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-11-684 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the conduct of a hearing for the petition of an unemancipated minor seeking a waiver of the parental notification requirement for an abortion and appeal, so as to provide for clear and convincing evidence as the proper standard of proof; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB74/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49959","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":933288,"bill_number":"HB133","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 change the provisions relating to nomination of candidates by petition; to provide a short title; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-30","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB133/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49906","sponsor":"John Pezold"},
{"bill_id":933293,"bill_number":"HR103","title":"Jackson, Mr. Ransom \"Randy\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Ransom \"Randy\" Jackson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR103/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49917","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":933297,"bill_number":"SB72","title":"Corporations; land conveyances to churches or religious societies; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporations organized for religious, fraternal, or educational purposes, so as to change provisions relating to land conveyances to churches or religious societies; to urge the courts to consider disputes with regard to determining the property rights of churches or religious societies be resolved by a neutral principles analysis of all relevant matters; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB72/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49951","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":933302,"bill_number":"SR75","title":"National School Counseling Week; recognize February 6-10, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the week of February 6-10, 2017, as National School Counseling Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR75/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49933","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":933306,"bill_number":"HR109","title":"Skin Cancer Awareness Day at the capitol; January 31, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 31, 2017, as Skin Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR109/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49924","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":933311,"bill_number":"HB144","title":"Animal protection; regulate retail sale of dogs and cats; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 4 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to animal protection, so as to regulate the retail sale of dogs and cats in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide that dogs and cats transported into this state for sale or offered for sale in this state shall be protected against certain diseases and parasites; to provide for examinations and certifications by veterinarians; to provide for certain rights of purchasers of dogs and cats; to provide for notices and representations to purchasers; to provide for the quarantine of dogs and cats suspected of carrying disease; to restrict certain local regulation; to require regulatory consistency; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-25","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB144/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49940","sponsor":"Earl Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":933315,"bill_number":"SR88","title":"Shaw, Commissioner Steve; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Commissioner Steve Shaw on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR88/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49953","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":933320,"bill_number":"SB68","title":"'Individual Student Education Account Act'","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to establish an individual student education 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 Department of Revenue 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":"2017-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB68/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49950","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":933324,"bill_number":"SR84","title":"Slaughter, Karin; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Karin Slaughter for her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR84/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49946","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":933329,"bill_number":"SB65","title":"Tire Disposal Restrictions and Fees; new tire retailers that collect a fee; require to collect such fee whether or not scrap tires are relinquished to retailer","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-8-40.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tire disposal restrictions and fees, so as to require new tire retailers that collect a fee for the collection or disposal of scrap tires upon the purchase of replacement tires for a motor vehicle to collect such fee whether or not scrap tires are relinquished to the retailer; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-25","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB65/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49918","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":933333,"bill_number":"HB143","title":"Financial institutions; provide for definitions; 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; to amend Code Section 13-1-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the charging of convenience fees by a lender or merchant, so as to allow for such fees on loans made pursuant to Chapter 1 of Title 7; to amend Chapter 12 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to trusts, so as to revise a definition; to provide for the authority of a foreign entity to act in a fiduciary capacity; to prohibit the establishment of a place of business by a foreign entity acting as a fiduciary not transacting business in the state; to provide for a filing statement with the Secretary of State and appointment of an agent for service by a foreign entity; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB143/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49939","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":933338,"bill_number":"HR104","title":"Georgia Southern University; commend; President Jaimie Herbert, Wildlife Center Director Steve Hein, Freedom the University's Bald Eagle; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia Southern University and recognizing President Jaimie Hebert, Wildlife Center Director Steve Hein, and Freedom, the University's Bald Eagle; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR104/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49919","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":933342,"bill_number":"HB141","title":"Excise tax; permitted expenditures for revenues on lodging; expand list","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-13-51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county and municipal levies on public accommodations charges for promotion of tourism, conventions, and trade shows, so as to expand the list of permitted expenditures for revenues from excise taxes on lodging; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB141/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49936","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":933347,"bill_number":"HR107","title":"Stop Violence Against Women Day at the capitol; February 8, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 8, 2017, as Stop Violence Against Women Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR107/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49922","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":933351,"bill_number":"SB70","title":"Hospital Medicaid Financing Program; sunset provision; extend","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6C of Chapter 8 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the hospital Medicaid financing program, so as to extend the sunset provision; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB70/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49945","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":934743,"bill_number":"HR132","title":"Columbus Day at the capitol; February 1, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 1, 2017, as Columbus Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR132/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50010","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":934744,"bill_number":"HB166","title":"Jury duty; operators of family child care learning homes; provide exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-12-1.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from jury duty, so as to provide for an exemption from jury duty for operators of family child care learning homes; to provide for requirements; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB166/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50021","sponsor":"Betty Price"},
{"bill_id":934745,"bill_number":"SB77","title":"Education; elementary and secondary; mandatory attendance; raise the age","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 related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-30","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB77/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49966","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":934746,"bill_number":"HR130","title":"YMCAs of Georgia; recognize; important work; promote healthy spirit, mind and body; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the YMCAs of Georgia for the important work they do in communities across this state promoting a healthy spirit, mind, and body; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR130/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50008","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":934748,"bill_number":"SB76","title":"Sales Tax; distribution of sales tax 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-30","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB76/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49965","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":934749,"bill_number":"HB164","title":"Elections; only current office holders shall be designated as incumbents; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide that only persons who are the presently elected holders of the office being sought shall be designated as incumbents; to provide for certain information on qualifying forms; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB164/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50019","sponsor":"Betty Price"},
{"bill_id":934750,"bill_number":"SB81","title":"\"Jeffrey Dallas Gay, Jr., Act.\"; opioid antagonists under conditions the state health officer may impose; provide state health officer may issue standing order permitting certain persons and entities to obtain","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the O.C.G.A., relating to pharmacies, so as to provide that the state health officer may issue a standing order permitting certain persons and entities to obtain opioid antagonists under the conditions the state health officer may impose; to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to controlled substances; to amend Code Section 31-12-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to reporting disease, confidentiality, reporting required by pharmacists, immunity from liability as to information supplied, and notification of potential bioterrorism; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 26 of the O.C.G.A., relating to drug abuse treatment and education programs; provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB81/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49989","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":934752,"bill_number":"SB82","title":"HOPE; need based HOPE scholarship and grant; create","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 create a need based HOPE scholarship and grant; to provide for definitions; to provide for eligibility; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Act 558","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB82/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49990","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":934753,"bill_number":"HB155","title":"Georgia Musical Investment 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 a production company related to certain state certified musical or theatrical productions or recorded musical performances; 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 provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB155/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49996","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":934754,"bill_number":"SR98","title":"Glenn, Olivia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Olivia Glenn for her constant strength and hope throughout her battle with pediatric cancer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR98/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49988","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":934755,"bill_number":"HR123","title":"Physical Therapy Day at the capitol; February 7, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7, 2017, as Physical Therapy Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR123/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49982","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":934757,"bill_number":"SR97","title":"Geros, Garrett; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Garrett Geros; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR97/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49987","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":934758,"bill_number":"HR121","title":"First Presbyterian Christian Academy boys basketball team; winning 2016 AA State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the First Presbyterian Christian Academy boys basketball team for winning the 2016 AA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR121/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49980","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":934759,"bill_number":"HR116","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":"2017-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR116/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49963","sponsor":"Edward Stephens"},
{"bill_id":934761,"bill_number":"HR122","title":"Liberty County High School boys basketball team; winning 2016 AAAA State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Liberty County High School boys basketball team for winning the 2016 AAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR122/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49981","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":934762,"bill_number":"HB151","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, so as to prohibit the use of restraints on pregnant inmates under certain circumstances; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB151/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49974","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":934763,"bill_number":"HB160","title":"Mass transportation; create Georgia Commission on Transit Governance and Funding, provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mass transportation, so as to create the Georgia Commission on Transit Governance and Funding; to provide for the membership, powers, and duties of the commission; to provide for a report and proposal by the commission; to provide for assignment of the commission to the Department of Transportation for administrative purposes; to provide for cooperation of other government entities with the commission; to provide for other services to the commission; to provide for compensation and expenses; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB160/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50015","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":934764,"bill_number":"SB79","title":"'Destination Resort Act'; licensing of up to two destination resorts in this state; authorize","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 definitions; to provide for the creation, membership, appointment, and duties of the Georgia Gaming Commission; to authorize the licensing of up to two destination resorts in this state; 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":"2017-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-30","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB79/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49986","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":934766,"bill_number":"HB152","title":"Occupational disease; firefighter show certain evidence; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 9 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to compensation for occupational disease, so as to allow a firefighter to show certain evidence as to the ordinary disease of life of cancer; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB152/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49993","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":934767,"bill_number":"HR135","title":"Emergency Medical Services Day at the capitol; February 6, 2017; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the emergency medical services professionals of Georgia and recognizing February 6, 2017, as Emergency Medical Services Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR135/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50013","sponsor":"Dexter Sharper"},
{"bill_id":934768,"bill_number":"HR118","title":"Bleckley County High School boys' and girls' cross country teams; both winning 2016 GHSA AA Cross County Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Bleckley County High School boys' and girls' cross country teams for both winning the 2016 GHSA AA Cross Country Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR118/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49977","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":934770,"bill_number":"HR117","title":"University of Georgia; Augusta University; Georgia Institute of Technology; Georgia State University; contributions to higher education; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the University of Georgia, Augusta University, the Georgia Institute of Technology, and Georgia State University for their contributions to higher education; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR117/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49976","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":934771,"bill_number":"SB85","title":"Malt Beverages; provide for limited sale at retail by manufacturers","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 the limited sale of malt beverages at retail by manufacturers of malt beverages; to provide for a definition; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations by the state revenue commissioner; to provide for certain powers of the state revenue commissioner; to clarify that sales of malt beverages by brewpubs for consumption off the premises are governed by the local jurisdiction; to provide for remittance of local excise taxes by brewers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Act 178","last_action_date":"2017-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB85/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49991","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":934772,"bill_number":"SB83","title":"Education; mandatory attendance in public school, private school, or home school program from 16 to 17 1/2; raise the age","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 attendance in a public school, private school, or home school program 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":"2017-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-30","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB83/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50001","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":934773,"bill_number":"HR124","title":"Mount Paran Christian School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mount Paran Christian School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR124/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49983","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":934775,"bill_number":"HB159","title":"Domestic relations; adoption; substantially revise general provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions for adoption, so as to substantially revise the general provisions applicable to adoptions; to change the requirements for adopting children; to provide for a nonresident to allow an adoption of his or her child; to provide for adoption of foreign-born children; to provide for a waiver to revoke a surrender of parental 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 O.C.G.A., 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":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-09-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB159/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50000","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":934776,"bill_number":"SB78","title":"Adulteration and Misbranding of Food; Commissioner of Agriculture to issue a variance to certain rules and regulations; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 26, relating to the adulteration and misbranding of food, so as to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to issue a variance or waiver to certain rules and regulations of the department; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB78/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49975","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":934777,"bill_number":"HR131","title":"Martinez, Dr. Reynaldo L.; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Reynaldo L. Martinez, Jr., on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR131/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50009","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":934779,"bill_number":"HR120","title":"Patterson, Bobby; \"Barbarian Blacksmith\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Bobby Patterson, the \"Barbarian Blacksmith\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR120/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49979","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":934780,"bill_number":"HB156","title":"Conservation and natural resources; law regarding use or possession of handgun in a park, historic site, or recreational area; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding parks, historic areas, memorials, and recreation, so as to revise provisions of law regarding the use or possession of any handgun in a park, historic site, or recreational area; to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to provide a definition; to amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to transportation passenger safety; to amend Title 27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to game and fish; to amend Part 2 of Article 10 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to parking for persons with disabilities; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB156/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49997","sponsor":"Matt Gurtler"},
{"bill_id":934781,"bill_number":"HB148","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 who are children of military personnel; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB148/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49971","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":934783,"bill_number":"SB86","title":"Foreclosure; real estate sold on foreclosure or levy; require confirmation and make it nonwaivable","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 require confirmation and make it nonwaivable for real estate sold on foreclosure or levy; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"Senate Withdrawn & Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB86/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49992","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":934784,"bill_number":"SB80","title":"Public Order and Safety, Offenses Against; citizens of this state; at least ten years of aggregate service as a law enforcement officer; authorize to carry handgun","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 authorize certain persons who are citizens of this state and have retired with at least ten years of aggregate service as a law enforcement officer with powers of arrest under the laws of any state of the United States or of the United States to carry a handgun anywhere within this state; to require such persons to possess and to meet the standards for issuance of an identification card for retired law enforcement officers as issued by 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":"2017-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB80/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49969","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":934785,"bill_number":"HB163","title":"Motor vehicles; driver over 18 or operating a school bus; limit use of wireless telecommunication devices","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 limit the use of wireless telecommunication devices while operating a motor vehicle when the driver is over 18 years of age or operating a school bus; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB163/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50018","sponsor":"Betty Price"},
{"bill_id":934786,"bill_number":"HR126","title":"Type 1 Diabetes Day at the capitol; March 16, 2017; recognize; Georgia residents Type 1 Diabetes; families educate and advocate; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia residents who have Type 1 Diabetes and whose families continually educate and advocate and recognizing March 16, 2017, Type 1 Diabetes Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR126/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50003","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":934788,"bill_number":"SR96","title":"Golf Day; recognize January 30, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 30, 2017, as Golf Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR96/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49985","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":934789,"bill_number":"SB88","title":"'Narcotic Treatment Programs Enforcement Act'","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 26 of the O.C.G.A., relating to drug abuse treatment and education programs, so as to provide for regulation of narcotic treatment 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":"2017-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB88/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50014","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":934790,"bill_number":"SB84","title":"Disposition of Property Seized; destroy or sell certain firearms; provide law enforcement agencies the option","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disposition of property seized, so as to provide law enforcement agencies the option to destroy or sell certain firearms; to revise procedures for the disposition of certain firearms in custody of law enforcement agencies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-30","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB84/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50004","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":934792,"bill_number":"HR134","title":"Correll, A.D. \"Pete\"; commend; philanthropy; Atlanta community; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing A.D. \"Pete\" Correll for his unparalleled philanthropy in the Atlanta community and beyond; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR134/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50012","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":934793,"bill_number":"SR94","title":"Williams, Ann G.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ann G. Williams as the Distinguished Older Georgian for 2017; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR94/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49968","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":934794,"bill_number":"HB153","title":"Council on American Indian Concerns; attach to Department of Natural Resources","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 7 of Chapter 12 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Council on American Indian Concerns, so as to attach the council to the Department of Natural Resources for administrative purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB153/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49994","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":934795,"bill_number":"HB157","title":"Medical advertising; certain certifying organizations; revise certain criteria","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-34-22.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements for advertising or publicizing of medical specialty certification, so as to revise certain criteria for certain certifying organizations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB157/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49998","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":934797,"bill_number":"SR95","title":"Sales and Use Tax; net proceeds; educational purposes; county school system; independent school systems; provide for distribution-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":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Act 278","last_action_date":"2017-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR95/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49967","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":934798,"bill_number":"HB150","title":"State Road and Tollway Authority; failure to pay tolls; place hold on motor vehicle registration","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Sections 32-10-64 and 48-7-161 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general toll powers, police powers, and rules and regulations of the State Road and Tollway Authority and definitions relative to setoff debt collection by the Department of Revenue, respectively, so as to provide for the placement of a hold on motor vehicle registration upon failure to pay proper tolls and administrative fees; to provide for setoff of such debt owed from tax refunds by the Department of Revenue; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB150/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49973","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":934799,"bill_number":"HB162","title":"Income tax; transfer of setoffs by the Administrative Office of the Courts; revise 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 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":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB162/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50017","sponsor":"Betty Price"},
{"bill_id":934801,"bill_number":"HR125","title":"Jackson, Bishop Reginald; African Methodist Episcopal Church; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bishop Reginald Jackson and the African Methodist Episcopal Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR125/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49984","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":934802,"bill_number":"SB89","title":"Transportation Department Officers; railways and railroad facilities and equipment; provide for state investment","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to officers in the Department of Transportation, so as to provide for state investment in railways and railroad facilities and equipment; to provide that the commissioner of transportation may administer a Georgia Freight Railroad Program; to provide for subprograms within such program; to provide for annual reporting; 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":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB89/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50024","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":934803,"bill_number":"HR119","title":"State of Israel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the State of Israel; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR119/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49978","sponsor":"Brad Raffensperger"},
{"bill_id":934804,"bill_number":"HR128","title":"Boy Scout Day at the capitol; March 1, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 1, 2017, as Boy Scout Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR128/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50006","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":934806,"bill_number":"HB154","title":"Dental hygienists; perform certain functions under general supervision; authorize","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 authorize licensed dental hygienists to perform certain functions under general supervision in certain settings; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for criteria; to provide for requirements; to collect certain Medicaid data; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB154/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49995","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":934807,"bill_number":"HB158","title":"State government; create Georgia Gaming Commission; authorize licensing of up to two destination resorts","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 definitions; to provide for the creation, membership, appointment, and duties of the Georgia Gaming Commission; to authorize the licensing of up to two destination resorts in this state; 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":"2017-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB158/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49999","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":934808,"bill_number":"HB149","title":"Law enforcement; comprehensive regulation of trauma scene cleanup services; provisions","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 the comprehensive regulation of trauma scene cleanup services and regulated waste transport; to provide for definitions; to provide for licensing; to provide for qualifications; to provide for penalties for violations; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hazardous waste, so as to provide for requirements, procedures, and training for trauma scene cleanup services and regulated waste transport; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for compliance; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"Senate Disagreed House Amend or Sub","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB149/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49972","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":934810,"bill_number":"HR133","title":"Physicians; Georgia Board for Physician Workforce scholarship program; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring physicians who have completed the scholarship program through the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR133/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50011","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":934811,"bill_number":"HR127","title":"Tompkins, Corporal Eddie; Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division; 2016 Game Warden of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Corporal Eddie Tompkins, the Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division 2016 Game Warden of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR127/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50005","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":934812,"bill_number":"SB75","title":"Administrative Services Department; create the Division of Supplier Diversity","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":"2017-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-30","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB75/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49964","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":934813,"bill_number":"HB147","title":"Income tax credit; film, video, or digital productions that employ veterans; provide additional credit","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":"2017-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB147/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/49970","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":934815,"bill_number":"SR99","title":"University of West Georgia Student Leader Day; recognize January 30, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the members of the University of West Georgia's Student Government Association and Blue Coat ambassadors for their organizations' outstanding commitment to student leadership on the university's campus, and recognizing January 30, 2017, as University of West Georgia Student Leader Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR99/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50023","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":934816,"bill_number":"HB161","title":"Drug related objects; employees of harm reduction organizations are not subject to certain offenses; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to transactions in drug related objects, so as to provide that employees and agents of harm reduction organizations are not subject to certain offenses relating to hypodermic needles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB161/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50016","sponsor":"Betty Price"},
{"bill_id":934817,"bill_number":"HB167","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":"2017-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB167/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50022","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":934819,"bill_number":"SB87","title":"Bankruptcy; judgments against exempt property; provide for the discharge","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 44-13-100 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions for purposes of bankruptcy and intestate insolvent estates, so as to provide for the discharge of judgments against exempt property in bankruptcy; to provide for procedure; to provide for the effect of an order; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB87/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50002","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":934820,"bill_number":"HB165","title":"Medical practice; maintenance of certification shall not be required; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical practice, so as to provide that maintenance of certification shall not be required as a condition of licensure to practice medicine, staff privileges, employment in certain facilities, reimbursement, or malpractice insurance coverage; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB165/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50020","sponsor":"Betty Price"},
{"bill_id":934821,"bill_number":"HR129","title":"Resurgens Orthopaedics Advocacy Day; March 1, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 1, 2017, as Resurgens Orthopaedics Advocacy Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR129/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50007","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":936243,"bill_number":"SB92","title":"Carrying and Possession of Firearms; investigating whether person has a weapons carry license; allow a person to be detained by law enforcement","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":"2017-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB92/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50025","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":936245,"bill_number":"SB91","title":"Transfers or Purchases of Firearms Subject to NICS; require judicial review; Georgia Information Sharing and Analysis Center","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-172 of the O.C.G.A., relating to transfers or purchases of firearms subject to the NICS, information concerning persons who have been involuntarily hospitalized to be forwarded to the FBI, penalties for breach of confidentiality, and exceptions, so as to require judicial review for a transfer or sale of a firearm to certain individuals designated by the Georgia Information Sharing and Analysis Center; to amend Article 9 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Georgia Information Sharing and Analysis Center, so as to require each agency to submit to the center certain identifying information about known or suspected terrorists; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-30","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB91/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50026","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":936247,"bill_number":"SB93","title":"\"New Americans Program Act\"","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 provide for the identification and contacting of legal immigrants to facilitate applications for naturalization; to provide for definitions; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-30","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB93/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50027","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":936249,"bill_number":"SR100","title":"Augusta's Interfaith Coalition Day; recognize February 7, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7, 2017, as Augusta's Interfaith Coalition Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR100/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50028","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":936251,"bill_number":"SR101","title":"X & Y Chromosome Variations Awareness Day; recognize February 28, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 28, 2017, as X & Y Chromosome Variations Awareness Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR101/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50031","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":936253,"bill_number":"SB94","title":"\"Bou Bou's Law\"","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 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 a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB94/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50029","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":936255,"bill_number":"SB90","title":"Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies; peace officers be equipped with audio and video recording device while on duty; require","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 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 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":"2017-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-30","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB90/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50030","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":937829,"bill_number":"HR143","title":"Moody Air Force Base; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Moody Air Force Base; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR143/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50058","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":937830,"bill_number":"SR118","title":"Georgia Utility Contractors Association Legislative Awareness Day; recognize February 7, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Utility Contractors Association and recognizing February 7, 2017, as Georgia Utility Contractors Association Legislative Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR118/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50082","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":937832,"bill_number":"SR111","title":"Harlem High School Softball Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Harlem High School softball team on winning the 2016 GHSA Class AA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR111/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50068","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":937833,"bill_number":"HR142","title":"Clark Atlanta University Day at the capitol; February 1, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Clark Atlanta University for its outstanding achievements and recognizing February 1, 2017, as Clark Atlanta University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR142/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50057","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":937835,"bill_number":"SR104","title":"State Ad Valorem Taxes; prohibit levy -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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-30","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR104/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50033","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":937836,"bill_number":"HR137","title":"Shockley, Cassandra Rene; Trip Elementary School's 2017 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Cassandra Rene Shockley, Trip Elementary School's 2017 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR137/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50052","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":937839,"bill_number":"HB175","title":"Alcoholic beverages; reduce prohibited distance between schools and establishments that sell alcohol for consumption on premises; permit by resolution or ordinance","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 permit counties and municipalities by resolution or ordinance to reduce the prohibited distances from school buildings and other sites in which eating establishments may sell beer and wine for consumption on the premises; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-01","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB175/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50046","sponsor":"Clay Cox"},
{"bill_id":937840,"bill_number":"SR117","title":"Physicians who have completed the \"Scholarship Program\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring physicians who have completed the \"Scholarship Program\" (formerly known as the Country Doctor Program), through the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR117/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50081","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":937842,"bill_number":"HR146","title":"Guisasola, Miguel; East Jackson Comprehensive High School's 2017 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Miguel Guisasola, East Jackson Comprehensive High School's 2017 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR146/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50061","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":937844,"bill_number":"SB95","title":"Selection of Jurors; state-wide master jury list; change provisions; Georgia Crime Information Center; pardons and paroles; provide conforming cross-references","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selection of jurors, so as to change provisions relating to the collection of data for the compilation of the state-wide master jury list; to amend Code Section 35-3-33 and Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and duties of the Georgia Crime Information Center and general provisions for pardons and paroles, respectively, so as to provide for conforming cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB95/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50032","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":937845,"bill_number":"HB183","title":"Community Affairs, Department of; Georgia Geospatial Advisory Council; recreate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to recreate the Georgia Geospatial Advisory Council under the Department of Community Affairs; to provide for definitions; to provide that all documents and data of the current Georgia Geospatial Advisory Council that is under the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources shall be transferred to the new council; to provide for appointment of members to the council, selection of a chairperson, and payment of certain expenses; to provide for availability of reports generated by the council; to provide for promulgation of certain rules and regulations; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB183/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50073","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":937847,"bill_number":"HR141","title":"Leadership Putnam Class of 2017; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Leadership Putnam Class of 2017; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR141/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50056","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":937849,"bill_number":"HR147","title":"Moon, Kendell; Commerce High School's 2017 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kendell Moon, Commerce High School's 2017 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR147/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50062","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":937851,"bill_number":"SR106","title":"Greater Augusta Day and Leadership Augusta Day; recognize February 1, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 1, 2017, as Greater Augusta Day and Leadership Augusta Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR106/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50041","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":937852,"bill_number":"HB174","title":"Insurance; insurer's medium of payment of policy or contractual obligations; expand","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general insurance provisions, so as to expand an insurer's medium of payment of policy or contractual obligations from the sole medium of legal tender to include any other method of payment approved by the Commissioner; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Veto V3","last_action_date":"2017-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB174/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50045","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":937854,"bill_number":"SB97","title":"Early Care and Learning; parents in job training or educational program; expand child care subsidies from one year to two years","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-1A-64 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to functions and authority of lead agency and the Department of Early Care and Learning regarding early care and learning, so as to expand child care subsidies from one year to two years for parents in a job training or educational program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB97/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50067","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":937855,"bill_number":"SR114","title":"Cystic Fibrosis Education and Awareness Day; recognize May 1, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and recognizing May 1, 2017, as Cystic Fibrosis Education and Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR114/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50078","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":937857,"bill_number":"HB178","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; funding for school counselors for military students; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 5 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to program weights and funding requirements under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to provide for local school systems to earn funding for school counselors for military students; to provide for definitions; to provide for an expenditure control; to provide that such funding is supplemental to existing school counselor funding; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB178/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50049","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":937860,"bill_number":"HB177","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":"2017-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-01","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB177/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50048","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":937861,"bill_number":"HB173","title":"Mental health; marriage and family therapists to perform certain acts; 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 provide for multiple effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-01","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB173/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50044","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":937863,"bill_number":"HB179","title":"HOPE; home study students and students graduating from ineligible high schools; revise eligibility requirements for Zell Miller Scholarships","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 and students graduating from ineligible high schools 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 or students who graduated from ineligible high schools regarding scores on standardized college admission tests; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-01","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB179/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50050","sponsor":"Brad Raffensperger"},
{"bill_id":937864,"bill_number":"SR109","title":"Clark Atlanta University Day; recognize February 1, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 1, 2017, as Clark Atlanta University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR109/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50064","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":937866,"bill_number":"SR110","title":"Law Enforcement Officers and Prosecutors; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the law enforcement officers and prosecutors who worked diligently to ensure the protection of Georgia's vulnerable adult population; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR110/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50065","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":937867,"bill_number":"HR145","title":"Xiong, Rachael; Jackson County Comprehensive High School's 2017 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Rachael Xiong, Jackson County Comprehensive High School's 2017 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR145/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50060","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":937870,"bill_number":"SB96","title":"Health; pronouncement of death by registered professional nurses; nursing homes and hospice care; authorize; county medical examiner's duties after notice of suspicious death; make a conforming change","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 authorize the pronouncement of death by registered professional nurses, nurse practitioners, or physician assistants of patients in nursing homes even if they are organ donors; to provide for the pronouncement of death by registered professional nurses, nurse practitioners, or physician assistants of patients in hospice care even if they are organ donors; to amend Code Section 45-16-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to coroner's or county medical examiner's duties after notice of suspicious or unusual death, so as to make a conforming change; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB96/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50066","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":937871,"bill_number":"HB171","title":"Meriwether County Water and Sewerage Authority; members and chairperson; change designation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Meriwether County Water and Sewerage Authority, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 3194), so as to change the designation of members of the Authority from serving on posts to serving for districts; to change the method of designation of the chairperson of the Authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB171/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50039","sponsor":"Robert Trammell"},
{"bill_id":937874,"bill_number":"SR116","title":"Watson, Dr. Gil; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Gil Watson for his 23 years of dedicated service to the Northside United Methodist Church and on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR116/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50080","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":937876,"bill_number":"SR115","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":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR115/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50076","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":937877,"bill_number":"HB187","title":"Monroe 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 electors of Monroe County desire the Monroe County Board of Commissioners to levy an annual ad valorem tax and issue further appropriate debt instruments to support the continued availability of health care services for the citizens of the county at Monroe County Hospital, including services for the indigent citizens of the county, and to service hospital debt; to provide for legislative purposes and findings; to provide for procedures and requirements relating thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB187/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50083","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":937880,"bill_number":"HB180","title":"Elections and primaries; electors to change address and vote on primary and election days; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for electors to change their addresses and vote on primary and election days; to provide for voter registration at certain offices unless the person affirmatively elects not to register to vote; to provide for voter registration when registering for college and technical classes; to provide that precinct lines shall be established to ensure that the polling place for such precinct is within 25 miles of all voters in the precinct; to provide that no polling place shall be closed within 90 days of a primary or election; to provide for exceptions; to provide for the number and placement of advance voting locations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-01","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB180/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50070","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":937881,"bill_number":"HB186","title":"Game and fish; open seasons for hunting of deer; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-3-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to seasons and bag limits, promulgation of rules and regulations by the board, possession of more than bag limit, and reporting number of deer killed, so as to change certain provisions relating to open seasons for the hunting of deer; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-01","committee":"Game, Fish & Parks","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB186/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50079","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":937883,"bill_number":"SR107","title":"YMCAs of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the YMCAs of Georgia for the important work they do in promoting a healthy spirit, mind, and body; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR107/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50042","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":937884,"bill_number":"HR138","title":"Shockley, Douglas Duane; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Douglas Duane Shockley on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR138/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50053","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":937886,"bill_number":"HB182","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":"2017-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-01","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB182/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50072","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":937887,"bill_number":"HB176","title":"Agriculture, Department of; enter into agreements with the federal government to enforce provisions of certain federal laws; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to standards, labeling, and adulteration of food, so as to authorize the Department of Agriculture to enter into agreements with the federal government to enforce provisions of certain federal laws; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB176/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50047","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":937890,"bill_number":"SR113","title":"Young Farmers Day; recognize February 8, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Young Farmers Association and recognizing February 8, 2017, as Young Farmers Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR113/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50077","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":937892,"bill_number":"HB181","title":"Revenue and taxation; furnishing of certain tax information in all municipalities having a population of 350,000 or more; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal and reenact subsection (d) of Code Section 48-2-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to confidential information secured in the administration of taxes, so as to change certain provisions regarding the furnishing of certain tax information in all municipalities in this state having a population of 350,000 or more and make such provisions applicable state wide; to provide for additional procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for a criminal penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB181/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50071","sponsor":"Jodi Lott"},
{"bill_id":937893,"bill_number":"HB185","title":"Probate courts; associate judges; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-9-2.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appointment, compensation, term, authority, qualifications, training, and other limitations of associate probate court judges, so as to change provisions relating to the practice of law outside of serving as an associate probate court judge; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB185/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50075","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":937895,"bill_number":"SR102","title":"Thurman, Lieutenant Ricky; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lieutenant Ricky Thurman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR102/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50034","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":937896,"bill_number":"HB172","title":"Dahlonega, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Dahlonega 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":"2017-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB172/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50040","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":937898,"bill_number":"SR108","title":"Sossa, Laurie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Laurie Sossa and recognizing her organization, the Southern Barter Club; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR108/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50063","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":937900,"bill_number":"HR136","title":"Menard, Brett; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Brett Menard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR136/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50051","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":937902,"bill_number":"SR103","title":"Rush, Sheriff Quinton; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Sheriff Quinton Rush on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR103/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50043","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":937903,"bill_number":"HB184","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":"2017-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-01","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB184/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50074","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":937905,"bill_number":"HR140","title":"Spikes, Clifford S., Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Clifford S. Spikes, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR140/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50055","sponsor":"Edward Stephens"},
{"bill_id":937907,"bill_number":"SR105","title":"United States Constitution; religious organizations receive public aid; prevent discrimination - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution, in a manner consistent with the United States Constitution, so as to prevent discrimination in the public funding of social services by allowing religious or faith based organizations to receive public aid, directly or indirectly, for the provision of such services; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-30","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR105/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50037","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":937908,"bill_number":"HB168","title":"Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority; abolish Upper Oconee Resource Management Commission","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority, approved April 14, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 5123), so as to abolish the Upper Oconee Resource Management Commission; to remove all references to same; to modify the composition of the Authority's Board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB168/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50035","sponsor":"Regina Quick"},
{"bill_id":937911,"bill_number":"HR139","title":"Georgia Association of Broadcasters; public service; Hurricane Matthew; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the Georgia Association of Broadcasters for its public service during Hurricane Matthew; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR139/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50054","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":937912,"bill_number":"HB169","title":"Charlton County; probate judge; provide nonpartisan elections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of probate judge of Charlton County, who also serves as chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Charlton 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":"2017-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB169/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50036","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":937914,"bill_number":"SR112","title":"Emergency Medical Services Day; recognize February 6, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the emergency medical services professionals of Georgia and recognizing February 6, 2017, as Emergency Medical Services Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR112/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50069","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":937915,"bill_number":"HR144","title":"Anderson, Rachel Brooke; East Jackson Comprehensive High School's 2017 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Rachel Brooke Anderson, East Jackson Comprehensive High School's 2017 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR144/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50059","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":937917,"bill_number":"HB170","title":"Student Online Personal Information Protection 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 prohibit operators of educational sites, services, and applications from engaging in certain activities regarding certain student information; to provide for exceptions; to require reasonable security procedures and practices; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB170/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50038","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":940029,"bill_number":"SR134","title":"Officer Kevin Jordan Memorial Highway; Spalding County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Officer Kevin Jordan and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR134/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50124","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":940031,"bill_number":"SB99","title":"Georgia Crime Information Center; purging a person's hospitalization information for purpose of National Instant Criminal Background Check; provide for a judicial procedure","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 the Georgia Crime Information Center, and provision of certain information to the FBI in conjunction with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, so as to provide for a judicial procedure for purging a person's involuntary hospitalization information received by the center for the purpose of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System under certain circumstances; to change provisions relating to the retention of a person's involuntary hospitalization information; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB99/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50107","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":940032,"bill_number":"HR157","title":"Mason, Jo; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jo Mason for her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR157/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50101","sponsor":"Jeff Jones"},
{"bill_id":940035,"bill_number":"HB201","title":"Excise tax; sale of motor vehicle fuel for use by public mass transit; provide exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-9-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to an excise tax on motor fuels, so as to provide for an exemption from taxes on the sale of motor vehicle fuel for use by public mass transit vehicles, certain vehicles operated by public campus transportation systems, and certain public school buses; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-02","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB201/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50130","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":940037,"bill_number":"HB192","title":"Banks, trust companies, and corporations; responsibilities and standard of care of directors and officers; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 12 of Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 7 and Article 8 of Chapter 2 of Title 14 of the O.C.G.A., relating to management of bank and trust companies and directors and officers of corporations, respectively, so as to change provisions relating to the responsibilities and standard of care of directors and officers of banks, trust companies, and corporations; to clarify and expand the ability of directors and officers to rely on other individuals in the performance of their duties; to shield directors and officers from liability for monetary damages to the corporation, its shareholders, and certain other parties in the absence of gross negligence; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB192/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50091","sponsor":"Beth Beskin"},
{"bill_id":940038,"bill_number":"SR120","title":"Cannon, Macon County Sheriff Charles Marion; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Macon County Sheriff Charles Marion Cannon on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR120/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50102","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":940042,"bill_number":"HR149","title":"Pierce County High School Competition Cheerleading Team; winning 2016 Georgia High School Association Class AAA State Competition Cheerleading Championship; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Pierce County High School Competition Cheerleading Team on winning the 2016 Georgia High School Association (GHSA) Class AAA State Competition Cheerleading Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR149/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50093","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":940043,"bill_number":"HB200","title":"Local boards of education; adopt policies authorizing students to carry and self-administer sunscreen; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student health, so as to require local boards of education to adopt policies authorizing students to carry and self-administer sunscreen; to provide for legislative findings; to define a term; to provide for limited liability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB200/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50129","sponsor":"Mark Newton"},
{"bill_id":940045,"bill_number":"SR126","title":"Lawson, Andrew Paul; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Andrew Paul Lawson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR126/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50109","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":940048,"bill_number":"HB189","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 general 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 a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB189/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50087","sponsor":"Sheila Nelson"},
{"bill_id":940049,"bill_number":"HB198","title":"Elementary and secondary education; influenza vaccine; provide information","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 local school systems to provide certain information to parents and guardians of students in grades six through 12 on influenza and its vaccine whenever other health information is provided; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB198/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50125","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":940051,"bill_number":"SB101","title":"Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; full-time hourly employee with Department of Natural Resources; provide for creditable service for prior 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 under the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to provide for creditable service for prior service as a full-time hourly employee with the Department of Natural Resources; to provide for application and payment of the full actuarial cost; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB101/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50112","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":940054,"bill_number":"HB197","title":"Fair Business Practices Act; requirements for solicitations of services for obtaining 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 for obtaining 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":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB197/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50123","sponsor":"Sam Teasley"},
{"bill_id":940056,"bill_number":"HR152","title":"Johnson Ferry Christian Academy; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Johnson Ferry Christian Academy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR152/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50096","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":940058,"bill_number":"HB196","title":"Income tax; exemption for royalties paid to musical artists; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from state income tax, so as to provide an exemption for royalties paid to musical artists; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB196/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50122","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":940060,"bill_number":"HB190","title":"Domestic relations; marriage articles and antenuptial agreements; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to marriage generally, so as 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 amend Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to contracts, so as to change provisions relating to agreements required to be in writing; to conform cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB190/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50088","sponsor":"Meagan Hanson"},
{"bill_id":940063,"bill_number":"HR155","title":"Georgia Hispanic Construction Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Hispanic Construction Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR155/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50099","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":940064,"bill_number":"HR153","title":"Greater Augusta Day and Leadership Augusta Day at the capitol; February 1, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 1, 2017, as Greater Augusta Day and Leadership Augusta Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR153/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50097","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":940068,"bill_number":"SB100","title":"State Government; detained or rejected from entry into United States; provide no person possessing a valid visa","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 that no person possessing a valid visa to enter the United States shall be detained or rejected from entry into the United States at any airport or water port in this state; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-01","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB100/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50110","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":940070,"bill_number":"SR122","title":"Research Day; recognize February 1, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the University of Georgia, Augusta University, the Georgia Institute of Technology, and Georgia State University for their contributions to higher education and recognizing February 1, 2017, as Research Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR122/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50104","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":940071,"bill_number":"SR127","title":"Burns, Charles Dawson Marino; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Charles Dawson Marino Burns; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR127/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50111","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":940074,"bill_number":"HB199","title":"Income tax credit; interactive entertainment companies; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from state income taxes, so as to change certain provisions regarding the income tax credit for interactive entertainment companies; to remove the sunset on such exemptions; to add an exemption for certain prereleased products; to provide for a new state income tax credit for qualified postproduction expenditures of postproduction companies; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB199/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50128","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":940075,"bill_number":"HR150","title":"Vietnamese-American Community Day at the capitol; March 9, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Vietnamese-American Community of Georgia and recognizing March 9, 2017, as Vietnamese-American Community Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR150/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50094","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":940077,"bill_number":"HR151","title":"University of West Georgia's Student Government Association; Blue Coat ambassadors; outstanding commitment to student leadership; UWG campus and community; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the members of the University of West Georgia's Student Government Association and Blue Coat ambassadors for their organizations' outstanding commitment to student leadership on the UWG campus and in the community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR151/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50095","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":940081,"bill_number":"HB191","title":"Ben Hill County; abolish office of elected county surveyor; provide appointment","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to abolish the office of elected county surveyor of Ben Hill 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 out 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":"2017-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB191/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50089","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":940082,"bill_number":"HB195","title":"Taxation; certain for profit corporations to participate in the indirect ownership of a home for the mentally disabled for primarily financing purposes; 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":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB195/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50121","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":940084,"bill_number":"SR125","title":"Math Day; recognize February 6, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 6, 2017, as Math Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR125/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50108","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":940086,"bill_number":"HR148","title":"Emmett R. \"Whitey\" Lollis Memorial Bridge; Pulaski County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Emmett R. \"Whitey\" Lollis and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-02","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR148/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50090","sponsor":"Buddy Harden"},
{"bill_id":940088,"bill_number":"HB194","title":"Local government; effect of a proposed zoning action on local school systems; consider","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-66-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to adoption of hearing policies and procedures and standards for exercise of zoning power, so as to require counties and municipalities to consider the effect of a proposed zoning action on local school systems and the potential overcrowding of schools within such local school systems; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB194/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50120","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":940090,"bill_number":"SR119","title":"Skin Cancer Awareness Day; recognize January 31, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 31, 2017, as Skin Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR119/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50084","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":940093,"bill_number":"HB202","title":"Public officers and employees; annual salary for the Governor; change 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 change provisions relating to the salary for the Governor; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB202/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50131","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":940096,"bill_number":"HB193","title":"Income tax; amounts of standard deductions based on Consumer Price Index; adjust","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 adjust the amounts of the standard deductions based on the Consumer Price Index; 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":"2017-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-02","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB193/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50092","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":940097,"bill_number":"SR124","title":"5th Annual Legislative Fly-In; recognize February 8, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 8, 2017, as the 5th 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":"2017-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR124/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50106","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":940100,"bill_number":"SR128","title":"Psychology Day; recognize February 15, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Psychological Association and its members for dedicated service to the people of Georgia and recognizing February 15, 2017, as Psychology Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR128/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50113","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":940102,"bill_number":"SR129","title":"Girl Scouts; selling cookies; celebrate 100 years","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating 100 years of Girl Scouts selling cookies; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR129/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50114","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":940103,"bill_number":"SB103","title":"'The Pharmacy Patient Fair Practices Act'; pharmacy benefits managers; Commissioner of Insurance to promulgate certain rules and regulations; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 64 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation and licensure of pharmacy benefits managers, so as to authorize the Commissioner of Insurance to promulgate certain rules and regulations and to examine and investigate certain matters with regard to pharmacy benefits managers; to prohibit pharmacy benefits managers from requiring the use of mail-order pharmacies under certain conditions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for certain prohibitions; to provide for enforcement; to provide 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":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB103/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50126","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":940107,"bill_number":"HR154","title":"Fort Gordon; Army's Cyber Center of Excellence; nation's premier power projections platforms; commending military service members; Department of Defense civilian employees and families; dedication and service to the State of Georgia and USA; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Fort Gordon and the Army's Cyber Center of Excellence as one of the nation's premier power projections platforms and commending the military service members, the Department of Defense civilian employees, and their families for their dedication and service to the State of Georgia and the United States of America; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR154/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50098","sponsor":"Brian Prince"},
{"bill_id":940108,"bill_number":"HB188","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":"2017-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-02","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB188/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50086","sponsor":"Stacey Abrams"},
{"bill_id":940109,"bill_number":"SB102","title":"Emergency Medical Services; emergency cardiac care centers; designation; Office of Cardiac Care within Department of Public Health; establishment","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to emergency medical services, so as to provide for the designation of emergency cardiac care centers; to provide for the establishment of the Office of Cardiac Care within the Department of Public Health; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB102/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50118","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":940112,"bill_number":"SR133","title":"Childhood Cancer Awareness Day; recognize September 1","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing September 1 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR133/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50119","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":940113,"bill_number":"SR123","title":"Columbus Technical College; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Columbus Technical College for its outstanding accomplishments; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR123/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50105","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":940115,"bill_number":"SR132","title":"Meetings and Adjournments; relative to","description":"A RESOLUTION relative to meetings and adjournments of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR132/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50117","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":940118,"bill_number":"SB98","title":"Capital Outlay Funds; used for educational facilities for voluntary pre-kindergarten programs; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-260 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to capital outlay funds in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide that capital outlay funds may be used for educational facilities for voluntary pre-kindergarten programs provided by the school system; to provide that student projection counts may include pre-kindergarten; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-01","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB98/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50085","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":940120,"bill_number":"SR131","title":"Byas, Annamozel Boyd; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Annamozel Boyd Byas; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR131/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50116","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":940122,"bill_number":"HR156","title":"Black, Reverend Jerry D.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Jerry D. Black; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR156/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50100","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":940124,"bill_number":"SB104","title":"Kidnapping, False Imprisonment and Related Offenses; human trafficking hotline model notice in government buildings; require posting","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to kidnapping, false imprisonment, and related offenses, so as to require the posting of the human trafficking hotline model notice in government buildings; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to require government entities to have a hyperlink to the human trafficking hotline model notice on their websites; to delete the sunset provision; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB104/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50127","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":940126,"bill_number":"SR121","title":"Wilson, Waleisah; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Waleisah Wilson on her outstanding commitment to criminal justice reform; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR121/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50103","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":940127,"bill_number":"SR130","title":"Joint Transparency and Open Access in Government Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Transparency and Open Access in Government Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR130/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50115","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":942176,"bill_number":"HB234","title":"Motor vehicles; drivers stop at crosswalks with user 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 and traffic, so as to require drivers of motor vehicles to stop at crosswalks with user activated rectangular rapid-flash beacons; to make it unlawful to activate such devices when there is no intent to cross a roadway; to require drivers of motor vehicles to stop at crosswalks for bicycle riders; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB234/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50175","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":942177,"bill_number":"HB222","title":"HOPE; members of Georgia National Guard and reservists meet residency requirement; 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 members of the Georgia National Guard and reservists meet residency requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"Senate Conference Committee Appointed 46th, 40th, 4th","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB222/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50157","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":942178,"bill_number":"HB233","title":"License plates; special decals issued to persons with disabilities to include a photograph of person; 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 amend Code Section 10-1-164.1, relating to self-service gasoline price for drivers holding special disability permit, 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":"2017-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB233/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50174","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":942179,"bill_number":"HB212","title":"Child support; recommendation by the Georgia Child Support Commission; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 19-6-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child support in final verdict or decree, so as to enact a recommendation by the Georgia Child Support Commission relating to child support; to change provisions relating to work related child care costs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-01","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB212/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50145","sponsor":"Beth Beskin"},
{"bill_id":942181,"bill_number":"HB203","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 covenant, so as to provide for accrual periods of rights of action; to amend Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, so as to provide for the expansion of a condominium after the declarant's right to expand has expired and provide for procedures for such expansion; to provide for the procedure and right of certain property owners to take control of a condominium association, property owner's association, or entity created pursuant to covenants restricting land to certain uses affecting certain planned subdivisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB203/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50134","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":942182,"bill_number":"HR163","title":"Plummer, Kris; Jefferson High School's 2017 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kris Plummer, Jefferson High School's 2017 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR163/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50182","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":942184,"bill_number":"HB205","title":"Mining and drilling; regulate exploration and extraction of gas and oil; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mining and drilling, so as to regulate the exploration and extraction of gas and oil in this state; to provide for a definition; to provide for authority to create an Oil and Gas Board under certain circumstances; to require the promulgation of rules and regulations related to drilling and extraction; to amend provisions relating to drilling permits; to increase the amount of bond security for drilling operations; to provide for authority of local governments; to impose a severance tax on the extraction of oil and gas; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB205/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50136","sponsor":"John Meadows"},
{"bill_id":942185,"bill_number":"SB111","title":"Office of the State Prosecutor; establish; manner of appointment, term of office, qualifications; State Prosecutor Selection and Disabilities Commission; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 15 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Attorney General, so as to establish the Office of the State Prosecutor; to provide for the manner of appointment, term of office, qualifications, removal, filling of vacancies, duties, powers, and procedures of the state prosecutor; to provide for the State Prosecutor Selection and Disabilities Commission and its membership, selection, and duties; to provide for reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-02","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB111/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50196","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":942186,"bill_number":"HB220","title":"Income tax; Georgia Veterans Work Opportunity Tax Credit; 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 Georgia Veterans Work Opportunity Tax Credit as a state income tax credit incentive to be provided to private sector employers to hire veterans who face employment barriers; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB220/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50154","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":942189,"bill_number":"SR135","title":"Leitz, Zack; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Zack Leitz and the dedicated volunteers of The Backpack Project; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR135/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50132","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":942190,"bill_number":"SB110","title":"Eligibility and Qualifications for Office; minimum age for holding civil office; change","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 office, so as to change the minimum age for holding civil office; to provide an exception; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-02","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB110/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50189","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":942191,"bill_number":"HB235","title":"Uniform rules of the road; lowest speed limit which may be set by a local governing authority in an urban or residential district; decrease","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-183 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alteration of speed limits by local authorities, so as to decrease the lowest speed limit which may be set by a local governing authority in an urban or residential district; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB235/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50176","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":942192,"bill_number":"HB236","title":"Income tax; qualified education credit; increase aggregate amount of tax credits allowed","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 two separate application dates; to provide for an automatic annual increase; to provide for rollover of tax credits; to provide for resubmittal of applications; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB236/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50190","sponsor":"Sam Teasley"},
{"bill_id":942195,"bill_number":"HB208","title":"Game and fish; boat registration fees and 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 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":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB208/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50139","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":942196,"bill_number":"HR167","title":"Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; therapy dogs; \"Canines For Kids\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta therapy dogs known as \"Canines For Kids\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR167/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50187","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":942197,"bill_number":"HB227","title":"Revenue and taxation; value of interest to be paid on refunds of certain overpayments; 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 provide for the value of interest to be paid on refunds of certain overpayments made pursuant to a direct payment permit; to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, collection, and assessment of sales and use taxes, so as to require the Department of Revenue to establish and maintain a direct pay permit program that permits a qualified taxpayer to accrue and pay directly to the department certain state and local sales and use taxes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB227/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50168","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":942198,"bill_number":"HB204","title":"Ad valorem tax; property tax bills shall not include nontax related fees or assessments; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding ad valorem taxation of property, so as to provide that property tax bills shall not include any nontax related fees or assessments; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB204/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50135","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":942199,"bill_number":"HB226","title":"Income tax; state revenue commissioner to require by rule and regulation for individual income tax returns to be filed electronically; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income tax returns and furnishing of information, so as to authorize the state revenue commissioner to require by rule and regulation for individual income tax returns, reports, and other documents to be filed electronically; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB226/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50167","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":942201,"bill_number":"SR139","title":"United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America Region 8; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America Region 8 for its outstanding contributions; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR139/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50159","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":942204,"bill_number":"HB223","title":"Georgia Driver's Education Commission; teenage drivers are equipped for driving on public roads; ensure","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 Official Code of Georgia Annotated, 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 require public schools with grades nine through 12 to offer an elective driver education and training course; to change the minimum age for the issuance of certain licenses and permits; to amend provisions to conform with such minimum age change; 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":"2017-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB223/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50164","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":942205,"bill_number":"HR164","title":"Golding, Erica; Jefferson City School System's 2017 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Erica Golding, Jefferson City School System's 2017 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR164/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50183","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":942206,"bill_number":"HB231","title":"Controlled substances; Schedules I, II, IV and V; 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, II, IV, and V controlled substances; to change certain provisions relating to the definition of dangerous drug; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-17","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB231/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50172","sponsor":"Bruce Broadrick"},
{"bill_id":942207,"bill_number":"SB112","title":"Elections; independent and political body candidates file nomination petitions for ballot access; remove the requirement","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 remove the requirement that independent and political body candidates file nomination petitions for ballot access; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-02","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB112/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50198","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":942209,"bill_number":"SB113","title":"HOPE Scholarship; children of certain public officials who have been killed or permanently disabled in line of duty; provide automatic eligibility","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 for postsecondary education, so as to provide for automatic eligibility for a HOPE scholarship to the children of certain public officials who have been killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-02","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB113/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50197","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":942210,"bill_number":"HB230","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":"2017-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB230/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50171","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":942211,"bill_number":"HB214","title":"Crimes and offenses; consistent punishment for the unlawful manufacture, sale or distribution of a proof of insurance document; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to forgery and related offenses, so to provide consistent punishment for the unlawful manufacture, sale, or distribution of a proof of insurance document and the issuing of fake or counterfeit insurance identification cards; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB214/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50148","sponsor":"Rich Golick"},
{"bill_id":942212,"bill_number":"HR158","title":"General Assembly; provide for dedication of revenues derived from fees or other taxes to the public purpose for which such fees or other taxes 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 taxes to the public purpose for which such fees or taxes were imposed; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for the redesignation of a current subparagraph of the Constitution; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR158/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50177","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":942215,"bill_number":"SR141","title":"Georgia Southern University; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia Southern University and recognizing President Jaimie Hebert, Wildlife Center Director Steve Hein, and Freedom, the University's Bald Eagle; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR141/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50161","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":942217,"bill_number":"SR136","title":"Boy Scout Day; recognize March 1, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 1, 2017, as Boy Scout Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR136/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50147","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":942218,"bill_number":"HR166","title":"PAGE/GAEL/GACTE Day at the capitol; February 21, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE), the Georgia Association of Educational Leaders (GAEL), and the Georgia Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (GACTE); recognizing February 21, 2017, as PAGE/GAEL/GACTE Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR166/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50185","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":942219,"bill_number":"HR160","title":"Trauma Awareness Day at the capitol; February 7, 2017; recognize; Georgia Trauma Commission; Georgia Trauma Foundation; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Trauma Commission (GTC), the Georgia Trauma Foundation (GTF), the Georgia Society of the American College of Surgeons (GSACS), and GTC Chairman Dr. Dennis Ashley and recognizing February 7, 2017, as Trauma Awareness Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR160/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50179","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":942221,"bill_number":"SR138","title":"Delta Day; recognize February 27, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and recognizing February 27, 2017, as Delta Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR138/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50158","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":942222,"bill_number":"HR162","title":"Dugan, Patterson McEver; Jefferson High School's 2017 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Patterson McEver Dugan, Jefferson High School's 2017 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR162/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50181","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":942225,"bill_number":"HB218","title":"Retirement and pensions; election to participate in Regents Retirement Plan in lieu of Teachers Retirement System shall be revocable at will; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement and pensions, so as to provide that an election to participate in the Regents Retirement Plan in lieu of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia shall be revocable at will; to provide that persons who made an irrevocable election for such participation may nonetheless elect to participate in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; to provide for creditable service; to provide for application and transfer of funds; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB218/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50152","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":942226,"bill_number":"HB224","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; military student may attend any school in local system; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 13 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to organization of schools and school systems under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to provide that a military student may attend any school in the local school system; to provide a definition; to provide for a streamlined process and annual notice; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB224/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50165","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":942228,"bill_number":"SB106","title":"Pain Management Clinics; health care professionals who must be on-site; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB106/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50140","sponsor":"Gregory Kirk"},
{"bill_id":942229,"bill_number":"SR140","title":"District Attorneys; seek death penalty against defendants; accused of the offense of murder against a law enforcement officer; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging district attorneys to seek the death penalty against defendants accused of the offense of murder against a law enforcement officer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR140/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50160","sponsor":"Gregory Kirk"},
{"bill_id":942230,"bill_number":"SB107","title":"Ethics in Government; filing campaign financial disclosure reports; additional date prior to general primary; revise the dates","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ethics in government, so as to revise the dates for the filing campaign financial disclosure reports to include an additional date prior to the general primary; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB107/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50141","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":942231,"bill_number":"HB228","title":"Hearing Aid Coverage for Children Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide for a short title and findings; to require health plans to provide coverage for hearing aids for certain individuals; to provide for the frequency of replacing hearing aids; to provide for coverage of services and supplies; to provide options for higher priced devices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB228/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50169","sponsor":"Brad Raffensperger"},
{"bill_id":942233,"bill_number":"HB213","title":"Crimes and offenses; sale, manufacture, delivery, or possession of fentanyl within the prohibition of trafficking certain drugs; include","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, so as to include the sale, manufacture, delivery, or possession of fentanyl within the prohibition of trafficking certain drugs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB213/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50146","sponsor":"Rich Golick"},
{"bill_id":942236,"bill_number":"HB219","title":"Coweta County; board of elections and registration; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Coweta County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB219/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50153","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":942237,"bill_number":"HB232","title":"Weapons; certain persons making application for a carry or renewal license; provide for training requirement","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-129 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to weapons carry license, temporary renewal permit, mandamus, and verification of license, so as to provide for a training requirement for certain persons making application for a weapons carry license or renewal license; 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":"2017-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB232/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50173","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":942238,"bill_number":"SB109","title":"\"Recognition of Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact\" (\"REPLICA\"); provide for the enactment","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the O.C.G.A., relating to emergency management, so as to provide for the enactment of the \"Recognition of Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact\" (\"REPLICA\"); to establish the Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice; to provide for a coordinated database; to provide for rulemaking; to provide for oversight, dispute resolution, and enforcement; to provide for contingent effectiveness of the compact; to provide for construction and severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB109/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50163","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":942239,"bill_number":"HR168","title":"Coward, Joel; outstanding courage; law enforcement; battle with cancer; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Officer Joel Coward for his outstanding courage throughout his career in law enforcement and his battle with cancer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR168/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50186","sponsor":"Meagan Hanson"},
{"bill_id":942240,"bill_number":"SB105","title":"Controlled Substances; possession of certain quantities of marijuana constitute a misdemeanor; provide; punishment; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to provide that possession of certain quantities of marijuana constitute a misdemeanor; to change provisions relating to punishment; to amend Title 15, Title 16, Chapter 7 of Title 17, and Code Section 36-32-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, crimes and offenses, pretrial proceedings, 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":"2017-02-01","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB105/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50133","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":942242,"bill_number":"HB229","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":"2017-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB229/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50170","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":942243,"bill_number":"HB217","title":"Income tax credit; certain scholarship organizations; increase amount of the aggregate cap on contributions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from state income taxes, so as to increase the amount of the aggregate cap on contributions to certain scholarship organizations in order to receive income tax credits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB217/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50151","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":942246,"bill_number":"HR159","title":"University System of Georgia; increases in tuition or fees at institutions shall not exceed 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR159/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50178","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":942247,"bill_number":"HB207","title":"State accounting office; officer pay state obligations to vendors within a certain time period; direct","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5B of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state accounting office, so as to direct the state accounting officer to pay state obligations to vendors within a certain time period; to provide that, if such payments are not made within the time specified, the state will owe interest equal to 12 percent per annum; to provide for information from state agencies; to provide for promulgation of rules and regulations; to provide for 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":"2017-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB207/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50138","sponsor":"Miriam Paris"},
{"bill_id":942249,"bill_number":"HB206","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 Official Code of Georgia Annotated, \"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 Official Code of Georgia Annotated, 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 provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB206/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50137","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":942250,"bill_number":"SB108","title":"Veterans Service; maintenance of a women veterans' office by the commissioner of veteran services; require","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 maintenance of a women veterans' office by the commissioner of veterans service; to provide for the purposes of such women veterans' office; to require interaction with veterans court divisions to assist with recruiting and training mentors; to require an annual report; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB108/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50188","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":942251,"bill_number":"SR146","title":"Certain Rights for Victims; suffered or harmed due to an act committed; in violation of the criminal or juvenile delinquency laws; provide-CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for certain rights for victims who have suffered or been harmed due to an act committed or attempted to be committed in violation of the criminal or juvenile delinquency laws of this state; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Act 467","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR146/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50194","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":942252,"bill_number":"HB215","title":"Sales and use tax; mass transportation; counties and municipalities issue general obligation bonds; clarify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 5A of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the special district mass transportation sales and use tax, so as to clarify the ability of counties and qualified municipalities to issue general obligation bonds as necessary; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB215/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50149","sponsor":"Meagan Hanson"},
{"bill_id":942253,"bill_number":"HB221","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":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB221/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50156","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":942256,"bill_number":"SR144","title":"Perry Rotary Club; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the Perry Rotary Club on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR144/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50193","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":942257,"bill_number":"SR137","title":"New Americans Day; recognize March 7, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 7, 2017, as New Americans Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR137/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50155","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":942258,"bill_number":"HB209","title":"Ad valorem tax; certain disabled veterans shall be issued refunds of certain taxes paid during certain periods of time; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to homestead exemption by qualified disabled veterans, filing requirements, periodic substantiation of eligibility, and persons eligible without application, so as to provide that certain disabled veterans shall be issued refunds of certain ad valorem taxes paid during certain periods of time when such disabled veterans receive final determinations of disability containing retroactive periods of eligibility; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB209/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50142","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":942259,"bill_number":"SR142","title":"Moore, Evans \"Duck\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Evans \"Duck\" Moore; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR142/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50162","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":942262,"bill_number":"HB216","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":"2017-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB216/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50150","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":942263,"bill_number":"HB211","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":"2017-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB211/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50144","sponsor":"Beth Beskin"},
{"bill_id":942265,"bill_number":"HR165","title":"Hale, John Arthur; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating John Arthur Hale; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR165/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50184","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":942266,"bill_number":"HB225","title":"Ride share networks; licensing and sales tax exemption; repeal inoperable provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicle license fees and classes, so as to repeal inoperable provisions related to licensing of ride share networks; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state sales and use tax, so as to repeal an inoperable sales tax exemption related to ride share networks; to impose collection and remittance of a tax upon ride share network services; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB225/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50166","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":942267,"bill_number":"SR143","title":"Holley, Hanna; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 2017 Miss University of Georgia Hanna Holley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR143/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50191","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":942269,"bill_number":"SR145","title":"Trauma Awareness Day; recognize February 7, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Trauma Commission (GTC), the Georgia Trauma Foundation (GTF), the Georgia Society of the American College of Surgeons (GSACS), and GTC Chairman Dr. Dennis Ashley and recognizing February 7, 2017, as Trauma Awareness Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR145/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50192","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":942270,"bill_number":"HR161","title":"Stringfellow Elementary School; early literacy intervention program; school leadership; partner Istation Reading; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Stringfellow Elementary School on their highly successful early literacy intervention program, school leadership, and their partner Istation Reading; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR161/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50180","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":942271,"bill_number":"SB114","title":"Elections; absentee votes; provide for tabulation of advance voting ballots","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 tabulation of advance voting ballots in the same manner as absentee votes under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-02","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB114/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50195","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":942272,"bill_number":"HB210","title":"Health; certain specimen collection stations and blood banks are not considered clinical laboratories; 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 specimen collection stations and blood banks are not considered clinical laboratories for the purpose of regulation under Chapter 22; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB210/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50143","sponsor":"Jodi Lott"},
{"bill_id":944361,"bill_number":"HR175","title":"Garvin, Thomas, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Thomas Garvin, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR175/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50224","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":944362,"bill_number":"SB116","title":"Counties and Municipal Corporations; assessment of storm-water utility fees on water-neutral properties; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to prohibit the assessment of storm-water utility fees on water-neutral properties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB116/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50200","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":944363,"bill_number":"SR148","title":"McCullough, Mayor Gary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Gary McCullough on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR148/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50202","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":944364,"bill_number":"HR181","title":"Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Day at the capitol; February 7, 2017; ninth annual; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7, 2017, as the ninth annual Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR181/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50230","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":944365,"bill_number":"HR176","title":"Code, Charlie C., Sr.; Thomas Mosley Veteran's Award; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Charlie C. Code, Sr., on being awarded the Thomas Mosley Veteran's Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR176/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50225","sponsor":"Miriam Paris"},
{"bill_id":944366,"bill_number":"HB241","title":"Cove's Law; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of hazardous conditions, so as to add Krabbe disease to the list of metabolic and genetic conditions for which newborn screening may be conducted pursuant to the Department of Public Health; to provide for the screening at the option of the parent or parents; to provide for payment of fees directly to the laboratory; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB241/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50211","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":944368,"bill_number":"HB252","title":"Medicaid financing program; sunset provision; extend","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6C of Chapter 8 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the hospital Medicaid financing program, so as to extend the sunset provision; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB252/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50244","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":944369,"bill_number":"HR171","title":"Officer Henry Tillman Davis Memorial Intersection; Hall County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Officer Henry Tillman Davis and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR171/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50220","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":944370,"bill_number":"HB251","title":"Emergency management; personnel go on private property as necessary to perform duties during a state of emergency; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency management organization and administration, so as to authorize emergency personnel to go upon private property as necessary in the performance of their duties during a state of emergency or state of disaster; to prohibit the interference with emergency personnel performing their duties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB251/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50240","sponsor":"Darrel Ealum"},
{"bill_id":944371,"bill_number":"SR154","title":"W.D. Lemon & Sons Funeral Home; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending W.D. Lemon & Sons Funeral Home for its outstanding work in the funeral service industry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR154/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50234","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":944372,"bill_number":"HB253","title":"Special license plates; dog and cat reproductive sterilization support program; increase the proportion of moneys derived from the sale","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 increase the proportion of moneys derived from the sale of specialty license plates promoting the dog and cat reproductive sterilization support program which are to be dedicated to such program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB253/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50248","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":944373,"bill_number":"HB249","title":"Controlled substances; collect more information regarding dispensing and use; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 and Article 2 of Chapter 16 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances and death investigations, respectively, so as to collect more information regarding the dispensing and use of certain controlled substances; to change the frequency of reporting certain prescriptions in the electronic data base of prescription information; to clarify provisions relating to confidentiality; to change provisions relating to liability and duties; to change provisions relating to the definitions of dangerous drugs; to provide for a coroner's inquest when an individual dies of a suspected drug overdose; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB249/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50238","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":944374,"bill_number":"SB118","title":"Autism; age limit for coverage for autism spectrum disorders for an individual covered under a policy or contract; change","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 coverage for autism, so as to change the age limit for coverage for autism spectrum disorders for an individual covered under a policy or contract; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Act 479","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB118/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50232","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":944376,"bill_number":"SR150","title":"Plastic Pollution Awareness Day; February 15, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Hannah Testa for her involvement in and commitment to environmental sustainability and recognizing February 15, 2017, as Plastic Pollution Awareness Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR150/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50206","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":944377,"bill_number":"SR156","title":"Cooper, Chief Paul D.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chief Paul D. Cooper on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR156/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50246","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":944378,"bill_number":"HB244","title":"Local government; retirement of certain pension obligations; provisions","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":"2017-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB244/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50214","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":944379,"bill_number":"HB239","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 a 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":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-02","last_action":"House Third Reading Lost","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB239/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50209","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":944380,"bill_number":"HR170","title":"State agencies; work toward increasing research, clinical care, and medical education for myalgic encephalomyelitis; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging state agencies, medical service providers, health care agencies, research facilities, medical schools, and all interested parties to work toward increasing research, clinical care, and medical education for myalgic encephalomyelitis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR170/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50219","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":944381,"bill_number":"HR178","title":"Athens Cavs basketball team; winning basketball national exposure tournaments; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Athens Cavs basketball team for winning multiple basketball national exposure tournaments; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR178/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50227","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":944383,"bill_number":"SR152","title":"Joint Study Committee on Stream Buffers in Georgia; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Stream Buffers in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR152/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50233","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":944384,"bill_number":"SR147","title":"Palmour, Dr. Davis; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Dr. Davis Palmour on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR147/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50201","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":944385,"bill_number":"HR172","title":"National School Counseling Week at the capitol; February 6-10, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 6-10, 2017, as National School Counseling Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR172/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50221","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":944386,"bill_number":"HB245","title":"Professional Standards Commission; establish process by which military spouses may qualify for temporary certificates; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 1 of Part 6 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certificated professional personnel, so as to provide for the establishment of a process by the Professional Standards Commission by which military spouses may qualify for temporary certificates, certificates by endorsement, or expedited certificates upon moving to Georgia with their service member or transitioning service member spouse; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB245/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50215","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":944387,"bill_number":"SR157","title":"Firefighters Recognition Day; recognize February 7, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the firefighters of Georgia and recognizing February 7, 2017, as Firefighters Recognition Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR157/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50245","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":944388,"bill_number":"HB248","title":"Motor vehicles; operation of vehicles with automated driving systems on certain public roads; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles, so as to provide for definitions; to provide for the operation of motor vehicles with automated driving systems on certain public roads; to provide for submission of certain information to the Department of Revenue to operate motor vehicles with automated driving systems; to provide for the operation of motor vehicles with such systems in certain locations; to provide for notice to local governing authorities; to provide for the collection of data from the operation of such motor vehicles; to provide for liability insurance requirements for such motor vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB248/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50237","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":944389,"bill_number":"SR158","title":"National Wear Red Day; recognize February 8, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women movement and recognizing February 8, 2017, as National Wear Red Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR158/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50247","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":944391,"bill_number":"SR153","title":"Alpha Phi Alpha Day; recognize February 16, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and the Georgia District Chapters and recognizing February 16, 2017, as Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR153/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50231","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":944392,"bill_number":"HR182","title":"Governor; negotiate with federal authorities to receive a waiver creating per capita block grant funding for indigent health care; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Governor to negotiate with federal authorities to receive a waiver creating per capita block grant funding to be used for indigent health care and providing legislative notification pursuant to Code Section 49-4-142.1 for the submission of a waiver request pursuant to Section 1115 of the federal Social Security Act; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR182/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50241","sponsor":"Brad Raffensperger"},
{"bill_id":944393,"bill_number":"SB120","title":"Property; recording of deeds; change 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 provisions relating to the recording of deeds; to provide for constructive notice of certain instruments to purchasers under certain circumstances; to provide for correction of defects in attestations and acknowledgments to certain filings; to provide for retroactivity under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB120/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50242","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":944394,"bill_number":"HR169","title":"Professional licensing boards; adopt existing interstate licensing compacts of military members and families; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners, the Georgia Board of Dentistry, and the various professional licensing boards under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of State's office to adopt existing interstate licensing compacts to permit military service members and their families who have a license to practice in a health service field for which a license is required to practice in such field in this state, without requiring such individuals to earn a Georgia license in addition to their home state license.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR169/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50218","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":944395,"bill_number":"SB119","title":"Fair Housing, Public Officers and Employees and the Merit System; discrimination based on sexual orientation; prohibit; public accommodations; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to prohibit discrimination under certain circumstances; to amend Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 8 of the O.C.G.A., relating to fair housing, so as to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity; to amend Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., 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 amend Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., 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 to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity; to amend the O.C.G.A., so as to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB119/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50235","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":944396,"bill_number":"HB243","title":"Minimum wage; require additional pay to employees based on schedule changes; preempt local government mandates","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 law, so as to preempt local government mandates requiring additional pay to employees based on schedule changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB243/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50213","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":944398,"bill_number":"HR180","title":"Firefighters Recognition Day at the capitol; February 7, 2017; recognize; firefighters of Georgia; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the firefighters of Georgia and recognizing February 7, 2017, as the 45th annual Firefighters Recognition Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR180/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50229","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":944399,"bill_number":"SR159","title":"James, Coach Greg; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Coach Greg James for his leadership and many outstanding accomplishments; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR159/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50249","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":944400,"bill_number":"SR149","title":"Childhood Cancer Awareness Day; designate September 1","description":"A RESOLUTION designating September 1 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2018-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR149/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50205","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":944401,"bill_number":"SR155","title":"Prostate Cancer Awareness Day; recognize February 6, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kurt Gelfand and recognizing February 6, 2017, as Prostate Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR155/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50236","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":944402,"bill_number":"SB121","title":"\"Jeffrey Dallas Gay, Jr., Act\"","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacies, so as to provide that the state health officer may issue a standing order permitting certain persons and entities to obtain opioid antagonists under the conditions the state health officer may impose; to provide for immunity; to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to change the definition of a dangerous drug; to add a drug to Schedule V; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB121/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50243","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":944403,"bill_number":"SR151","title":"MacCartney, Teresa; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Teresa MacCartney, the recipient of the 2016 Gloria Timmer Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR151/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50204","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":944405,"bill_number":"HB242","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB242/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50212","sponsor":"Brian Prince"},
{"bill_id":944406,"bill_number":"HR174","title":"Camden County High School wrestling team and coaches; winning 2017 GHSA Class AAAAAAA Duals State Championship; third consecutive year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Camden County High School wrestling team and coaches on winning the 2017 GHSA Class AAAAAAA Duals State Championship for a third consecutive year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR174/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50223","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":944407,"bill_number":"HB250","title":"Foster homes; employee with satisfactory fingerprint records check in past 24 months exempt from additional background check; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 49-5-69.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fingerprint and preliminary records check for foster homes, so as to provide that an employee of an early care and education program who has received a satisfactory fingerprint records check determination within the previous 24 months is exempt from submitting applications for an additional background check for purposes of providing care to children placed in a foster home; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB250/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50239","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":944408,"bill_number":"SB117","title":"Georgia Technology Authority; definition of the term \"agency\"; change; establishment of certain policies and standards used by all agencies; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 25 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Technology Authority, so as to change the definition of the term \"agency\"; to provide for the establishment of certain policies and standards to be used by all agencies; to provide for waivers under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB117/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50203","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":944409,"bill_number":"HB246","title":"Elementary and secondary education; annual fitness assessment program; repeal sunset provision","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-777 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to an annual fitness assessment program, so as to repeal the sunset provision; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB246/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50216","sponsor":"Wesley Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":944410,"bill_number":"HR173","title":"National Guard Day at the capitol; February 13, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 13, 2017, as National Guard Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR173/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50222","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":944412,"bill_number":"SB115","title":"Sale of Ethanol Gasoline; prohibit within the state; provide for conformity; program providing grants for promotion of E-85 gasoline; repeal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to petroleum products, brake fluid, and antifreeze, so as to prohibit the sale of ethanol gasoline within the state; to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for conformity; to amend Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to repeal a program providing grants for the promotion of E-85 gasoline; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB115/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50199","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":944413,"bill_number":"HB247","title":"Sales and use tax; machinery used to mix or transport concrete; exempt","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding state sales and use tax, so as to exempt machinery used to mix or transport concrete from such tax; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB247/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50217","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":944414,"bill_number":"HR177","title":"Psychology Day at the capitol; February 15, 2017; recognize; dedicated service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Psychological Association and its members for dedicated service to the people of Georgia and recognizing February 15, 2017, as Psychology Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR177/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50226","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":944415,"bill_number":"HB240","title":"Insurance; licensure of a professional employer organization representative who engages in counseling; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 and Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance and labor and industrial relations, respectively, so as to provide for licensure of a representative of a professional employer organization who engages in counseling, advising, or rendering opinions as to the benefits promised under a contract of insurance or as to its terms, value, effect, advantages, or disadvantages; to provide that rights, powers, and responsibilities of professional employer organizations are not to be construed to exempt any person from the licensure requirements of Chapter 23 of Title 33; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB240/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50210","sponsor":"Rich Golick"},
{"bill_id":944416,"bill_number":"HB237","title":"Public Education Innovation Fund Foundation; receive private donations for grants to public schools; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 and Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education and to revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to authorize the Public Education Innovation Fund Foundation to receive private donations to be used for grants to public schools; to provide for grant criteria; to provide for an income tax credit for qualified education donations; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the state revenue commissioner with respect to such donations; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB237/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50207","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":944417,"bill_number":"HR179","title":"Cantrell, Bernadine; crowned Ms. Senior Georgia 2016; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bernadine Cantrell on being crowned Ms. Senior Georgia 2016; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR179/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50228","sponsor":"Wesley Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":944418,"bill_number":"HB238","title":"Ad valorem tax; use of property for solar power generation; provide exception to a breach of covenants","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 an exception to a breach of the covenants for use of the property for solar power generation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-17","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB238/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50208","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":945806,"bill_number":"SR160","title":"Trion High School boys golf team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Trion High School boys golf team on winning the 2016 Class A State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR160/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50250","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":945807,"bill_number":"SR161","title":"Family and Consumer Sciences; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR161/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50251","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":947503,"bill_number":"SR162","title":"CASA Day; recognize February 7, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Georgia Court Appointed Special Advocates (Georgia CASA) and recognizing February 7, 2017, as CASA Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR162/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50252","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":947527,"bill_number":"SR164","title":"Gordon Lee Memorial High School Lady Trojans Softball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Gordon Lee Memorial High School Lady Trojans softball team for winning the 2016 GHSA 1-A State Softball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR164/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50254","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":947554,"bill_number":"SR163","title":"Irwin County High School Girls Tennis Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Irwin County High School girls tennis team on winning the 2016 Class A State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR163/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50253","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":949799,"bill_number":"HB276","title":"The Pharmacy Patient Fair Practices Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 64 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation and licensure of pharmacy benefits managers, so as to authorize the Commissioner of Insurance to promulgate certain rules and regulations and to examine and investigate certain matters with regard to pharmacy benefits managers; to prohibit pharmacy benefits managers from requiring the use of mail-order pharmacies under certain conditions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for certain prohibitions; to provide for enforcement; to provide 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":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB276/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50302","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":949801,"bill_number":"HR209","title":"Easter Seals Day at the capitol; February 22, 2017; recognize; Easter Seals Southern Georgia; 60th anniversary; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Easter Seals Southern Georgia, Inc., on the occasion of its 60th anniversary and recognizing February 22, 2017, as Easter Seals Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes;","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR209/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50337","sponsor":"Ed Rynders"},
{"bill_id":949803,"bill_number":"SB126","title":"State Tort Claims; venue of actions; provisions; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 21 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state tort claims, so as to change provisions relating to the venue of actions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB126/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50290","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":949805,"bill_number":"HB282","title":"Grady County; board of commissioners; change compensation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for the County of Grady, approved December 22, 1937 (Ga. L. 1937-38, Ex. Sess. p. 837), as amended, so as to change the compensation of the board; to remove the board's authority to fix the salary of the chairperson; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB282/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50348","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":949810,"bill_number":"HR192","title":"Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA); efforts to improve the economic development climate of the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) on its efforts to improve the economic development climate of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR192/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50320","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":949812,"bill_number":"SB128","title":"Drivers' Licenses; Department of Natural Resources; limited purposes; allow for the sharing of personal data","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding drivers' licenses, so as to allow for the sharing of personal data with the Department of Natural Resources for limited purposes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB128/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50269","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":949814,"bill_number":"SR174","title":"Nation of Israel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Nation of Israel for its cordial and mutually beneficial relationship with the United States and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR174/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50284","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":949817,"bill_number":"HR204","title":"Woods, Rashada; Commerce City School System's 2017 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Rashada Woods, Commerce City School System's 2017 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR204/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50332","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":949821,"bill_number":"HR200","title":"Vaird, Desmond; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Desmond Vaird; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR200/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50328","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":949823,"bill_number":"HR215","title":"Baxley, Jeff; Appling County's 2016 Citizen of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jeff Baxley as Appling County's 2016 Citizen of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR215/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50343","sponsor":"Greg Morris"},
{"bill_id":949826,"bill_number":"HR185","title":"MacCartney, Teresa; 2016 Gloria Timmer Award recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Teresa MacCartney, the recipient of the 2016 Gloria Timmer Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR185/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50313","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":949828,"bill_number":"HB278","title":"Business corporations; 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 the application of the Georgia Business Corporation Code; to provide for definitions; 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 public benefit reports; to change the definition of a 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB278/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50304","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":949830,"bill_number":"HR211","title":"Wigton, Martha; House Budget and Research Office Director; unyielding service to the Georgia General Assembly; boundless leadership, budgeting and advisory skills; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending House Budget and Research Office Director, Martha Wigton, for her unyielding service to the Georgia General Assembly along with her boundless leadership, budgeting, and advisory skills; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR211/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50339","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":949833,"bill_number":"HR198","title":"Hart County Library System; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Hart County Library System; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR198/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50326","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":949836,"bill_number":"HB262","title":"Insurance; standalone dental plans; exempt from requirement of printed directories for certain entities","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-20C-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to printed provider directories and accuracy, so as to exempt standalone dental plans from the requirement of printed directories for certain entities; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB262/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50265","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":949838,"bill_number":"SR166","title":"Georgia CORE (Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education) Day; declare February 8, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION declaring February 8, 2017, as Georgia CORE (Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education) Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR166/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50256","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":949840,"bill_number":"HR195","title":"Augusta's Interfaith Coalition Day at the capitol; February 7, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7, 2017, as Augusta's Interfaith Coalition Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR195/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50323","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":949844,"bill_number":"HB261","title":"Penal institutions; certain individuals sentenced between March 18, 1968 and October 31, 1982; allow to petition court for first offender status","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 42-8-66 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to petitions for exoneration and discharge as a first offender, hearings, and retroactive grant of first offender status, so as to allow certain individuals sentenced to a term of incarceration between March 18, 1968, and October 31, 1982, to petition the court for a retroactive grant of first offender status if he or she would have otherwise qualified for sentencing pursuant to this article; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB261/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50264","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":949846,"bill_number":"HR196","title":"Preston, John Troy, III; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of John Troy Preston III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR196/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50324","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":949850,"bill_number":"HB257","title":"Local government authorities; register with Department of Community Affairs; require","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 require local government authorities to register with the Department of Community Affairs in order to be eligible for state funds; to change the deadline for local government authorities to register with said department; to prohibit authorities from incurring debt or credit obligations prior to submitting a report to said department; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB257/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50260","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":949852,"bill_number":"HR201","title":"Rodgers, Ashley Elizabeth; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ashley Elizabeth Rodgers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR201/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50329","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":949855,"bill_number":"HR190","title":"Henson, Mark; retirement; Superintendent Fannin County School System; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mark Henson on the occasion of his retirement as Superintendent of the Fannin County School System; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR190/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50318","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":949859,"bill_number":"HB274","title":"Crimes and offenses; smoking inside vehicle when a person under 13 is present; provide for offense","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding offenses against public health and morals, so as to provide for the offense of smoking inside any motor vehicle when a person who is under 13 years of age is present; to provide for a criminal penalty; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB274/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50300","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":949860,"bill_number":"SR181","title":"Lupus Awareness Day; recognize March 9, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Thursday, March 9, 2017, as Lupus Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR181/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50292","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":949862,"bill_number":"SR177","title":"Watson, Deshaun; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Deshaun Watson of Gainesville, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR177/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50287","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":949865,"bill_number":"HR193","title":"Armstrong Day at the capitol; February 9, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 9, 2017, as Armstrong Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR193/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50321","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":949869,"bill_number":"HR207","title":"Alston, Watha Lee; outstanding contributions to the United States and the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Watha Lee Alston for her outstanding contributions to the United States and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR207/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50335","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":949871,"bill_number":"HR202","title":"Brown, Dr. Angela Hines; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Angela Hines Brown; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR202/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50330","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":949874,"bill_number":"SB124","title":"\"City of Decatur Public Facilities Authority Act\"","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of Decatur Public Facilities Authority and to provide for the appointment of members of the authority; to confer powers upon the authority; to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds of the authority; 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 the separate enactment of a certain provision of this Act; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-17","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB124/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50282","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":949876,"bill_number":"HB270","title":"Sales and use tax; Equalized Homestead Option Sales Tax Act of 2015; repeal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, so as to repeal a certain exemption to the ceiling on local sales and use taxes which may be levied by a political subdivision; to repeal the Equalized Homestead Option Sales Tax Act of 2015; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB270/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50296","sponsor":"Tom Taylor"},
{"bill_id":949878,"bill_number":"HR199","title":"Law enforcement officers and prosecutors; protection of Georgia's vulnerable adult population; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the law enforcement officers and prosecutors who worked diligently to ensure the protection of Georgia's vulnerable adult population; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR199/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50327","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":949883,"bill_number":"HB265","title":"Income tax; credit for establishing or relocating quality jobs; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from state income tax, so as to revise the provisions relating to the credit for establishing or relocating quality jobs; to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the O.C.G.A., relating to exemptions from state sales and use taxes, so as to provide a state sales tax exemption for sales of tickets, fees, or charges of admission to certain facilities that provide certain arts and education programming; to provide a state and local sales tax exemption for sales of tangible personal property used for or in the renovation or expansion of certain theaters; 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":"2017-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB265/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50268","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":949885,"bill_number":"SB129","title":"Retirement; creditable service for certain military service; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service creditable toward retirement benefits, so as to provide for creditable service for certain military service; to provide for application and payment; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB129/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50308","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":949887,"bill_number":"HB279","title":"Domestic relations; name change requested by victim of family violence; provide separate process","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to change of name, so as to provide for a separate process when a name change is requested by an individual alleging to be the victim of family violence; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedure; to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB279/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50305","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":949889,"bill_number":"HR183","title":"Effingham; 2016 College and Career Academy of the Year; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and recognizing Effingham as the 2016 College and Career Academy of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR183/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50311","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":949894,"bill_number":"HB269","title":"HOPE; Georgia National Guard members and reservists are eligible as Zell Miller Grant Scholars; 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 that members of the Georgia National Guard and reservists 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":"2017-02-07","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB269/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50277","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":949896,"bill_number":"HB263","title":"Social services; dental services for Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids recipients; 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 administrators 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 administrators; to provide for requirements for the administrators; to provide for applicability; to provide for an amendment to the state plan if necessary; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB263/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50266","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":949898,"bill_number":"HB280","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 handguns in certain manners by weapons carry license holders in certain buildings or on real property owned by or leased to public institutions of postsecondary education; to provide for exceptions; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB280/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50346","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":949900,"bill_number":"SB135","title":"Carrying and Possession of Firearms; carrying of weapons in government buildings; prohibit","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":"2017-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB135/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50350","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":949905,"bill_number":"SB130","title":"Right To An Attorney; waiver of the right to counsel; provisions; clarify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-11-103 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the right to an attorney, so as 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":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB130/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50306","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":949909,"bill_number":"SR169","title":"Swafford, Hudson; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hudson Swafford on winning the 2017 CareerBuilder Challenge golf tournament; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR169/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50278","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":949911,"bill_number":"HB264","title":"Georgia World Congress Center Authority; revenue bond capacity; increase","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 9 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue bonds issued by the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority, so as to increase the bonding capacity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB264/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50267","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":949914,"bill_number":"SB123","title":"Health Planning and Development; destination cancer hospital for purposes of certificate of need; eliminate 65 percent out-of-state patient base requirement","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 eliminate the 65 percent out-of-state patient base requirement for a destination cancer hospital for purposes of certificate of need; to eliminate the 50 bed limitation on destination cancer hospitals; to provide that destination cancer hospitals can increase bed capacity under certain conditions; to eliminate the limitation on the number of destination cancer hospitals that can be issued a certificate of need; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB123/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50271","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":949916,"bill_number":"HR197","title":"Trion High School boys golf team; winning 2016 Class A State Championship; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Trion High School boys golf team on winning the 2016 Class A State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR197/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50325","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":949920,"bill_number":"HR191","title":"National Wear Red Day at the capitol; February 8, 2017; recognize; American Heart Association's Go Red For Women movement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women® movement and recognizing February 8, 2017, as National Wear Red Day® at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR191/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50319","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":949923,"bill_number":"SB136","title":"Carrying and Possession of Firearms; training requirement for issuance of a weapons carry license; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to provide for 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":"2017-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB136/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50351","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":949925,"bill_number":"SR171","title":"Voestalpine Automotive Body Parts Inc.; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and recognizing Voestalpine Automotive Body Parts Inc., for being named the 2016 College and Career Academy Business Partner of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR171/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50280","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":949927,"bill_number":"SB127","title":"Failure to Provide Notice Not Rendering Responsible Person Liable; victim to file a motion in a criminal case to assert his or her rights; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-17-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the failure to provide notice not rendering responsible person liable or comprising a basis for error, the chapter not conferring standing, existing rights not affected, and waiver of rights by victim, so as to allow a victim to file a motion in a criminal case to assert his or her rights; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Act 468","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB127/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50295","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":949929,"bill_number":"SR168","title":"Cheyne, Irene; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Irene Cheyne on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR168/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50273","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":949934,"bill_number":"SB132","title":"Civil Practice; statutory civil case filing and disposition forms; allow Judicial Council of Georgia to promulgate forms; child custody proceedings; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to civil practice, so as to remove the statutory civil case filing and disposition forms and allow the Judicial Council of Georgia to promulgate such forms; to repeal and revise provisions requiring such forms be transmitted; to amend Title 9, Title 15, and Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to civil practice, courts, and general provisions for child custody proceedings, respectively, so as to provide for conforming cross-references; to require annual reporting of certain information; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB132/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50309","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":949936,"bill_number":"HB267","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 provide for exceptions; 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 for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB267/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50275","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":949938,"bill_number":"HR189","title":"Ott, Sandy; 2016 Outstanding Service Excellence Award recipient; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Sandy Ott, a 2016 Outstanding Service Excellence Award recipient; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR189/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50317","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":949940,"bill_number":"SB134","title":"\"Save, Earn, Win Act\"","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to provisions applicable to the Department of Banking and Finance and financial institutions generally, so as to allow banks and credit unions to offer savings promotion raffle accounts in which deposits to a savings account enter a depositor in a raffle; to provide for definitions; to amend Code Section 16-12-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to gambling and related offenses, so as to provide for an exception to the definition of \"lottery\"; 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":"2017-03-03","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB134/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50345","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":949945,"bill_number":"SR172","title":"National Guard Day; recognize March 6, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 6, 2017, as National Guard Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR172/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50281","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":949947,"bill_number":"HR216","title":"Jordan, Leola Wiggins; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Leola Wiggins Jordan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR216/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50344","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":949949,"bill_number":"SR180","title":"Georgia Building Authority; preserve the historic integrity and sound environmental stewardship of Pratt-Pullman Yard; recommend","description":"A RESOLUTION recommending the Georgia Building Authority preserve the historic integrity and sound environmental stewardship of the Pratt-Pullman Yard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"State Institutions and Property","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR180/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50291","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":949952,"bill_number":"HB258","title":"Crimes and offenses; sentencing for persons who knowingly commit aggravated assault upon a peace officer; provisions","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 for sentencing to minimum terms of imprisonment for persons who knowingly commit the offense of aggravated assault upon a peace officer through the discharge of a firearm while the peace officer is engaged in, or on account of the performance of, his or her official duties; to prohibit such persons from eligibility for sentence-reducing measures under programs administered by the Department of Corrections; to provide for definitions; to prohibit persons so convicted from eligibility for sentence-reducing measures under programs administered by the Department of Corrections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB258/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50261","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":949956,"bill_number":"HB272","title":"Villa Rica, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption of $8000 for residents 65 and older","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Villa Rica ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $8,000.00 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":"2017-02-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB272/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50298","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":949960,"bill_number":"HB268","title":"Elections; time period for certification of election officials; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for the time period for certification of election officials; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB268/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50276","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":949963,"bill_number":"HB255","title":"Emanuel County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the composition and election of the Board of Education of Emanuel County, approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4049), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3741), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB255/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50258","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":949965,"bill_number":"SB122","title":"Open Seasons for Hunting Deer; provisions; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-3-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to seasons and bag limits, promulgation of rules and regulations by the board, possession of more than bag limit, and reporting number of deer killed, so as to change certain provisions relating to open seasons for the hunting of deer; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB122/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50270","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":949967,"bill_number":"HR206","title":"Dugan, McEver; Jefferson High School's 2017 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending McEver Dugan, Jefferson High School's 2017 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR206/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50334","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":949971,"bill_number":"HR210","title":"Eady, Samuel \"Sammy\" Henry; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Samuel \"Sammy\" Henry Eady on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR210/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50338","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":949974,"bill_number":"HB271","title":"Water resources; shore protection; revise various provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to shore protection, so as to revise various provisions relative to shore protection; to revise and add definitions; to establish authority and powers of the Department of Natural Resources; to revise provisions relating to permit activities and procedures; to provide for applicability; to strike obsolete language and correct cross-references; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB271/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50297","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":949976,"bill_number":"SR179","title":"Calhoun City Schools; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and recognizing Calhoun City Schools for being named the 2016 Charter System of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR179/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50289","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":949978,"bill_number":"HB277","title":"Income tax credit; sound recording industry in less developed areas; provide eligibility","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credits for business enterprises in less developed areas, so as to provide that sound recording is an industry eligible for a tax credit in less developed areas; to revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB277/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50303","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":949983,"bill_number":"HR208","title":"Davis, Dr. H. Gordon, Jr.; excellent work; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. H. Gordon Davis, Jr., for his excellent work; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR208/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50336","sponsor":"Ed Rynders"},
{"bill_id":949985,"bill_number":"SR176","title":"Smith, Paula; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Miss Atlanta 2017, Paula Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR176/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50286","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":949987,"bill_number":"HR194","title":"Harper, Dr. John T.; Dr. Frank Rumph; contributions to desegregation of the Medical College of Georgia; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the late Dr. John T. Harper, Sr., and Dr. Frank Rumph for their contributions to the desegregation of the Medical College of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR194/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50322","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":949989,"bill_number":"HR212","title":"CASA Day at the capitol; February 7, 2017; recognize; Georgia Court Appointed Special Advocates; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Georgia Court Appointed Special Advocates (Georgia CASA) and recognizing February 7, 2017, as CASA Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR212/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50340","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":949992,"bill_number":"SR178","title":"Marietta City Schools; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and recognizing Marietta City Schools for being named Georgia Charter System Innovator of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR178/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50288","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":949996,"bill_number":"HB281","title":"Georgia Tenant Victim Protection Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to landlord and tenant, so as to enact the \"Tenant Victim Protection Act\"; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for victims of family violence, sexual assault, stalking, or unlawful harassment who are tenants to terminate rental agreements; to provide for procedures and a form regarding same; to provide for the discharge of such tenants' obligation to pay rent; to protect against the waiver of certain confidential or privileged communications; to protect tenants from retaliation or discrimination for terminating rental agreements; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB281/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50347","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":949998,"bill_number":"HB273","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; daily recess for students in kindergarten and grades one through five; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 15 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous provisions under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to provide for a daily recess for students in kindergarten and grades one through five; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub As Amended","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB273/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50299","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":950001,"bill_number":"HB260","title":"Special license plates; Georgia Electric Membership Corporation; 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 and supporting certain beneficial projects, causes, agencies, or nonprofit corporations, so as to establish a specialty license plate for members of the Georgia Electric Membership Corporation; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB260/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50263","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":950003,"bill_number":"HB256","title":"Appeal and error; certain judgments, orders and rulings denying to grant certain immunities may be appealable to the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 5-6-34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to judgments and rulings deemed directly appealable; procedure for review of judgments, orders, or decisions not subject to direct appeal; scope of review; hearings in criminal cases involving a capital offense for which death penalty is sought; and appeals involving nonmonetary judgments in child custody cases, so as to provide that certain judgments, orders, or rulings denying or refusing to grant certain immunities may be directly appealable to the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB256/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50259","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":950007,"bill_number":"SR182","title":"Law Enforcement Agencies; citizen's bill of rights for police accountability; encouraged to recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging law enforcement agencies to recognize a citizen's bill of rights for police accountability; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR182/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50293","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":950009,"bill_number":"HR213","title":"Hebron Christian Academy cheerleading team; second-place finish; GHSA Class A-Private Cheerleading Championships; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Hebron Christian Academy cheerleading team for their second-place finish at the GHSA Class A-Private Cheerleading Championships; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR213/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50341","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":950012,"bill_number":"SR165","title":"Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA); commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) for its efforts to improve the economic development climate of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR165/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50255","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":950016,"bill_number":"SR175","title":"Dyslexia Day; recognize March 1, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing that dyslexia has a profound impact on education and all aspects of life and establishing March 1, 2017, as Dyslexia Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR175/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50285","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":950018,"bill_number":"HR214","title":"Benedictine Military School football team; winning 2016 GHSA AA State Football Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Benedictine Military School football team for winning the 2016 GHSA AA State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR214/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50342","sponsor":"Edward Stephens"},
{"bill_id":950023,"bill_number":"HR205","title":"Bowls, Steven; Jackson County Comprehensive High School's 2017 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Steven Bowls, Jackson County Comprehensive High School's 2017 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR205/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50333","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":950025,"bill_number":"SR167","title":"Yates, Honorable Sally; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable Sally Yates for her outstanding career in law and public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR167/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50272","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":950027,"bill_number":"HB283","title":"Revenue and taxation; Internal Revenue Code and Internal Revenue Code of 1986; revise definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to revise 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 provide for partnership proposed adjustments and assessments and related appeals; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-21","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB283/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50352","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":950029,"bill_number":"HB254","title":"Emanuel County; Board of Education; provide nonpartisan elections for members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the composition and election of the Board of Education of Emanuel County, approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4049), as amended, so as to provide for nonpartisan elections for members of the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB254/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50257","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":950034,"bill_number":"HB275","title":"Game and fish; rules and regulations used to establish criminal violations; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to game and fish, so as to change provisions relative to rules and regulations used to establish criminal violations; 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 regulate activities related to body surfing and wake surfing; 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":"2017-03-01","last_action":"House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub As Amended","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB275/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50301","sponsor":"Matt Dubnik"},
{"bill_id":950036,"bill_number":"HB266","title":"Guardian and ward; personal property value guardian may receive without becoming legal conservator of minor; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 29 of the O.C.G.A., relating to conservators of minors, so as to revise the personal property value that a natural guardian may receive of a minor without having to become a legally qualified conservator of the minor; to revise the amount of the debt owing to a minor which a natural guardian may release without approval by the court; to revise the amount of the proposed gross settlement of a minor's claim by which the natural guardian of the minor may compromise without becoming the conservator of the minor or seeking court approval; to revise the amount by which a conservator of a minor may compromise any contested or doubtful claim or release the debtor and compromise all debts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB266/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50274","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":950038,"bill_number":"HR188","title":"Chastain, Dana; 2016 ECLAT Award recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dana Chastain, the 2016 ECLAT Award recipient; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR188/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50316","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":950040,"bill_number":"HR184","title":"5th Annual Legislative Fly-In at the capitol; February 8, 2017; recognize; Georgia Airports Association and its leadership; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 8, 2017, as the 5th 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":"2017-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR184/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50312","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":950043,"bill_number":"HR187","title":"Delta Day at the capitol; February 27, 2017; recognize; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 27, 2017, as Delta Day at the state capitol and commending Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR187/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50315","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":950047,"bill_number":"HR186","title":"Peace Baptist Church; 24th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Peace Baptist Church on the occasion of its 24th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR186/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50314","sponsor":"Michele Henson"},
{"bill_id":950049,"bill_number":"HB259","title":"Juvenile Code; superior court exclusive jurisdiction of any child 13 to 17 involving aggravated assault; 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 add to the superior court's exclusive original jurisdiction the trial of any child 13 to 17 years of age who is alleged to have committed the offense of aggravated assault or aggravated battery of any nature; to provide that the superior court may transfer the trial of any such case to the juvenile court upon certain criteria; to clarify the definitions of a class A or class B designated felony act and waiver of juvenile court jurisdiction in light of the jurisdictional changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB259/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50262","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":950052,"bill_number":"HR203","title":"Wilbanks, Lisa; Jackson County Public School System's 2017 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lisa Wilbanks, Jackson County Public School System's 2017 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR203/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50331","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":950054,"bill_number":"SR183","title":"Burrell, Taylor; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Taylor Burrell, Miss Apple Capital 2017; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR183/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50349","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":950058,"bill_number":"SB131","title":"Juvenile Code; adoption proceedings be stayed while an appeal to terminate parental rights is pending; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for the Juvenile Code, so as to provide that adoption proceedings be stayed while an appeal of an order to terminate parental rights is pending; to clarify the court's duties to a case while an appeal is pending; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Act 474","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB131/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50307","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":950061,"bill_number":"SR173","title":"Hutcheson, Larry; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the longtime service and leadership of Larry Hutcheson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR173/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50283","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":950063,"bill_number":"SB125","title":"Physician Assistants; authority to prescribe hydrocodone compound products; authorize a physician to delegate to a physician assistant","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 hydrocodone compound products; to provide for a limitation; to provide for additional continuing education requirements regarding hydrocodone compound products; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Veto V8","last_action_date":"2017-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB125/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50294","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":950064,"bill_number":"SB133","title":"Corporate Net Worth Tax; less than a certain amount; make such tax inapplicable to corporations","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the corporate net worth tax, so as to make such tax inapplicable to corporations worth 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":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB133/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50310","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":950066,"bill_number":"SR170","title":"Effingham County; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and recognizing Effingham County as the 2016 College and Career Academy of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR170/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50279","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":952619,"bill_number":"HB286","title":"Firearms; persons eligible for weapons carry license to lawfully carry weapon without license; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 12, Title 16, and Title 27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding parks, historic areas, memorials, and recreation, crimes and offenses, and game and fish, respectively, so as to allow persons who are eligible for a weapons carry license to lawfully carry a weapon without such license; to provide that a weapons carry license shall serve as an administrative confirmation of a person's right to carry a weapon; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB286/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50359","sponsor":"Heath Clark"},
{"bill_id":952621,"bill_number":"HB288","title":"Handicapped persons; provide rights and responsibilities of persons 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 persons with service animals; to provide for accommodation of those requiring service animals; to authorize creation and issuance of information cards under the auspices of the Department of Human Services; to provide for criminal offenses and penalties relating to fraudulent representation relating to disability; to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., 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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB288/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50361","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":952624,"bill_number":"SR190","title":"American Heart Month in Georgia; recognize February 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February, 2017, as American Heart Month in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR190/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50391","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":952630,"bill_number":"SR193","title":"Schuerholz, John; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John Schuerholz on his outstanding service with the Braves franchise; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR193/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50396","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":952633,"bill_number":"SB142","title":"Speed Detection Devices; automated traffic enforcement safety devices in school zones; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 14 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to speed detection devices, so as to provide for automated traffic enforcement safety devices in school zones; to provide for further exceptions for when case may be made and conviction had for exceeding posted speed limit by less than ten miles per hour; to provide for an exception for the ratio of speeding fines to an agency budget; to provide for civil enforcement of violations recorded by automated traffic enforcement safety devices; to provide for rules, regulations, and terms of use for automated traffic enforcement safety devices; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB142/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50390","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":952637,"bill_number":"SB137","title":"Child Support Recovery Act; federal Deficit Reduction Act of 2005; require the obligor to pay the full fee","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Child Support Recovery Act, so as to require the obligor to pay the full fee required by the federal Deficit Reduction Act of 2005; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB137/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50356","sponsor":"Gregory Kirk"},
{"bill_id":952641,"bill_number":"HR220","title":"National Bike Month and Bicycle Safety Month; May 2017; Bike to Work Week; May 15-19, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May, 2017, as National Bike Month and Bicycle Safety Month, and the week of May 15-19, 2017, as Bike to Work Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR220/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50382","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":952645,"bill_number":"HR218","title":"Albany-Dougherty County Day at the capitol; February 22, 2017; recognize; Albany Area Chamber of Commerce; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 22, 2017, 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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR218/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50380","sponsor":"Darrel Ealum"},
{"bill_id":952648,"bill_number":"SR187","title":"Hunt, Pastor Johnny; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Pastor Johnny Hunt; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR187/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50364","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":952653,"bill_number":"SB143","title":"DeKalb County Ad Valorem Taxes; homestead exemption; county purposes; tolling provision regarding exemption; remove","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, particularly by an Act approved May 12, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 4057), so as to remove the tolling provision regarding 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":"2017-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB143/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50392","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":952656,"bill_number":"HR219","title":"Lovett, Judge Willie J., Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Judge Willie J. Lovett, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR219/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50381","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":952660,"bill_number":"HR221","title":"Rocereta, Lauren; public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lauren Rocereta on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR221/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50383","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":952664,"bill_number":"HB290","title":"Ad valorem tax; definitions related to exemption of certain agricultural equipment; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem property tax exemptions, so as to revise definitions related to the exemption of certain agricultural equipment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB290/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50363","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":952667,"bill_number":"HB295","title":"Douglas, City of; office of mayor; revise provisions for filling vacancies","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Douglas, approved March 10, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4022), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2009 (Ga. L. 2009, p. 3776), so as to revise the provisions for the filling of vacancies in the office of mayor; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB295/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50374","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":952671,"bill_number":"HB298","title":"Chatham County; Recorder's Court; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a chief judge of the Recorder's Court of Chatham County, approved March 31, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5156), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 3557), so as to revise the responsibilities of the chief judge; to revise the method of selection of the chief judge; to provide for a court administrator; to provide for the hiring and discharge of same; to provide for the court administrator's responsibilities; to require the court administrator to provide a bond; to provide personnel policies and procedures of employees of the court; to authorize the adoption of rules, policies, or regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB298/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50377","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":952675,"bill_number":"SR189","title":"Galloway, Gary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gary Galloway on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR189/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50368","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":952679,"bill_number":"HR226","title":"Georgia Conservancy Day at the capitol; February 27, 2017; recognize; 50th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Conservancy on its 50th anniversary and recognizing February 27, 2017, as Georgia Conservancy Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR226/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50388","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":952682,"bill_number":"SR186","title":"Hendricks, Sergeant Avril; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sergeant Avril Hendricks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR186/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50370","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":952687,"bill_number":"SR185","title":"Together Georgia Day; recognize January 18, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 18, 2017, as Together Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR185/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50358","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":952690,"bill_number":"HB297","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 revise the requirements for school safety plans at public elementary and secondary schools; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB297/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50376","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":952695,"bill_number":"HR222","title":"Macon County High School football team; winning 2016 GHSA 1A State Football Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Macon County High School football team for winning the 2016 GHSA 1A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR222/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50384","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":952699,"bill_number":"HR227","title":"Correll, A. D. \"Pete\"; philanthropy in the Atlanta community; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending A.D. \"Pete\" Correll for his unparalleled philanthropy in the Atlanta community and beyond; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR227/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50389","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":952704,"bill_number":"SB141","title":"Carnival Ride Safety; engineering evaluation with a carnival ride permit application; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 15 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carnival ride safety, so as to require the owner of a carnival ride to submit an engineering evaluation with a carnival ride permit application; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB141/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50379","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":952707,"bill_number":"HB291","title":"Domestic Violence Helping Hands Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to barbers and cosmetologists, so as to change certain continuing education requirements; to provide for one hour of domestic violence and sexual assault awareness training; to provide for certain training and resource information to be made available to applicants for certificates of registration; to authorize the board to promulgate certain rules and regulations; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB291/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50369","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":952711,"bill_number":"SB140","title":"Division of Low-voltage Contractors; 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 a 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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB140/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50367","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":952715,"bill_number":"HB292","title":"Firearms; laws relating to the carrying of weapons and safety; revise and clarify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16, Code Section 35-3-34, and Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, 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, and general provisions regarding torts, respectively, so as to provide for, revise, and clarify laws relating to the carrying of weapons and safety; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB292/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50371","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":952718,"bill_number":"HB294","title":"Coffee County; board of education; change compensation of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of education of Coffee County, approved March 10, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 2441), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 13, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 5804), so as to change the compensation of the members of the board of education; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB294/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50373","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":952723,"bill_number":"SR191","title":"General Assembly; proceeds of one or more lottery games to benefit military veterans; authorize to provide -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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR191/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50394","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":952726,"bill_number":"HB289","title":"Agriculture; dealers take ownership of certain agricultural products upon delivery and inspection; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dealers in agricultural products generally, so as to require dealers of certain agricultural products to take ownership of such products upon delivery and inspection; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB289/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50362","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":952731,"bill_number":"HR224","title":"McDuffie-Warren Forestry Unit; Georgia Forestry Commission's 2016 North Georgia Unit of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the McDuffie-Warren Forestry Unit on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission's 2016 North Georgia Unit of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR224/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50386","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":952735,"bill_number":"HR217","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR217/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50378","sponsor":"Timothy Barr"},
{"bill_id":952738,"bill_number":"SB138","title":"\"Patient Compensation Act\"","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 a short title; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for definitions; to establish the Patient Compensation System and the Patient Compensation Board; to provide for committees; to provide for the filing of and disposition of applications; to provide for review by an administrative law judge; to provide for appellate review; to provide for payment of administration expenses; to require an annual report; to provide for funding; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB138/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50355","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":952741,"bill_number":"HR225","title":"Ware County Forestry Unit; Georgia Forestry Commission's 2016 South Georgia Unit of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Ware County Forestry Unit on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission's 2016 South Georgia Unit of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR225/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50387","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":952746,"bill_number":"HB287","title":"Special license plates; honoring service members killed in action; provide at no cost to eligible family members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles, so as to provide for the issuance of special license plates honoring family members of service members killed in action at no cost to eligible family members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB287/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50360","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":952749,"bill_number":"SR192","title":"General Assembly; election of local school superintendents; local boards of education by grand juries as alternative to appointment; authorize -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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"House Committee Unfavorably Reported","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR192/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50395","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":952752,"bill_number":"HB293","title":"Evidence; procedure relating to child's testimony of sexual contact or physical abuse; provide effective date","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to admissions and confessions, so as to provide an effective date for the procedure relating to the testimony of a child's description of sexual contact or physical abuse; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB293/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50372","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":952756,"bill_number":"HR223","title":"Flint District; named Georgia Forestry Commission's 2016 District of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Flint District on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission's 2016 District of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR223/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50385","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":952759,"bill_number":"SB139","title":"Focused Programs of Study; pathway in leadership; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-159.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to focused programs of study, so as to provide for a pathway in leadership; to provide for state models and content standards for a pathway in leadership; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB139/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50365","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":952764,"bill_number":"HB296","title":"Douglas, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for referendum","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Douglas 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":"2017-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB296/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50375","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":952768,"bill_number":"SR188","title":"Senate Study Committee on Barriers to Georgians' Access to Adequate Healthcare","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Barriers to Georgians' Access to Adequate Healthcare; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR188/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50366","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":952772,"bill_number":"SB144","title":"'Georgia Lottery for Veterans Act'","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 that the Georgia Lottery Corporation shall offer one or more games to benefit veterans; to provide a short title; 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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB144/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50393","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":952775,"bill_number":"HB285","title":"Ad valorem tax; criteria used by tax assessors to determine fair market value of real property; revise","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, so as to revise the criteria used by tax assessors to determine the fair market value of real property; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB285/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50354","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":952780,"bill_number":"HB284","title":"Crisp County; Board of Education; change compensation of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a merger of the independent school system of the City of Cordele and the school districts in the County of Crisp lying outside the corporate limits of said City, approved February 11, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 2066), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 29, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 4125), so as to change the compensation of members of the Crisp County Board of Education; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB284/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50353","sponsor":"Buddy Harden"},
{"bill_id":952782,"bill_number":"SR184","title":"Lake Windward; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lake Windward; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR184/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50357","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":956532,"bill_number":"HB303","title":"State Commission on Family Violence; terms and qualifications of members; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Commission on Family Violence, so as to change provisions relating to the terms of commission members and members' qualifications to serve; to provide for expenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB303/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50404","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":956534,"bill_number":"SB150","title":"Loitering at or Disrupting Schools; written agreements between local boards of education and law enforcement officials; provide provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 27 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to loitering at or disrupting schools, so as to provide for certain provisions in written agreements between local boards of education and law enforcement officials; to provide for a code of conduct for law enforcement officers in school settings; to provide for a School Resource Officer Student Reference Guide; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB150/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50439","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":956535,"bill_number":"SR201","title":"Simonds, Bill; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Bill Simonds for his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR201/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50443","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":956537,"bill_number":"SR195","title":"US Congress; call a convention; set a limit on number of terms; US House of Representatives and US 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR195/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50406","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":956538,"bill_number":"HR230","title":"Schuerholz, John; outstanding service with Braves franchise; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John Schuerholz on his outstanding service with the Braves franchise; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR230/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50429","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":956540,"bill_number":"HB316","title":"Motor vehicles; annual license fees; 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":"2017-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB316/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50422","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":956541,"bill_number":"HB300","title":"Administrative Services, Department of; transfer state health care benefit plan from the Department of Community Health; 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 transfer the state health care benefit plan from the Department of Community Health to the Department of Administrative Services; to require incentives for public employees to utilize federally qualified health centers; to provide for the identification of up to 100 potential new sites for federally qualified health centers; to provide for a task force; to provide for an advisory board; to amend Chapter 18 of Title 45 and Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to employees' insurance and benefit plans and to teachers and other school personnel, respectively, so as to provide for the transfer of health care benefit plans for state employees and public school teachers and employees; to amend various other provisions of the O.C.G.A., for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB300/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50401","sponsor":"Geoff Duncan"},
{"bill_id":956544,"bill_number":"HB311","title":"Education; calculation of equalization grants; revise certain provisions","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 of quality basic education, so as to revise certain provisions relating to calculation of equalization grants; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB311/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50417","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":956545,"bill_number":"HB314","title":"Georgia Agribusiness and Rural 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 the entity's state tax liability; to disallow refundability and sale on the open market of claimed credits; to provide for certification of qualified capital investments; to provide for recapture of credit claimed under certain circumstances; to provide for a request of determination for eligibility; to provide for reporting; 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":"2017-03-01","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB314/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50420","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":956547,"bill_number":"SR199","title":"University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholars; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholars on Academic Recognition Day for 2017; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR199/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50425","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":956548,"bill_number":"HB308","title":"Domestic relations; child support; enact provisions recommended by Georgia Child Support Commission","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to domestic relations, so as to enact provisions recommended by the Georgia Child Support Commission relating to child support and the enforcement of child support orders; to change provisions relating to the family support registry; to change provisions relating to the \"Child Support Recovery Act\"; to amend Code Sections 7-4-12.1, 10-1-393.10, and 31-10-9.1, Title 19, Article 5 of Chapter 3 of Title 42, and Article 2 of Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to interest on arrearage on child support, filing of contracts for collections, social security account information of parents, domestic relations diversion center and program for violation of alimony and child support orders, and setoff of debt collection against lottery prizes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB308/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50412","sponsor":"Beth Beskin"},
{"bill_id":956550,"bill_number":"HR231","title":"Dorsey, Mattie Leona; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Mattie Leona Dorsey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR231/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50430","sponsor":"Brian Prince"},
{"bill_id":956551,"bill_number":"HB302","title":"Ad valorem tax; property; change certain requirements to notice pertaining to millage rate adoption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding ad valorem taxation of property, so as to change certain requirements relating to advertising and notice requirements pertaining to millage rate adoption; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB302/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50403","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":956553,"bill_number":"HB304","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":"2017-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB304/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50405","sponsor":"Derrick Jackson"},
{"bill_id":956554,"bill_number":"HB305","title":"Domestic relations; category of third parties who may be awarded custody in certain circumstances; add stepparents","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 19-7-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to in whom parental power lies, how such power is lost, and recover for homicide of child, so as to add stepparents and former stepparents to the category of third parties who may be awarded custody of a child in certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB305/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50409","sponsor":"Beth Beskin"},
{"bill_id":956557,"bill_number":"SR194","title":"Peanut Butter and Jelly Day; recognize March 20, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia peanut industry and recognizing March 20, 2017, as Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR194/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50398","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":956558,"bill_number":"SB147","title":"Cemetery and Funeral Services; unitrust distribution method provisions; permit a cemetery to request a trustee","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cemetery and funeral services, so as to permit a cemetery or cemetery company to request a trustee to distribute income earned by an irrevocable trust fund utilizing certain unitrust distribution method provisions; to provide for a definition; to modify a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB147/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50426","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":956560,"bill_number":"HR234","title":"Watson, Deshaun; Gainesville, Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Deshaun Watson of Gainesville, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR234/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50433","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":956561,"bill_number":"SB151","title":"Local Boards of Education; sole authority and responsibility; initiation and defense of any civil actions on whether to pursue appeals; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local boards of education, so as to provide that local boards of education have the sole authority and responsibility with regard to decisions relating to the initiation and defense of any civil actions, including decisions on whether to pursue appeals; to prohibit the delegation or attempted delegation of such authority; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB151/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50437","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":956563,"bill_number":"HB299","title":"State health planning and development; revise definitions; certificate of need requirements; provisions","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 definitions; to eliminate the requirement that certain expenditures by a health care facility are required to obtain a certificate of need; to eliminate the requirement for certificate of need for medical equipment; to exempt freestanding emergency departments from certificate of need requirements; to eliminate exemptions for certain capital expenditures and cost overruns; 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 licensure of freestanding emergency departments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB299/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50400","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":956564,"bill_number":"SR198","title":"Sherry, Chandler; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chandler Sherry upon being named Miss Apple Capital's Outstanding Teen 2017; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR198/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50414","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":956566,"bill_number":"HR232","title":"Save Your Family Initiative; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Save Your Family Initiative; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR232/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50431","sponsor":"Paulette Rakestraw"},
{"bill_id":956567,"bill_number":"HB318","title":"Funeral directors; display rooms within funeral establishments; change certain requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 18 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to funeral directors and establishments, so as to change certain requirements relating to display rooms within funeral establishments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB318/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50424","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":956571,"bill_number":"HR229","title":"Coastal Plain Area Economic Opportunity Authority; 50th anniversary; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Coastal Plain Area Economic Opportunity Authority, Inc., on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR229/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50428","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":956573,"bill_number":"HB307","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 exclude foster care assistance from consideration as income for purposes of calculating financial aid; to provide for definitions; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB307/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50411","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":956574,"bill_number":"HB320","title":"Motor vehicles; installation or reinstallation of object in lieu of air bag; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 9 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicle sales and transfers, so as to change provisions relating to installation or reinstallation of object in lieu of or other than an air bag; to prohibit activities in connection with air bags; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB320/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50436","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":956576,"bill_number":"HR235","title":"Jack Hadley Black History Museum; historical collection; preservation of local, state and national African American history and culture; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the Jack Hadley Black History Museum for its historical collection and preservation of local, state, and national African American history and culture; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR235/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50434","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":956577,"bill_number":"SB152","title":"Education; policy of the state; students who are subject to compulsory attendance; not assigned to alternative education program more than two semesters; 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 it is the policy of the state that students who are subject to compulsory attendance shall not be assigned to an alternative education program for more than two semesters except under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"House Lost Reconsidered Bill/Resolution","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB152/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50440","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":956579,"bill_number":"SR200","title":"Georgia Federation of Republican Women (GFRW); recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Federation of Republican Women (GFRW) for its 60th year of continued service supporting objectives and policies of the Georgia Republican Party and the National Federation of Republican Women and working for the election of Republican nominees; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR200/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50442","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":956580,"bill_number":"SB146","title":"Electroconvulsive Therapy; performed only by physicians; 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 that electroconvulsive therapy be performed only by physicians; to provide for definitions; to prohibit the use of electroconvulsive therapy on persons who are less than 16 years of age and on certain other individuals in certain circumstances; to require informed, written consent prior to the performance of electroconvulsive therapy on an individual; to provide for physician reports on the use of electroconvulsive therapy; to provide for public reporting of the use of electroconvulsive therapy; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for criminal penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB146/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50399","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":956582,"bill_number":"HB321","title":"Domestic relations; de facto custodians custody arrangements; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to domestic relations, so as to provide for de facto custodians custody arrangements; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB321/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50441","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":956584,"bill_number":"HB301","title":"Income tax; certain physicians; delete deduction to create new credit; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to imposition, rate, computation, 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 provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB301/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50402","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":956586,"bill_number":"HB306","title":"Cherokee County; Board of Education; change compensation of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the membership of the Board of Education of Cherokee County, approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 3207), as amended, so as to change provisions relating to the compensation of the members of said board of education; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB306/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50410","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":956587,"bill_number":"SR196","title":"Georgia Court Reporting and Captioning Week; recognize February 11-18, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 11-18, 2017, as Georgia Court Reporting and Captioning Week at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR196/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50407","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":956589,"bill_number":"SR197","title":"Prosecution-based Victim Advocacy Day; recognize February 28, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 28, 2017, as Prosecution-based Victim Advocacy Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR197/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50408","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":956590,"bill_number":"HR233","title":"Jarrett, Grady; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Grady Jarrett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR233/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50432","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":956592,"bill_number":"HB317","title":"Motor vehicles; annual license fees; lower the 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":"2017-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB317/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50423","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":956593,"bill_number":"HB312","title":"Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; Board of Trustees; include a qualified Roth contribution program in compensation plans","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to deferred compensation plans, so as to authorize the Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia to include a qualified Roth contribution program in state and local deferred compensation plans; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB312/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50418","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":956595,"bill_number":"SB149","title":"School Resource Officers; training requirements; 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 employment and training of peace officers, so as to provide for training requirements for school resource officers; to provide for a definition; to provide for penalties; to provide for rules and regulations by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council for the administration of such training requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB149/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50438","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":956596,"bill_number":"HB313","title":"Logan's Law; enact","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 require the transferor of any dog to provide an informational document including dog bite statistics as part of the transaction; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"House Withdrawn Bill/Res Consideration","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB313/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50419","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":956599,"bill_number":"HB309","title":"State liability; activities of organized militia engaged in training or duty; provide exception","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-21-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exceptions to state liability, so as to provide that the state shall have no liability for activities of the organized militia when engaged in state or federal training or duty; to provide an exception; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB309/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50413","sponsor":"Timothy Barr"},
{"bill_id":956600,"bill_number":"HB319","title":"Habeas corpus; maximum amount counties may be reimbursed for certain costs; increase","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 14 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to habeas corpus procedure for persons under sentence of state court of record, so as to increase the maximum amount which counties may be reimbursed for certain habeas corpus costs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB319/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50435","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":956602,"bill_number":"HB310","title":"Secondary metal recyclers; certain used lead acid vehicle batteries; exclude applicability","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 exclude from the applicability of said article certain used lead acid vehicle batteries; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB310/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50416","sponsor":"Buzz Brockway"},
{"bill_id":956603,"bill_number":"SB153","title":"Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers; exempt certain activities","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 exempt certain activities of hearing aid dealers, hearing aid dispensers, and others related to the manufacture and sale of certain nonprescription hearing aids from the applicability of said chapter; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB153/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50444","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":956605,"bill_number":"HR228","title":"Deputy Kyle W. Dinkheller, LCSO 37, Memorial Interchange; Laurens County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Deputy Kyle W. Dinkheller and dedicating an interchange in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR228/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50415","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":956606,"bill_number":"SB148","title":"Nonprofit Corporations; organized in foreign jurisdiction to change its jurisdiction or organization to this state; allow","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB148/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50427","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":956608,"bill_number":"SB145","title":"Sexual Offenses; offense of rape applicability to victims across genders; gender identities and sexual orientations; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to sexual offenses, so as to revise the offense of rape for applicability to victims across genders, gender identities, and sexual orientations;to amend Code Section 9-3-33.1, Title 15, Title 16, Title 17, Chapter 2 of Title 20, Chapter 4 of Title 24, Title 31, Title 42, and Code Section 49-2-14.1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to actions for childhood sexual abuse, courts, crimes and offenses, criminal procedure, elementary and secondary education, relevant evidence and its limits, health, penal institutions, and overcrowding of prison system as creating state of emergency, paroling inmates to reduce prison system population to capacity and report of inmates paroled; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB145/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50397","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":956609,"bill_number":"HB315","title":"Minimum wage; increase; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minimum wage law, so as to provide for an increase in the minimum wage; 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":"2017-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB315/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50421","sponsor":"Dewey McClain"},
{"bill_id":958537,"bill_number":"HR251","title":"Christian Leadership Academy of the Effingham YMCA; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Christian Leadership Academy of the Effingham YMCA; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR251/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50497","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":958538,"bill_number":"HB334","title":"April's Law; 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 prohibit the issuance to and maintenance of a weapons carry license for any person against whom certain restraining orders or protective orders have been issued for the duration of such orders; to provide for it to be unlawful for any person convicted of an offense involving family violence to receive, possess, or transport any firearm; to provide for exceptions; to provide for definitions; to provide for criminal penalties; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB334/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50465","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":958539,"bill_number":"HB340","title":"Alternative ad valorem tax; motor vehicles; change manner of distribution of proceeds","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 the manner of distribution of the proceeds of such tax; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB340/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50482","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":958540,"bill_number":"HR246","title":"Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc., Day at the capitol; February 20, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 20, 2017, as the Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc., Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR246/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50477","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":958541,"bill_number":"HB342","title":"Enterprise zones; certain urban redevelopment zones; provide designation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 88 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to enterprise zones, so as to provide that certain urban redevelopment zones may be designated as enterprise zones; to provide for a sales tax exemption in such enterprise zones; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB342/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50485","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":958542,"bill_number":"HB329","title":"Income tax; rate of tax imposed on the taxable net income of individuals; modify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, and computation of and exemptions from income taxes, so as to modify the rate of tax imposed on the Georgia taxable net income of individuals; to add Georgia income tax paid by an individual to his or her Georgia taxable income to the extent deducted in determining federal taxable income; to provide for a nonrefundable earned income tax credit; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB329/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50457","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":958543,"bill_number":"HR240","title":"Joint Study Committee on Reforming HIV Related Criminal Laws; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Reforming HIV Related Criminal Laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR240/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50470","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":958544,"bill_number":"HB341","title":"Crimes and offenses; mandatory terms for trafficking individuals for sexual servitude; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 16 and Code Section 17-10-6.2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes and offenses and punishment for sexual offenders, respectively, so as to provide for mandatory terms of imprisonment for trafficking of individuals for sexual servitude; to change provisions relating to the model notice for the human trafficking hotline; to change provisions relating to punishment for other sexual offenses; to clarify provisions relating to the probation portion of a split sentence imposed for certain sexual offenses; to amend Code Section 42-1-12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the State Sexual Offender Registry, so as to provide a conforming cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB341/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50483","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":958546,"bill_number":"HB338","title":"Education; system of supports and assistance for low-performing schools in the greatest need; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education, so as to provide for system of supports and assistance for low-performing schools identified as in the greatest need of assistance; to provide for an Education Turnaround Advisory Council; to provide for the creation of the Joint Study Committee on the Establishment of a State Accreditation Process; to revise provisions relating to contracts for strategic waivers school systems; to revise provisions relating to charters for charter systems; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB338/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50480","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":958547,"bill_number":"SR202","title":"PAGE/GAEL/GACTE Day; recognize February 21, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Professional Association of Georgia Educators for its contributions to education and to educators and recognizing February 21, 2017, as PAGE/GAEL/GACTE Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR202/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50445","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":958548,"bill_number":"HR237","title":"Deputy Cruz Thomas Memorial Highway; City of Canon; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Deputy Cruz Thomas and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR237/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50462","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":958549,"bill_number":"HR252","title":"Williams, Ms. Ann G.; Distinguished Older Georgian for 2017; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Ann G. Williams as the Distinguished Older Georgian for 2017; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR252/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50498","sponsor":"Howard Mosby"},
{"bill_id":958550,"bill_number":"HR247","title":"Henry, Tony; Sergeant First Class; Georgia State Patrol; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the memory of Tony Henry, Sergeant First Class, Georgia State Patrol, and expressing regret at his passing; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR247/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50493","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":958551,"bill_number":"HB333","title":"Better Employee Benefits 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 provide for the recognition and regulation of professional employer organizations operating in the State of Georgia; to provide for applicability of Chapter 8 of Title 34, the \"Employment Security Law\"; to provide for certain powers, duties, and authority of the Commissioner of Labor and the Department of Labor; to express the authority of the Commissioner of Insurance to enforce Chapter 23 of Title 33; to provide for penalties and enforcement; to provide for inspections; to change certain Code sections for purposes of conformity; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB333/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50464","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":958552,"bill_number":"HB322","title":"Military; war veterans; change definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to war veterans home, so as to change the definition of the term \"war veterans\"; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB322/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50449","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":958553,"bill_number":"HR250","title":"Norris, Tom F.; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tom F. Norris on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR250/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50496","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":958555,"bill_number":"HB323","title":"Code Revision Commission; revise, modernize, correct errors or omissions 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 principles of law derived from decisions of the state supreme court; to provide for other matters relating to revision, reenactment, and publication of said Code; to provide for effect in event of conflicts; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB323/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50450","sponsor":"Johnnie Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":958556,"bill_number":"HR243","title":"Roof, Dr. Jack, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Jack Roof, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR243/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50474","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":958557,"bill_number":"HR238","title":"Sales and use tax; annual allocation of 75 percent of revenue from sale of outdoor recreation equipment for protection and preservation of conservation land; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by general law for 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":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR238/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50463","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":958558,"bill_number":"HR242","title":"Grayson High School football team; winning 2016 GHSA 7A State Football Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Grayson High School football team for winning the 2016 GHSA 7A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR242/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50473","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":958559,"bill_number":"SR206","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":"2017-02-10","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR206/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50488","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":958560,"bill_number":"HR239","title":"Joint Georgia-Alabama Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Georgia-Alabama Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR239/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50469","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":958561,"bill_number":"HB346","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":"2017-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB346/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50492","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":958562,"bill_number":"HB343","title":"Criminal procedure; certain outdated terminology; replace","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 replace certain outdated terminology, as it relates to the use of \"mental retardation\" and \"mentally retarded\"; to provide that such updated terminology shall not affect case law decided prior to this change; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB343/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50486","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":958564,"bill_number":"SR204","title":"Kyle Gilbert Memorial Highway; Gwinnett County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Kyle Gilbert and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Act 279","last_action_date":"2017-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR204/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50484","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":958565,"bill_number":"HB344","title":"Paternity; parties beyond movants in a child support case request a genetic test; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 19-7-54 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motion to set aside determination of paternity, so as to allow parties beyond movants in a case concerning a child support order to request a genetic test from the Department of Human Services under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB344/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50487","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":958566,"bill_number":"HB332","title":"Georgia Outdoor Stewardship 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 repeal and reenact Chapter 6A, relating to land conservation; to provide for a short title; to create the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship 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":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB332/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50460","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":958567,"bill_number":"HR249","title":"Durrence, Jamie; Georgia's Restaurateur of the Year; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Jamie Durrence on being named Georgia's Restaurateur of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR249/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50495","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":958568,"bill_number":"HB337","title":"State Tax Execution Modernization Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 11, 15, 44, and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Uniform Commercial Code, clerks of superior courts, property, and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to modernize provisions relating to the transmittal, filing, recording, access to, and territorial effect of tax liens issued by the Department of Revenue; to provide for definitions; to provide for modern technological advances in electronic record keeping relating to the filing and public access to state tax liens; to provide for certificates of clearance for state tax liens; to provide for duties and responsibilities of the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters, to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB337/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50468","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":958569,"bill_number":"HB335","title":"Law enforcement agencies; authorize the engagement of vehicular pursuits; provide standard","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 certain local law enforcement agencies shall authorize the engagement of vehicular pursuits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"House Withdrawn Bill/Res Consideration","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB335/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50466","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":958570,"bill_number":"HR254","title":"Garrison, Sheriff Roger D.; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Sheriff Roger D. Garrison; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR254/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50500","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":958571,"bill_number":"HB324","title":"Motor vehicles; term noncitizen be included on certain licenses, permits, and identification cards; require","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 require the term \"noncitizen\" to be included on certain licenses, permits, and identification cards; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB324/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50452","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":958573,"bill_number":"HB325","title":"Ad valorem tax; property; change a definition","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 a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB325/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50453","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":958574,"bill_number":"HR236","title":"Tyrus Raymond \"Ty\" Cobb Parkway; Franklin and Hart Counties; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Tyrus Raymond \"Ty\" Cobb and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR236/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50461","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":958575,"bill_number":"HR241","title":"Dyer Elementary School Chorus and Percussion Ensemble; top Elementary Music Programs in the great State of Georgia in 2017; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dyer Elementary School Chorus and Percussion Ensemble as one of the top Elementary Music Programs in the great State of Georgia in 2017; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR241/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50472","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":958576,"bill_number":"HB339","title":"Working Wages Equalization Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34-4-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to amount of minimum wage to be paid by employers, so as to provide for an increase to the minimum wage; 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":"2017-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB339/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50481","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":958577,"bill_number":"HB331","title":"The Caregiver Educational Consent 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 education provisions, so as to provide for a kinship caregiver to give legal consent in the form of an affidavit for a child residing with such kinship caregiver to receive educational services and medical services directly related to academic enrollment and to participate in curricular or extracurricular activities for which parental consent is usually required; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide that falsifying a kinship caregiver's affidavit shall constitute false swearing; to provide an affidavit form; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB331/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50459","sponsor":"Stacey Abrams"},
{"bill_id":958578,"bill_number":"HB326","title":"Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center; reconstitute and authorize Department of Economic Development to contract for certain projects","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 7 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center, so as to reconstitute the Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority; to authorize the Department of Economic Development to contract with the authority for certain projects; to repeal certain laws; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB326/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50454","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":958579,"bill_number":"HB336","title":"Broadband Strategy for All of Georgia Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 36, 48, and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to local government, revenue and taxation, and state government, respectively, so as to provide for broadband deployment incentives; to provide for definitions; to establish certification of certain counties and municipal corporations as broadband ready communities; to provide for duties and responsibilities of the Department of Economic Development; to provide for the Georgia Technology Authority to develop an annual \"Broadband Strategy for All of Georgia\" report providing guidance for achieving enhanced broadband deployment throughout this state; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB336/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50467","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":958580,"bill_number":"HR253","title":"Miller, Gaynell H.; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gaynell H. Miller on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR253/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50499","sponsor":"Howard Mosby"},
{"bill_id":958581,"bill_number":"HB327","title":"Alternative ad valorem tax; motor vehicles; change manner for determining fair market value","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 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB327/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50455","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":958583,"bill_number":"HB328","title":"Highways; uniform rules of the road; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 32 and Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to highways and uniform rules of the road, respectively, so as to provide for the maximum length and load of vehicles; to provide for methods for determining load limits for vehicles utilizing idle reduction technology; to revise provisions for FlexAuto lanes; to clarify the meaning of certain flashing signals; to provide for rules of the road when approaching or entering an intersection with a signal in unactivated dark mode; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB328/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50456","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":958584,"bill_number":"HB345","title":"Georgia Pay Equity 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 repeal Chapter 5, relating to sex discrimination in employment, and to enact certain provisions that prohibit discrimination in payment of wages on the basis of the sex of an employee; to provide for definitions; to prohibit requiring an employee to refrain from discussing wage and benefit information; to prohibit an employer from seeking certain wage history information under certain circumstances; to provide for a cause of action and damages; to provide for affirmative defenses; to provide for limitations; 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":"2017-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB345/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50491","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":958585,"bill_number":"HR244","title":"Sparks, Ashley; East Fannin Elementary School's 2018 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ashley Sparks, East Fannin Elementary School's 2018 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR244/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50475","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":958586,"bill_number":"HR245","title":"Cordele City Commission; Board of Commissioners of Crisp County; Cordele/Crisp Industrial Authority; Cordele-Crisp Chamber of Commerce; Cordele/Crisp Fish Cooking Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Cordele City Commission, the Board of Commissioners of Crisp County, the Cordele/Crisp Industrial Authority, the Cordele-Crisp Chamber of Commerce, and the Cordele/Crisp Fish Cooking Team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR245/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50476","sponsor":"Buddy Harden"},
{"bill_id":958587,"bill_number":"HR248","title":"Fulwood, Mary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Mary Fulwood; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR248/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50494","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":958588,"bill_number":"HB330","title":"Human Services, Department of; certain individuals identified in a diligent search conducted as part of a dependency proceeding; 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB330/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50458","sponsor":"Stacey Abrams"},
{"bill_id":958589,"bill_number":"SR203","title":"National Bike Month and Bicycle Safety Month; recognize May, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May, 2017, as National Bike Month and Bicycle Safety Month and May 15 through 19, 2017, as Bike to Work Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR203/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50479","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":958590,"bill_number":"SR205","title":"US Congress; eliminate all requirements for use of ethanol as a fuel for vehicles and equipment; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Congress of the United States to eliminate all requirements for the use of ethanol as a fuel for vehicles and equipment; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR205/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50489","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":959615,"bill_number":"SR208","title":"Zeta Phi Beta Sorority; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Zeta Phi Beta Sorority; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR208/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50506","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":959627,"bill_number":"SR207","title":"Price, Honorable Tom; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and congratulating Tom Price; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR207/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50504","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":959639,"bill_number":"SR210","title":"Easter Seals Southern Georgia, Inc.; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Easter Seals Southern Georgia, Inc., on the occasion of its 60th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR210/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50505","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":959653,"bill_number":"SB159","title":"Criminal Trespass and Damage to Property; entry upon land or premises of another that has been marked with purple paint; provide for the crime of criminal trespass","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to criminal trespass and damage to property, so as to provide for the crime of criminal trespass upon the knowing entry upon land or premises of another that has been marked with purple paint; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB159/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50478","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":959665,"bill_number":"SB163","title":"Carrying and Possession of Firearms; reporting of weapons carry license and renewal license information to the Georgia Crime Information Center; require","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, so as to require the reporting of weapons carry license and renewal license information to the Georgia Crime Information Center for affiliation with certain records such that, for the safety of officers and citizens, law enforcement officers may have foreknowledge of the possible presence of a firearm when effecting a traffic stop or other investigative encounter; to provide for an exception; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Georgia Crime Information Center, to provide for restricted access to information; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB163/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50503","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":959677,"bill_number":"SB162","title":"Eminent Domain; award in condemnation proceeding exceeds by 10 percent or more; require payment of certain fees by the condemnor","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eminent domain, so as to require the payment of certain fees by the condemnor if the award in a condemnation proceeding exceeds by 10 percent or more the highest offer made by the condemnor in negotiations prior to the proceeding or exceeds by 10 percent or more the award established by assessors; to expand the definition of 'condemnor'; 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":"2017-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB162/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50502","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":959690,"bill_number":"SB157","title":"State Health Planning and Development; certificate of needs requirement; create additional exemptions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state health planning and development, so as to create additional exemptions to the certificate of need requirement; to add a definition; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB157/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50451","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":959703,"bill_number":"SB155","title":"Local Law Enforcement Officer Compensation Commission; create","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 create the Local Law Enforcement Officer Compensation Commission; to provide for membership; to provide for assignment to the Department of Administrative Services; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB155/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50446","sponsor":"Gregory Kirk"},
{"bill_id":959714,"bill_number":"SB158","title":"State Health Planning and Development; certificate of need requirement; create additional exemptions; freestanding emergency services; create certificate of need process","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 create additional exemptions from the certificate of need requirement; to create a certificate of need process for freestanding emergency services; to provide for department application standards for freestanding emergency services; to provide for additional exemptions from certificate of need for hospital expenditures, multi-specialty surgical centers, and the sale of single specialty surgery centers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB158/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50471","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":959726,"bill_number":"SR209","title":"Albany-Dougherty County Day; recognize February 22, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 22, 2017, 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":"2017-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR209/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50507","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":959737,"bill_number":"SR211","title":"Hill, Senator Judson; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Senator Judson Hill for his outstanding service in the Georgia General Assembly; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR211/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50508","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":959751,"bill_number":"SB160","title":"\"Back the Badge Act of 2017\"","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 revise the jurisdiction, definition, and penalties for certain crimes and offenses; to add to the superior court's exclusive original jurisdiction the trial of any child 13 to 17 years of age who is alleged to have committed the offense of aggravated assault or aggravated battery upon a peace officer while the peace officer is engaged in, or on account of the performance of, his or her official duties; to clarify the definition of a class A designated felony act in light of the jurisdictional changes; to amend Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes and offenses, so as to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB160/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50490","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":959763,"bill_number":"SB161","title":"Drivers' Licenses; form of all drivers' licenses and identification cards issued to applicants who are US citizens; require horizontal orientations","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 require horizontal orientations for the form of all drivers' licenses and identification cards issued to applicants who are citizens of the United States; to require vertical orientations for the form of all drivers' licenses and identification cards issued to applicants who are not citizens of the United States; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB161/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50501","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":959774,"bill_number":"SB154","title":"Assault and Battery; public safety officer while engaged in his or her official duties; provide for the offenses of aggravated assault and aggravated battery","description":"A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to assault and battery, so as to provide for the offenses of aggravated assault and aggravated battery upon a public safety officer while the public safety officer is engaged in, or on account of the performance of, his or her official duties; to amend Code Section 45-9-85 of the O.C.G.A., relating to payment of indemnification for death or disability; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 51 of the O.C.G.A., relating to imputable negligence, so as to provide that tort liability shall be unlimited for parents and guardians having custody and control over a minor child or children under the age of 18 for willful or malicious acts against a public safety officer under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB154/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50447","sponsor":"Gregory Kirk"},
{"bill_id":959786,"bill_number":"SB156","title":"Sales and Use Taxes; equalized homestead option sales and use taxes; provide certain restrictions","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 certain restrictions with regard to equalized homestead option sales and use taxes; to provide for limitations on the collection of certain other taxes while such equalized homestead option sales and use tax is being levied; to provide for the sales on which such tax may be levied; to provide limitation on the use of special purpose local option sales taxes which are levied in conjunction with an equalized homestead option sales and use tax; 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":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB156/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50448","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":961186,"bill_number":"HR280","title":"Nation of Israel; cordial and mutually beneficial relationship with the United States and State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Nation of Israel for its cordial and mutually beneficial relationship with the United States and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Interstate Cooperation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR280/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50578","sponsor":"Beth Beskin"},
{"bill_id":961188,"bill_number":"SB179","title":"General Assembly; all votes by committees and subcommittees and all floor votes in Senate and House of Representatives; provide votes are recorded","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 all votes by committees and subcommittees of the General Assembly and all floor votes in the Senate and House of Representatives are recorded; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB179/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50592","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":961189,"bill_number":"SR226","title":"David Shafer Essay Scholarship Contest Winners; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the winners of the David Shafer Essay Scholarship Contest; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR226/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50581","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":961192,"bill_number":"HR268","title":"Bennett, Stetson Fleming, IV; accomplishments; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the accomplishments of Stetson Fleming Bennett IV; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR268/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50567","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":961195,"bill_number":"HB368","title":"Superior courts; certain certification training for clerks; authorize","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 authorize certain certification training for such clerks; to provide for a compensation supplement for the successful completion of such certification training; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB368/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50582","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":961196,"bill_number":"HR274","title":"Korematsu, Fred; commend; Fred Korematsu Day at the capitol; January 30, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Fred Korematsu and recognizing January 30, 2017, as Fred Korematsu Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR274/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50573","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":961200,"bill_number":"SB178","title":"General Assembly; all meetings of caucuses shall be open to public; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the General Assembly, so as to provide that all meetings of caucuses of the General Assembly shall be open to the public; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB178/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50589","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":961202,"bill_number":"HR273","title":"Georgia Domestic Violence Awareness Day at the capitol; February 16, 2017; first annual; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 16, 2017, as the first annual Georgia Domestic Violence Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR273/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50572","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":961206,"bill_number":"HR257","title":"Miss Georgia Peach Scholarship Pageant; commend; 2016 Georgia Peach Queens; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Miss Georgia Peach Scholarship Pageant and congratulating the 2016 Georgia Peach Queens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR257/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50556","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":961207,"bill_number":"HR275","title":"Simonds, Bill; outstanding public service; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Bill Simonds for his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR275/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50574","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":961209,"bill_number":"SB164","title":"Insurance; copayment, coinsurance, or office visit deductible; for services rendered by a physical therapist; prohibit certain insurers from imposing","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 prohibit certain insurers from imposing a copayment, coinsurance, or office visit deductible amount greater than such charges imposed on a physician or an osteopath to an insured for services rendered by a physical therapist, an occupational therapist, or chiropractor; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB164/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50510","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":961212,"bill_number":"SR214","title":"Mixon, Preston; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Preston Mixon on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR214/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50521","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":961213,"bill_number":"HR264","title":"Haitian Month in Georgia; May, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May, 2017, as Haitian Month in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR264/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50563","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":961218,"bill_number":"HR279","title":"Single Parent Day; March 21; designate each year","description":"A RESOLUTION designating March 21 of each year as Single Parent Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR279/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50554","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":961220,"bill_number":"HR276","title":"Huff, Sergeant Charles William, III; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sergeant Charles William Huff III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR276/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50575","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":961222,"bill_number":"HB352","title":"Motor vehicles; annual license fees; 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB352/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50517","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":961225,"bill_number":"HR259","title":"Boblitz, Michael; \"Rising Stars: 50 Healthcare Leaders Under 40\"; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Michael Boblitz on being acknowledged among the \"Rising Stars: 50 Healthcare Leaders Under 40\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR259/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50558","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":961228,"bill_number":"HR272","title":"Perdue, Sonny; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Sonny Perdue; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR272/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50571","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":961229,"bill_number":"HB363","title":"Insurance; standalone dental plans; exempt from requirement of printed directories for certain entities","description":"A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-20C-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to printed provider directories and accuracy, so as to exempt standalone dental plans from the requirement of printed directories for certain entities; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB363/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50535","sponsor":"Heath Clark"},
{"bill_id":961232,"bill_number":"HB357","title":"Georgia Uniform Certificate of Title for Vessels Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, so as to provide for the titling of certain vessels; to provide for procedures with regard to titling such vessels; to provide for legislative intent and findings; to provide a short title; to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding sales and use taxes, so as to provide for a cap on the sales and use tax on the purchase or lease of a vessel; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB357/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50529","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":961235,"bill_number":"HR260","title":"Rome High School football team; winning GHSA AAAAA State Championship; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Rome High School football team on winning the GHSA AAAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR260/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50559","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":961240,"bill_number":"SR227","title":"US Department of Transportation; initiate or support whatever federal legislative action, prevent loss of aviation fuel tax revenue use in Clayton County; recommend Georgia congressional delegation to intercede","description":"A RESOLUTION recommending the Georgia congressional delegation to intercede with the United States Department of Transportation, and to initiate or support whatever federal legislative action may be necessary, to prevent loss of aviation fuel tax revenue use in Clayton County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR227/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50580","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":961241,"bill_number":"HB348","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, particularly by an Act approved March 23, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 3513), so as to change the corporate limits of such municipality; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB348/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50513","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":961242,"bill_number":"SB167","title":"Ad Valorem Taxation of Property; homestead exemption allowable for disabled veterans and certain relatives; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from ad valorem taxation of property, so as to revise the amount of the homestead exemption allowable for disabled veterans and certain relatives; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB167/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50541","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":961245,"bill_number":"SB174","title":"Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform; reform for individuals supervised under accountability courts; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for reform for individuals supervised under accountability courts, the Department of Community Supervision, and the State Board of Pardons and Paroles and enact reforms recommended by the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform; to amend Title 15 and Code Section 49-3-6 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts and functions of a county or district department of family and children services; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17, Title 42, and Code Section 51-1-54 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the procedure for sentencing and the imposition of punishment, penal institutions, and the Program and Treatment Completion Certificate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB174/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50588","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":961247,"bill_number":"HB361","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 repeal a certain provision relating to employee contributions paid by the employer; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB361/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50533","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":961252,"bill_number":"SR217","title":"Pinewood Atlanta Studios; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Pinewood Atlanta Studios; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR217/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50524","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":961253,"bill_number":"HR267","title":"Cox, Marcus; talent, determination, and incredible athletic abilities; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Marcus Cox for his talent, determination, and incredible athletic abilities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR267/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50566","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":961255,"bill_number":"SR216","title":"Kennesaw State University Day; recognize February 16, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kennesaw State University and recognizing February 16, 2017, as Kennesaw State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR216/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50523","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":961259,"bill_number":"SR224","title":"Joint Study Committee on Storm-Water Management Fees; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Storm-Water Management Fees; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR224/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50552","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":961261,"bill_number":"HR278","title":"Brown, Felton \"Jit\", Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Felton \"Jit\" Brown, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR278/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50577","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":961264,"bill_number":"SB170","title":"'Georgia SERVES Act of 2017'; child care services for foster children and their families; provide for certification of volunteers","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 and youth, so as to provide for the certification of volunteers to provide child care services for foster children and their families; to provide for limited immunity; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for the establishment by the Department of Human Services of a uniform certification system including varying levels of certification; to provide for statutory construction; to establish the Georgia SERVES Act Advisory Committee and provide for its membership and duties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB170/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50544","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":961266,"bill_number":"SB169","title":"Specialty License Plate; honoring law enforcement; 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 and supporting certain beneficial projects, causes, agencies, or nonprofit corporations, so as to establish a specialty license plate honoring law enforcement; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB169/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50543","sponsor":"Gregory Kirk"},
{"bill_id":961268,"bill_number":"HB362","title":"Elections; county and municipal governing authorities and consolidated governments; 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 beginning of the terms of office for county and municipal governing authorities and consolidated governments under certain circumstances; to provide for limitations on actions by governing authorities and consolidated governments under certain circumstances; to provide for exceptions; to amend Chapter 20 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county leadership training, so as to provide for the time period for conducting training classes for members of county governing authorities; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB362/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50534","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":961272,"bill_number":"SR213","title":"Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the annual Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry and the Cordele City Commission, the Board of Commissioners of Crisp County, the Cordele/Crisp Industrial Development Authority, the Cordele-Crisp Chamber of Commerce, and commending the Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry cooking team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR213/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50518","sponsor":"Gregory Kirk"},
{"bill_id":961274,"bill_number":"SR219","title":"Bert's Big Adventure; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bert's Big Adventure's 15 year anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR219/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50546","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":961275,"bill_number":"SR215","title":"Rome High School Football Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Rome High School football team on winning the GHSA 5A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR215/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50522","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":961278,"bill_number":"HB358","title":"Income tax; military retirement income; provide exemption","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 an exemption for military retirement income; 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":"2017-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB358/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50530","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":961280,"bill_number":"SB173","title":"Captive Insurance Companies; provisions; extensively revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 41 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to captive insurance companies, so as to extensively revise certain provisions; to provide for change and revision of certain definitions; to provide for scope of provisions and lines of businesses a captive insurance company may engage to add an agency captive insurance company with certain restrictions; to change certificate of authority requirements; to provide for board of managers; to provide for captive corporate organization requirements making certain captives subject to Title 14; to provide for certain exemptions; to provide for exceptions, fees, and articles of incorporation requirements; to provide for powers and requirements by the Commissioner; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB173/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50584","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":961285,"bill_number":"HB349","title":"Grantville, City of; election and terms of office for mayor and councilmembers from Posts 1 and 2; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Grantville, approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 5030), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 3865), so as to provide for elections in odd-numbered years for the mayor and the councilmembers from Posts 1 and 2; to provide for the lengthening of the terms of office of the mayor and the councilmembers from Posts 1 and 2; to provide for a referendum with respect to the lengthening of said terms of office; to provide for related matters; to provide for contingent effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB349/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50514","sponsor":"Robert Trammell"},
{"bill_id":961286,"bill_number":"SR220","title":"NAACP; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the NAACP for its dedication to promoting civil and human rights; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR220/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50547","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":961288,"bill_number":"HR270","title":"Kennesaw State University Day at the capitol; February 16, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kennesaw State University and recognizing February 16, 2017, as Kennesaw State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR270/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50569","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":961291,"bill_number":"HB356","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) 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 provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB356/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50527","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":961296,"bill_number":"SB166","title":"\"Nurse Licensure Compact\"; Georgia Board of Nursing exercise certain powers with respect to compact; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 26 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to nurses, so as to enter into an interstate compact known as the \"Nurse Licensure Compact\"; to authorize the Georgia Board of Nursing to exercise certain powers with respect to the compact; to provide for general provisions and jurisdiction; to provide for a coordinated licensure information system and exchange of information between the party states; to provide for the establishment of the Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators; to provide for oversight, dispute resolution, and enforcement; to provide for an effective date, withdrawal, and amendment of the compact; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB166/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50528","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":961299,"bill_number":"HB354","title":"Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center; reconstitute and authorize Department of Economic Development to contract for certain projects","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 7 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center, so as to reconstitute the Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for its membership, manner of appointment, terms of office, and powers and duties; to provide for exemption from taxation; to provide for venue; to provide for disposition of property; to exempt its property from levy and sale; to transfer certain assets and liabilities; to authorize the Department of Economic Development to contract with the authority for certain projects; to repeal certain laws; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Veto V1","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB354/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50525","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":961300,"bill_number":"SR212","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":"2017-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR212/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50509","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":961302,"bill_number":"HR281","title":"Water trails in Georgia; proliferation and use; recognize and encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and encouraging the proliferation and use of water trails in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR281/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50579","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":961306,"bill_number":"HR265","title":"Brown, Antonio; efforts to raise awareness and help fight the ongoing battle against child and sexual abuse; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Antonio Brown for his efforts to raise awareness and help fight the ongoing battle against child and sexual abuse; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR265/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50564","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":961307,"bill_number":"HB369","title":"Peachtree Corners, City of; Public Facilities Authority; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of Peachtree Corners Public Facilities Authority; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB369/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50585","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":961310,"bill_number":"SB176","title":"Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform; driving privileges; enact reforms","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 17 and Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to criminal procedure and drivers' licenses, respectively, so as to enact reforms relating to driving privileges recommended by the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform; to change and provide for the procedure of issuing bench warrants for individuals charged with certain traffic, motorist, and road violations; to remove a barrier to obtaining a habitual violator probationary license; to change provisions relating to third and subsequent convictions under Code Section 40-6-391 involving controlled substances or marijuana; to change provisions relating to reinstatement of certain licenses under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB176/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50590","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":961312,"bill_number":"SR218","title":"Dilworth, William Anderson; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending William Anderson Dilworth for his lifelong service within his community and state; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR218/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50538","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":961313,"bill_number":"HB370","title":"Council of Municipal Court Judges of Georgia; create and administer savings and deferred compensation plans for members; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Council of Municipal Court Judges of Georgia, so as to authorize the council to create and administer savings plans and deferred compensation plans for its members; to provide for the manner of funding; to provide for limitations on funding and liability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB370/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50586","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":961318,"bill_number":"HB365","title":"Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia; benefit payable upon death of certain members; increase","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 16 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement and death benefits for the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia, so as to increase the benefit payable upon the death of certain members of the fund; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB365/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50537","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":961319,"bill_number":"HR256","title":"Dodson-Gresham, Mother Annie Pearl; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mother Annie Pearl Dodson-Gresham; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR256/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50555","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":961320,"bill_number":"HR266","title":"Barrow, Dr. Joseph; Georgia's 2017 School Superintendent of the Year; recommend","description":"A RESOLUTION recommending Dr. Joseph Barrow as Georgia's 2017 School Superintendent of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR266/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50565","sponsor":"Derrick Jackson"},
{"bill_id":961323,"bill_number":"SB165","title":"Solid Waste Management; dispose of such coal ash in event of a release; impose liability","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to solid waste management, so as to impose liability on any producer of coal ash who disposes of such coal ash in this state in the event of a release; to provide for definitions; to require financial security and testing measures; to provide for causes of action; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB165/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50511","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":961326,"bill_number":"HR255","title":"Henry Grady Layson, Sr., Memorial Highway; Jasper County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Henry Grady Layson, Sr., and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR255/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50520","sponsor":"Susan Holmes"},
{"bill_id":961330,"bill_number":"HR277","title":"Miller, Honorable Zell Bryan; former Governor and the United States Senator of this great state; 85th birthday; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the Honorable Zell Bryan Miller, former Governor and the United States Senator of this great state on the occasion of his 85th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR277/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50576","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":961331,"bill_number":"HR269","title":"Trump, President Donald J.; 45th President of the United States; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring President Donald J. Trump on becoming the 45th President of the United States; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR269/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50568","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":961334,"bill_number":"SR228","title":"Property Conveyance; authorize 18 counties","description":"A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance and lease of certain state owned real properties; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-02","last_action":"Act 71","last_action_date":"2017-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR228/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50583","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":961338,"bill_number":"HB359","title":"Supporting and Strengthening Families Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic relations, so as to provide for the creation, authorization, procedure, revocation, recision, and termination of a power of attorney from a parent to an agent for the temporary delegation of certain power and authority for the care and custody of his or her child; to repeal the \"Power of Attorney for the Care of a Minor Child Act\"; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedure; to grandfather certain provisions relating to a power of attorney given to a grandparent; 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":"Vetoed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Veto V4","last_action_date":"2017-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB359/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50531","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":961339,"bill_number":"HB364","title":"Excise tax; certain tax on innkeepers; repeal","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 the excise tax on rooms, lodgings, and accommodations, so as to repeal a certain tax on innkeepers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB364/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50536","sponsor":"Matt Gurtler"},
{"bill_id":961342,"bill_number":"HB355","title":"Cobb County; Probate Court; change compensation of chief deputy, assistant chief deputy and executive assistant","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":"2017-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB355/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50526","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":961343,"bill_number":"HB351","title":"Elections; district attorneys, sheriffs, coroners, tax commissioners, and superior court clerks; provide nonpartisan 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 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":"2017-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB351/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50516","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":961347,"bill_number":"HB353","title":"Pawnbrokers; fixed term pawn transactions for loans 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 fixed term pawn transactions for loans 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 definitions; to provide for permitted charges, term length, and prepayment of such pawn transactions; to provide for grace periods; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB353/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50519","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":961351,"bill_number":"HR271","title":"Price, Tom; honor and congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and congratulating Tom Price; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR271/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50570","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":961352,"bill_number":"SR221","title":"Urbina, Belisa; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Belisa Urbina, the founder of Ser Familia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR221/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50548","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":961355,"bill_number":"HB366","title":"Georgia Judicial Retirement System; definition of salary for the purpose of determining benefit amounts; revise","description":"A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 23 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to salary, retirement, death, and disability benefits of the Georgia Judicial Retirement System, so as to revise the definition of salary for the purpose of determining benefit amounts payable to solicitors-general and state court and juvenile court judges; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB366/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50539","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":961358,"bill_number":"SR222","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":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR222/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50550","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":961359,"bill_number":"HR262","title":"Georgia Court Reporting and Captioning Week at the capitol; February 11-18, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 11-18, 2017, as Georgia Court Reporting and Captioning Week at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR262/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50561","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":961362,"bill_number":"SB172","title":"Income Taxes; refundable earned income tax credit; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from income taxes, so as to provide for a refundable earned income tax credit; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB172/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50549","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":961364,"bill_number":"HB360","title":"Prescription drugs; expedited partner therapy for patients with venereal diseases; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 26-4-80 and Chapter 17 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prescription drug orders and control of venereal disease, respectively, so as to provide for expedited partner therapy for patients with chlamydia or gonorrhea; 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":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB360/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50532","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":961366,"bill_number":"SB171","title":"\"The Jackson Act\"; exploding targets are fireworks that are subject to permitting, contraband and penalty provisions; clarify","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 clarify that exploding targets are fireworks that are subject to the permitting, contraband, and penalty provisions of said chapter; to provide for and revise definitions; to revise criminal penalties for a violation of said chapter by selling, using, exploding, or detonating exploding targets; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB171/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50545","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":961370,"bill_number":"SB168","title":"Child Abuse; permitted to access child abuse records by department, or county, or other state or local agency; extend; Central Child Abuse Registry; permit access","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, so as to extend the persons and agencies permitted to access child abuse records by the department or a county or other state or local agency; to amend Article 8 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Central Child Abuse Registry, so as to permit access to information in the child abuse registry to certain governmental entities investigating allegations of child abuse; to permit access to child abuse registry to certain child-placing entities conducting foster and adoptive parent background checks; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB168/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50542","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":961372,"bill_number":"HB371","title":"Local government; immunity of municipal corporations; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 33 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to liability of municipal corporations for acts or omissions, so as to revise provisions relating to immunity of municipal corporations; to provide for exceptions; to provide for liability involving joint undertakings; 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":"2017-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB371/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50593","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":961375,"bill_number":"HR261","title":"Parham, Bobby Eugene; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bobby Eugene Parham; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR261/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50560","sponsor":"Buddy Harden"},
{"bill_id":961376,"bill_number":"HB347","title":"Ad valorem tax; property; provide criteria for use of income approach to determine fair market value","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to provide criteria for the use of the income approach in order to determine the fair market value of real property; to provide for valuation of property when the local governing authority does not allow access to the assessment procedures manual prepared by the department; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB347/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50512","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":961379,"bill_number":"HR258","title":"Kinlaw-Ross, Eleanor; dedication to research, preserve, teach, promote and write about African American history; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Eleanor Kinlaw-Ross for her dedication to researching, preserving, teaching, promoting, and writing about African American history; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR258/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50557","sponsor":"Derrick Jackson"},
{"bill_id":961382,"bill_number":"HB367","title":"Public officers and employees; certain information redacted to protect privacy; provide procedure","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for public officers and employees, so as to provide a procedure for having certain information redacted in order to protect the privacy of public safety officials and their relatives; to provide for definitions; to provide requirements for requesting redacted 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":"2017-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB367/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50540","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":961384,"bill_number":"SR223","title":"State Restaurant Day; declare February 22, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION declaring February 22, 2017, as State Restaurant Day at the state capitol and recognizing the restaurant industry of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR223/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50551","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":961387,"bill_number":"SB175","title":"Juvenile Code; juvenile court proceedings; enact reforms","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 relating to juvenile court proceedings recommended by the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform; to allow juvenile courts to impose certain conditions on parents, guardians, and legal custodians of children who are in need of services, delinquent, or involved in a court's community based risk reduction program; to provide for procedure; to change provisions relating to the detention of a delinquent child who has been determined to be incompetent to proceed in juvenile court proceedings; to provide for professional input as to the detention of a child who has been determined to be incompetent to proceed; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB175/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50591","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":961390,"bill_number":"SR225","title":"McDuffie-Warren Forestry Unit; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the McDuffie-Warren Forestry Unit on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission's 2016 North Georgia Unit of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR225/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50553","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":961391,"bill_number":"SB177","title":"\"Georgia Constitutional Carry Act of 2017\"","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding parks, historic areas, memorials, and recreation, so as to revise provisions of law regarding the use or possession of any handgun in a park, historic site, or recreational area; to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to carrying and possession of firearms; to amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to transportation passenger safety; to amend Title 27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to game and fish; to amend Part 2 of Article 10 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to parking for persons with disabilities; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB177/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50587","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":961394,"bill_number":"HR263","title":"Ladipo, Dr. Olanrewaju; outstanding work; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Olanrewaju Ladipo for his outstanding work; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR263/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50562","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":961396,"bill_number":"HB350","title":"Penal institutions; tobacco; add to list of items that a person is prohibited from bringing within guard lines","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 add tobacco to the list of items and substances that a person is prohibited from bringing within the guard lines established at state or county correctional institutions; to make it unlawful for inmates to possess a stored value card and certain characteristics of stored value cards; to make it unlawful to obtain or procure for or to give an inmate such information; to provide for criminal penalties; to revise circumstances in which a prisoner is limited in filing actions in forma pauperis; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB350/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50515","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":963407,"bill_number":"SB184","title":"Integrated Population Health Data Project; establish; governing board and provide for its membership and terms; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Office of Planning and Budget, so as to establish the Integrated Population Health Data Project; to create a governing board and provide for its membership and terms; to provide for oversight of the project; to provide for board responsibilities; to provide for reporting; to provide for funding; to provide for data sharing; to provide for immunity; to provide for open records and meetings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB184/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50626","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":963411,"bill_number":"HR313","title":"McCoy, BriGette; commend; Female Veteran's Day at the capitol; February 21, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending BriGette McCoy and recognizing February 21, 2017, as Female Veteran's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR313/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50661","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":963415,"bill_number":"HR283","title":"House Study Committee on Title Ad Valorem Taxes; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Title Ad Valorem Taxes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR283/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50607","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":963421,"bill_number":"HR289","title":"Congress; remove power of eminent domain from Federal Natural Gas Act; recommend","description":"A RESOLUTION recommending that Congress remove the power of eminent domain from the Federal Natural Gas Act; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR289/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50624","sponsor":"Emory Dunahoo"},
{"bill_id":963425,"bill_number":"HB388","title":"Solid waste management; disposal of coal combustion residuals in landfills; regulate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to solid waste management, so as to regulate the disposal of coal combustion residuals in landfills; to require a management plan from certain landfills prior to receiving or continuing to receive coal combustion residuals; to provide for requirements and duties under such plans; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB388/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50623","sponsor":"Jeff Jones"},
{"bill_id":963432,"bill_number":"HB378","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), by an Act approved May 6, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 3737), and by an Act approved May 3, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 4210), 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":"2017-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB378/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50604","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":963436,"bill_number":"HB377","title":"Fulton County; Board of Commissioners; provide for position of chairperson","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County, approved December 3, 1880 (Ga. L. 1880-81, p. 508), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4374), so as to provide for the position of chairperson and to clarify the manner of election of such position; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB377/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50603","sponsor":"Beth Beskin"},
{"bill_id":963441,"bill_number":"HB381","title":"Abandoned Mobile Home Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to landlord and tenant, so as to enact a new article to provide for the classification of abandoned mobile homes as derelict or intact for purposes of disposal or creation of liens; to provide for procedure for requesting classification of an abandoned mobile home as intact or derelict; to provide for notice; to provide for creation of a lien on abandoned mobile homes deemed to be intact; to provide the opportunity for a hearing to confirm classification as a derelict abandoned mobile home; to provide for court authority to order the disposal of abandoned mobile homes found to be derelict; to provide for the voluntary discharge of a tax lien upon a derelict mobile home by the state or a local governing authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB381/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50614","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":963448,"bill_number":"HR293","title":"Georgia Department of Agriculture; 100th anniversary; The Farmers and Consumers Market Bulletin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Department of Agriculture for their 100th anniversary of The Farmers and Consumers Market Bulletin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR293/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50641","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":963451,"bill_number":"HR314","title":"Booker, James L.; public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending James L. Booker on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR314/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50662","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":963458,"bill_number":"SR238","title":"Senate Electroshock Therapy Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Electroshock Therapy Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR238/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50664","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":963463,"bill_number":"HR306","title":"Rural Health Day at the capitol; March 1, 2017; recognize; Georgia Rural Health Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Rural Health Association and recognizing March 1, 2017, as Rural Health Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR306/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50659","sponsor":"Ed Rynders"},
{"bill_id":963468,"bill_number":"HR288","title":"House Study Committee on Minority Business Participation in State Contracts; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Minority Business Participation in State Contracts; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR288/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50617","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":963473,"bill_number":"HR302","title":"Leadership Paulding 27; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Paulding 27; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR302/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50650","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":963478,"bill_number":"HR301","title":"Thieken, Karen; outstanding work; Sepsis Alliance; raising awareness of sepsis; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Karen Thieken for her outstanding work with Sepsis Alliance in raising awareness of sepsis in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR301/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50649","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":963486,"bill_number":"HR305","title":"Robbins, Tony; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tony Robbins on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR305/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50653","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":963491,"bill_number":"HB382","title":"Georgia Commission on Women; place under Department of Public Health administration","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Commission on Women, so as to place said commission under the administration of the Department of Public Health; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB382/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50615","sponsor":"Jimmy Pruett"},
{"bill_id":963495,"bill_number":"SB185","title":"Proceedings Upon a Plea of Insanity at Time of a Crime; defendant pleads guilty but mentally retarded; change standard of proof","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":"2017-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB185/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50628","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":963500,"bill_number":"HR282","title":"House Study Committee on Distracted Driving; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Distracted Driving; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR282/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50606","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":963505,"bill_number":"HR295","title":"Family and Consumer Science (FCS); recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR295/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50643","sponsor":"Richard Smith"},
{"bill_id":963511,"bill_number":"HB379","title":"Georgia Public Road Authority; create","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 create the Georgia Public Road Authority; to provide for liberal construction; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB379/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50605","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":963516,"bill_number":"HR307","title":"University System of Georgia; Outstanding Scholars; Academic Recognition Day 2017; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholars on Academic Recognition Day for 2017; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR307/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50654","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":963522,"bill_number":"SB183","title":"State Road and Tollway Authority; definition; powers of the authority; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the State Road and Tollway Authority, so as to provide for a definition; to provide for powers of the authority; to allow for the indefinite collection of tolls in certain instances; to provide for letting of contracts by competitive bids; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB183/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50620","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":963528,"bill_number":"HR310","title":"Ross, Patricia \"Trish\"; outstanding service; United States armed forces; commend; Female Veteran's Day at the capitol; February 21, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Patricia \"Trish\" Ross for her outstanding service with the United States armed forces and recognizing February 21, 2017, as Female Veteran's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR310/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50657","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":963532,"bill_number":"SR234","title":"Hinds, Jil; commend; Female Veteran's Day; recognize February 21, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jil Hinds for her outstanding service with the American armed forces and recognizing February 21, 2017, as Female Veteran's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR234/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50632","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":963539,"bill_number":"SR232","title":"Jarrett, Grady; recognize; Female Veteran's Day; recognize February 21, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Grady Jarrett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR232/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50630","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":963543,"bill_number":"HR299","title":"Davies, Chairman Rick; retirement; Chairman of Cherokee County Republican Party; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chairman Rick Davies on the occasion of his retirement as the Chairman of the Cherokee County Republican Party; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR299/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50647","sponsor":"Michael Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":963547,"bill_number":"SB186","title":"Education; HOPE; students who earned high school diploma through dual coursework are eligible; associate degree; clarify","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 clarify language relating to the effect of dual credit courses on HOPE scholarship and grant applicability; to provide that students who earned a high school diploma through certain dual credit coursework are eligible for a HOPE grant toward an associate degree; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB186/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50635","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":963553,"bill_number":"HB374","title":"Ad valorem tax; property; allow electronic filing of returns in certain cases","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 allow for electronic filing of returns in certain cases; to provide for certain changes in proceedings before the county board of equalization; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB374/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50600","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":963557,"bill_number":"HR312","title":"Watson, Jacqueline Michelle; commend; Female Veteran's Day at the capitol; February 21, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jacqueline Michelle Watson and recognizing February 21, 2017, as Female Veteran's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR312/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50660","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":963566,"bill_number":"HR296","title":"Floyd, Matthew Donald; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Matthew Donald Floyd on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR296/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50644","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":963570,"bill_number":"HR297","title":"Johnson, Principal Stephanie Stephens; outstanding work to improve graduation rates at Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Principal Stephanie Stephens Johnson on her outstanding work to improve the graduation rates at Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR297/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50645","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":963577,"bill_number":"HR290","title":"Teague, Reverend Duncan E.; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Duncan E. Teague on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR290/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50638","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":963580,"bill_number":"HR309","title":"Casper, Fae; outstanding service; United States armed forces; commend; Female Veteran's Day at the capitol; February 21, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Fae Casper for her service in the armed forces and recognizing February 21, 2017, as Female Veteran's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR309/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50656","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":963585,"bill_number":"SB182","title":"Division of Supplier Diversity; create; appointment of director; duties of the director; provide","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 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 penalties for violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB182/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50597","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":963592,"bill_number":"HR298","title":"Focused Community Strategies; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Focused Community Strategies; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR298/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50646","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":963596,"bill_number":"HB380","title":"Echols County; board of education; revise districts for election of members","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), as amended, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for method of election; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to repeal and reserve certain provisions; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB380/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50613","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":963601,"bill_number":"HB384","title":"Cobb County; tax commissioner's office; 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":"2017-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB384/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50618","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":963607,"bill_number":"HB375","title":"Revenue and taxation; tax executions; modify certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to modify certain provisions relating to tax executions; to 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":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB375/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50601","sponsor":"Brad Raffensperger"},
{"bill_id":963612,"bill_number":"HR286","title":"Otis Redding Memorial Bridge; Jones County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Otis Ray Redding, Jr., and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR286/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50610","sponsor":"Susan Holmes"},
{"bill_id":963618,"bill_number":"SB188","title":"Health; adopt a policy prohibiting school personnel from taking actions; psychotropic medication; require each local board of education","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to require each local board of education to adopt a policy prohibiting school personnel from taking certain actions in regards to a parent or guardian placing, or not placing, a student on psychotropic medication; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB188/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50667","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":963623,"bill_number":"HB372","title":"Sales and use tax; certain equipment used in deployment of broadband technology; 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 equipment used in the deployment of broadband technology; to provide for definitions; to provide for the commissioner of community affairs to make certain annual designations; to provide for the publication of certain information on the website of the Department of Community Affairs; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB372/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50595","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":963627,"bill_number":"HB386","title":"Mass transportation; DeKalb County levy a retail sales and use tax for providing public transportation through MARTA; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 32 of the O.C.G.A., relating to mass transportation, so as 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 amend Code Section 48-8-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prohibition of political subdivisions from imposing various taxes and ceiling on local sales and use taxes, so as to provide for an exception to the 2 percent limitation on local sales and use taxes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB386/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50621","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":963635,"bill_number":"HB391","title":"Safe Place for Newborns Act of 2002; revise provisions","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 revise provisions relating to safe place for newborns; to expand the locations where a newborn child can be left to include fire stations and police stations; to provide for definitions; to allow the mother to decline to provide her name and address when a child is left in the physical custody of certain facilities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB391/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50637","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":963639,"bill_number":"SB180","title":"Hospital Care for the Indigent; additional reporting requirement for rural hospitals; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hospital care for the indigent generally, so as to provide for an additional reporting requirement for rural hospitals; 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 change certain amounts and entities eligible for the credit; to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure not required, so that the identities of individual and corporate donors to rural hospital organizations are exempt from public disclosure; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB180/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50594","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":963647,"bill_number":"HR304","title":"Singletary, Robert; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Robert Singletary on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR304/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50652","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":963651,"bill_number":"HR300","title":"Women's Golf Day in Georgia; June 6, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing June 6, 2017, as Women's Golf Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR300/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50648","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":963656,"bill_number":"HR285","title":"Joint Georgia-Alabama Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Georgia-Alabama Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR285/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50609","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":963662,"bill_number":"SB181","title":"State Income Taxes; definition; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from state income taxes, so as to change a certain definition; 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":"2017-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB181/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50598","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":963665,"bill_number":"HB390","title":"Motor vehicles; assessment of no points and maximum fine for failure to obey traffic control device in certain instances; 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 assessment of no points and a maximum fine for the offense of failure to obey a traffic control device in certain instances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB390/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50627","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":963673,"bill_number":"HR303","title":"Nunn, Judge George; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge George Nunn on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR303/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50651","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":963677,"bill_number":"SR236","title":"Wade-Taylor, Ruth; commend; Female Veteran's Day; recognize February 21, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ruth Wade-Taylor for her outstanding service with the American armed forces and recognizing February 21, 2017, as Female Veteran's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR236/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50634","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":963684,"bill_number":"HR292","title":"Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity; University of Georgia; 90th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity at the University of Georgia on the occasion of its 90th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR292/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50640","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":963690,"bill_number":"HR308","title":"Coffee, Wilhemenia; outstanding service; American armed forces; commend; Female Veteran's Day at the capitol; February 21, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Wilhemenia Coffee for her outstanding service with the American armed forces and recognizing February 21, 2017, as Female Veteran's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR308/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50655","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":963695,"bill_number":"HR291","title":"Links Day at the capitol; March 7, 2017; recognize; The Links; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending The Links, Incorporated, and recognizing March 7, 2017, as Links Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR291/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50639","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":963701,"bill_number":"HR287","title":"Veterans Memorial Parkway; Jones 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":"2017-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR287/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50611","sponsor":"Susan Holmes"},
{"bill_id":963704,"bill_number":"SR231","title":"Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Day; recognize March 14, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and recognizing March 14, 2017, as Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR231/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50629","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":963710,"bill_number":"HR284","title":"House Study Committee on State and Local Construction Management; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on State and Local Construction Management; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR284/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50608","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":963714,"bill_number":"HB392","title":"Move on When Ready Act; students taking dual credit courses at certain eligible postsecondary institutions; allow funding","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 allow funding for students taking dual credit courses at certain eligible postsecondary institutions which utilize nonstandard term systems to be eligible for payment for up to five nonstandard terms per academic year; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB392/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50665","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":963719,"bill_number":"HB387","title":"Solid waste management; disposal of coal combustion residuals; regulate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to solid waste management, so as to regulate the disposal of coal combustion residuals; to require a permit or permit modification and additional requirements prior to the dewatering of surface impoundments for coal combustion residuals; to require certain electric utilities and power producers to convert to dry storage of coal combustion residuals after a certain date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB387/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50622","sponsor":"Jeff Jones"},
{"bill_id":963726,"bill_number":"SR237","title":"Lynch, Dr. Tincie Marie; commend; Female Veteran's Day; recognize February 21, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Tincie Marie Lynch for her outstanding public service with the American armed forces and recognizing February 21, 2017, as Female Veteran's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR237/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50636","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":963731,"bill_number":"HB376","title":"College Completion Access Act; enact","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 the HOPE scholarship, so as to eliminate a provision making students ineligible for the scholarship seven years after high school graduation or its equivalent; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB376/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50602","sponsor":"Brenda Lopez Romero"},
{"bill_id":963737,"bill_number":"HR311","title":"Clark, Alisa; outstanding service; United States armed forces; commend; Female Veteran's Day at the capitol; February 21, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Alisa Clark for her outstanding service with the United States armed forces and recognizing February 21, 2017, as Female Veteran's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR311/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50658","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":963740,"bill_number":"HR294","title":"Georgia High School Fencing League (GHSFL); member teams; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Georgia High School Fencing League (GHSFL) and its member teams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR294/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50642","sponsor":"Brad Raffensperger"},
{"bill_id":963747,"bill_number":"HB385","title":"South Fulton, City of; provide when mayor may vote and be included in determination of quorum","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of South Fulton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved April 26, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3726), so as to provide for when the mayor may vote and be included in the determination of a quorum; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB385/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50619","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":963753,"bill_number":"SR233","title":"Walker, Annette P.; honoring; Female Veteran's Day; recognize February 21, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Annette P. Walker on February 21, 2017, on Female Veterans Legislative Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR233/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50631","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":963758,"bill_number":"SR235","title":"Clark, Alisa; commend; Female Veteran's Day; recognize February 21, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Alisa Clark for her outstanding service with the American armed forces and recognizing February 21, 2017, as Female Veteran's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR235/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50633","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":963765,"bill_number":"HB389","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 usernames, passwords, or other means of accessing an account or service for the purpose of accessing personal social media through electronic communications devices of employees or prospective employees with certain exceptions; to provide for definitions; 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":"2017-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB389/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50625","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":963770,"bill_number":"SR230","title":"Joint Study Committee on Minority Business Participation in State Contracts; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Minority Business Participation in State Contracts; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR230/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50612","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":963773,"bill_number":"SB187","title":"Lien; foreclosure of liens; set forth conditions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 44-3-232 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to assessments against lot owners as constituting lien in favor of association, additional charges against lot owners, procedure for foreclosing lien, and obligation to provide statement of amounts due, so as to set forth conditions for the foreclosure of liens; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB187/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50666","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":963781,"bill_number":"HB373","title":"Ad valorem tax; property; change certain requirements for proof of bona fide conservation use","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding ad valorem taxation of property, so as to change certain requirements for proof of bona fide conservation use; to provide for payment of attorney's fees and interest in certain situations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB373/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50599","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":963785,"bill_number":"HR315","title":"Parham, Bobby Eugene; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bobby Eugene Parham; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR315/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50663","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":963790,"bill_number":"SR229","title":"Public Property; granting of non-exclusive easements for the construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities, utilities, roads; authorize 10 counties","description":"A RESOLUTION authorizing the granting of non-exclusive 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 Bleckley, Cherokee, Douglas, Evans, Glynn, Hall, Laurens, Rockdale, Upson, and Walton Counties; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-02","last_action":"Act 72","last_action_date":"2017-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR229/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50596","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":963795,"bill_number":"HB383","title":"Telfair County; Board of Education; compensation of members; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Telfair County, approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 3539), as amended, so as to change provisions relating to the compensation of members of the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB383/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50616","sponsor":"Jimmy Pruett"},
{"bill_id":964990,"bill_number":"HB405","title":"Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency; establish state-wide system to facilitate the transport and distribution of essentials in commerce during a state of emergency; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the emergency powers of the Governor, so as to require the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency to establish a state-wide system to facilitate the transport and distribution of essentials in commerce during a state of emergency declared by the Governor; to provide for a definition; to provide for the certification of organizations and business entities that would be engaged in such transportation and such distribution; to provide for privileges for employees and agents of such organizations and business entities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB405/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50690","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":964996,"bill_number":"HR330","title":"Military affairs coordinators; Technical College System of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the award-winning military affairs coordinators of the Technical College System of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR330/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50714","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":965003,"bill_number":"HB412","title":"Motor vehicles; certain documents relating to registration and certificate of title of certain vehicles; provide for electronic submission","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 electronic submission of certain documents relating to registration and certificate of title of certain vehicles to the Department of Revenue; to provide for the denial of applications for commercial vehicle registration under the International Registration Plan in certain instances; to reserve a duplicate Code section cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB412/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50727","sponsor":"Timothy Barr"},
{"bill_id":965008,"bill_number":"SR240","title":"Berrong Bridge; Towns County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Berrong family and dedicating a bridge in their honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR240/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50684","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":965015,"bill_number":"SB196","title":"Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; chairperson of the board of trustees; provision; change","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 provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB196/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50693","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":965021,"bill_number":"HR336","title":"Revenue and taxation; no new tax or rate increase unless such tax is approved by at least 60 percent of members elected of the 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 house 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":"2017-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR336/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50728","sponsor":"Sam Teasley"},
{"bill_id":965028,"bill_number":"HR333","title":"Grady Memorial Hospital; Grady Health System; 125th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Grady Memorial Hospital and Grady Health System on the occasion of its 125th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR333/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50717","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":965033,"bill_number":"SB198","title":"Industrial Loans; persons engaged in business of making industrial loans; loan contract upon redemption; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 7-3-13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prohibited false advertising relative to industrial loans, so as to prohibit persons engaged in the business of making industrial loans from issuing payment instruments which create a loan contract upon redemption, unless a previous contract has been entered into between the two parties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Banking and Financial Institutions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB198/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50699","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":965041,"bill_number":"SB200","title":"Insurance; synchronizing patients' chronic medications; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide for synchronizing patients' chronic medications; to define a term; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB200/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50722","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":965048,"bill_number":"HB404","title":"Rockdale Judicial Circuit; court reporters; make certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the Rockdale Judicial Circuit and the judges thereof, approved March 27, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 276), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 3854), so as make certain provisions for the court reporter or court reporters for the judicial circuit; to provide that the court reporter or court reporters for the circuit shall receive a stated salary in lieu of per diem compensation; to provide for conformity with other provisions of law and rules; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB404/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50689","sponsor":"Vernon Jones"},
{"bill_id":965053,"bill_number":"SR242","title":"Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity at the University of Georgia on the occasion of its 90th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR242/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50700","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":965060,"bill_number":"SR241","title":"Georgia AIDS Coalition; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia AIDS Coalition; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR241/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50685","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":965066,"bill_number":"HB396","title":"Criminal procedure; probation portion of split sentence for certain sexual offenses; clarify provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-10-6.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to punishment for sexual offenders, so as to clarify provisions relating to the probation portion of a split sentence imposed for certain sexual offenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB396/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50672","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":965073,"bill_number":"HR316","title":"House Study Committee on Stakeholder Engagement in School Redesign; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Stakeholder Engagement in School Redesign; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR316/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50678","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":965078,"bill_number":"HB393","title":"Covington, City of; change corporate limits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate and to grant a new charter to the City of Covington, approved January 30, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 2003), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of such municipality; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB393/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50669","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":965085,"bill_number":"HB414","title":"Income tax; certain unapproved and unused tax credits to be carried forward to next taxable year; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from state income taxes, so as to provide for certain unapproved and unused tax credits to be carried forward to the next taxable year; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB414/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50730","sponsor":"Sam Teasley"},
{"bill_id":965094,"bill_number":"HR324","title":"Georgia State University's Advanced Health Policy Institute; instructors; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia State University's Advanced Health Policy Institute and its instructors; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR324/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50708","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":965101,"bill_number":"HR317","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":"2017-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR317/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50679","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":965108,"bill_number":"SR244","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":"2017-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR244/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50724","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":965113,"bill_number":"HR319","title":"Boards of education; impose, levy and collect a 1 percent sales and use tax for maintenance and operation expenses of local school system; authorize - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize local boards of education to impose, levy, and collect a 1 percent sales and use tax for maintenance and operation expenses of the local school system; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR319/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50692","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":965120,"bill_number":"SB201","title":"Labor and Industrial Relations; employees to use sick leave for the care of immediate family members; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to labor and industrial relations, so as to allow employees to use sick leave for the care of immediate family members; to provide for definitions; to provide for conditions to take leave; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB201/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50725","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":965126,"bill_number":"HR325","title":"Lupus Awareness Day at the capitol; March 9, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Thursday, March 9, 2017, as Lupus Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR325/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50709","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":965133,"bill_number":"HR326","title":"Aten, Chief Magistrate Judge Phinia; Youth Law Program; East Metropolitan Area's first educational enrichment camp dedicated to law; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Chief Magistrate Judge Phinia Aten and the Youth Law Program, which is the East Metropolitan Area's first educational enrichment camp dedicated to law; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR326/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50710","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":965138,"bill_number":"SB193","title":"Positive Alternatives for Pregnancy and Parenting Grant Program; program mission and practice; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Positive Alternatives for Pregnancy and Parenting Grant Program, so as to revise the program mission and practice; to remove certain references to medically indigent women; to revise the definition of contract management agency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB193/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50686","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":965146,"bill_number":"HR327","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":"2017-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR327/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50711","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":965151,"bill_number":"SB191","title":"Petroleum Pipelines; regulation and permitting in this state; definitions; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 12, 22, and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to conservation and natural resources, eminent domain, and state government, respectively, so as to provide for the regulation and permitting of petroleum pipelines in this state; to provide for the issuance of certain permits by the director of the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources; to provide for appeals of the decision of the director; to require certain notices; to provide for the Board of Natural Resources to promulgate certain rules and regulations; to place conditions on the use of eminent domain for construction, expansion, and extension of petroleum pipelines; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"House Postponed","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB191/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50681","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":965158,"bill_number":"HB409","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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB409/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50702","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":965165,"bill_number":"HB401","title":"Uniform rules of the road; operators of motorcycles; exclude from prohibition of wearing headset or headphone","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 exclude operators of motorcycles from the prohibition of wearing a headset or headphone while driving; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB401/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50677","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":965171,"bill_number":"SB189","title":"Criminal Procedure; legal defense of indigents; provisions; change; clarify defined terms","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to criminal procedure, so as to change provisions relating to the legal defense of indigents; to change and clarify provisions relating to the authority and responsibilities of the Georgia Public Defender Council and its director; to authorize the creation of more divisions within the council; to clarify the obligation of the council and circuit public defender offices in representing individuals and providing services; to change provisions relating to the circuit public defender supervisory panel; to provide for reporting of certain information; to provide a method for an alternative delivery system to become a circuit public defender office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB189/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50668","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":965178,"bill_number":"SB192","title":"Elections and Primaries; nonpartisan election of district attorneys, sheriffs, coroners, tax commissioners, and clerks of superior court; qualifying; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for the nonpartisan election of 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":"2017-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB192/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50682","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":965183,"bill_number":"SR239","title":"Georgia American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO); commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR239/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50683","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":965190,"bill_number":"HR323","title":"Bell, Keenan Zachary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Keenan Zachary Bell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR323/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50707","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":965199,"bill_number":"HB407","title":"Cobb County; Probate Court; change salary of superior court clerk, deputy clerk, executive assistant and executive secretary","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 28, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3899), 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":"2017-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB407/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50698","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":965206,"bill_number":"HR321","title":"Communities in Schools; 40 years of service; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Communities in Schools for 40 years of service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR321/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50705","sponsor":"Stacey Abrams"},
{"bill_id":965211,"bill_number":"HR328","title":"State YMCA of Georgia; Center for Civic Enrichment and \"Y\" Club programs which sponsor Youth Assembly; cultivate youth civic engagement; 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":"2017-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR328/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50712","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":965217,"bill_number":"HB402","title":"Nurse Licensure Compact; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 26 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to nurses, so as to enter into an interstate compact known as the \"Nurse Licensure Compact\"; to authorize the Georgia Board of Nursing to exercise certain powers with respect to the compact; to provide for general provisions and jurisdiction; to provide for applications for licensure in a party state; to provide for additional authorities invested in party state licensing boards; to provide for a coordinated licensure information system and exchange of information between the party states; to provide for the establishment of the Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators; to provide for rulemaking; to provide for oversight, dispute resolution, and enforcement; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB402/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50687","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":965223,"bill_number":"HB410","title":"Condominiums; certain fees imposed on purchasers; provide for limits","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 provide for limits on certain fees imposed on purchasers of condominiums and lots in a property owners' association; to provide for fees for statements of amounts owing to a property owners' association; to provide for the manner of providing such statements; to provide for expedited fees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Veto V2","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB410/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50703","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":965230,"bill_number":"HB408","title":"Sales and use tax; for-hire vehicles; revise an 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 revise an exemption regarding for-hire vehicles; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB408/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50701","sponsor":"Sam Teasley"},
{"bill_id":965237,"bill_number":"HB399","title":"Campaign Finance Act; enact","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 comprehensively revise such chapter; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission and its composition, duties, powers, authority, and funding; to provide for procedures regarding complaints, disclosures, and other filings; to provide limitations on campaign contributions and expenditures; to provide for disclosure of contributions and expenditures and personal finances; to provide for the registration of lobbyists and certain filings and reports; to prohibit certain acts; to provide sanctions for violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB399/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50675","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":965242,"bill_number":"HR322","title":"Williams, Shawn; 2016 Administrator of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Shawn Williams, the 2016 Administrator of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR322/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50706","sponsor":"Jeff Jones"},
{"bill_id":965250,"bill_number":"HB411","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":"2017-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB411/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50720","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":965255,"bill_number":"HR332","title":"Moore, Lieutenant General Harold \"Hal\" Gregory, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lieutenant General Harold \"Hal\" Gregory Moore, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR332/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50716","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":965262,"bill_number":"HB406","title":"Weapons; reciprocity of recognizing and giving effect to licenses to carry from other states; revise requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-126 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to having or carrying handguns, long guns, or other weapons, license requirement, exceptions for homes, motor vehicles, private property, and other locations and conditions, so as to revise the requirements for the reciprocity of recognizing and giving effect to licenses to carry from other states; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB406/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50696","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":965268,"bill_number":"HR320","title":"Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month at the capitol; April, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April, 2017, as Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR320/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50704","sponsor":"Stacey Abrams"},
{"bill_id":965275,"bill_number":"HB394","title":"Oxford, 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 Oxford, approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4195), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of such municipality; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB394/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50670","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":965279,"bill_number":"SB199","title":"\"Better Employee Benefits Act\"","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 recognition and regulation of professional employer organizations operating in the State of Georgia; to provide for applicability of Chapter 8 of Title 34, the \"Employment Security Law\"; to provide for certain powers, duties, and authority of the Commissioner of Labor and the Department of Labor; to express the authority of the Commissioner of Insurance to enforce Chapter 23 of Title 33; to provide for penalties and enforcement; to provide for inspections; to change certain Code sections for purposes of conformity; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB199/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50721","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":965286,"bill_number":"HB398","title":"Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; update a cross-reference; 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 general provisions for the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, so as to update a cross-reference; to add a position eligible for membership in such fund; to provide for a certain employer's contribution to such fund; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB398/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50674","sponsor":"Paul Battles"},
{"bill_id":965293,"bill_number":"HR334","title":"Hutchison, Peyton; George Walton Academy's 2017 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Peyton Hutchison, George Walton Academy's 2017 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR334/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50718","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":965302,"bill_number":"HB395","title":"Moultrie-Colquitt County Parks and Recreation Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Moultrie-Colquitt County Parks and Recreation Authority and to authorize such authority to provide recreational services throughout Colquitt County; to provide for construction of this Act; to provide for conveyance of property upon dissolution; to provide for related matters; to provide for activation of the authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB395/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50671","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":965309,"bill_number":"HR329","title":"Hale, Mark; Commerce High School's 2017 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mark Hale, Commerce High School's 2017 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR329/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50713","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":965314,"bill_number":"HB397","title":"Ad valorem tax; property exemptions; revise definition regarding homesteads","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 revise a definition regarding homesteads; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB397/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50673","sponsor":"Dale Rutledge"},
{"bill_id":965321,"bill_number":"HB400","title":"Opiate Abuse Prevention Act; enact","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 the regulation of controlled substances, so as to provide limitations on prescriptions for opioids; to define a term; to provide for information to patients; to provide for disposal of unused opioids; to provide for annual reporting to the Department of Public Health; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB400/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50676","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":965326,"bill_number":"SB197","title":"Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; chairperson of the board of trustees; provision; change","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 provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB197/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50697","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":965333,"bill_number":"SB194","title":"Garnishment Proceedings; maximum part of disposable earnings subject to garnishment; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to garnishment proceedings, so as to change the maximum part of disposable earnings subject to garnishment and conform the form used therewith; to clarify various provisions; to change provisions relating to serving the defendant; to change provisions relating to the introduction of evidence and how judgments are paid; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Act 459","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB194/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50694","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":965338,"bill_number":"SB195","title":"\"Georgia Jobs First Act of 2017\"","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 for notice from employers that receive benefits from the state and then move facilities or operations from the state; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; 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":"2017-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB195/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50695","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":965344,"bill_number":"HB413","title":"Public utilities; regulation of certain matters pertaining to rural telephone cooperatives; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 44 and 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property and public utilities and public transportation, respectively, so as to provide for regulation of certain matters pertaining to rural telephone cooperatives; 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 venue in proceedings against rural telephone cooperatives; to change certain provisions relating to the bylaws of rural telephone cooperatives; to provide for return of revenues upon the death of a member of a rural telephone cooperative; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB413/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50729","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":965352,"bill_number":"SR243","title":"Tyler Perry Highway; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Tyler Perry and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR243/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50723","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":965357,"bill_number":"HB403","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB403/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50688","sponsor":"Matt Dubnik"},
{"bill_id":965364,"bill_number":"SB202","title":"Medical Assistance; increase in the personal needs allowance to be deducted from a nursing home resident's income; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for an increase in the personal needs allowance to be deducted from a nursing home resident's income; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Senate Conference Committee Appointed 11th, 45th, 33rd","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB202/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50726","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":965370,"bill_number":"HR331","title":"Military affairs coordinators; University System of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the award winning Military Affairs coordinators of the University System of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR331/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50715","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":965377,"bill_number":"HR318","title":"House Study Committee on Inclusive Postsecondary Education; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Inclusive Postsecondary Education; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR318/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50691","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":965382,"bill_number":"HR335","title":"Caldwell, Blair; Monroe Area High School's 2017 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Blair Caldwell, Monroe Area High School's 2017 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR335/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50719","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":965389,"bill_number":"SB190","title":"Juvenile Court of Newton County; intake services; transfer to Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice pursuant to code section 15-11-69 of the OCGA","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to transfer intake services of the Juvenile Court of Newton 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub As Amended","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB190/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50680","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":966808,"bill_number":"SR248","title":"Murphy, Dr. Kuanita Evette; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Kuanita Evette Murphy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR248/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50751","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":966809,"bill_number":"HR350","title":"Mitchell, Malcolm; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Malcolm Mitchell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR350/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50777","sponsor":"Susan Holmes"},
{"bill_id":966811,"bill_number":"SB211","title":"Student Assessments;consideration of local reading programs; research based formative assessments; summative component; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-281 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student assessments, so as to provide for consideration of local reading programs when establishing a research based formative assessment with a summative component for grades one and two; to provide for a review and recommended solution for ongoing assessments in kindergarten through grade five in reading and mathematics and for the assessments in grades three through eight; to provide for a comparability study to determine and establish the concordance of nationally recognized academic assessments with content standards and assessments in grades nine through 12; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB211/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50781","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":966812,"bill_number":"HR352","title":"Carter, Todd; outstanding high school wrestling season; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Todd Carter for an outstanding high school wrestling season; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR352/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50779","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":966813,"bill_number":"HR337","title":"Corporal Rick Hall Memorial Bridge; Bryan County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Corporal Richard \"Ricky\" Allen Hall and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR337/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50745","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":966815,"bill_number":"SB210","title":"\"Georgia Government Accountability Act\"; Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the organization of the executive branch generally, so as to establish the \"Georgia Government Accountability Act\"; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative intent; to create the Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee; to authorize the committee to review and evaluate state agencies' productivity, efficiency, and responsiveness; to provide for the automatic abolition of certain state agencies contingent upon adoption of a resolution by the General Assembly declaring that the state laws applicable to such agency have been repealed, revised, or reassigned; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB210/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50758","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":966816,"bill_number":"SR247","title":"Brown, Dr. Angela Hines; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Angela Hines Brown; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR247/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50750","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":966817,"bill_number":"HB433","title":"Property; expiry dates for writs of possession after issuance; 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 for expiry dates for writs of possession after issuance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB433/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50764","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":966820,"bill_number":"SB207","title":"Economic Development; Division of Minority and Women's Business Development; create; appointment of director; powers and duties; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Department of Economic Development, so as to define certain terms; to create the Division of Minority and Women's Business Development; to provide for appointment of a director; to provide for powers and duties of the director; to create the position of minority and women owned business enterprise state-wide advocate; to provide for appointment; to provide for duties; to provide for provisions for state contracts; to provide for a state-wide disparity study; to provide for contents; to provide for the structure of procurement contracts; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB207/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50755","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":966821,"bill_number":"HR351","title":"Bowling, Annette Thornton; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Annette Thornton Bowling; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR351/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50778","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":966822,"bill_number":"HB421","title":"Income tax; installation of certain clean-burning fuel infrastructure; allow credit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, and computation of income taxes and exemptions, so as to allow for a tax credit for the installation of certain clean-burning fuel infrastructure; to extend the sunset date for income tax credits for purchasers of certain alternative fuel vehicles; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB421/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50740","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":966824,"bill_number":"HB427","title":"Physicians and Health Care Practitioners for Rural Areas Assistance Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians for rural areas assistance, so as to expand the service cancelable loan program for physicians in underserved areas to other health care practitioners; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB427/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50752","sponsor":"Mark Newton"},
{"bill_id":966825,"bill_number":"SB204","title":"Record on Appeal; expeditious preparation and transmittal of record and transcript on appeal by court clerk; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 5-6-43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to preparation and transmittal of record on appeal by court clerk, retention of copy by clerk, furnishing at no cost to Attorney General in capital cases, and notification where defendant confined to jail, so as to provide for expeditious preparation and transmittal of record and transcript on appeal by court clerks; to add processes for when the clerk is unable to transmit the record and transcript within the time otherwise required by law; to provide for a penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB204/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50733","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":966826,"bill_number":"HB428","title":"Downtown development authorities; authorize 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 authorize assessments under Code Section 36-42-17; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB428/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50753","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":966828,"bill_number":"HR342","title":"Supreme Court decision, In Re Gault; 50th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision, In Re Gault; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR342/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50769","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":966829,"bill_number":"HR343","title":"Johnson, Lieutenant Colonel Romona; faithful service; United States Army; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lieutenant Colonel Romona Johnson for her faithful service to the United States Army; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR343/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50770","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":966830,"bill_number":"HB434","title":"Eminent domain; requirement that condemnations not be converted to any use other than public use for 20 years; provide exception","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to eminent domain, so as to provide for an exception to the requirement that condemnations not be converted to any use other than a public use for 20 years from the initial condemnation; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB434/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50780","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":966833,"bill_number":"HB432","title":"Tuition grants; certain institutions that lack accreditation be approved for tuition equalization purposes; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-411 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to tuition equalization grants at private colleges and universities, so as to provide that certain institutions that lack accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools shall be deemed to be an approved school for tuition equalization purposes if previously deemed an approved school under certain alternative provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB432/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50763","sponsor":"Matt Dubnik"},
{"bill_id":966834,"bill_number":"SB206","title":"'Hearing Aid Coverage for Children Act'","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide for a short title and findings; to require health plans to provide coverage for hearing aids for certain individuals; to provide for the frequency of replacing hearing aids; to provide for coverage of services and supplies; to provide options for higher priced devices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB206/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50749","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":966835,"bill_number":"SR250","title":"Multi-Agency Alliance for Children and EmpowerMEnt; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Multi-Agency Alliance for Children and its member entities for their work with Georgia's children and youth who are in the child welfare system and EmpowerMEnt who are the youth advocates for children and youth in the child welfare system, both present and future; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR250/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50767","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":966837,"bill_number":"SB208","title":"Education; award amount for HOPE scholarships based on previous year's average cost of tuition; provide","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 provide that the award amount for HOPE scholarships shall be based on the previous year's average cost of tuition for institutions within the university system; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB208/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50756","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":966838,"bill_number":"HR341","title":"Norris, Kelsey; 2017 Prudential Spirit of Community Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kelsey Norris upon being honored with a 2017 Prudential Spirit of Community Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR341/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50768","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":966839,"bill_number":"HB417","title":"Motor vehicles; abandoned vehicles or trailers; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to abandoned motor vehicles, so as to provide for definitions; to provide for duties for a person removing or storing a motor vehicle or trailer; to provide for the sending of notices by the Department of Revenue or authorized entities to owners of abandoned motor vehicles or trailers prior to foreclosure of a lien; to provide for the creation of a lien; to provide for a foreclosure process; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB417/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50736","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":966841,"bill_number":"HB422","title":"Veterans Service, Department of; nonprofit corporation as a public foundation; authorize incorporation","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 authorize incorporation of a nonprofit corporation as a public foundation; to provide requirements for the same; to provide for the purpose and governance of such public foundation; to provide for annual reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB422/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50741","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":966842,"bill_number":"HR339","title":"House Study Committee on Funeral, Cemetery, and Related Services; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Funeral, Cemetery, and Related Services; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR339/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50765","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":966845,"bill_number":"HR340","title":"United States Congress; legislation on policies for hemp and marijuana; consider","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting the United States Congress to consider legislation on policies for hemp and marijuana; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR340/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50766","sponsor":"Heath Clark"},
{"bill_id":966846,"bill_number":"HR346","title":"McAdoo, Tara L.; faithful service; Ordnance Corps; United States Army; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tara L. McAdoo for her faithful service with the Ordnance Corps and the United States Army; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR346/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50773","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":966847,"bill_number":"HB429","title":"Income tax; certain education expenses on behalf of certain dependent children; create credit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, and computation of and exemptions from income taxes, so as to create a tax credit for certain education expenses by taxpayers on behalf of certain dependent children; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB429/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50760","sponsor":"Sam Teasley"},
{"bill_id":966849,"bill_number":"HB431","title":"The Georgia Cogeneration and Distributed Generation Act of 2001; Solar Power Free-Market Financing Act of 2015; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to electrical service, so as to change certain provisions relating to \"The Georgia Cogeneration and Distributed Generation Act of 2001\" and the \"Solar Power Free-Market Financing Act of 2015\"; to change certain definitions; to change certain provisions relating to electric service providers and rates and fees; to provide for public notice and comment; to change certain provisions relating to measurement and payment of energy flow; to change certain provisions relating to requirements to purchase energy from customer generator and safety standards and regulations; to change certain provisions relating to requirements upon retail electric customer utilizing solar technology connected to an electric system of an electric service provider; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB431/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50762","sponsor":"Buzz Brockway"},
{"bill_id":966850,"bill_number":"HB418","title":"Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; certain members shall be eligible to obtain creditable service for international teaching service; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 3 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service creditable toward retirement benefits for the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, so as to provide that certain members of the Teachers Retirement System shall be eligible to obtain creditable service for international teaching service by paying the full actuarial cost of obtaining such creditable service; to provide for rules and 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB418/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50737","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":966851,"bill_number":"HB426","title":"Nurses; number of advanced practice registered nurses which can enter into a protocol agreement with delegating physician; provide exception","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 provide an exception to the number of advanced practice registered nurses with which a delegating physician can enter into a protocol agreement at any one time for nurses in certain locations under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB426/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50748","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":966853,"bill_number":"SB205","title":"Perry Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority; requirements for appointment of members of authority; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Perry Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority, approved February 27, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3542), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 1, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 3831), so as to change requirements for appointment of members of the authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB205/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50747","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":966854,"bill_number":"SB203","title":"Education; designation of a nonprofit organization to govern high school athletics in this state; definitions; governing structure; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for the designation of a nonprofit organization to govern high school athletics in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for a governing structure; to provide requirements for a board of directors; to provide for a representative assembly; to provide for a public liaison advisory committee; to provide for due process and appeals; to provide for amendments to the bylaws; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB203/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50732","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":966855,"bill_number":"HR345","title":"Fountain, Major Cynthia A.; faithful service; United States Army Reserves; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Major Cynthia A. Fountain for her faithful service to the United States Army Reserves; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR345/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50772","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":966858,"bill_number":"HR348","title":"National FBLA-PBL Week at the capitol; second week of February; recognize; Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda and recognizing the second week of February as National FBLA-PBL Week at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR348/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50775","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":966859,"bill_number":"HB419","title":"Fireworks; certain counties further regulate use or ignition; enable authority","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 regarding local government provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to enable the governing authority of certain counties to further regulate the use or ignition of consumer fireworks; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB419/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50738","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":966860,"bill_number":"HB420","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":"2017-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB420/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50739","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":966862,"bill_number":"SR249","title":"General Assembly; law for the local authorization of a limited number of licensed destination resort facilities casino resorts within the state; authorize -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 destination resort facilities 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":"2017-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR249/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50759","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":966863,"bill_number":"HB424","title":"Cobb County; State Court; change compensation of judges","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, approved March 26, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 3211), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 3, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3964), so as to change the compensation of judges of the State Court of Cobb County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB424/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50743","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":966864,"bill_number":"HR344","title":"Edwards, Master Chief Petty Officer Stephanie L.; faithful service; United States Navy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Master Chief Petty Officer Stephanie L. Edwards for her faithful service to the United States Navy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR344/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50771","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":966866,"bill_number":"HR338","title":"State revenue commissioner; exercise discretion when determining applicability of certain tax credits; recommend legislation be introduced","description":"A RESOLUTION recommending legislation be introduced which would provide that the state revenue commissioner may exercise his or her discretion when determining the applicability of certain tax credits; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR338/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50754","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":966867,"bill_number":"HB423","title":"Charter schools; unused facilities available to state charter schools; provide use","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 provide for the use of unused facilities available to state charter schools within the boundaries of the local school system that are not used for local charter schools in the local school system; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB423/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50742","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":966868,"bill_number":"HB430","title":"Governor's Education Reform Commission; charter schools; implement recommendations","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education, so as to implement recommendations from the Governor's Education Reform Commission with respect to charter schools; to provide for allotment sheets for charter schools; to provide for the establishment of a code of principles and standards of charter school authorizing; to provide for termination and nonrenewal of charters for charter schools that perform in the bottom quartile on state-wide student performance tests for three consecutive years; to provide for a facilities grant program for charter schools; to define \"unused facilities\" for purposes of charter schools; to revise provisions relating to funding for state charter schools; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB430/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50761","sponsor":"Buzz Brockway"},
{"bill_id":966871,"bill_number":"HR349","title":"Wishes 4 Me Foundation; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Wishes 4 Me Foundation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR349/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50776","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":966872,"bill_number":"HB416","title":"Optometrists; doctors administer pharmaceutical agents by injection; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-30-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to optometrists, so as to authorize doctors of optometry to administer pharmaceutical agents by injection; to provide for limitations and requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB416/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50735","sponsor":"Earl Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":966873,"bill_number":"HB425","title":"Elementary and secondary education; administration of standardized assessments in paper-and-pencil format upon parental request; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for administration of standardized assessments in paper-and-pencil format upon parental request; to discourage punitive actions for students refusing to participate in federal, state, or locally mandated standardized assessments; to provide for alternative administrations of student assessments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Veto V5","last_action_date":"2017-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB425/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50744","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":966875,"bill_number":"SR245","title":"Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Day; recognize February 20, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 20, 2017, as the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR245/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50731","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":966876,"bill_number":"SR246","title":"Rodgers, Ashley Elizabeth; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ashley Elizabeth Rodgers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR246/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50746","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":966877,"bill_number":"HR347","title":"Nash-Teachey, Dr. Beulah; faithful service; United States Army Reserves; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Beulah Nash-Teachey for her faithful service to the United States Army Reserves; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR347/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50774","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":966879,"bill_number":"SB209","title":"University System of GA; Student Advisory Council and the Faculty Advisory Council; create; powers, duties, authorities and functions; provide","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 of the University System of Georgia and the University System of Georgia, so as to create the Student Advisory Council and the Faculty Advisory Council; to provide for powers, duties, authorities, and functions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB209/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50757","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":966880,"bill_number":"HB415","title":"Education; designation of nonprofit organization to govern high school athletics; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for the designation of a nonprofit organization to govern high school athletics in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for a governing structure; to provide requirements for a board of directors; to provide for a representative assembly; to provide for a public liaison advisory committee; to provide for due process and appeals; to provide for amendments to the bylaws; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB415/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50734","sponsor":"John Meadows"},
{"bill_id":966881,"bill_number":"SB212","title":"Alcoholism, Drug Dependency or Abuse; administrative license suspension process for persons arrested of driving under the influence; provide for reforms","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 37, Title 40, and Article 7 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to hospitalization and treatment of alcoholics, drug dependent individuals, and drug abusers, motor vehicles and traffic, and ignition interlock devices as condition of probation; to correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB212/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50782","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":968264,"bill_number":"SR254","title":"Public Initiative Referendum; procedures; number of signatures required; verification methods; provide -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":"2017-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR254/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50787","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":968270,"bill_number":"SR252","title":"Board of Regents of the University System of GA; election of members and reduction in total membership; provide -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election of members and reduction in the total membership of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR252/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50785","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":968277,"bill_number":"SR253","title":"Board of Regents of the University System of GA; student member; add -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to add a student member to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR253/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50786","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":968283,"bill_number":"SB213","title":"Banking Improvement Zones; encourage opening of financial institutions in areas underserved; provide for establishment","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":"2017-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Banking and Financial Institutions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB213/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50784","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":968290,"bill_number":"SR251","title":"Lawrence, Chief William \"Kent\"; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Chief William \"Kent\" Lawrence for 30 years of service as Chief of the Eatonton Police Department; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR251/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50783","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":969508,"bill_number":"HB450","title":"Penal institutions; acceptance of certain DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction courses as satisfying required service hours; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 42-3-52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to community service as condition of probation, so as to allow for the acceptance of certain DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction courses by a court as satisfying required community service hours as condition of probation for conviction of certain drug offenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB450/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50814","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":969509,"bill_number":"HB456","title":"Property; execution of executory contracts for conveyance of real property; provide for requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to acquisition and loss of property, so as to provide for requirements for the execution of executory contracts for the conveyance of real property; to provide for notice requirements to the purchaser; to provide for a period of cancellation and rescission; to provide for requirements for the enforcement of remedies of defaults under executory contracts for the conveyance of real property; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB456/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50851","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":969510,"bill_number":"SR258","title":"Day of Remembrance; Armenian Genocide of 1915 through 1923; recognize April 24","description":"A RESOLUTION memorializing the Armenian Genocide of 1915 through 1923 and recognizing April 24 as a Day of Remembrance; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR258/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50796","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":969511,"bill_number":"HR356","title":"Nunn, Judge George; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge George Nunn on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR356/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50823","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":969512,"bill_number":"HB458","title":"Speed detection devices; automated traffic enforcement safety devices in school zones; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 14 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to speed detection devices, so as to provide for automated traffic enforcement safety devices in school zones; to provide for the operation of automated traffic enforcement safety devices by agents or registered or certified peace officers; to provide for automated traffic enforcement safety device testing exceptions and procedures; to provide for automated traffic enforcement safety device use warning signs; to provide for further exceptions for when case may be made and conviction had for exceeding posted speed limit by less than ten miles per hour; to provide for an exception for the ratio of speeding fines to an agency budget; to provide for civil enforcement of violations recorded by automated traffic enforcement safety devices; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB458/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50866","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":969515,"bill_number":"HB451","title":"Counties and municipalities; ordinance restricting certain vehicles on certain roads; prohibit adoption","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 adoption of an ordinance by a county or municipal corporation restricting the travel of certain vehicles on certain roads within their respective systems without providing for certain exceptions; to provide for authority of a county or municipal corporation to require certain documentation as proof of right to travel on certain restricted roads within their respective systems; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB451/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50815","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":969516,"bill_number":"SB231","title":"Attorney; person who is not a US citizen shall not gain admission to the practice of law; possess a lawful alien status; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 19 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding attorneys, so as to provide that a person who is not a United States citizen shall not gain admission to the practice of law or be a duly licensed attorney at law unless such person possesses a lawful alien status; to amend Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education;to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to drivers' licenses; to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to tax exemptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB231/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50859","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":969517,"bill_number":"SR255","title":"General Assembly; regulate the amount of tuition and fees for institutions of the University System of Georgia; authorize -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to regulate the amount of tuition and fees for institutions of the University System of Georgia; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR255/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50790","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":969519,"bill_number":"HB437","title":"Agricultural Education Advisory Commission; recreate","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 recreate the former Agricultural Education Advisory Commission which had been abolished by operation of law on December 31, 2016; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB437/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50795","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":969521,"bill_number":"SB230","title":"Health; requirements of physicians performing or inducing abortion to have hospital admitting privileges; 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 requirements of physicians performing or inducing an abortion to have certain hospital admitting privileges; to require physicians performing or inducing an abortion provide certain information to the pregnant woman; to provide for penalty; to provide for the regulation of abortion inducing drugs; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB230/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50856","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":969522,"bill_number":"SB215","title":"Education; amount established for freshman year; freeze tuition for particular students","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 freeze tuition for particular students at the amount established for freshman year; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB215/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50789","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":969524,"bill_number":"HB444","title":"Hiram, City of; ad valorem tax; residents 70 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 Hiram ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of the full value of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 70 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB444/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50807","sponsor":"Paulette Rakestraw"},
{"bill_id":969526,"bill_number":"HB441","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 O.C.G.A., relating to trusts, so as to establish qualified self-settled spendthrift trusts; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions for spendthrift provisions of trusts which are not within qualified self-settled spendthrift trusts; to provide for claims by creditors for such trusts; to provide for the creation of such trusts; to provide for transfers to such trusts; to provide for vacancies of trustees; to provide for standards for such trusts to be considered nonrevocable; to provide for beneficiary rights to withdrawal; to provide for claims for relief; to amend Part 4 of Article 9 of Title 11 of the O.C.G.A., 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":"Vetoed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Veto V3","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB441/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50804","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":969528,"bill_number":"SB229","title":"Columbus Consolidated Government Tax Commissioner; retain a specified percentage of school taxes; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that the tax commissioner of the Columbus Consolidated Government shall retain a specified percentage of school taxes collected by said commissioner and remit the same to the governing authority of Columbus Consolidated Government to reimburse the consolidated government for the cost of collecting school taxes; to provide for a statement of intention and the authority for this Act; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB229/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50862","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":969529,"bill_number":"SB227","title":"Local Government; process of establishing a compact with one or more other states; new sovereignties; 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 a process of establishing a compact with one or more other states and obtaining a Consent of Congress, which would result in the authority to create new sovereignties called prosperity districts; to provide for the creation of such new sovereignties throughout the state that are exempt from certain local, state, and federal laws, taxation, and court holdings; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations regarding the creation and existence of such districts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB227/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50857","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":969530,"bill_number":"HB455","title":"Whole Women's Health 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 certain protections of a woman's right to choose a safe and legal abortion; to repeal Code Section 31-9A-3; to provide for a short title; to provide that state laws and regulations which place a burden on a woman's access to an abortion are unenforceable; to provide for limitations; to provide legitimate health benefits; to provide for injunctive relief and damages; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB455/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50822","sponsor":"Pam Stephenson"},
{"bill_id":969531,"bill_number":"SR262","title":"Land, Chief of Police Steven; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Chief of Police Steven Land on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR262/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50810","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":969534,"bill_number":"SR267","title":"Vaird, Desmond; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Desmond Vaird; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR267/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50837","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":969536,"bill_number":"HR357","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":"2017-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR357/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50824","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":969537,"bill_number":"HB435","title":"City of Dunwoody Public Facilities Authority; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of Dunwoody Public Facilities Authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB435/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50793","sponsor":"Tom Taylor"},
{"bill_id":969539,"bill_number":"SR272","title":"Spelman College Day; recognize March 9, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 9, 2017, as Spelman College Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR272/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50845","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":969541,"bill_number":"HR359","title":"Hollis, Kelsey Leighannah; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Kelsey Leighannah Hollis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR359/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50826","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":969542,"bill_number":"SB226","title":"Alcoholic Beverages; regulations; provisions; annual production requirements for Georgia farm wineries; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to change certain provisions relating to the regulation of alcoholic beverages; to change provisions relating to certain annual production requirements for Georgia farm wineries; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB226/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50853","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":969544,"bill_number":"SB221","title":"Optometrists; administer pharmaceutical agents by injection; authorize doctors of optometry; limitations and requirements; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-30-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to optometrists, so as to authorize doctors of optometry to administer pharmaceutical agents by injection; to provide for limitations and requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB221/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50829","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":969545,"bill_number":"HR355","title":"Community Service Boards Day at the capitol; February 23, 2017; recognize; Georgia's Community Service Boards; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's Community Service Boards and recognizing February 23, 2017, as Community Service Boards Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR355/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50820","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":969548,"bill_number":"HB446","title":"Local Government 9-1-1 Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 36, 45, and 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to local government, public officers and employees, and public utilities and public transportation, respectively, so as to create the Local Government 9-1-1 Authority; to provide for members, powers, duties, authority, and responsibilities; to change certain provisions relating to the remittance of 9-1-1 charges; to provide for payment by service suppliers to the Local Government 9-1-1 Authority; to provide for administrative costs; to provide for legal representation; to provide for penalties and interest for noncompliance; to revise definitions relative to the Georgia Emergency Telephone Number 9-1-1 Service Act; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to provide for applicability to certain causes of action; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB446/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50809","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":969549,"bill_number":"HB453","title":"County law library; board of trustees; add chief judge of magistrate court","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 library, so as to add the chief judge of the magistrate court to the board of trustees of the county law library in each county; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB453/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50819","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":969551,"bill_number":"HR353","title":"House Study Committee on Internet Filter Protection Technology; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Internet Filter Protection Technology; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR353/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50816","sponsor":"Paulette Rakestraw"},
{"bill_id":969552,"bill_number":"HB459","title":"Contracts; clauses which are void and unenforceable in sale of residential real estate; 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 clauses which are void and unenforceable in contracts for the sale of residential real estate; to provide for exceptions; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB459/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50867","sponsor":"Sam Teasley"},
{"bill_id":969555,"bill_number":"HR360","title":"Wade, Lyndon Anthony; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lyndon Anthony Wade; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR360/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50827","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":969556,"bill_number":"HB445","title":"Hiram, City of; ad valorem tax; residents 65 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 Hiram ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $55,000.00 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":"2017-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB445/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50808","sponsor":"Paulette Rakestraw"},
{"bill_id":969557,"bill_number":"HB454","title":"Health; publicly funded health facilities offering HIV testing; provide certain information","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 17A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of HIV, so as to provide for certain information in publicly funded health facilities offering HIV testing; to provide for definitions; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB454/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50821","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":969559,"bill_number":"HR361","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":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR361/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50861","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":969562,"bill_number":"HB442","title":"Clayton County; State Court; provide for salaries of judges","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Clayton County, approved January 28, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 2032), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4654), so as to provide for the salaries of the judges of the state court; to provide for a county supplement; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB442/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50805","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":969564,"bill_number":"SB228","title":"Motor Vehicles; criminal offense and minimum fines for improper operation of an authorized emergency or law enforcement vehicle; provide","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 criminal offense and minimum fines for improper operation of an authorized emergency or law enforcement vehicle; to provide for an offense of operating an authorized emergency vehicle with a siren, bell, or whistle in certain instances; to provide for the mandatory license suspension of a driver convicted of a third or subsequent violation of such offense; to provide for fines; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB228/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50860","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":969565,"bill_number":"SR275","title":"Perkins, Sr., Honorable Carson Dane; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable Carson Dane Perkins, Sr., on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR275/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50848","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":969566,"bill_number":"SR271","title":"DeVane, Honorable Michael D.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable Michael D. DeVane on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR271/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50843","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":969568,"bill_number":"SB217","title":"Municipal Probation Officer; exercise of power of arrest and a Georgia Peace Officer Standards Training Council certification; revise the authority","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Sections 35-8-13.1 and 42-8-107 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to training and certification of municipal probation officers and uniform professional standards and uniform contract standards, so as to revise the authority of a municipal probation officer relative to the exercise of the power of arrest and a Georgia Peace Officer Standards Training Council certification; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB217/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50828","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":969571,"bill_number":"SR279","title":"General Assembly; establishment of a council to set the salaries of members; provide -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide for the establishment of a council to set the salaries of members of the General Assembly; to provide a council to advise the General Assembly in the setting of salaries for constitutional officers, judges, and the heads of state agencies; 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":"2017-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR279/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50858","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":969572,"bill_number":"SR266","title":"Flint, Austin and Bea; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Austin and Bea Flint for their outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR266/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50836","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":969574,"bill_number":"SR273","title":"Pridgen, Honorable John C.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable John C. Pridgen on the occasion of his retirement and congratulating him on his appointment as Senior Judge of the Superior Courts of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR273/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50846","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":969576,"bill_number":"SR270","title":"O'Leksy, Bill; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bill O'Leksy on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR270/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50842","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":969577,"bill_number":"SR274","title":"Ben Barron Ross Memorial Highway; Lincoln County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Ben Barron Ross and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR274/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50847","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":969580,"bill_number":"SB222","title":"'Local Government 9-1-1 Authority Act'; Local Government 9-1-1 Authority; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 36, 45, and 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to local government, public officers and employees, and public utilities and public transportation, respectively, so as to create the Local Government 9-1-1 Authority; to provide for members, powers, duties, authority, and responsibilities; to change certain provisions relating to the remittance of 9-1-1 charges; to provide for payment by service suppliers to the Local Government 9-1-1 Authority; to provide for administrative costs; to provide for legal representation; to provide for penalties and interest for noncompliance; to revise definitions relative to the Georgia Emergency Telephone Number 9-1-1 Service Act; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Veto V9","last_action_date":"2017-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB222/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50835","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":969581,"bill_number":"HB447","title":"HOPE; retroactive payments for difference between HOPE and full cost of tuition for certain students; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to HOPE scholarships and grants, so as to provide for retroactive payments for the difference between HOPE scholarships and the full cost of tuition for students who graduate on time and earn an associate degree; to provide for retroactive payments for the difference between HOPE grants and the full cost of tuition for students who graduate on time and earn a diploma or certificate; to provide for definitions; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB447/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50811","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":969583,"bill_number":"SR264","title":"Miss Georgia Peach Scholarship Pageant and 2016 Georgia Peach Queens; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Miss Georgia Peach Scholarship Pageant and the 2016 Georgia Peach Queens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR264/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50832","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":969585,"bill_number":"SR261","title":"Georgia Association of Educators Day; recognize February 23, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 23, 2017, as Georgia Association of Educators Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR261/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50803","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":969586,"bill_number":"HB439","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 a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Veto V6","last_action_date":"2017-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB439/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50801","sponsor":"Beth Beskin"},
{"bill_id":969587,"bill_number":"SR259","title":"Atlanta Motor Speedway Day; recognize March 2, 2017","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 March 2, 2017, as Atlanta Motor Speedway Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR259/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50797","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":969590,"bill_number":"SR257","title":"Hardin, Anne; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Anne Hardin as a Distinguished Finalist in the 22nd Annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR257/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50792","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":969591,"bill_number":"SB220","title":"Medical Practice; requirements for advertising or publicizing of medical specialty certification; repeal","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 repeal requirements for advertising or publicizing of medical specialty certification; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB220/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50838","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":969592,"bill_number":"SR256","title":"Mitchell, Malcolm; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Malcolm Mitchell and his youth reading efforts; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR256/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50791","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":969593,"bill_number":"SR278","title":"Burdette, Brian K.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brian K. Burdette on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR278/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50854","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":969596,"bill_number":"SB219","title":"Motor Vehicles; definitions; operation of motor vehicles with automated driving systems on certain public roads; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles, so as to provide for definitions; to provide for the operation of motor vehicles with automated driving systems on certain public roads; to provide for submission of certain information to the Department of Revenue to operate motor vehicles with automated driving systems; to provide for the operation of motor vehicles with such systems in certain locations; to provide for notice to local governing authorities; to provide for the collection of data from the operation of such motor vehicles; to provide for the submission of information and data to the General Assembly by the manufacturer of motor vehicles with automated driving systems; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB219/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50834","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":969597,"bill_number":"HB436","title":"Counties; boundary disputes; provide all ad valorem property and sales and use taxes in disputed area be paid into an escrow account pending resolution","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to settlement of boundary disputes, so as to provide that, in cases of boundary disputes between two or more counties, all ad valorem property taxes and sales and use taxes levied on and collected from the area in dispute shall be paid into an escrow account pending resolution of such dispute; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB436/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50794","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":969598,"bill_number":"HR358","title":"Truth and Union Lodge #594; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Truth and Union Lodge #594; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR358/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50825","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":969599,"bill_number":"SB214","title":"\"Consumer Protection Pet Purchase Act\"; retail sale of dogs and cats in this state; regulate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 4 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to animal protection, so as to regulate the retail sale of dogs and cats in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide that dogs and cats transported into this state for sale or offered for sale in this state shall be protected against certain diseases and parasites; to provide for examinations and certifications by veterinarians; to provide for certain rights of purchasers of dogs and cats; to provide for notices and representations to purchasers; to provide for the quarantine of dogs and cats suspected of carrying disease; to provide for cumulative effect of article; to require regulatory consistency; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB214/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50788","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":969603,"bill_number":"HR354","title":"Georgia Department of Education; develop and provide a list of training materials to increase awareness of mental health issues and disabilities; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Department of Education, in consultation with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities and mental health experts, to develop and provide to local school systems a list of training materials that would serve to increase awareness of mental health issues and behavioral and learning disabilities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR354/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50817","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":969604,"bill_number":"HR362","title":"Joint Study Committee on Stream Buffers in Georgia; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Stream Buffers in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR362/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50865","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":969605,"bill_number":"HB448","title":"Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission; require certain postsecondary institutions to qualify for exemptions; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to postsecondary education, so as to require certain education and postsecondary educational institutions to qualify for exemptions with the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission and the maintenance of exemptions provided for under such part; to provide for an exception; to provide for the promulgation of rules, regulations, and policies for the effectuation of such exemptions; to revise the membership of the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission; to provide for completion of current terms of appointment to the commission; to revise the membership of the Board of Trustees of the Tuition Guaranty Trust Fund; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB448/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50812","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":969609,"bill_number":"SR260","title":"Artsakh Republic; efforts to develop as a free and independent nation; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Artsakh Republic's efforts to develop as a free and independent nation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR260/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50798","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":969611,"bill_number":"HB440","title":"Sandy Springs, City of; Fulton County; change corporate boundaries","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Sandy Springs in Fulton County, approved April 15, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 3515), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5359), so as to change the corporate boundaries of the city; to provide for related matters; to provide a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Veto V7","last_action_date":"2017-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB440/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50802","sponsor":"Beth Beskin"},
{"bill_id":969612,"bill_number":"SR263","title":"Georgia Cattlemen's Association; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Georgia Cattlemen's Association for uniting and advancing Georgia's cattle industry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR263/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50830","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":969614,"bill_number":"SB232","title":"\"Facilitating Internet Broadband Rural Expansion (FIBRE) Act\"'; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to enact the \"Facilitating Internet Broadband Rural Expansion (FIBRE) Act\"; to amend Titles 36, 46, 48, and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to local government, public utilities and public transportation, revenue and taxation, and state government, respectively, so as to provide for broadband service planning, deployment, and incentives; to provide for the creation and administration of the Georgia Gigabit Ready Community Site designation program by the Department of Economic Development; to change the definitions relative to the \"OneGeorgia Authority Act\" to include broadband services in the terms \"cost of project\" and \"project\"; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB232/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50863","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":969615,"bill_number":"SR268","title":"McCord, Jeff; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Jeff McCord; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR268/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50839","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":969618,"bill_number":"SB218","title":"Motor Vehicles; definitions; operation of autonomous vehicles; require such vehicles to comply with federal and state equipment laws; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to identification and regulation of motor vehicles, so as to provide for definitions; to provide for the operation of autonomous vehicles without the presence of a human driver upon satisfaction of certain conditions; to require such vehicles to comply with federal and state equipment laws; to provide for registration and titling of such vehicles; to provide for exemption from liability for certain parties when a motor vehicle has been converted to an autonomous vehicle; to provide for the reporting of accidents involving an autonomous vehicle; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB218/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50831","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":969619,"bill_number":"SR276","title":"Brown-Mauldin Bridge; Towns County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Brown and Mauldin families of Towns County and dedicating a bridge in their honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR276/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50849","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":969621,"bill_number":"SB223","title":"Local Sales and Use Taxes; exception to the 2 percent limitation on local sales and use taxes; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prohibition of political subdivisions from imposing various taxes and ceiling on local sales and use taxes, so as to provide for an exception to the 2 percent limitation on local sales and use taxes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB223/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50840","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":969622,"bill_number":"HB443","title":"Hiram, City of; ad valorem tax; $40,000 of assessed value for residents; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Hiram ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $40,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB443/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50806","sponsor":"Paulette Rakestraw"},
{"bill_id":969625,"bill_number":"HB452","title":"Georgia Bureau of Investigation; publicly post certain information to extent permitted by federal law; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, so as to require the bureau to publicly post certain information from the Law Enforcement Notification System of the Enforcement Integrated Database of the United States Department of Homeland Security to the extent permitted by federal law; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding jails, so as to require the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, instead of the Georgia Sheriffs Association, to prepare and issue guidelines and procedures regarding compliance with Code Section 42-4-14; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB452/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50818","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":969628,"bill_number":"SB216","title":"Sales Tax; per capita share of certain municipalities to be paid to the county governing authority; eliminate a provision","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-109.5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administration, collection, and disbursement of the equalized homestead option sales tax, so as to eliminate a provision providing for the per capita share of certain municipalities to be paid to the county governing authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB216/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50799","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":969629,"bill_number":"HB438","title":"Motor vehicles; off-road vehicles; restrict operation on roadways","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to off-road vehicles, so as to restrict the operation of off-road vehicles on roadways; to provide for definitions; to prohibit the operation of off-road vehicles on highways and public spaces in a manner which poses a direct threat of harm to persons and property; to provide for penalties; to provide for civil forfeiture of off-road vehicles deemed to be contraband; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB438/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50800","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":969630,"bill_number":"SR277","title":"Coelho, Anthony Lee; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Anthony Lee Coelho on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR277/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50850","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":969633,"bill_number":"SB233","title":"State Government; preservation of religious freedom; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide for the preservation of religious freedom; 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":"2017-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB233/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50864","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":969634,"bill_number":"SR265","title":"Peanut Butter and Jelly Day; recognize March 20, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia peanut industry and recognizing March 20, 2017, as Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR265/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50833","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":969635,"bill_number":"HB449","title":"DeKalb County; taxes, fees, and assessments; 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 relating to taxes, fees, and assessments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB449/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50813","sponsor":"Tom Taylor"},
{"bill_id":969637,"bill_number":"SR269","title":"Sugg, Catherine; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Catherine Sugg; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR269/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50841","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":969640,"bill_number":"SB224","title":"DeKalb County; procedures, conditions, and limitations for the imposition of an additional retail sales and use tax; 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 procedures, conditions, and limitations for the imposition of an additional retail sales and use tax in DeKalb County; to provide for the selection and submission of rapid transit projects to be funded by the revenue of such tax; to provide for a limitation on the collection of a tax for transportation purposes in certain instances and the imposition of an additional retail sales and use tax in certain instances; to provide for a referendum; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB224/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50844","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":969641,"bill_number":"HB457","title":"Brooks County; Magistrate Court chief judge; provide nonpartisan elections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of chief judge of the Magistrate Court of Brooks County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for the sitting chief judge of the magistrate court to serve out his or her term of office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB457/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50855","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":969642,"bill_number":"SB225","title":"Elections; tabulation of advance voting ballots in the same manner as absentee votes; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for the tabulation of advance voting ballots in the same manner as absentee votes under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB225/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50852","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":972802,"bill_number":"SR281","title":"National Immunization Awareness Month; recognize August 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing August, 2017, as National Immunization Awareness Month and supporting adult immunizations; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR281/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50881","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":972803,"bill_number":"SR294","title":"Children's Day; recognize March 6, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 6, 2017, as Children's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR294/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50936","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":972805,"bill_number":"SR295","title":"Law Enforcement Appreciation Day; recognize March 6, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 6, 2017, 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":"2017-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR295/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50938","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":972807,"bill_number":"SB234","title":"Cruelty to Children; leaving certain children in vehicles under certain circumstances constitutes cruelty to children in third degree; provide","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB234/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50868","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":972809,"bill_number":"HR383","title":"Lee, Reverend George P., III; 10th pastoral anniversary; St. John Baptist Church; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend George P. Lee III on the occasion of his 10th pastoral anniversary at St. John Baptist Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR383/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50924","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":972811,"bill_number":"SR280","title":"Hemophilia of Georgia Day; recognize February 23, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 23, 2017, as Hemophilia of Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR280/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50872","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":972813,"bill_number":"HB472","title":"Motor vehicles and traffic; following requirements for vehicles in a procession when speed is coordinated automatically; provide exception","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driving on right side of roadway, overtaking and passing, and following too closely, so as to provide for an exception for following requirements for vehicles following in a procession when speed of the non-leading, participating vehicles are coordinated automatically; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB472/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50932","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":972814,"bill_number":"HB462","title":"Georgia veterans cemeteries; National Guard member honorably discharged shall be eligible for interment; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Georgia veterans cemeteries, so as to provide that members of the National Guard discharged or separated under honorable conditions shall be eligible for interment in a Georgia veterans cemetery; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":"Defense and Veterans Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB462/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50875","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":972816,"bill_number":"HR366","title":"Ward, Taylor; Miss Georgia Teen USA 2017; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Taylor Ward on being crowned Miss Georgia Teen USA 2017; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR366/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50907","sponsor":"Dexter Sharper"},
{"bill_id":972818,"bill_number":"SB242","title":"Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; delegating physician can enter into a protocol agreement at any one time for nurses; provide","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 provide an exception to the number of advanced practice registered nurses with which a delegating physician can enter into a protocol agreement at any one time for nurses in certain locations under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB242/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50902","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":972820,"bill_number":"HB460","title":"Swainsboro, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Swainsboro 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":"2017-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB460/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50873","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":972822,"bill_number":"SB246","title":"DeKalb County Charter Review Commission; create; membership, officers, purpose, meetings, hearings, functions; provide","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 charter commission; to provide for definitions; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub As Amended","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB246/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50901","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":972824,"bill_number":"HR367","title":"\"Community Health Centers Day\"; February 24, 2017; recognize; Georgia Association for Primary Health Care; 40th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 24, 2017, as \"Community Health Centers Day\" and commending the Georgia Association for Primary Health Care on its 40th Anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR367/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50908","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":972825,"bill_number":"HB470","title":"Economic Development, Department of; grants to certain organizations supporting military communities; create program","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 a program for making grants to certain organizations supporting military communities; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB470/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50930","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":972827,"bill_number":"HR376","title":"Cervical Cancer Prevention Day at the capitol; February 24, 2017; recognize; awareness of cervical cancer prevention and the availability of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination to parents and children of the State of Georgia; promote","description":"A RESOLUTION promoting awareness of cervical cancer prevention and the availability of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination to the parents and children of the State of Georgia and recognizing February 24, 2017, as Cervical Cancer Prevention Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR376/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50917","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":972829,"bill_number":"SR289","title":"Georgia Conservancy Day; recognize February 27, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Conservancy on its 50th anniversary and recognizing February 27, 2017, as Georgia Conservancy Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR289/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50897","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":972831,"bill_number":"SB237","title":"Handicapped Persons; motorized wheelchairs and scooters sold in this state shall be equipped with reflectors; provide","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":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB237/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50871","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":972833,"bill_number":"SR283","title":"Adams, Buddy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Buddy Adams on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR283/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50888","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":972835,"bill_number":"HR386","title":"Ralston, Julie R.; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Julie R. Ralston on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR386/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50927","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":972836,"bill_number":"HR363","title":"House Study Committee on the Qualified Education Expense Credit; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Qualified Education Expense Credit; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR363/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50876","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":972838,"bill_number":"SB236","title":"Driving Under the Influence; county department of family and children services be notified; endangering; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-391 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driving under the influence of alcohol, 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB236/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50870","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":972840,"bill_number":"HB465","title":"Industrial Hemp Commission; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to agriculture, so as to add a new chapter which provides for the creation of an Industrial Hemp Commission; to provide for membership of such commission; to provide for the establishment of a research program in cooperation with state universities; to provide for authority of the commission to seek certain permits or waivers from the federal government; to provide the commission with authority to issue licenses to cultivate industrial hemp for research and commercial purposes; to provide for compliance with certain prerequisites for issuance of such license; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB465/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50880","sponsor":"John Pezold"},
{"bill_id":972842,"bill_number":"SB250","title":"State Sexual Offender Registry; individual is convicted in another country; require registration","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Sexual Offender Registration Review Board, so as to require registration on the State Sexual Offender Registry when an individual is convicted in another country; to provide that the sentencing superior court judge shall make the risk assessment classification as part of sentencing for sexual offenders convicted in this state; to provide for recommendations by the Sexual Offender Registration Review Board to such sentencing judge; to provide for appeals; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB250/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50942","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":972844,"bill_number":"HR364","title":"Pornography; creating a public health crisis; recognize need for education","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing that pornography is creating a public health crisis leading to a broad spectrum of individual and public health impacts and societal harms and acknowledging the need for education, prevention, research, and policy change at the community and societal level in order to address the epidemic; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR364/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50900","sponsor":"Bruce Broadrick"},
{"bill_id":972846,"bill_number":"SB248","title":"Life Insurance; life insurers' requirement to review the National Association of Insurance Commissioners life insurance policy locator; 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 life insurers' requirement to review the National Association of Insurance Commissioners life insurance policy locator; to provide for reporting; to provide for Commissioner to prescribe reporting; to provide for enforcement; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB248/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50904","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":972848,"bill_number":"SR290","title":"Joint Georgia-Alabama Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Georgia-Alabama Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR290/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50898","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":972850,"bill_number":"HR370","title":"Hendricks, Dr. Hewlett \"Doc\"; Distinguished Citizen of the Year; Meriwether County Boy Scout Council; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Dr. Hewlett \"Doc\" Hendricks on being named the Distinguished Citizen of the Year by the Meriwether County Boy Scout Council; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR370/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50911","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":972852,"bill_number":"HR373","title":"Gainey, Sydney Ann Beckham; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sydney Ann Beckham Gainey on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR373/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50914","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":972854,"bill_number":"HB468","title":"DeKalb County; ad valorem tax; modify time limitation on homestead 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB468/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50928","sponsor":"Tom Taylor"},
{"bill_id":972856,"bill_number":"HR379","title":"Poythress, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) David Bryan; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lt. Gen. (Ret.) David Bryan Poythress; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR379/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50920","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":972859,"bill_number":"SR282","title":"Collins, Jr., Dr. Robert L.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Robert L. Collins, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR282/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50882","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":972860,"bill_number":"HR377","title":"Brake, Henry Louis, V; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Henry Louis Brake V; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR377/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50918","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":972862,"bill_number":"HR382","title":"Khan, Chaka; outstanding accomplishments; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chaka Khan for her outstanding accomplishments; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR382/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50923","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":972864,"bill_number":"HR380","title":"King, Reverend Alfred Daniel; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Alfred Daniel King; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR380/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50921","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":972866,"bill_number":"HR385","title":"Valdosta State University Day at the capitol; March 13, 2017; recognize; student leaders at Valdosta State University; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 13, 2017, as Valdosta State University Day at the state capitol and commending student leaders at Valdosta State University; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR385/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50926","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":972868,"bill_number":"HR374","title":"DeGroot, Dr. James F.; outstanding work; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. James F. DeGroot for his outstanding work; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR374/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50915","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":972870,"bill_number":"HB466","title":"Law enforcement; Georgia Crime Information Center disseminate electronically certain criminal history records; revise conditions","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 revise conditions regarding when the Georgia Crime Information Center may disseminate electronically certain criminal history records to private persons and businesses without fingerprint comparison or consent of the person whose records are requested; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB466/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50893","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":972871,"bill_number":"HR387","title":"First Sergeant Luke J. Mercardante Memorial Bridge; Oconee/Clark Counties; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of First Sergeant Luke J. Mercardante and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR387/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50905","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":972874,"bill_number":"HR388","title":"House Study Committee on Meeting the Demand for Nursing Care in Georgia; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Meeting the Demand for Nursing Care in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR388/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50939","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":972876,"bill_number":"SR291","title":"30th Annual Law Enforcement Cookout; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 30th annual law enforcement cookout; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR291/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50899","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":972878,"bill_number":"HB464","title":"Health; destination cancer hospitals; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state health planning and development, so as to provide for a five-year phase-in decrease in the percentage of out-of-state patients required to compose the patient base; to eliminate the licensed bed capacity maximum for destination cancer hospitals in two years; to increase the required charity care of a destination cancer hospital for purposes of certificate of need for the next five years; to provide for a five-year delayed repeal of provisions relating to the differentiated requirements for destination cancer hospitals; to amend other provisions for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB464/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50879","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":972880,"bill_number":"SR287","title":"Slosheye Trail Big Pig Jig; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Slosheye Trail Big Pig Jig; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR287/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50887","sponsor":"Gregory Kirk"},
{"bill_id":972882,"bill_number":"SB235","title":"\"Deantre Gregory Turman Act\"","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 strongly encourage that youth athletes participating in gridiron football 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":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB235/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50869","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":972884,"bill_number":"HR381","title":"Finney, John H.; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John H. Finney on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR381/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50922","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":972885,"bill_number":"SB239","title":"Woman's Right to Know Act; voluntary and informed consent requirements; include chemical abortion","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Woman's Right to Know Act, so as to include chemical abortion under voluntary and informed consent requirements; to provide for information concerning procedures and treatment to reverse the effects of a chemical abortion; to provide for chemical abortion reversal information availability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB239/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50889","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":972888,"bill_number":"SR296","title":"Valdosta State University Day; recognize March 13, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 13, 2017, as Valdosta State University Day at the state capitol and commending student leaders at Valdosta State University; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR296/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50940","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":972890,"bill_number":"HR369","title":"Slaughter, Karin; Georgia's Public Library Champion of the Year Award; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Karin Slaughter on receiving Georgia's Public Library Champion of the Year Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR369/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50910","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":972892,"bill_number":"HR384","title":"Georgia Asian American Legislative Summit and Lobby Day at the capitol; February 22, 2017; recognize; contributions of Georgia's Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs); commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the contributions of Georgia's Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) and recognizing February 22, 2017, as Georgia Asian American Legislative Summit and Lobby Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR384/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50925","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":972894,"bill_number":"SB241","title":"Controlled Substances; electronic data base of prescription information; provisions; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to controlled substances, so as to change certain provisions of the electronic data base of prescription information; to transfer responsibilities for the electronic data base of prescription information of the Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency to the Department of Public Health; to provide for the department's authority to continue the maintenance and development of the electronic data base of prescription information; to provide for definitions; to change the frequency of reporting provision; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to provide for the department to maintain and administer the electronic data base of prescription information; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB241/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50895","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":972897,"bill_number":"HB473","title":"Handicapped persons; additional rights and responsibilities of persons with service animals; provide","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 provide for additional rights and responsibilities of persons with service animals; to provide for accommodation of those requiring service animals; to authorize creation and issuance of information cards under the auspices of the Department of Human Services; to provide for criminal offenses and penalties relating to fraudulent representation relating to disability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB473/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50937","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":972898,"bill_number":"SR292","title":"Moore, Jr., Eron; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Eron Moore, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR292/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50934","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":972900,"bill_number":"SB249","title":"\"Chatham County Urban Development Authority Act\"","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Chatham County Urban Development Authority; to provide a short title; to provide for findings and determinations; to define certain terms; to provide for a board of trustees, appointment of members, and meetings; to provide for powers and duties; to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds of the authority and to authorize the collection for the payment of such revenue bonds; to make the revenue bonds of the authority exempt from taxation; to fix and provide the venue and jurisdiction of actions relating to the authority; to provide for the validation of bonds; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB249/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50933","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":972903,"bill_number":"HR371","title":"Catholic Day at the capitol; February 21, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 21, 2017, as Catholic Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR371/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50912","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":972905,"bill_number":"HB471","title":"Board of regents and university system; establishment of free speech policies for institutions; provide","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 the establishment of free speech policies for institutions of the university system; to prohibit the mandatory payment of certain student activity fees; to provide for a cause of action and remedies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB471/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50931","sponsor":"Buzz Brockway"},
{"bill_id":972907,"bill_number":"SB240","title":"Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority; reconstitute","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 7 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center, so as to reconstitute the Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for its membership, manner of appointment, terms of office, and powers and duties; to provide for exemption from taxation; to provide for venue; to provide for disposition of property; to exempt its property from levy and sale; to transfer certain assets and liabilities; to authorize the Department of Economic Development to contract with the authority for certain projects; to repeal certain laws; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB240/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50891","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":972909,"bill_number":"SR284","title":"Communities in Schools of Georgia; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Communities in Schools of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR284/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50883","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":972910,"bill_number":"SR293","title":"\"Kumbaya\"; recognize Georgia's first state historical song","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Georgia's first state historical song, known worldwide as \"Kumbaya\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR293/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50935","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":972912,"bill_number":"HB461","title":"Heard County; board of elections and registration; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Heard County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB461/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50874","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":972914,"bill_number":"HB467","title":"Technical and adult education; tuition waiver for students from foster care situations; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to technical and adult education, so as to provide for a tuition waiver for students from foster care situations enrolling in units within the Technical College System of Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB467/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50894","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":972916,"bill_number":"HR372","title":"Hendrix, Dr. Chato B.; outstanding service; Atlanta Falcons Cheerleader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Chato B. Hendrix on her outstanding service as an Atlanta Falcons cheerleader; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR372/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50913","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":972919,"bill_number":"SB244","title":"Telephone System for the Physically Impaired; establishment, administration and operation of state-wide dual party relay service; provisions; change","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 modify the prohibition as to the distribution of telecommunications equipment under the 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB244/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50890","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":972921,"bill_number":"SB245","title":"'Cory Joseph Wilson Act'","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 give a short title to a Code section relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use of automated external defibrillators in schools; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB245/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50892","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":972922,"bill_number":"SB238","title":"'Whole Women's Health Act'","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to provide for certain protections of a woman's right to choose a safe and legal abortion; to repeal Code Section 31-9A-3; to provide for a short title; to provide that state laws and regulations which place a burden on a woman's access to an abortion are unenforceable; to provide for limitations; to provide legitimate health benefits; to provide for injunctive relief and damages; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB238/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50878","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":972924,"bill_number":"HR365","title":"Strozier, Robert; North Metro Miracle League; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Robert Strozier for his work and dedication in support of the North Metro Miracle League; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR365/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50906","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":972926,"bill_number":"SB243","title":"\"Green Agricultural Education 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 provide that the agricultural education program is based on a three-component model; to provide for a pilot program to develop and implement agricultural education in elementary schools; to provide for selection of pilot sites; to provide for program requirements; to provide for a program evaluation; to provide for the Professional Standards Commission to extend in-field certification for agricultural education to include kindergarten through grade five; to provide for related matters; 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":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB243/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50886","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":972928,"bill_number":"SR285","title":"Moore, Jr., Lieutenant General Harold \"Hal\" Gregory; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lieutenant General Harold \"Hal\" Gregory Moore, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR285/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50884","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":972930,"bill_number":"HR378","title":"Okunoren-Meadows, Wande; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Wande Okunoren-Meadows on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR378/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50919","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":972932,"bill_number":"SR286","title":"Poythress, Lieutenant General David; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lieutenant General David Poythress; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR286/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50885","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":972933,"bill_number":"HB469","title":"Motor vehicle franchise practices; provide for definitions; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 22 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicle franchise practices, so as to provide for definitions; to provide for restrictions, limitations, and guidelines for the use of consumer data by a franchisor, manufacturer, distributor, or third party; to provide standards for reasonable compensation by a franchisor, manufacturer, distributor, or third party for parts and labor for warranty service work by a dealer; to provide for payments after a stop-sale of a motor vehicle in certain instances; to provide for right of first refusal; to correct a cross-reference; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB469/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50929","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":972935,"bill_number":"SR288","title":"Georgia PlanFirst Class of 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia PlanFirst Class of 2017; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR288/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50896","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":972937,"bill_number":"HR368","title":"Robinson, Mark; Emergency Management Agency director; public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Emergency Management Agency director Mark Robinson on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR368/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50909","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":972939,"bill_number":"HR375","title":"Sanborn, Cindy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Cindy Sanborn; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR375/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50916","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":972941,"bill_number":"HB463","title":"Early Care and Learning, Department of; establish nonprofit corporation to qualify as a public foundation; authorize","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 authorize the Department of Early Care and Learning to establish a nonprofit corporation to qualify as a public foundation; to provide for requirements; to provide for an annual report; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB463/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50877","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":972943,"bill_number":"SB247","title":"Municipal Corporations; meaning of municipality in certain instances; provide","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 applicable to municipal corporations, so as to provide for the meaning of municipality in certain instances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB247/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50903","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":975248,"bill_number":"HB488","title":"Housing, public accommodations and employment; provide comprehensive state civil rights law protecting individuals from discrimination; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide comprehensive state civil rights law protecting individuals from discrimination in housing, public accommodations, and employment; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to amend Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 8 of the O.C.G.A., relating to fair housing, so as to prohibit discrimination in housing; to amend Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to commerce and trade, so as to protect the right to equal enjoyment of and privileges to public accommodations; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 34 and Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to labor and industrial relations generally and public officers and employees, respectively, so as to prohibit discrimination in private and public employment; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB488/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50993","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":975250,"bill_number":"HB477","title":"Appling County; board of elections and registration; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Appling County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB477/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50949","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":975252,"bill_number":"HB481","title":"Aviation; unmanned aircraft systems; provide for preemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding aviation, so as to provide for preemption for unmanned aircraft systems; to define a term; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB481/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50969","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":975253,"bill_number":"SR304","title":"National Council of Negro Women; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the National Council of Negro Women; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR304/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50963","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":975254,"bill_number":"HB482","title":"Georgia Educational Scholarship Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education, so as to provide for the establishment of educational scholarship accounts; to provide for qualified education expenses; to provide for qualifications for students to participate in the program; to establish certain requirements for participating schools and service providers; to provide for accounts and account funds; to establish a Parent Review Committee to review expenditures upon request; to authorize the Office of the State Treasurer to promulgate rules and regulations; to provide for annual testing of participating students; to provide for an annual report on the program; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"House Third Reading Lost","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB482/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50973","sponsor":"Wesley Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":975256,"bill_number":"HB486","title":"Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act; training of proxy caregivers; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-26-12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exceptions to operation of the Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act and burden of proof, so as to provide for training of proxy caregivers; to provide for selection of curricula by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; to provide for select providers to train proxy caregivers in accordance with selected curriculum; to provide for professional delegation exceptions; to revise good faith efforts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB486/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50991","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":975257,"bill_number":"HR396","title":"National Immunization Awareness Month; August, 2017; support adult immunization; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing August, 2017, as National Immunization Awareness Month and supporting adult immunizations; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR396/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50981","sponsor":"Betty Price"},
{"bill_id":975258,"bill_number":"HB478","title":"Law enforcement officers and agencies; provide or make available a copy of booking photograph; revise 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 regarding law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to revise the requirements which must be met before an arresting law enforcement agency may provide or make available a copy of a booking photograph to a person; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-27","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB478/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50950","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":975259,"bill_number":"SR305","title":"Jones, Denny; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Denny Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR305/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50962","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":975260,"bill_number":"HR391","title":"Pendleton, Reverend Dr. L.K.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. L.K. Pendleton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR391/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50976","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":975261,"bill_number":"SB252","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":"2017-02-23","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB252/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50955","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":975262,"bill_number":"SR302","title":"Fairview Elementary School; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Fairview Elementary School on its great success with the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) initiative; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR302/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50966","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":975263,"bill_number":"SB254","title":"Sheriffs; minimum annual salary for each deputy appointed by each sheriff; provide; Local Law Enforcement Officer Compensation Commission; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 16 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding sheriffs, so as to provide for a minimum annual salary for each deputy appointed by each sheriff; to require the commissioner of public safety to publish certain minimum annual salary information of certain members of the Georgia State Patrol; to provide for cost-of-living and general performance based increases for each deputy appointed by each sheriff whenever such increases are authorized for state employees; to amend Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public officers and employees, so as to create the Local Law Enforcement Officer Compensation Commission; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB254/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50967","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":975264,"bill_number":"SR308","title":"Thomas, Nadine; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nadine Thomas as the first African American female to serve in the Georgia State Senate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR308/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50957","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":975266,"bill_number":"SR301","title":"Jones, Elam; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Elam Jones on being ordained as a minister in July, 2016; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR301/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50968","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":975267,"bill_number":"HR392","title":"Tillman, Beth; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Beth Tillman on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR392/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50977","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":975268,"bill_number":"SR312","title":"Sex Trafficking Awareness Day; recognize February 28, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 28, 2017, as Sex Trafficking Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR312/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50971","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":975269,"bill_number":"SR309","title":"Romberg, George; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending George Romberg on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR309/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50958","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":975270,"bill_number":"HR405","title":"State Board of Education; election of members; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide for the election of members of the State Board of Education; 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":"2017-02-23","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR405/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50996","sponsor":"Sam Teasley"},
{"bill_id":975271,"bill_number":"HB490","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":"2017-02-23","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB490/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50997","sponsor":"Matt Gurtler"},
{"bill_id":975272,"bill_number":"HB480","title":"Chatham County Urban Development Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Chatham County Urban Development Authority; to provide a short title; to provide for findings and determinations; to define certain terms; to provide for a board of trustees, appointment of members, and meetings; to provide for powers and duties; to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds of the authority and to authorize the collection for the payment of such revenue bonds; to make the revenue bonds of the authority exempt from taxation; to fix and provide the venue and jurisdiction of actions relating to the authority; to provide for the validation of bonds; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB480/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50956","sponsor":"Craig Gordon"},
{"bill_id":975273,"bill_number":"HR390","title":"Miller, Ashia, commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ashia Miller; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR390/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50975","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":975274,"bill_number":"SR297","title":"\"Community Health Centers Day\"; recognize February 24, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 24, 2017, as \"Community Health Centers Day\" and commending the Georgia Association for Primary Health Care; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR297/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50943","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":975275,"bill_number":"HB475","title":"Charitable solicitations; use of collection receptacles for donations; implement additional requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 17 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to charitable solicitations, so as to implement additional requirements for use of collection receptacles for donations; to provide additional penalties for violation of said chapter; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB475/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50947","sponsor":"Buddy Harden"},
{"bill_id":975277,"bill_number":"SR313","title":"PFC Roland E. Rush Memorial Intersection; Cooper Heights; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of PFC Roland E. Rush and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR313/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50970","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":975278,"bill_number":"HR397","title":"Trion High School boys golf team; win 2016 Class A State Championship; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Trion High School boys golf team on winning the 2016 Class A State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR397/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50982","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":975279,"bill_number":"HR399","title":"Camden County High School boys wrestling team; winning 2017 GHSA 7A State Wrestling Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Camden County High School boys wrestling team for winning the 2017 GHSA 7A State Wrestling Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR399/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50985","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":975280,"bill_number":"HR403","title":"Compact for Balanced Budget Commission; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Compact for a Balanced Budget Commission; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR403/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50989","sponsor":"Paulette Rakestraw"},
{"bill_id":975282,"bill_number":"SR298","title":"Samuel L. and LaTanya Jackson Highway; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Samuel L. and LaTanya Jackson and dedicating a road in their honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR298/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50945","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":975283,"bill_number":"SB253","title":"\"Quality Basic Education Act\"; a local school system; home study students; participate in extracurricular and interscholastic activities; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other educational programs under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to require a local school system to allow home study students to participate in extracurricular and interscholastic activities; to provide for definitions; to provide that home study students are subject to all rules, regulations, and codes of conduct as would apply to other students; to provide for rules and regulations by the State Board of Education; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB253/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50964","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":975285,"bill_number":"HR398","title":"Spelman College Day at the capitol; March 9, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 9, 2017, as Spelman College Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR398/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50983","sponsor":"Stacey Abrams"},
{"bill_id":975286,"bill_number":"HB474","title":"Driver Services, Department of; drivers' manual include best practices during traffic stop by law enforcement; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding drivers' licenses, so as to require the Department of Driver Services in any republication of its drivers' manual to include instructions for best practices for facilitating the safety of all parties during a traffic stop by law enforcement; to provide for collaboration; to require the Office of Highway Safety to promote such instructions in certain planned projects or campaigns of a highly visible nature; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB474/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50946","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":975287,"bill_number":"HR389","title":"House Rural Development Council; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Rural Development Council; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR389/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50951","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":975288,"bill_number":"HR393","title":"Georgia PlanFirst Class of 2017; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia PlanFirst Class of 2017; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR393/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50978","sponsor":"Tom Taylor"},
{"bill_id":975289,"bill_number":"SR310","title":"Norris, Kelsey; 2017 Prudential Spirit of Community Award; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kelsey Norris upon being honored with a 2017 Prudential Spirit of Community Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR310/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50959","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":975290,"bill_number":"HR401","title":"Gillette, Charles; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Charles Gillette on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR401/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50987","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":975291,"bill_number":"SR306","title":"Luhrs, Dr. Teresa \"Terri\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Dr. Teresa \"Terri\" Luhrs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR306/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50961","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":975292,"bill_number":"SR311","title":"Foot Soldiers: Class of 1964; commend the documentary","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the documentary Foot Soldiers: Class of 1964; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR311/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50972","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":975293,"bill_number":"HR395","title":"Georgia American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO); commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR395/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50980","sponsor":"Stacey Abrams"},
{"bill_id":975294,"bill_number":"HR404","title":"Joint Study Committee on Comprehensive Civil Rights Legislation; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Comprehensive Civil Rights Legislation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR404/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50995","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":975296,"bill_number":"SR300","title":"Kuchar, Matthew G.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia Tech alumnus and professional golfer, Matthew G. Kuchar, on the occasion of a momentous year in his career; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR300/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50952","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":975297,"bill_number":"HB485","title":"Distilled spirits; referendum election be held prior to issuance of licenses to manufacture; remove requirement","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 remove the requirement that a referendum election be held prior to the issuance of licenses for the manufacture of distilled spirits; to change certain provisions relating to the procedures for calling and conducting certain referendum elections and nullifications 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":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB485/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50990","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":975298,"bill_number":"HB476","title":"Dougherty County; coroner and deputy coroners; provide compensation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for compensation of the coroner and deputy coroners of Dougherty County; to provide for duties and responsibilities of the coroner; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB476/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50948","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":975299,"bill_number":"SR299","title":"Julian Bond Memorial Highway; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Horace Julian Bond and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR299/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50944","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":975301,"bill_number":"HR400","title":"Coweta Community Foundation; 20th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Coweta Community Foundation on the occasion of its 20th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR400/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50986","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":975302,"bill_number":"HB484","title":"Drivers' licenses; clarify persons who may obtain certain licenses, permits, or 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 clarify and provide for persons who may obtain certain licenses, permits, or cards; to provide for driving safety cards for persons who are current recipients of grants of deferred action on deportation which shall operate the same as drivers' licenses; to provide for exceptions; to provide for the design of driving safety cards; to provide for special identification cards for persons who are current recipients of grants of deferred action on deportation; to provide for the design of such special identification cards; to provide for criminal penalties; 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":"2017-02-23","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB484/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50984","sponsor":"Jeff Jones"},
{"bill_id":975303,"bill_number":"HB483","title":"Georgia Educational Scholarship Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education, so as to provide for the establishment of educational scholarship accounts; to provide for qualified education expenses; to provide for qualifications for students to participate in the program; to establish certain requirements for participating schools and service providers; to provide for accounts and account funds; to establish a Parent Review Committee to review expenditures upon request; to authorize the Office of the State Treasurer to promulgate rules and regulations; to provide for annual testing of participating students; to provide for an annual report on the program; 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":"2017-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB483/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50974","sponsor":"Wesley Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":975304,"bill_number":"HB487","title":"Disaster Volunteer Relief Act; granted leave from work with pay in order to participate in specialized disaster relief services; authorize certain employees of state agencies","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Disaster Volunteer Relief Act, so as to authorize certain employees of state agencies to be granted leave from work with pay in order to participate in specialized disaster relief services; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB487/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50992","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":975305,"bill_number":"HR402","title":"Georgia Pre-K Week; October 2-6, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing October 2-6, 2017, as Georgia Pre-K Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR402/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50988","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":975306,"bill_number":"SR303","title":"Brown, Mrs. Gladys; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Gladys Brown as the recipient of the Women's Caucus Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR303/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50965","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":975307,"bill_number":"HB489","title":"Local government; use Georgia Procurement Registry in addition to official legal organ to advertise certain bid opportunities; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, so as to provide that the Georgia Procurement Registry shall be used in addition to the official legal organ and other media outlets for advertisement of certain bid opportunities for goods and services and public works construction contracts by a county, municipal corporation, or local board of education; to provide that advertisement via the Georgia Procurement Registry shall be at no cost to local government entities; to require advertisement of certain bid opportunities by local government entities via the Georgia Procurement Registry; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB489/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50994","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":975308,"bill_number":"SB251","title":"Mass Transportation; levy of a retail sales and use tax by DeKalb County; public transportation of passengers for hire through Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 32 of the O.C.G.A., relating to mass transportation, so as 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 a referendum; to provide for a limitation on the collection of a tax for transportation purposes in certain instances; to amend Code Section 48-8-6 of the O.C.G.A., relating to prohibition of political subdivisions from imposing various taxes and ceiling on local sales and use taxes, so as to provide for an exception to the 2 percent limitation on local sales and use taxes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB251/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50954","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":975309,"bill_number":"SR307","title":"Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking Joint Task Force; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking Joint Task Force; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR307/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50960","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":975310,"bill_number":"HR394","title":"Georgia Association of Educators Day at the capitol; February 23, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 23, 2017, as Georgia Association of Educators Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR394/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50979","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":975311,"bill_number":"HB479","title":"Public Service Commission; requiring certain changes to integrated resource plans; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 46-3A-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to filing and approval of an integrated resource plan, so as to prohibit the Public Service Commission from requiring certain changes to such plans; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-27","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB479/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50953","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":976529,"bill_number":"HR430","title":"Allison, Former State Representative Stephen; public service; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and recognizing former State Representative Stephen Allison for his public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR430/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51027","sponsor":"Matt Gurtler"},
{"bill_id":976530,"bill_number":"HR419","title":"Guzman, Chari; Miss Cobb County 2017; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Chari Guzman, Miss Cobb County 2017; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR419/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51007","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":976531,"bill_number":"HR428","title":"Waters, Veronica; outstanding journalism career; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Veronica Waters on her outstanding journalism career; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR428/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51025","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":976532,"bill_number":"SB255","title":"\"Transparency in Elections Act\"","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, in order for their names to be listed on the ballot, candidates for the offices of President and Vice President of the United States shall file copies of their federal income tax returns with the Secretary of State; to provide for procedures; to provide for the posting of such returns on the website of the Secretary of State; to authorize the redaction of certain information; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-27","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB255/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50999","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":976533,"bill_number":"HR421","title":"Vots, Matthew; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Matthew Vots; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR421/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51018","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":976534,"bill_number":"HR425","title":"Miller, Rene; outstanding achievements as an entrepreneur and radio and television host; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rene Miller on her outstanding achievements as an entrepreneur and radio and television host; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR425/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51022","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":976535,"bill_number":"HB491","title":"Criminal history; individual may petition superior court to restrict access to criminal history record information for certain misdemeanor offenses; revise conditions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-3-37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to review of individual's criminal history record information, definitions, privacy considerations, written application requesting review, and inspection, so as to revise conditions under which an individual may petition the superior court to restrict access to criminal history record information for certain misdemeanor offenses; to provide for conditions under which an individual may petition the superior court to restrict access to criminal history record information for certain felony offenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB491/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51000","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":976536,"bill_number":"HB498","title":"Torts; action against broadcaster who broadcasts depiction of accident or trauma scene giving personally identifiable visual information or identification of victim; give right","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 give a right of action against any broadcaster who broadcasts the depiction of an accident or trauma scene in such manner as would give personally identifiable visual information or identification of a victim; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB498/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51036","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":976537,"bill_number":"HR410","title":"Jackson, Pastor Javon; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Javon Jackson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR410/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51006","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":976538,"bill_number":"HR422","title":"Ama-Kanasta Garden Club of Douglas County; 50th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Ama-Kanasta Garden Club of Douglas County on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR422/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51019","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":976539,"bill_number":"SB258","title":"Eligibility and Qualifications for Office; ineligibility for office for holders of public money of municipalities who refuse; pay over such funds to proper office; 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 office, so as to provide for ineligibility for office for holders of public money of municipalities who refuse or fail to account and pay over such funds to the proper officer; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB258/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51041","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":976540,"bill_number":"HR426","title":"Coley, Marjorie; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Marjorie Coley on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR426/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51023","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":976541,"bill_number":"HR407","title":"McCoy, Pat; Women's Caucus Award recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pat McCoy as a recipient of the Women's Caucus Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR407/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51003","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":976542,"bill_number":"SR314","title":"Cooley-Conlon Highway; Peach County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Alex Cooley and Mr. Peter Conlon and dedicating a road in their honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR314/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50998","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":976543,"bill_number":"HR409","title":"Coleman, Pastor Carlos D.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Carlos D. Coleman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR409/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51005","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":976544,"bill_number":"HR406","title":"Luton, Jimmie \"MeMa\"; 100th birthday; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the 100th birthday of Jimmie \"MeMa\" Luton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR406/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51002","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":976545,"bill_number":"HR415","title":"Tucker, Dr. Michael J.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Michael J. Tucker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR415/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51012","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":976546,"bill_number":"HR416","title":"Union Grove High School cheerleading team; Georgia Cheerleading Team of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Union Grove High School cheerleading team for being named Georgia Cheerleading Team of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR416/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51013","sponsor":"Dale Rutledge"},
{"bill_id":976547,"bill_number":"SB257","title":"Animals; consultation with a veterinarian; filing of criminal charges for cruelty to animals in certain instances; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to animals, so as to provide for consultation with a veterinarian employed or approved by the Department of Agriculture prior to the filing of criminal charges for cruelty to animals in certain instances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB257/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51040","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":976548,"bill_number":"HR423","title":"Summers, Melissa; outstanding career in radio and television; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Melissa Summers on her outstanding career in radio and television; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR423/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51020","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":976549,"bill_number":"HB500","title":"Local boards of education; member holding office in violation of nepotism law; provide for vacancy","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to election of local board of education members, persons ineligible to be members or superintendent, ineligibility for local boards of education, and ineligibility for other elective offices, so as to provide for a vacancy on a local board of education in the event that a member is holding office in violation of the nepotism law; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB500/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51038","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":976550,"bill_number":"HR411","title":"Lewis, Reverend Veronica; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Veronica Lewis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR411/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51008","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":976551,"bill_number":"HB497","title":"Juvenile proceedings; filing a petition for delinquency when informal adjustment or other nonadjudicatory procedures are used; extend period","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to delinquency, so as to automatically extend the period for filing a petition for delinquency when informal adjustment or other nonadjudicatory procedures are being used, until such informal adjustment or procedures have failed; to amend Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to domestic relations, so as to provide for de facto custodians custody arrangements; to provide for joint child custody arrangements between a parent and a de facto custodian of a child; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB497/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51034","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":976552,"bill_number":"HR420","title":"Deakin, Luke; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Luke Deakin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR420/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51017","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":976553,"bill_number":"HR427","title":"Young, Cynthia; outstanding radio career; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cynthia Young on her outstanding radio career; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR427/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51024","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":976554,"bill_number":"HB496","title":"Official Code of Georgia; provide for Code revision corrections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend various titles of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to provide for Code revision corrections; to repeal an obsolete provision; to correct a cross-reference; to provide for conforming revisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB496/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51033","sponsor":"Sheri Gilligan"},
{"bill_id":976555,"bill_number":"HR412","title":"Perloe, Dr. Mark; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Mark Perloe; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR412/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51009","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":976556,"bill_number":"HR408","title":"Chester, Reverend Adrian J.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Adrian J. Chester; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR408/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51004","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":976557,"bill_number":"SB256","title":"State Properties Commission; enter into leases in certain rural technology lease eligible counties; wireless service; without submission to the General Assembly for approval; authorize","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 authorize the State Properties Commission to enter into leases in certain rural technology lease eligible counties for the purpose of providing wireless service or broadband service to the public without submission to the General Assembly for approval; to provide for definitions; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-27","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB256/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51028","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":976558,"bill_number":"SR315","title":"City Of Atlanta; efforts to improve the quality of water; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognize the City of Atlanta's efforts to improve the quality of water; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR315/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51030","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":976559,"bill_number":"HR414","title":"McCarthy-Keith, Dr. Desireé; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Desireé McCarthy-Keith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR414/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51011","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":976560,"bill_number":"SR316","title":"Goodwill at the Gold Dome Day; recognize February 28, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 28, 2017, as Goodwill at the Gold Dome Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR316/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51031","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":976561,"bill_number":"HR418","title":"Elson, Sabrina; Miss Cobb County's Outstanding Teen 2017; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sabrina Elson, Miss Cobb County's Outstanding Teen 2017; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR418/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51016","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":976562,"bill_number":"SB259","title":"Motorcycle Trailers; operation in certain designated travel lanes; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 32-9-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to designation of travel lanes and use of such lanes, to provide for the operation of motorcycle trailers in certain designated travel lanes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB259/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51044","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":976563,"bill_number":"HR424","title":"White, Lorraine Jacques; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lorraine Jacques White; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR424/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51021","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":976564,"bill_number":"SR317","title":"Georgia Congressional Delegation and US Congress; authorize study of medical marijuana in Georgia; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging Georgia's congressional delegation and the United States Congress to amend the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 so as to authorize the study of medical marijuana in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR317/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51035","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":976565,"bill_number":"HB494","title":"Early care and learning; safety of children in early care and education programs; revise certain 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, so as to revise certain provisions relating to the safety of children in early care and education programs; to authorize hearsay in preliminary hearings regarding emergency closure of a program or the emergency placement of a monitor or monitors; to revise the definition of \"crime\" for purposes of background checks; to provide that background checks are not valid if an individual has been separated from employment for more than 180 consecutive days from an early care and education program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB494/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51029","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":976566,"bill_number":"HB495","title":"Economic Development, Department of; employers that move call centers from state; provide civil penalties and benefit recapture","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 for civil penalties and benefit recapture from employers that move call centers from the state; 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":"2017-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB495/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51032","sponsor":"Sheri Gilligan"},
{"bill_id":976567,"bill_number":"SR318","title":"Senate Cyber Challenge Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Cyber Challenge Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR318/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51042","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":976568,"bill_number":"HR429","title":"Foot Soldiers: Class of 1964; documentary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the documentary Foot Soldiers: Class of 1964; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR429/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51026","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":976569,"bill_number":"HB492","title":"Crimes and offenses; aggravated assault, second degree property damage and other crimes done intentionally to certain victims; provide enhanced penalties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 16 and Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses and sentencing and imposition of punishment, respectively, so as to provide for enhanced penalties in cases where a victim of the offenses of aggravated assault, aggravated battery, criminal damage to property in the second degree, terroristic acts and threats, and serious violent offenses is intentionally selected because of such victim's actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability; to repeal certain provisions relating to sentencing of defendants guilty of crimes involving bias or prejudice, circumstances, and parole; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB492/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51001","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":976570,"bill_number":"HR413","title":"Namnoum, Dr. Anne Brawner; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Anne Brawner Namnoum; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR413/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51010","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":976571,"bill_number":"HB493","title":"Open and public meetings; agency minutes and online videos; require public commentary be included","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-14-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to meetings to be open to public, limitation on action to contest agency action, recording, notice of time and place, access to minutes, and telecommunications conferences, so as to require that public commentary be included in agency minutes and online videos; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB493/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51014","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":976572,"bill_number":"HR417","title":"Wallace, James Hunter; outstanding academic and fencing career; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending James Hunter Wallace for his outstanding academic and fencing career; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR417/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51015","sponsor":"Betty Price"},
{"bill_id":976573,"bill_number":"HB499","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 O.C.G.A., relating to identity theft, so as to enact the \"Georgia Personal Data Security Act\"; to improve systems and procedures for providing and regulating notifications of data beaches affecting Georgia residents; to revise legislative findings and declarations; to modify definitions; to modify when notices of certain security breaches are required and to provide for the contents of such notices; to require certain entities to maintain certain data security procedures; to require that certain notices of a data breach be sent to certain officials of this state; to provide for enforcement by the Attorney General; to provide for civil penalties; to provide for designations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB499/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51037","sponsor":"Sheri Gilligan"},
{"bill_id":976574,"bill_number":"HB501","title":"Georgia Board of Recreational Therapy; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to require licensure of recreational therapists; to provide for definitions; to create the Georgia Board of Recreational Therapy; to provide for establishment, appointment, and membership of the board; to provide for powers, duties, and meetings of the board; to provide for licensure application, qualifications, and renewals; to prohibit the unauthorized practice of recreational therapy; to provide for continuing education requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB501/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51039","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":976575,"bill_number":"HR431","title":"House Study Committee on the Ramifications of Changes in Federal Health Care Policy; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Ramifications of Changes in Federal Health Care Policy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR431/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51043","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":977534,"bill_number":"HR441","title":"Smith, Officer Jody; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Officer Jody Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR441/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51084","sponsor":"Bill McGowan"},
{"bill_id":977536,"bill_number":"HR437","title":"March of Dimes Day at the capitol; March 1, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the March of Dimes and recognizing March 1, 2017, as March of Dimes Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR437/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51080","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":977538,"bill_number":"HB508","title":"Morrow, City of; provide for a governing authority","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Morrow, approved June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 4214), as amended, so as to provide for a governing authority; to create districts for the election of members of the governing authority; 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":"Vetoed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Veto V5","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB508/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51058","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":977540,"bill_number":"SR327","title":"London, Orenza; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Orenza London; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR327/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51064","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":977543,"bill_number":"HB506","title":"Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965; award certain contracts involving concessions; provide for vote by Board","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 vote by the Board for an award of certain contracts involving concessions; to provide for a competitive process for the award of contracts for concessions and the sale, lease, or other disposition of real property owned by the Authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB506/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51056","sponsor":"Tom Taylor"},
{"bill_id":977545,"bill_number":"HB507","title":"Jonesboro, City of; governing authority; create districts for election of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Jonesboro, approved April 4, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4056), as amended, so as to create districts for the election of members of the governing authority; 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 elections by plurality; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Veto V4","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB507/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51057","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":977547,"bill_number":"SB261","title":"\"Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965\"; procedures, conditions, and limitations for imposition of additional retail sales and use tax in DeKalb County; 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 procedures, conditions, and limitations for the imposition of an additional retail sales and use tax in DeKalb County; to provide for the selection and submission of rapid transit projects to be funded by the revenue of such tax; to provide for a limitation on the collection of a tax for transportation purposes in certain instances and the imposition of an additional retail sales and use tax in certain instances; to provide for a referendum; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB261/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51046","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":977549,"bill_number":"SB262","title":"Stockbridge, City of; corporate boundaries of the city; revise","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 corporate boundaries of the city; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide for contingent effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Act 559","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB262/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51060","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":977553,"bill_number":"SB265","title":"Forsyth County; compensation of the coroner and deputy coroner; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for compensation of the coroner and deputy coroner of Forsyth County; to provide for annual cost-of-living adjustment increases for the coroner; to provide for salary supplements for the coroner; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB265/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51074","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":977555,"bill_number":"HB509","title":"Human Trafficking Prevention Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to enact the \"Human Trafficking Prevention Act\"; to amend Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to commerce and trade, so as to require that certain products sold or leased by retailers contain a digital blocking capability that renders obscene material inaccessible; to amend Title 37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to mental health, so as to create the Georgia Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Trust Fund which shall be funded by the moneys derived from fees charged for the deactivation of digital blocking capability; to create funding mechanisms for nonpermanent long-term residential mental health and addiction treatment, holistic mental health and addiction counseling, and treatment alternatives to psychiatric drug therapy; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB509/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51066","sponsor":"Paulette Rakestraw"},
{"bill_id":977557,"bill_number":"SR320","title":"Newroth, Bennie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bennie Newroth; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR320/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51053","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":977559,"bill_number":"SR328","title":"Wade, Lyndon A.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lyndon A. Wade; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR328/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51065","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":977561,"bill_number":"HR438","title":"Dickerson, Dawn, commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dawn Dickerson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR438/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51081","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":977564,"bill_number":"SR322","title":"Thurman, Lieutenant Ricky; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lieutenant Ricky Thurman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR322/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51055","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":977566,"bill_number":"HR435","title":"Askew, Lynda; 2017 Gainesville Woman of Distinction; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Lynda Askew 2017 Gainesville Woman of Distinction; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR435/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51078","sponsor":"Matt Dubnik"},
{"bill_id":977569,"bill_number":"HR440","title":"Sex Trafficking Awareness Day at the capitol; February 28, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 28, 2017, as Sex Trafficking Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR440/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51083","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":977570,"bill_number":"HR436","title":"Nation of Israel; cordial and mutually beneficial relationship with the United States and State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Nation of Israel for its cordial and mutually beneficial relationship with the United States and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR436/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51079","sponsor":"Beth Beskin"},
{"bill_id":977573,"bill_number":"HR439","title":"Pringle, Vernon Ruth; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Vernon Ruth Pringle; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR439/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51082","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":977575,"bill_number":"SB264","title":"Board of Commissioners for Rockdale County; membership; reconstitute","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a Board of Commissioners for Rockdale County, approved March 4, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 2817), as amended, so as to reconstitute the membership of the board of commissioners; to provide for the manner of election and terms of office; to provide for the continuation in office of the current members; to provide for election districts; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-14","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB264/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51075","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":977577,"bill_number":"SR332","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":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR332/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51087","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":977579,"bill_number":"HB512","title":"Counties and municipalities; storm-water utility fees on water-neutral properties; prohibit assessment","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to prohibit the assessment of storm-water utility fees on water-neutral properties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB512/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51071","sponsor":"Regina Quick"},
{"bill_id":977581,"bill_number":"SR334","title":"Arnold, Frankie Mae; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Frankie Mae Arnold on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR334/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51089","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":977584,"bill_number":"SR323","title":"Georgia Lineman Appreciation Month; recognize April, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia linemen and recognizing April, 2017, as Georgia Lineman Appreciation Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR323/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51059","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":977586,"bill_number":"HR445","title":"M.O.B.B. United; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending M.O.B.B. United; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR445/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51092","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":977589,"bill_number":"HR444","title":"Willie Thomas Murray Memorial Bridge; Lincoln County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Willie Thomas Murray and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR444/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51090","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":977591,"bill_number":"HB513","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":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB513/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51091","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":977594,"bill_number":"SB260","title":"Education; investigations by the Professional Standards Commission; complaints from certain educators and parents not residents of this state; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-984.3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to investigations by the Professional Standards Commission of alleged violations by educators, so as to provide for complaints from certain educators and parents that are not residents of this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB260/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51045","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":977596,"bill_number":"HR443","title":"Eating Disorders Awareness Week in the State of Georgia; February 26, 2017 through March 4, 2017; National Eating Disorders Awareness Week; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 26, 2017, through March 4, 2017, as Eating Disorders Awareness Week in the State of Georgia in conjunction with the observance of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR443/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51086","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":977598,"bill_number":"HR433","title":"Thompson, Garland; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Garland Thompson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR433/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51076","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":977600,"bill_number":"SR333","title":"Bell, Ashley D.; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Ashley D. Bell of Gainesville, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR333/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51088","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":977603,"bill_number":"HB511","title":"Warm Springs, 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 Warm Springs, approved May 10, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 4110), so as to change the corporate limits of the city; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB511/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51070","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":977606,"bill_number":"HB504","title":"Waycross Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Waycross 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 Waycross, Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB504/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51049","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":977607,"bill_number":"SR329","title":"Joint Study Committee on Professional Employer Organizations; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Professional Employer Organizations; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR329/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51068","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":977609,"bill_number":"SR321","title":"Davis, Sr., Greg A.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Greg A. Davis, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR321/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51054","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":977611,"bill_number":"HB502","title":"Bremen, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Bremen to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB502/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51047","sponsor":"Kevin Cooke"},
{"bill_id":977614,"bill_number":"SR324","title":"Rush, Sheriff Quinton; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Sheriff Quinton Rush on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR324/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51062","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":977616,"bill_number":"HR434","title":"Lawson, Andrew Paul; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Andrew Paul Lawson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR434/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51077","sponsor":"Clay Cox"},
{"bill_id":977618,"bill_number":"SR325","title":"Anderson, Shae; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Shae Anderson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR325/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51061","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":977620,"bill_number":"HB503","title":"Randolph County; board of elections and registration; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Randolph County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide a method for the selection, resignation, and removal of its members and for filling vacancies; to provide for the qualification, terms, and oath of its members; to provide for rules and operation of the joint board; to provide for employees of the joint board; to provide for compensation; to provide for expenditures of funds and reimbursement; to provide for definitions; to repeal an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Randolph County; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates, abolishment of the previous board, and the transfer of certain of its property; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB503/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51048","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":977623,"bill_number":"HR432","title":"General Assembly; provide allocation of moneys derived from fees charged for deactivation of digital blocking capability; authorize - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by general law for an allocation of all moneys derived from fees charged for the deactivation of digital blocking capability on products sold in this state that make content accessible on the Internet to be paid into a trust fund to be used to provide nonpermanent long-term residential mental health and addiction treatment, holistic mental health and addiction counseling, and treatment alternatives to psychiatric drug therapy; to provide for related matters; to provide for the redesignation of a current subparagraph of the Constitution; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR432/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51067","sponsor":"Paulette Rakestraw"},
{"bill_id":977625,"bill_number":"SR319","title":"Youth Villages Georgia Day; recognize February 28, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 28, 2017, as Youth Villages Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR319/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51052","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":977627,"bill_number":"SB263","title":"City of Eagles Landing; incorporate; charter; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Eagles Landing; to provide a charter for the City of Eagles Landing; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for transition of powers and duties; to provide for community improvement districts; to provide for directory nature of dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Act 548","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB263/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51051","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":977629,"bill_number":"HR442","title":"Smarr, Officer Nick; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Officer Nick Smarr; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR442/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51085","sponsor":"Bill McGowan"},
{"bill_id":977632,"bill_number":"SR326","title":"Hardman, Norman; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Norman Hardman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR326/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51063","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":977634,"bill_number":"SR330","title":"Primary Healthcare Center (PHC); recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Primary Healthcare Center (PHC); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR330/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51072","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":977636,"bill_number":"HB505","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 an exception; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB505/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51050","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":977638,"bill_number":"SR331","title":"CPL Dennis \"Denny\" R. Wallin, USMC Memorial Highway; Walker County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Corporal Dennis \"Denny\" R. Wallin and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR331/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51073","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":977639,"bill_number":"HB510","title":"Alcoholic beverages; population and measurement of certain distances; repeal 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 regarding alcoholic beverages, so as to repeal certain provisions relating to population and the measurement of certain distances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB510/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51069","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":978671,"bill_number":"HB517","title":"Hospitals and related institutions; registration of diagnostic imaging equipment; 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 the registration of diagnostic imaging equipment; to provide for definitions; to provide for applications; to provide for registration requirements; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB517/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51098","sponsor":"Tom Taylor"},
{"bill_id":978676,"bill_number":"SR342","title":"National Shooting Sports Foundation; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the National Shooting Sports Foundation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR342/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51131","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":978681,"bill_number":"HB518","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 a definition; to provide for the due compensation to be paid by telephone companies that do not have certain end user customers; to revise terminology for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB518/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51100","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":978686,"bill_number":"HR460","title":"Agriculture, Department of; compile a concise document relating to injuries to humans caused by dog bites; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the Department of Agriculture to compile into a concise document basic statistics relating to injuries to humans caused by dog bites; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR460/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51125","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":978691,"bill_number":"HR462","title":"House of Representatives; commitment to strengthening military installations located within state; reaffirm","description":"A RESOLUTION reaffirming the House of Representatives' commitment to strengthening military installations located within this state; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR462/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51130","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":978697,"bill_number":"HR451","title":"White, Deputy Justin; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Deputy Justin White; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR451/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51112","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":978702,"bill_number":"HB526","title":"Excise tax; innkeeper; provide for 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 tax on rooms, lodgings, and accommodations, so as to provide for definitions of the term \"innkeeper\"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB526/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51128","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":978708,"bill_number":"SR340","title":"13th Annual Golden Shield Honors Awards Banquet; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 13th Annual Golden Shield Honor Awards Banquet and congratulating the Golden Shield recipients; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR340/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51106","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":978714,"bill_number":"HR459","title":"Freeman, Deputy Anthony Joseph \"T.J.\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Deputy Anthony Joseph \"T.J.\" Freeman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR459/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51121","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":978720,"bill_number":"HR452","title":"White, Deputy Justin; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Deputy Justin White; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR452/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51113","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":978725,"bill_number":"HR457","title":"Hotchkiss, Darlene E.; public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Darlene E. Hotchkiss on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR457/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51118","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":978730,"bill_number":"HR458","title":"Atlanta Motor Speedway Day at the capitol; March 5, 2017; recognize; stimulating the economy, 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 March 5, 2017, as Atlanta Motor Speedway Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR458/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51120","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":978735,"bill_number":"HB522","title":"Domestic Violence Helping Hands Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to barbers and cosmetologists, so as to change certain continuing education requirements; to provide for domestic violence and sexual abuse awareness training; to provide for certain training and resource information to be made available to applicants for certificates of registration; to authorize the board to promulgate certain rules and regulations; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB522/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51122","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":978743,"bill_number":"HB525","title":"Ad valorem tax; property; clarify that buffer areas along waterways be considered in assessment of fair market value","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 relative to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to clarify that buffer areas along waterways shall be considered in assessment of fair market value for ad valorem tax purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB525/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51127","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":978748,"bill_number":"HB519","title":"Insurance; health benefit plans; utilize certain clinical review criteria to establish step therapy protocols; require","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 health benefit plans to utilize certain clinical review criteria to establish step therapy protocols; to provide for a step therapy override determination process; to provide for definitions; to provide for statutory construction; 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB519/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51101","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":978753,"bill_number":"SR339","title":"Georgia Teen Republicans; recognize","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":"2017-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR339/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51105","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":978760,"bill_number":"HR461","title":"United States Department of Education; additional funding for education; request","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting additional funding for education from the United States Department of Education; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR461/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51126","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":978766,"bill_number":"HB515","title":"State house districts; revise boundaries of a certain district","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), and by an Act approved May 12, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 1413), so as to revise the boundaries of a certain state house district; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB515/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51096","sponsor":"Johnnie Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":978771,"bill_number":"HR446","title":"Johnny Tolbert III House Study Committee on Heatstroke; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Johnny Tolbert III House Study Committee on Heatstroke; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR446/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51099","sponsor":"William Boddie"},
{"bill_id":978776,"bill_number":"SR337","title":"March of Dimes Day; recognize March 1, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the March of Dimes and recognizing March 1, 2017, as March of Dimes Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR337/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51102","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":978783,"bill_number":"HB520","title":"Absentee Ballot Access 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 continuing requests for absentee ballot request forms; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB520/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51103","sponsor":"Craig Gordon"},
{"bill_id":978788,"bill_number":"HB527","title":"Professional corporations; podiatrists may jointly own a professional corporation with other physicians; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professional corporations, so as to provide that podiatrists may jointly own a professional corporation with other physicians; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB527/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51129","sponsor":"Mark Newton"},
{"bill_id":978794,"bill_number":"HB523","title":"Banking and finance; industrial loans; certain distance from military base or installation; prohibit issuance of license to issue","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 prohibit the issuance of a license to issue industrial loans within a certain distance from a military base or installation; to require certain disclosures related to insurance premiums on industrial loans in certain instances; to prohibit persons engaged in the business of making industrial loans from issuing payment instruments which create a loan contract upon redemption, unless a previous contract has been entered into between the two parties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":"Banking and Financial Institutions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB523/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51123","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":978801,"bill_number":"SR335","title":"Trump, President Donald J.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending President Donald J. Trump; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR335/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51093","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":978806,"bill_number":"HB521","title":"Minimum wage; increase; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minimum wage law, so as to provide for an increase in the minimum wage; to eliminate eligibility exemptions from the minimum wage law; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB521/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51119","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":978811,"bill_number":"SR336","title":"Annual NMO Awareness Month in Georgia; recognize March","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March as the annual NMO Awareness Month in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR336/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51094","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":978818,"bill_number":"HR455","title":"Wainwright, Raymond Anderson, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Raymond Anderson Wainwright, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR455/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51116","sponsor":"Vernon Jones"},
{"bill_id":978823,"bill_number":"HR448","title":"Children's Day at the capitol; March 6, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 6, 2017, as Children's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR448/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51109","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":978827,"bill_number":"HB524","title":"Digital Learning Tax Credit Act of 2017; 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 taxes, so as to provide for an income tax credit for taxpayers who make donations to certain qualified organizations acting in support of public education; to provide for an annual limit for such tax credit; to require annual reporting; to provide a definition; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB524/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51124","sponsor":"Sam Teasley"},
{"bill_id":978832,"bill_number":"HR453","title":"Minchew, Kaye Lanning; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kaye Lanning Minchew; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR453/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51114","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":978838,"bill_number":"SR338","title":"Hencely, Army Specialist Winston; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the bravery of Army Specialist Winston Hencely; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR338/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51104","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":978844,"bill_number":"HR449","title":"Boykin, Josephine; Distinguished Servant Leader of the community; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Josephine Boykin as a Distinguished Servant Leader of the community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR449/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51110","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":978850,"bill_number":"HB514","title":"Chatham-Savannah Youth Futures Authority; repeal Act","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the Chatham-Savannah Youth Futures Authority, approved March 10, 1988 (Ga. L.1988, p. 3743), as amended; to provide for the assets and liabilities thereof; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB514/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51095","sponsor":"Edward Stephens"},
{"bill_id":978855,"bill_number":"HR447","title":"Pornography; public health crisis leading to broad spectrum of individual and public health impacts and societal harms; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and finding that pornography is a public health crisis leading to a broad spectrum of individual and public health impacts and societal harms; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR447/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51108","sponsor":"Paulette Rakestraw"},
{"bill_id":978861,"bill_number":"HB516","title":"Coastal Marshlands Protection Act of 1970; number of days for occupying a live-aboard vessel during calendar year; increase","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-5-288 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to restrictions on granting permits under the Coastal Marshlands Protection Act of 1970, size restrictions, and activities and structures considered contrary to the public interest, so as to increase the number of days for occupying a live-aboard vessel during a calendar year; to provide for extensions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB516/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51097","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":978867,"bill_number":"HR450","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":"2017-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR450/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51111","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":978872,"bill_number":"HR454","title":"Endometriosis Awareness Month at the capitol; March, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March, 2017, as Endometriosis Awareness Month in at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR454/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51115","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":978877,"bill_number":"HR456","title":"Martin, Michelle Allison; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Michelle Allison Martin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR456/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51117","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":980408,"bill_number":"HR473","title":"Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Day at the capitol; March 14, 2017; recognize; Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and recognizing March 14, 2017, as Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR473/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51156","sponsor":"William Boddie"},
{"bill_id":980409,"bill_number":"HR470","title":"Ghana's Independence Day at the capitol; March 6, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 6, 2017, as Ghana's Independence Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR470/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51153","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":980410,"bill_number":"SR345","title":"40 Under Forty Georgia Muslims; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the 40 Under Forty Georgia Muslims; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR345/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51146","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":980411,"bill_number":"HR466","title":"Annie Lou Glover Boulevard; Camden County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mrs. Annie Lou Glover and dedicating a road in her memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR466/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51141","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":980412,"bill_number":"SR349","title":"Congress; block grant Medicaid funding to be used for indigent health care and Medicaid funding; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging Congress to block grant Medicaid funding to be used for indigent health care and Medicaid funding; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR349/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51151","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":980413,"bill_number":"SR348","title":"Stokes, Sergeant Lakeia Nicole; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sergeant Lakeia Nicole Stokes for her service in the United States Army; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR348/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51165","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":980414,"bill_number":"SR343","title":"Bell, Sally; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sally Bell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR343/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51144","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":980415,"bill_number":"SR350","title":"Hilliard, Mayor Patsy Jo; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Mayor Patsy Jo Hilliard for being awarded the Legislative Women's Caucus Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR350/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51167","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":980416,"bill_number":"HR469","title":"Grady, Henry Woodfin; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Henry Woodfin Grady; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR469/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51152","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":980417,"bill_number":"HR468","title":"House Study Committee on Health in Georgia; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Health in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR468/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51143","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":980418,"bill_number":"HB532","title":"Fayette County; Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues; provide for qualifications of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Fayette County, approved March 9, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 2431), so as to provide for the qualifications of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB532/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51136","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":980419,"bill_number":"HB535","title":"Sales and use tax; sales of tickets, fees, or charges of admission to certain facilities that provide certain racing events; provide exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from state sales and use taxes, so as to provide a state sales tax exemption for sales of tickets, fees, or charges of admission to certain facilities that provide certain racing events; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB535/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51168","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":980420,"bill_number":"HB530","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":"2017-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB530/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51134","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":980421,"bill_number":"SB266","title":"Signs and Signals on Public Roads; study considering the conversion of stop signs to yield signs; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the control of signs and signals on public roads generally, so as to require a study considering the conversion of stop signs to yield signs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB266/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51166","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":980422,"bill_number":"HB529","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB529/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51133","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":980423,"bill_number":"HB536","title":"Health; services which may be rendered by emergency medical technicians; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services, so as to revise provisions relating to services which may be rendered by emergency medical technicians; to eliminate certain requirements relating to the use of automated external defibrillators; to eliminate obsolete language relating to base station facilities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB536/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51169","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":980424,"bill_number":"SR344","title":"Independent Living Day; recognize March 1, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 1, 2017, as Independent Living Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR344/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51145","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":980425,"bill_number":"HR477","title":"Stokes, Sergeant Lakeia Nicole; outstanding service to country; awarded Purple Heart Medal of Honor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Sergeant Lakeia Nicole Stokes on her outstanding service to her country and being awarded the Purple Heart Medal of Honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR477/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51160","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":980426,"bill_number":"SR351","title":"Grady Memorial Hospital; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Grady Memorial Hospital and Grady Health System on the occasion of its 125th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR351/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51170","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":980427,"bill_number":"SB267","title":"Hapeville Water and Sewer Authority; repeal an Act creating","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the Hapeville Water and Sewer Authority, approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L.1979, p. 3461), as amended; to provide for the assets and liabilities thereof; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB267/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51148","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":980428,"bill_number":"HB534","title":"Roswell, City of; councilmember; provide that no one person hold office more than three consecutive terms","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reincorporate the City of Roswell in the County of Fulton, approved April 19, 2000 (Ga. L. 2000, p. 3844), as amended, so as to provide that no person shall hold the office of councilmember for more than three consecutive terms; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB534/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51150","sponsor":"Betty Price"},
{"bill_id":980429,"bill_number":"SR341","title":"Watkins, Lottie Heywood; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lottie Heywood Watkins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR341/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51107","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":980430,"bill_number":"HB531","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":"2017-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB531/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51135","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":980431,"bill_number":"HR478","title":"Kuchar, Matthew G.; Georgia Tech alumnus; professional golfer; momentous year in career; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia Tech alumnus and professional golfer, Matthew G. Kuchar, on the occasion of a momentous year in his career; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR478/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51161","sponsor":"Geoff Duncan"},
{"bill_id":980432,"bill_number":"SR346","title":"Stokes, Sergeant Lakeia Nicole; awarded Purple Heart Medal of Honor; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Sergeant Lakeia Nicole Stokes for being awarded the Purple Heart Medal of Honor from President Barack Obama on November 29, 2016; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR346/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51147","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":980433,"bill_number":"HR463","title":"Annie Mae Maddox Memorial Intersection; Jackson County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mrs. Annie Mae Collins Maddox and dedicating an intersection in her memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR463/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51138","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":980434,"bill_number":"HR480","title":"Johnson, Reverend Willie A.; first pastoral anniversary; Richland Missionary Baptist Church; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Willie A. Johnson on the occasion of his first pastoral anniversary at Richland Missionary Baptist Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR480/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51163","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":980435,"bill_number":"HB538","title":"Fulton County; Board of Education; pension and retirement pay to teachers and employees; create system","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing in Fulton County a system for pension and retirement pay to teachers and employees of the Board of Education of Fulton County, approved February 2, 1945 (Ga. L. 1945, p. 528), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 11, 2009 (Ga. L. 2009, p. 4004), an Act approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4982), an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4026), and an Act approved April 21, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 4276) so as to authorize the Board of Education of Fulton County to create a system for pension and retirement pay to teachers and employees; 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":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB538/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51172","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":980436,"bill_number":"HR472","title":"40 Influential Georgia American Muslims; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the 40 Influential Georgia American Muslims; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR472/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51155","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":980437,"bill_number":"HB528","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 definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB528/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51132","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":980438,"bill_number":"HR465","title":"Lynn Taylor Crossing; Ware County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Chief W. Lynn Taylor and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR465/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51140","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":980439,"bill_number":"HR476","title":"Smith, Frankie L.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Frankie L. Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR476/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51159","sponsor":"William Boddie"},
{"bill_id":980440,"bill_number":"SR347","title":"Men of Summer Hill; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the choral group, Men of Summer Hill; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR347/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51149","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":980441,"bill_number":"HR464","title":"House Study Committee on Infectious Disease Preparedness; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Infectious Disease Preparedness; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR464/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51139","sponsor":"Betty Price"},
{"bill_id":980442,"bill_number":"HB533","title":"5G Broadband Infrastructure Leads to Development (BILD) Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to local government, so as to limit the ability of local governing authorities to prohibit, regulate, or charge for the collocation of small wireless facilities in public rights of way under certain circumstances; to provide the Public Service Commission with the jurisdiction to determine disputes; 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":"2017-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB533/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51137","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":980443,"bill_number":"HR475","title":"Rozier, Tammy; first place winner 6th District Georgia School Nutrition Arts Competition; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Tammy Rozier for winning first place in the 6th District Georgia School Nutrition Arts Competition; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR475/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51158","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":980444,"bill_number":"HR481","title":"People of Georgia; keep pets safe in hot weather; leave at home if unattended in vehicle; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the people of Georgia to keep their pets safe in hot weather by leaving them at home if they would otherwise be unattended in a vehicle; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR481/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51164","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":980445,"bill_number":"HR479","title":"Hopewell Primitive Baptist Church; Sacred Harp singing event; 150th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hopewell Primitive Baptist Church and its Sacred Harp singing event, on the occasion of its 150th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR479/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51162","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":980446,"bill_number":"HR474","title":"Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the capitol; March 20, 2017; recognize; Georgia peanut industry; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia peanut industry and recognizing March 20, 2017, as Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR474/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51157","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":980447,"bill_number":"HB537","title":"Villa Rica, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Villa Rica 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":"2017-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB537/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51171","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":980448,"bill_number":"HR467","title":"E. A. Welch, Jr., Memorial Bridge; Taylor County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. E. A. Welch, Jr., and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR467/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51142","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":980449,"bill_number":"HR471","title":"Smith, Officer Timothy Kevin; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Officer Timothy Kevin Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR471/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51154","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":981995,"bill_number":"SR354","title":"Ghana's Independence Day; recognize March 6, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 6, 2017, as Ghana's Independence Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR354/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51175","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":982011,"bill_number":"SR355","title":"Claude Edgar and Bertha Catlin Johnson Drive; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the lives of Claude Edgar and Bertha Catlin Johnson and dedicating a road in their memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR355/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51176","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":982024,"bill_number":"SR353","title":"Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Therapy Dogs; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta therapy dogs known as \"Canines For Kids\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR353/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51174","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":982038,"bill_number":"SR352","title":"Senate Study Committee on Homelessness; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Homelessness; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR352/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51173","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":983110,"bill_number":"HR494","title":"Bethel, Casey M.; Georgia's 2017 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Casey M. Bethel, Georgia's 2017 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR494/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51213","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":983111,"bill_number":"SR356","title":"Edwards, Annette Hardge; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Annette Hardge Edwards on her outstanding public service and being one of the first two African American women elected as a Henry County School Board Member; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR356/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51177","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":983112,"bill_number":"HR484","title":"Dyslexia; schools, local educational agencies, and the state educational agency to recognize it has a profound educational impact that must be addressed; encourage; Dyslexia Day at the capitol; March 1, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging all schools, local educational agencies, and the state educational agency to recognize that dyslexia has a profound educational impact that must be addressed and recognizing March 1, 2017, as Dyslexia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR484/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51199","sponsor":"Rich Golick"},
{"bill_id":983113,"bill_number":"SR372","title":"Davenport, Helen D.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Helen D. Davenport on her outstanding public service and upon receiving the Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR372/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51201","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":983114,"bill_number":"HR492","title":"Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the capitol; March 6, 2017; recognize; certified peace officer in Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 6, 2017, 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":"2017-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR492/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51211","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":983115,"bill_number":"HR489","title":"Savannah State University cheerleading squad; first place winner 2017 CheerSport Nationals Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Savannah State University cheerleading squad for winning first place at the 2017 CheerSport Nationals Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR489/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51208","sponsor":"Edward Stephens"},
{"bill_id":983116,"bill_number":"SR361","title":"Harrell III, Joel Edward; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joel Edward Harrell III on the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR361/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51187","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":983117,"bill_number":"HR482","title":"Georgia Congressional Delegation; enact legislation with sole purpose of reestablishing a Nuclear Waste Program per the Nuclear Waste Policy Act; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the Georgia Congressional Delegation to immediately enact legislation with the sole purpose of reestablishing a Nuclear Waste Program per the Nuclear Waste Policy Act; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR482/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51180","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":983118,"bill_number":"HB544","title":"Richmond Hill Public Facilities Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Richmond Hill Public Facilities Authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB544/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51223","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":983119,"bill_number":"SB268","title":"HOPE Scholarship; revised eligibility requirements for incoming freshmen; provide","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 provide for revised eligibility requirements for incoming freshmen; to eliminate high school grade point average requirements for HOPE eligibility for incoming freshmen; to amend Code Section 20-2-157 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to uniform reporting system for certain purposes, so as to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB268/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51220","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":983120,"bill_number":"SR359","title":"Council for Quality Growth Day; recognize March 16, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 16, 2017, as Council for Quality Growth Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR359/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51182","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":983121,"bill_number":"HB539","title":"Hampton, City of; Henry County; mayor pro tem or members selected to serve in absence of mayor and mayor pro tem to vote on matters before council while serving in absence of mayor; provide ability","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reincorporate and provide a new charter for the City of Hampton in Henry County, Georgia, approved April 19, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3613), so as to provide for the ability of the mayor pro tem or members selected to serve in the absence of the mayor and mayor pro tem to vote on matters before the council while serving in the absence of the mayor; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB539/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51178","sponsor":"Karen Mathiak"},
{"bill_id":983122,"bill_number":"SR374","title":"Little, Hiram A. (Joe); condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Hiram A. (Joe) Little; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR374/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51203","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":983123,"bill_number":"SR362","title":"Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education and commending its 25 years of service to the people of this state; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR362/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51194","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":983124,"bill_number":"SR366","title":"Oldknow, Jacob; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jacob Oldknow on his outstanding achievements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR366/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51189","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":983125,"bill_number":"HR488","title":"International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees; Local 479; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Local 479; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR488/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51207","sponsor":"Edward Stephens"},
{"bill_id":983126,"bill_number":"SR368","title":"Links Day; recognize March 7, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION commending The Links, Incorporated, and recognizing March 7, 2017, as Links Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR368/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51191","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":983127,"bill_number":"SR375","title":"Geary, Franklyn Harvey; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Franklyn Harvey Geary and recognizing him on the occasion of his 90th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR375/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51205","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":983128,"bill_number":"HR493","title":"Little, Hiram Emory; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Hiram Emory Little; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR493/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51212","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":983129,"bill_number":"HR500","title":"James, Triana; advocacy; honor; awareness of cervical cancer prevention; availability of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination to parents and children of the State of Georgia; promote","description":"A RESOLUTION promoting awareness of cervical cancer prevention and the availability of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination to the parents and children of the State of Georgia and honoring Triana James for her advocacy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR500/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51219","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":983130,"bill_number":"SR364","title":"Indrakrishnan, Dr. Indran B.; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and recognizing Dr. Indran B. Indrakrishnan for his outstanding work; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR364/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51196","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":983131,"bill_number":"HB540","title":"Cobb County; State Court; change salaries of certain staff 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, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 4063), so as to change the salaries of certain staff 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":"2017-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB540/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51179","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":983132,"bill_number":"HB542","title":"Alcoholic beverages; social host's criminal responsibility and civil liability; provide","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 individuals 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":"2017-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB542/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51193","sponsor":"Emory Dunahoo"},
{"bill_id":983133,"bill_number":"HR495","title":"Tompkins, Sheriff Donna; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sheriff Donna Tompkins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR495/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51214","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":983134,"bill_number":"HB541","title":"Crimes and offenses; persons convicted of misdemeanor crimes of family violence from receiving, possessing, or transporting a firearm; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 16 and 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses and to domestic relations, respectively, so as to prohibit persons convicted of misdemeanor crimes of family violence from receiving, possessing, or transporting a firearm and to prohibit persons subject to family violence protective orders from receiving, possessing, or transporting a firearm; 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":"2017-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB541/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51185","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":983135,"bill_number":"HR497","title":"Kinchen, Lisa; work with Southern Journal Magazine; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Lisa Kinchen for her work with Southern Journal Magazine; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR497/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51216","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":983136,"bill_number":"HR498","title":"Roberts, Ashley; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ashley Roberts on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR498/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51217","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":983137,"bill_number":"HR499","title":"Mitchell-Blackwell, Lynita; outstanding work; recipient of the 2017 Yellow Rose Community Servant Leader Award; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell for outstanding work and for being named recipient of the 2017 Yellow Rose Community Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR499/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51218","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":983138,"bill_number":"HR485","title":"Frank \"Poppa D.\" Delaney, Jr., Parkway; Thomas County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Frank \"Poppa D.\" Delaney, Jr., and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR485/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51200","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":983139,"bill_number":"SR360","title":"Georgia Institute of Technology; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Institute of Technology for the success of the Basic Economic Development Course on the occasion of the fiftieth annual course offering; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR360/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51184","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":983140,"bill_number":"SR357","title":"Vidalia High School Competitive Cheerleading Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Vidalia High School Competitive Cheerleading Team for winning the 2016 GHSA Division AA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR357/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51183","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":983141,"bill_number":"HR491","title":"House Interns; 2017 Regular Session; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the House Interns for the 2017 Regular Session; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR491/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51210","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":983142,"bill_number":"SR371","title":"Newroth, Bennie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bennie Newroth; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR371/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51198","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":983143,"bill_number":"HB543","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 repeal the corporate net worth tax; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for legislative findings; to provide definitions; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB543/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51221","sponsor":"Emory Dunahoo"},
{"bill_id":983144,"bill_number":"HR487","title":"St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee; honor; Chairman Brian Counihan; Grand Marshal of the 2017 St. Patrick's Day Parade; Dennis Michael Counihan; upcoming occasion of 2017 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 Brian Counihan and the Grand Marshal of the 2017 St. Patrick's Day Parade, Dennis Michael Counihan, on the upcoming occasion of the 2017 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR487/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51206","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":983145,"bill_number":"HR490","title":"Third Infantry Division Day at the capitol; March 9, 2017; recognize; Third Infantry Division of the United States Army at Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Third Infantry Division of the United States Army at Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield and recognizing March 9, 2017, as Third Infantry Division Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR490/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51209","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":983146,"bill_number":"HR483","title":"Georgia's Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923; April 1, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the world-wide victims of genocide and recognizing April 1, 2017, as Georgia's Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR483/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51181","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":983147,"bill_number":"HB545","title":"Atlanta, City of; ad valorem tax; residents in independent school district who are 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 such 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":"2017-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB545/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51224","sponsor":"Beth Beskin"},
{"bill_id":983148,"bill_number":"HR486","title":"May, Robin; outstanding public service; Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Robin May on her outstanding public service and upon receiving the Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR486/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51204","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":983149,"bill_number":"SR363","title":"Georgia's Top Youth Volunteers of 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Georgia's Top Youth Volunteers of 2017; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR363/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51195","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":983150,"bill_number":"SR378","title":"Jackson, Cierra Dena'e; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Miss District of Columbia, Cierra Dena'e Jackson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR378/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51226","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":983151,"bill_number":"SR373","title":"Harris, R.R.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending R.R. Harris for her vital role as a community health advocate; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR373/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51202","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":983152,"bill_number":"SR370","title":"Women in Defense Day; recognize March 16, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Women in Defense (WID) Georgia Chapter and recognizing March 16, 2017, as Women in Defense Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR370/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51197","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":983153,"bill_number":"SR369","title":"Blankenship, Army Veteran Jarrett; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Army Veteran Jarrett Blankenship on his heroic actions of valor displayed during his military service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR369/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51192","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":983154,"bill_number":"HR496","title":"Georgia Lineman Appreciation Month; April 2017; recognize; Georgia lineman; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia linemen and recognizing April, 2017, as Georgia Lineman Appreciation Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR496/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51215","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":983155,"bill_number":"SR376","title":"Pittman Park 10 & Under Football Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Pittman Park 10 & Under football team for winning the 2016 Youth National 10 & Under Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR376/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51222","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":983156,"bill_number":"SR367","title":"Brookwood High School Swim and Dive Program; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Brookwood High School swim and dive program for its continued success; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR367/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51190","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":983157,"bill_number":"SR358","title":"Georgia Pre-K Week; recognize October 2-6, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing October 2-6, 2017, as Georgia Pre-K Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR358/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51186","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":983158,"bill_number":"SR377","title":"General Assembly; refundable income tax credit for income received by law enforcement officers as compensation; provide -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly may prescribe by general law for a refundable income tax credit for income received by law enforcement officers as compensation from this state, a county or municipality of this state, a state or political subdivision of a state, or the United States for services in the charge of enforcing criminal laws and exercising the power of arrest for such entity; 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":"2017-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR377/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51225","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":983159,"bill_number":"SR365","title":"Wilson, Cory Joseph; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Cory Joseph Wilson and commending his family's efforts to raise cardiac awareness; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR365/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51188","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":984778,"bill_number":"HB546","title":"Sugar Hill Building Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Sugar Hill Building Authority; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB546/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51232","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":984780,"bill_number":"HB551","title":"Candler County; Act to create a board of elections and registration; repeal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Candler County, approved April 19, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3707); to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to provide a specific repealer; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB551/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51237","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":984782,"bill_number":"HR504","title":"St. Luke African Episcopal (AME) Church; 105th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending St. Luke African Episcopal (AME) Church on the occasion of its 105th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR504/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51246","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":984785,"bill_number":"HR505","title":"WebWed Mobile; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending WebWed Mobile; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR505/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51248","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":984791,"bill_number":"SR381","title":"State Department of Economic Development; cooperate with Queen Blessing Itua, Global Empowerment Movement (GEM); request","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting that the State Department of Economic Development cooperate with Queen Blessing Itua, Global Empowerment Movement (GEM); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR381/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51229","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":984793,"bill_number":"HB558","title":"Clayton County; Superior Court; compensation of sheriff; change provisions","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":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB558/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51249","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":984797,"bill_number":"HB556","title":"Athens, City of; Clarke County; superintendent to make certain purchases; 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 make certain purchases; to provide for performance bonds related to certain construction projects; to provide for approval of certain purchases by the board of education; to provide for the board of education to modify maximum expenditure amounts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB556/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51242","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":984801,"bill_number":"HR507","title":"Taylor, Marcia; 2017 Horatio Alger Award recipient; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Marcia Taylor, recipient of the 2017 Horatio Alger Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR507/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51251","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":984807,"bill_number":"SR382","title":"Members of St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the members of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, Chairman Brian Counihan and the Grand Marshal of the 2017 St. Patrick's Day Parade, Dennis Michael Counihan, on the upcoming occasion of the 2017 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR382/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51231","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":984809,"bill_number":"SR383","title":"John Smoltz Highway; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing John Andrew Smoltz and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR383/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51230","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":984813,"bill_number":"HB559","title":"Lamar County Public Facilities Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Lamar County Public Facilities Authority and to provide for the appointment of members of the authority; to confer powers upon the authority; to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds of the authority payable from the revenues, tolls, fees, charges, and earnings of the authority, contract payments to the authority, and from other money pledged therefor and to authorize the collection and pledging of the revenues, tolls, fees, charges, earnings, and contract payments of the authority for the payment of such revenue bonds; to authorize the execution of resolutions and trust indentures to secure the payment of the revenue bonds of the authority; to fix and provide the venue and jurisdiction of actions relating to any provisions of this Act; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB559/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51254","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":984817,"bill_number":"HB550","title":"Lake City, City of; provide for a governing authority","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Lake City, approved April 4, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4227), as amended, so as to provide for a governing authority; to create districts for the election of members of the governing authority; 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":"Vetoed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Veto V7","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB550/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51236","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":984821,"bill_number":"HB548","title":"Riverdale, City of; provide for a governing authority","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Riverdale, approved February 13, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 2205), as amended, so as to provide for a governing authority; to create wards for the election of members of the governing authority; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for method of election and filling vacancies; 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":"2017-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB548/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51234","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":984826,"bill_number":"HR503","title":"Moss, William \"Bo\"; outstanding public service; Henry County Board of Commissioners; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending William \"Bo\" Moss for his outstanding public service on the Henry County Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR503/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51245","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":984828,"bill_number":"HR509","title":"Nduom; Dr. Papa Kwesi; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR509/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51253","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":984833,"bill_number":"HB549","title":"Lovejoy, City of; provide for a governing authority","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Lovejoy in the County of Clayton, approved March 31, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 3897), as amended, so as to provide for a governing authority; to create districts for the election of members of the governing authority; 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":"Vetoed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Veto V6","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB549/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51235","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":984839,"bill_number":"HR501","title":"Mason, Shirley Ann; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Shirley Ann Mason; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR501/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51243","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":984842,"bill_number":"HB547","title":"Villa Rica, City of; ad valorem tax; residents 65 years or older; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Villa Rica ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $8,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 65 years of age or older, approved February 20, 2017 (Act No. 6), so as to change the date of a referendum; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB547/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51233","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":984845,"bill_number":"SR380","title":"Klein, Linda A.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Linda A. Klein; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR380/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51228","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":984850,"bill_number":"HB553","title":"Cobb County; State Court; change salary of chief deputy clerk and clerk; 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 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 create the position of executive assistant to the clerk of the State Court of Cobb County and to set the salary of such executive assistant; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB553/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51239","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":984852,"bill_number":"HB554","title":"Georgia Legislative Retirement System; benefit allowance; increase","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 6 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement, retirement allowances, and death benefits in the Georgia Legislative Retirement System, so as to increase the benefit allowance applicable to the Legislative Retirement System; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB554/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51240","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":984856,"bill_number":"SR379","title":"Georgia Southwestern State University Day; recognize March 13, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 13, 2017, as Georgia Southwestern State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR379/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51227","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":984862,"bill_number":"HR502","title":"Jackson, Ernest Carol; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ernest Carol Jackson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR502/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51244","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":984865,"bill_number":"HR506","title":"Walker, Devra Proctor; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Devra Proctor Walker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR506/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51250","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":984869,"bill_number":"HB557","title":"Clayton County; Probate Court; change compensation of judge","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act placing the judge of the Probate Court of Clayton County on an annual salary, approved February 7, 1950 (Ga. L. 1950, p. 2068), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4662), so as to change the compensation of the judge of the probate court; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB557/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51247","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":984875,"bill_number":"HB552","title":"Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978; 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 and gender identity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB552/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51238","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":984878,"bill_number":"HR508","title":"Brocato, Henry Anthony; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Henry Anthony Brocato; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR508/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51252","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":984880,"bill_number":"HB555","title":"Carrollton, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Carrollton 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":"2017-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB555/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51241","sponsor":"Kevin Cooke"},
{"bill_id":987971,"bill_number":"SR384","title":"Carpenter, Keion; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Keion Carpenter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR384/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51255","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":987984,"bill_number":"SR387","title":"Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Therapy Dogs; \"Canines for Kids\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta therapy dogs known as \"Canines For Kids\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR387/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51257","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":987996,"bill_number":"SR385","title":"Grady Memorial Hospital and Grady Health System; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Grady Memorial Hospital and Grady Health System on the occasion of its 125th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR385/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51256","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":988005,"bill_number":"SR386","title":"Moore, Vivian; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Vivian Moore on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR386/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51258","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":989366,"bill_number":"SR404","title":"Africa Diaspora Day; recognize March 10, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 10, 2017, as Africa Diaspora Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR404/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51336","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":989368,"bill_number":"HR553","title":"Strickland; Docia Thomas; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Docia Thomas Strickland; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR553/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51327","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":989370,"bill_number":"SR393","title":"Jones, Dr. Romona Jackson; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Romona Jackson Jones on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR393/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51281","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":989372,"bill_number":"HR539","title":"Davis, Reverend Jefferson M.; 8th pastoral anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Jefferson M. Davis on the occasion of his 8th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR539/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51313","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":989374,"bill_number":"HR535","title":"Cummings, Shanetta; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Shanetta Cummings; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR535/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51309","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":989376,"bill_number":"HR517","title":"Hancock, Kylie; Twiggs County High School's 2017 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kylie Hancock, Twiggs County High School's 2017 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR517/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51292","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":989378,"bill_number":"HR534","title":"Wilhoit, Sara Grace; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Sara Grace Wilhoit; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR534/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51308","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":989381,"bill_number":"HR518","title":"Nisbet, Greg; Jones County High School's 2017 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Greg Nisbet, Jones County High School's 2017 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR518/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51293","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":989382,"bill_number":"HR522","title":"Bohannon, Blake; Bleckley County High School's 2017 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Blake Bohannon, Bleckley County High School's 2017 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR522/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51297","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":989385,"bill_number":"SB270","title":"City of Trenton in Dade County; position of city clerk from elective to appointive; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reincorporating and providing a new charter for the City of Trenton in Dade County, approved March 26, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4725), as amended, so as to change the position of city clerk from elective to appointive; to provide for the current city clerk to serve out the remainder of his or her term; to provide for the appointment of city clerks; to provide for the election of certain city officers; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Act 398","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB270/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51261","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":989387,"bill_number":"SR403","title":"State Election Board; Seth Harp, Jr.; appoint","description":"A RESOLUTION appointing Seth Harp, Jr., to the State Election Board; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR403/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51335","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":989389,"bill_number":"HR547","title":"Sloan, Joey; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Joey Sloan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR547/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51321","sponsor":"Paul Battles"},
{"bill_id":989390,"bill_number":"HR524","title":"Snow, Dakota; Wilkinson County High School's 2017 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dakota Snow, Wilkinson County High School's 2017 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR524/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51299","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":989393,"bill_number":"HR552","title":"2017 legislative session temporary administrative assistants; House of Representatives; exemplary service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2017 legislative session temporary administrative assistants for the House of Representatives on their exemplary service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR552/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51326","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":989395,"bill_number":"HB560","title":"Coweta County Community Improvement District Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in Coweta 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":"2017-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB560/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51267","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":989399,"bill_number":"SR399","title":"Women in Radio Day; recognize March 9, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Evangelist Sandi Collins and recognizing March 9, 2017, as Women in Radio Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR399/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51282","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":989400,"bill_number":"HR540","title":"UP Advertising, LLC; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing UP Advertising, LLC; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR540/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51314","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":989402,"bill_number":"SR397","title":"Johnson, Principal Stephanie Stephens; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Principal Stephanie Stephens Johnson on her outstanding public service and upon receiving the Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR397/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51285","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":989405,"bill_number":"HR538","title":"Tip Top Poultry; 70th anniversary; commend; A.L.\"Al\" Burruss; son Robin Burruss; contributions to Cobb County Community; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tip Top Poultry, Inc., on the occasion of its 70th anniversary and honoring A.L. \"Al\" Burruss and his son, Robin Burruss, for their contributions to the Cobb County community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR538/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51312","sponsor":"Sam Teasley"},
{"bill_id":989407,"bill_number":"HR523","title":"Williams, Valeria; Wilkinson County School's 2017 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Valeria Williams, Wilkinson County School's 2017 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR523/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51298","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":989408,"bill_number":"SR392","title":"Senate Rural Georgia Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Rural Georgia Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR392/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51280","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":989410,"bill_number":"HR558","title":"Pehrson, James; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James Pehrson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR558/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51332","sponsor":"Michael Smith"},
{"bill_id":989414,"bill_number":"HR516","title":"Nelson, Ty; Jones County High School's 2017 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ty Nelson, Jones County High School's 2017 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR516/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51291","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":989416,"bill_number":"SR398","title":"Georgia Micro Enterprise Network; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Micro Enterprise Network; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR398/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51288","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":989417,"bill_number":"HR512","title":"Traditions Highway; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION dedicating the Traditions Highway; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR512/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51272","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":989419,"bill_number":"HR541","title":"Weekley, Lynn; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lynn Weekley on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR541/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51315","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":989422,"bill_number":"HR556","title":"Georgia Children & Youth Month; month of September; recognize; achievements and capabilities of young Georgians; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the achievements and capabilities of young Georgians, and recognizing the month of September as Georgia Children & Youth Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR556/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51330","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":989425,"bill_number":"SR401","title":"Swain, Danny; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Danny Swain on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR401/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51289","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":989426,"bill_number":"SB271","title":"City of Trenton; governing authority to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Trenton 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":"2017-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB271/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51260","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":989428,"bill_number":"HR545","title":"Coble, Robert Joseph \"Rob\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Robert Joseph \"Rob\" Coble; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR545/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51319","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":989430,"bill_number":"HR559","title":"Love, Edith Holmes; condolences; outstanding contributions to the Alliance Theatre; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the life of Edith Holmes Love and her outstanding contributions to the Alliance Theatre; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR559/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51333","sponsor":"Michele Henson"},
{"bill_id":989434,"bill_number":"HR542","title":"Bent, Sergeant First Class Jason; University of North Georgia; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Sergeant First Class Jason Bent and the University of North Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR542/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51316","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":989436,"bill_number":"HR513","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":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR513/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51276","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":989438,"bill_number":"HB564","title":"Dunwoody, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Dunwoody 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":"2017-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB564/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51274","sponsor":"Tom Taylor"},
{"bill_id":989440,"bill_number":"SR396","title":"Pounds, Douglas County Sheriff Tim; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Douglas County Sheriff Tim Pounds; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR396/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51286","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":989442,"bill_number":"HR549","title":"Rhodeback, Kyle; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Kyle Rhodeback; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR549/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51323","sponsor":"Paul Battles"},
{"bill_id":989444,"bill_number":"SR391","title":"Gulfstream Day at the State Capitol; recognize March 24, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation and recognizing March 24, 2017, as Gulfstream Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR391/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51266","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":989446,"bill_number":"HR536","title":"Compton, Christopher Ryan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Christopher Ryan Compton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR536/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51310","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":989449,"bill_number":"HB563","title":"Clarkston Development Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Clarkston Development Authority; to provide a short title; to provide definitions; to provide for the powers of the authority; to provide for members of the authority; to provide a development area; to provide for revenue bonds and other obligations of the authority; to recite constitutional authority; to provide for effect on other authorities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB563/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51273","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":989451,"bill_number":"SR400","title":"Senate Study Committee on Minority Business Participation in State Contracts; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Minority Business Participation in State Contracts; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR400/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51287","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":989453,"bill_number":"HR521","title":"Savannah Chatham County Educational Empowerment Day; February 27, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 27, 2017, as Savannah Chatham County Educational Empowerment Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR521/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51296","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":989455,"bill_number":"HR551","title":"Morgan, Karissa Jade; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Karissa Jade Morgan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR551/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51325","sponsor":"Paulette Rakestraw"},
{"bill_id":989457,"bill_number":"HR548","title":"Dupree, Chandler; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Chandler Dupree; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR548/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51322","sponsor":"Paul Battles"},
{"bill_id":989459,"bill_number":"HR515","title":"Lord, Bradley; Twiggs County High School's 2017 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Bradley Lord, Twiggs County High School's 2017 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR515/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51290","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":989461,"bill_number":"HB566","title":"Decatur County; Magistrate Court; impose and collect county law library fees","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Magistrate Court of Decatur 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":"2017-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-06-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB566/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51279","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":989463,"bill_number":"SR388","title":"Reid, Lucille Etta Coats; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lucille Etta Coats Reid; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR388/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51262","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":989467,"bill_number":"HR546","title":"Smith, Derrick; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Derrick Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR546/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51320","sponsor":"Paul Battles"},
{"bill_id":989469,"bill_number":"SR395","title":"Baker, Greg; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Greg Baker on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR395/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51284","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":989471,"bill_number":"SR402","title":"The Jeff and Jenn Show on Star 94.1; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending The Jeff and Jenn Show, on Star 94.1, on its one-year anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR402/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51334","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":989472,"bill_number":"HB565","title":"Gwinnett County; reconstitute board of commissioners; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Gwinnett County, approved January 31, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2003), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4258) and by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 296), so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for two additional districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to change quorum provisions; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB565/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51275","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":989475,"bill_number":"HB562","title":"City of Eton Public Facilities Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of Eton Public Facilities Authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB562/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51269","sponsor":"Jason Ridley"},
{"bill_id":989478,"bill_number":"HR555","title":"Laboy, Pastor Dorcas; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Dorcas Laboy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR555/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51329","sponsor":"Michael Smith"},
{"bill_id":989480,"bill_number":"SB269","title":"City Of Atlanta; office of inspector general; provide for the creation","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 creation of the office of inspector general; to provide for the manner of appointment, qualifications, compensation, term, removal, and powers and duties of the inspector general; to provide for a deputy, support personnel, office space, and furnishings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB269/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51259","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":989481,"bill_number":"HR528","title":"Bertrand, James David; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating James David Bertrand; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR528/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51302","sponsor":"Brad Raffensperger"},
{"bill_id":989484,"bill_number":"SR394","title":"Godwin, Renee; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Renee Godwin on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR394/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51283","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":989487,"bill_number":"HR526","title":"Gordy Memorial Highway; Washington County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Gordy family and dedicating a road in their honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR526/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51278","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":989489,"bill_number":"HR519","title":"Floyd, Doyle; Bleckley County High School's 2017 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Doyle Floyd, Bleckley County High School's 2017 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR519/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51294","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":989490,"bill_number":"HR510","title":"House Study Committee on Service Animals for Physically or Mentally Impaired Persons; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Service Animals for Physically or Mentally Impaired Persons; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR510/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51270","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":989492,"bill_number":"HR529","title":"Harrell, Joel Edward, III; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joel Edward Harrell III on the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR529/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51303","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":989495,"bill_number":"HR550","title":"Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day; June 27, 2017; Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month; June 2017; recognize; Departments of Public Health, Military and Veterans Affairs; educate citizens about post-traumatic stress injury; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing June 27, 2017, as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day and June, 2017, as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month and encouraging the Departments of Public Health, Military, and Veterans Affairs to continue working to educate citizens about post-traumatic stress injury; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR550/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51324","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":989497,"bill_number":"HR531","title":"Doyle, Dr. Michael; retirement; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the great work of Dr. Michael Doyle and congratulating him upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR531/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51305","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":989498,"bill_number":"HR527","title":"Folsom, Police Chief Ray; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Police Chief Ray Folsom on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR527/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51301","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":989502,"bill_number":"HR554","title":"Trail Life USA; Trail Life in Georgia; 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":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR554/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51328","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":989504,"bill_number":"SR389","title":"Georgia Hospital Community; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Georgia hospital community for its response to Hurricane Matthew in October, 2016; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR389/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51263","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":989507,"bill_number":"HR544","title":"Roberts, Mildred Sybil; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mildred Sybil Roberts; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR544/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51318","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":989508,"bill_number":"HR525","title":"Tau Beta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Tau Beta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR525/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51300","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":989510,"bill_number":"HR520","title":"Omar Temple Number 21; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Omar Temple Number 21; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR520/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51295","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":989512,"bill_number":"HR533","title":"Krakowski, Sarah; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Sarah Krakowski; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR533/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51307","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":989515,"bill_number":"HR532","title":"Cox, Lainie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Lainie Cox; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR532/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51306","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":989517,"bill_number":"HR511","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":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR511/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51271","sponsor":"Sheri Gilligan"},
{"bill_id":989519,"bill_number":"HR537","title":"Girls Empowerment Month; February, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February, 2017, as Girls Empowerment Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR537/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51311","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":989521,"bill_number":"HR514","title":"House Study Committee on Water Desalination; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Water Desalination; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR514/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51277","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":989523,"bill_number":"SB272","title":"Recorder's Court of Chatham County; method of selection of the chief judge; revise; court administrator; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a chief judge of the Recorder's Court of Chatham County, approved March 31, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5156), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 1998 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3557), so as to revise the method of selection of the chief judge; to provide for a court administrator; to provide for court administrator responsibilities; to require a bond; to provide for personnel policies and procedures of employees of the court; to provide for the selection and approval of the judges pro tempore of the court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB272/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51265","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":989525,"bill_number":"HB561","title":"Springfield, City of; provide for corporate boundaries; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Springfield, approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4840), so as to provide for corporate boundaries; to provide for members of the city council; to provide for political activities of officers and employees; to provide for organizational meetings; to provide for ordinances; to provide for a mayor pro tempore; to provide for administrative and service departments; to provide for a city attorney; to provide for jurisdiction of the municipal court; to provide for appellate review; to provide for an operating budget; to provide for capital improvements; to provide for purchasing; to provide for sale and lease of property; to provide for bonds for officials; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB561/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51268","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":989527,"bill_number":"HR530","title":"Marcell Dareus Day at the capitol; March 13, 2017; recognize; Marcell Dareus; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Marcell Dareus and recognizing March 13, 2017, as Marcell Dareus Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR530/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51304","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":989529,"bill_number":"HR543","title":"Kates, Lou Ann; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lou Ann Kates; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR543/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51317","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":989531,"bill_number":"HR557","title":"Genter, Talon Rose; Food Network's Chopped Junior Champion 2017; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Talon Rose Genter, the Food Network's Chopped Junior Champion 2017; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR557/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51331","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":989532,"bill_number":"SR390","title":"Charles Kastner Memorial Highway; Cobb County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Charles Kastner and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR390/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51264","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":990977,"bill_number":"HR561","title":"Georgia higher learning institutions; adopt the American Council on Education criteria; recommend","description":"A RESOLUTION recommending that the higher learning institutions of Georgia adopt the American Council on Education criteria to allow separating service members to count applicable military training and experience for academic credit toward degree requirements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR561/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51345","sponsor":"Darrel Ealum"},
{"bill_id":990983,"bill_number":"SB274","title":"Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; joining the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; remove the prohibition of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to membership in the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund, so as to remove the prohibition of members of the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund from joining the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund by virtue of the same qualifying employment; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB274/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51338","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":990988,"bill_number":"HR566","title":"Milord, Joline; outstanding public service; one of the recipients of the Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joline Milord on her outstanding public service and for being one of the recipients of the Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR566/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51357","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":990994,"bill_number":"SB275","title":"County Boards of Tax Assessors; standard for recovering costs of litigation and attorney's fees; appeal of property valuation by taxpayer; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 5 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county boards of tax assessors, so as to revise the standard for recovering costs of litigation and attorney's fees on appeal of property valuation by a taxpayer; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB275/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51348","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":991001,"bill_number":"HR571","title":"Douglas County DUI/Drug Court Treatment Program; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Douglas County DUI/Drug Court Treatment Program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR571/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51363","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":991006,"bill_number":"HR569","title":"Hencely, Army Specialist Winston; bravery; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the bravery of Army Specialist Winston Hencely; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR569/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51361","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":991012,"bill_number":"HR588","title":"Castillo, Michele Williams; Miss Georgia Latina 2016-2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Michele Williams Castillo, Miss Georgia Latina 2016-2017; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR588/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51380","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":991018,"bill_number":"HR575","title":"Floyd Chapel Baptist Church; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Floyd Chapel Baptist Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR575/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51367","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":991024,"bill_number":"HR565","title":"Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners; take action to incorporate mass transit options; recommend","description":"A RESOLUTION recommending that the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners take action to incorporate mass transit options into Gwinnett County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR565/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51356","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":991030,"bill_number":"HR573","title":"Autry, Jimmy M.; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jimmy M. Autry on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR573/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51365","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":991035,"bill_number":"HR587","title":"Blaize, Onica (Nic); Mrs. Georgia America 2016; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Onica (Nic) Blaize, Mrs. Georgia America 2016; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR587/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51379","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":991041,"bill_number":"HB567","title":"Euharlee, City of; ad valorem tax; residents 65 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 Euharlee ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $40,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 65 years of age or 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":"2017-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB567/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51340","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":991048,"bill_number":"HR586","title":"Walker, James Michael, Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending James Michael Walker, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR586/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51378","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":991053,"bill_number":"HB573","title":"Cook County; Probate Court; judge shall have jurisdiction to try misdemeanor cases where defendant waives jury trial and pleads guilty; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Cook County shall have jurisdiction to try misdemeanor cases arising in the county where the defendant waives a jury trial and pleads guilty to such misdemeanor; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB573/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51360","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":991059,"bill_number":"HR563","title":"Breedlove, General Philip; Admiral James \"Sandy\" Winnefeld; Georgia Tech alumni; service to nation; returning as distinguished professors at Georgia Tech; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Tech alumni General Philip Breedlove and Admiral James \"Sandy\" Winnefeld for their service to our nation and for returning as distinguished professors at Georgia Tech; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR563/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51350","sponsor":"Earl Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":991066,"bill_number":"HR572","title":"Tallatoona Community Action Partnership, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tallatoona Community Action Partnership, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR572/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51364","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":991072,"bill_number":"HR579","title":"Bailey, Dr. Rita; received title of District 76 2017 Phenomenal Woman; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Rita Bailey for receiving the title of District 76 2017 Phenomenal Woman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR579/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51371","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":991078,"bill_number":"HR583","title":"Barr, Arlene Richards; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Arlene Richards Barr on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR583/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51375","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":991083,"bill_number":"SR406","title":"Doyle, Dr. Michael; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the great work of Dr. Michael Doyle; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR406/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51346","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":991089,"bill_number":"HR585","title":"Krystal Williams Foundation; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Krystal Williams Foundation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR585/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51377","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":991096,"bill_number":"SR407","title":"Georgia Congressional Delegation; enact legislation with sole purpose of reestablishing a Nuclear Waste Program per the Nuclear Waste Policy Act; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the Georgia Congressional Delegation to immediately enact legislation with the sole purpose of reestablishing a Nuclear Waste Program per the Nuclear Waste Policy Act; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR407/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51354","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":991101,"bill_number":"HR564","title":"Bennett, Stetson, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Stetson Bennett, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR564/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51351","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":991107,"bill_number":"HR570","title":"Toney, Larry; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Larry Toney; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR570/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51362","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":991113,"bill_number":"HR578","title":"Manning, Lovely; Thurgood Marshall Elementary School's 2017 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lovely Manning, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School's 2017 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR578/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51370","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":991118,"bill_number":"HR581","title":"Lawson, Emily \"Sissy\" Dunlap; Gainesville Rotary Club's 2016 Woman of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Emily \"Sissy\" Dunlap Lawson on being named Gainesville Rotary Club's 2016 Woman of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR581/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51373","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":991125,"bill_number":"HB571","title":"Magistrates Retirement Fund; member in arrears for dues payments for 90 days shall be suspended; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 25 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Magistrates Retirement Fund, so as to provide that a member in arrears for dues payments for a period of 90 days shall be suspended from the fund and must apply for reinstatement; to provide for elections for designated survivor's benefits; to provide that certain retired members may become employed in a certain position and continue to receive benefits; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB571/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51347","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":991130,"bill_number":"SB277","title":"\"Consumer Coverage for Emergency Medical Care Act\"","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to establish standards for carriers and health care providers with regard to payment under a managed care plan in the provision of emergency medical care; to provide for applicability; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements regarding the provision of emergency medical care for covered persons under a managed care plan; to provide for requirements for managed care plan contracts between carriers and covered persons; to provide for payments to providers; to provide for penalties for violations; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB277/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51353","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":991136,"bill_number":"HR568","title":"Swain, Danny; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Danny Swain on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR568/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51359","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":991142,"bill_number":"SB273","title":"Board of Ethics of DeKalb County; jurisdiction and manner of appointment; change","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 May 12, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 3811), so as to change the jurisdiction and manner of appointment of the Board of Ethics of DeKalb County; to revise definitions; to revise proscribed conduct; to revise conflict of interest provisions; to revise complaint procedures; to increase sanctions for violations; 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Senate Disagreed House Amend or Sub","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB273/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51337","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":991148,"bill_number":"HR584","title":"Pearman, Christopher B.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Christopher B. Pearman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR584/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51376","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":991155,"bill_number":"SR408","title":"Andrews, Rear Admiral Annie B.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Rear Admiral Annie B. Andrews; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR408/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51381","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":991161,"bill_number":"SR405","title":"Matthews, Zach; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Lumpkin County High School wrestling state champion, Zach Matthews; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR405/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51339","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":991166,"bill_number":"HR574","title":"Gretsch, Abbey; 2015-2016 Vice President of the National Future Farmers of America; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Abbey Gretsch as the 2015-2016 Vice President of the National Future Farmers of America; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR574/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51366","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":991173,"bill_number":"HB572","title":"Chatham County; Recorder's Court; revise responsibilities of chief judge; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a chief judge of the Recorder's Court of Chatham County, approved March 31, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5156), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 3557), so as to revise the responsibilities of the chief judge; to revise the method of selection of the chief judge; to provide for a court administrator; to provide for the hiring and discharge of same; to provide for the court administrator's responsibilities; to require the court administrator to provide a bond; to provide personnel policies and procedures of employees of the court; to authorize the adoption of rules, policies, or regulations; to provide for judges pro tempore; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB572/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51355","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":991179,"bill_number":"HR560","title":"House Study Committee on Public Utility Payment Options for Customers in Need of Assistance; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Public Utility Payment Options for Customers in Need of Assistance; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR560/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51344","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":991184,"bill_number":"HR576","title":"Butler, Laquata F.; Austin Road Middle School's 2017 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Laquata F. Butler, Austin Road Middle School's 2017 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR576/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51368","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":991190,"bill_number":"HR562","title":"30th annual law enforcement cookout; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 30th annual law enforcement cookout; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR562/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51349","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":991196,"bill_number":"SR410","title":"Senate Information Technology Corridors in Georgia Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Information Technology Corridors in Georgia Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR410/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51383","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":991202,"bill_number":"HB570","title":"Euharlee, City of; ad valorem tax; certain 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 Euharlee ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 62 years of age or over and whose income, excluding certain retirement income, does not exceed $10,000.00; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB570/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51343","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":991208,"bill_number":"HB569","title":"Euharlee, City of; ad valorem tax; disabled residents whose household income does not exceed $20,000; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Euharlee ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $28,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are disabled and whose household income does not exceed $20,000.00; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB569/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51342","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":991213,"bill_number":"HR582","title":"Calvary Day School; Cavalier girls varsity volleyball team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Calvary Day School Cavalier girls varsity volleyball team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR582/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51374","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":991220,"bill_number":"HB568","title":"Euharlee, City of; ad valorem tax; $10,000 of assessed value for residents; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Euharlee ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB568/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51341","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":991226,"bill_number":"SR409","title":"Tichler, Marie-Antoinette; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Marie-Antoinette Tichler; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR409/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51382","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":991231,"bill_number":"HR577","title":"Pittman, Shoni Monique; Fairview Elementary School's 2017 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Shoni Monique Pittman, Fairview Elementary School's 2017 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR577/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51369","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":991237,"bill_number":"HR567","title":"Arnold-James, Triana; outstanding public service; Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Triana Arnold-James on her outstanding public service and upon receiving the Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR567/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51358","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":991243,"bill_number":"SB276","title":"Lumpkin County Airport Authority; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Lumpkin County Airport Authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"Act 281","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB276/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51352","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":991781,"bill_number":"HB579","title":"Local government; cannot ban or regulate short-term and vacation rentals; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, so as to provide that local governments cannot ban or regulate short-term and vacation rentals; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for the imposition and collection of certain taxes; to provide for the confidentiality of certain records; to provide for certain reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB579/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51392","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":991782,"bill_number":"HR590","title":"Georgia's Congressional Delegation; support pro-growth tax reform; request","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting that Georgia's Congressional Delegation support pro-growth tax reform; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR590/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51393","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":991783,"bill_number":"HB575","title":"Brookhaven, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Brookhaven to levy an excise tax pursuant to the authority of subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; 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":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB575/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51387","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":991784,"bill_number":"SB279","title":"City of Stockbridge; corporate boundaries of the city; change; provide referendum","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":"2017-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB279/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51421","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":991785,"bill_number":"HR599","title":"Mi Hogar Hispano, LLC; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mi Hogar Hispano, LLC; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR599/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51402","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":991786,"bill_number":"HB576","title":"Habersham County; reconstitute board of elections and registration; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to reconstitute the board of elections and registration for Habersham County; to provide for the composition, powers, duties, and responsibilities of said board; to repeal the Act creating a board of elections and registration for Habersham County, approved April 20, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 3678); to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB576/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51388","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":991787,"bill_number":"HB578","title":"Atlanta Judicial Circuit; Superior Court; provide for administration of budget of district attorney; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to abolish the fee system now existing in the Superior Court of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit, approved August 11, 1924 (Ga. L. 1924, p. 255), as amended, so as to provide for the administration of the budget of the district attorney of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit; to provide that the district attorney shall have oversight of the budget; to provide that the Fulton County Finance Department shall make all payroll adjustments; to provide that the district attorney 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 for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB578/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51391","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":991788,"bill_number":"SB280","title":"City of Stockbridge; corporate boundaries of the city; change","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":"2017-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB280/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51422","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":991789,"bill_number":"SB281","title":"\"Macon Water Authority Act\"; power of the authority to contract with Macon-Bibb County and Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority; extend","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act formerly known as the \"Bibb County Water and Sewerage Authority Act,\" now known as the \"Macon Water Authority Act,\" approved March 2, 1966 (Ga. L. 1966, p. 2737), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 23, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 4991), and by an Act approved April 23, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4832), so as to extend the power of the authority to contract with Macon-Bibb County and the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority to acquire, construct, and develop industrial sites and facilities; to provide for the use of certain funds of the authority; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB281/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51425","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":991790,"bill_number":"HR605","title":"Delaney, Frank, Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Frank Delaney, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR605/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51408","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":991791,"bill_number":"HB577","title":"Marietta, City of; mayor pro tem, presiding officer, organizational meetings, and board of lights and waterworks; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Marietta, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3541), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4561), so as to revise the provisions for the mayor pro tem and presiding officer, organizational meetings, and the board of lights and waterworks; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB577/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51390","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":991792,"bill_number":"HR594","title":"Good, David M.; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending David M. Good on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR594/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51397","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":991793,"bill_number":"HR589","title":"United States Congress; act immediately to repeal Affordable Care Act's costly health insurance tax; recommend","description":"A RESOLUTION recommending that the United States Congress act immediately to repeal the Affordable Care Act's costly health insurance tax; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR589/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51389","sponsor":"Clay Cox"},
{"bill_id":991794,"bill_number":"SB278","title":"Columbia County; 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.; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize Columbia County to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the \"Redevelopment Powers Law,\" as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Act 408","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB278/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51420","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":991796,"bill_number":"HR595","title":"Jones, Dr. Romona Jackson; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Romona Jackson Jones on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR595/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51398","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":991797,"bill_number":"SR423","title":"Lee, Vernon; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Vernon Lee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR423/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51424","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":991798,"bill_number":"HR604","title":"Childhood Apraxia Speech Day at the capitol; fifth annual; May 14, 2017; awareness of childhood apraxia of speech will be raised throughout Georgia; persistent and challenging speech and communication disorder in children; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May 14, 2017, as the fifth annual Childhood Apraxia of Speech Day at the state capitol, during which awareness of childhood apraxia of speech will be raised throughout Georgia, a persistent and extremely challenging speech and communication disorder in children; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR604/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51407","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":991799,"bill_number":"HR596","title":"Kilpatrick, Barbara; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Barbara Kilpatrick on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR596/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51399","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":991800,"bill_number":"SR414","title":"Senate Study Committee on the Utilization and Modernization of the State Capitol and Other Buildings; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on the Utilization and Modernization of the State Capitol and Other Buildings; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR414/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51412","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":991801,"bill_number":"SR415","title":"Jones, Julio; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Julio Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR415/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51413","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":991802,"bill_number":"SR416","title":"National Brain Tumor Awareness Month; recognize May, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May, 2017, as National Brain Tumor Awareness Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR416/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51415","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":991805,"bill_number":"HR592","title":"Moore, Joshua; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joshua Moore on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR592/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51395","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":991806,"bill_number":"SR417","title":"2017 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the 2017 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides for their exemplary service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR417/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51414","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":991807,"bill_number":"SR422","title":"Phillips, Rick and Letha; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rick and Letha Phillips for their tireless commitment and dedication to the Toccoa-Stephens County area; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR422/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51423","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":991808,"bill_number":"SR412","title":"Senate Stroke Trauma Center Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Stroke Trauma Center Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR412/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51385","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":991809,"bill_number":"SR419","title":"Norton, Michael; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Michael Norton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR419/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51417","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":991810,"bill_number":"SR420","title":"Loadholtes, Jr., Lieutenant Colonel William \"Joe\" J.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lieutenant Colonel William \"Joe\" J. Loadholtes, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR420/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51418","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":991811,"bill_number":"HR593","title":"Swann, Jimmy \"Bo Dilly\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jimmy \"Bo Dilly\" Swann; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR593/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51396","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":991813,"bill_number":"SR411","title":"Keeney, Linda; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Linda Keeney on the grand occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR411/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51384","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":991814,"bill_number":"HR601","title":"James, Cameron; Loganville High School's 2017 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Cameron James, Loganville High School's 2017 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR601/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51404","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":991815,"bill_number":"HR606","title":"Dillard, Lieutenant Colonel John M.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lieutenant Colonel John M. Dillard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR606/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51409","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":991816,"bill_number":"HR607","title":"Gulfstream Day at the capitol; March 24, 2017; recognize; Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation and recognizing March 24, 2017, as Gulfstream Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR607/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51410","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":991817,"bill_number":"HR600","title":"Thistle, Jett; Loganville Christian Academy's 2017 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jett Thistle, Loganville Christian Academy's 2017 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR600/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51403","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":991818,"bill_number":"HR598","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":"2017-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR598/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51401","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":991819,"bill_number":"SR418","title":"Newnan Southern Stars \"Super Stars\" Cheer Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Newnan Southern Stars \"Super Stars\" Cheer Team on winning the 2017 Cheersport National Championship in the Special Needs Division; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR418/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51416","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":991820,"bill_number":"SR421","title":"Heritage School Lady Hawks Basketball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Heritage School Lady Hawks basketball team for winning the 2017 GISA Class AAA State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR421/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51419","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":991821,"bill_number":"HR602","title":"Allen, Jacob; Walnut Grove High School's 2017 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jacob Allen, Walnut Grove High School's 2017 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR602/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51405","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":991822,"bill_number":"HR603","title":"Young, Ken; outstanding Georgia citizen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ken Young, an outstanding Georgia citizen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR603/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51406","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":991823,"bill_number":"SR413","title":"Draper, Scott L.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Scott L. Draper on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR413/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51411","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":991824,"bill_number":"HR597","title":"Emory University School of Law; 100th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Emory University School of Law on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR597/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51400","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":991825,"bill_number":"HB574","title":"Johns Creek, City of; Fulton County; provide for vacancies on the governing authority","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Johns Creek in Fulton County, Georgia, approved March 29, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3503), as amended, so as to provide for vacancies on the governing authority; to provide for a city manager; to provide for a mayor pro tempore; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB574/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51386","sponsor":"Brad Raffensperger"},
{"bill_id":991826,"bill_number":"HR591","title":"Police Chiefs and Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies Recognition Day at the capitol; March 14, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending police chiefs and other heads of law enforcement agencies in this state and recognizing Tuesday, March 14, 2017, as Police Chiefs and Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies Recognition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR591/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51394","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":992426,"bill_number":"SR441","title":"Coley, Marjorie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Marjorie Coley on her outstanding community service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR441/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51457","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":992427,"bill_number":"HB583","title":"Labor and industrial relations; rights, powers, and responsibilities of professional employer organizations are not to be construed to exempt any person from licensure requirements; provide","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 that rights, powers, and responsibilities of professional employer organizations are not to be construed to exempt any person from the licensure requirements of Chapter 23 of Title 33; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB583/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51433","sponsor":"Rich Golick"},
{"bill_id":992428,"bill_number":"HB581","title":"Taliaferro 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 Taliaferro County, approved February 4, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3643), so as to change the compensation of the members of the board; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB581/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51431","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":992429,"bill_number":"HR623","title":"Cash, Janice; outstanding public service; Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Janice Cash on her outstanding public service and upon receiving the Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR623/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51470","sponsor":"Stacey Abrams"},
{"bill_id":992430,"bill_number":"HR616","title":"Omeragic, Erduana; Caleb Kim; Archer High School; academic accomplishments; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the academic accomplishments of Archer High School's Erduana Omeragic and Caleb Kim; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR616/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51463","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":992432,"bill_number":"SR425","title":"Hemmerly, Euriel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Euriel Hemmerly; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR425/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51428","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":992433,"bill_number":"HR608","title":"Joint Study Committee on the Georgia Public Schools Calendar; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on the Georgia Public Schools Calendar; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR608/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51434","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":992435,"bill_number":"SR444","title":"Mazzone, Mr. Leo David; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing former Atlanta Braves pitching coach Mr. Leo David Mazzone; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR444/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51477","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":992436,"bill_number":"HR615","title":"Bright, Stephen B.; 35 years at the Southern Center for Human Rights; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Stephen B. Bright on serving for 35 years at the Southern Center for Human Rights; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR615/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51462","sponsor":"Stacey Abrams"},
{"bill_id":992438,"bill_number":"SR426","title":"Jeff Foxworthy Highway; dedicate; Harris County","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Jeffrey Marshall Foxworthy and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR426/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51429","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":992439,"bill_number":"HB585","title":"Ocilla-Irwin County Industrial Development Authority; provide for members, terms, vacancies and a quorum","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Ocilla-Irwin County Industrial Development Authority, approved May 3, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 4082); to provide for members of said authority, terms, vacancies, and a quorum; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB585/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51441","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":992440,"bill_number":"HR622","title":"Fitzpatrick, Horace James; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Horace James Fitzpatrick; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR622/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51469","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":992442,"bill_number":"SB283","title":"Municipal Court of Macon-Bibb County; dissolve; reallocation of the jurisdiction of said court; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing 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, so as to dissolve the Municipal Court of Macon-Bibb County; to provide for reallocation of the jurisdiction of said court; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB283/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51474","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":992443,"bill_number":"SR424","title":"Georgia State University's Advanced Health Policy Institute; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia State University's Advanced Health Policy Institute; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR424/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51426","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":992446,"bill_number":"HB587","title":"Jonesboro, City of; provide nonbinding advisory referendum to lower homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a nonbinding advisory referendum for the purpose of ascertaining whether the electors of the City of Jonesboro desire the governing authority of the City of Jonesboro to seek to lower the homestead exemption from all City of Jonesboro ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes over a period of time to the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; to provide for legislative purposes and findings; to provide for procedures and requirements relating thereto; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB587/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51450","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":992447,"bill_number":"HR610","title":"United States Congress; remove election and voting systems from the critical infrastructure designation; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to remove election and voting systems from the critical infrastructure designation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR610/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51453","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":992448,"bill_number":"HB589","title":"Walton County; change compensation of coroner","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act placing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the judge of the probate court, and the coroner of Walton County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis, approved February 11, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 2056), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 18, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3819), so as to change the compensation of the coroner; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB589/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51452","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":992450,"bill_number":"SR434","title":"Lattimore, Dorothy; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring heroine Dorothy Lattimore in service to her country as a member of the United States armed forces with the United States Army and Army Reserve; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR434/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51448","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":992451,"bill_number":"HB586","title":"Reynolds, City of; provide a new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Reynolds; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, powers, and construction; to provide for a governing authority, its election, and terms; to provide for related matters; to provide a specific repealer; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Veto V8","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB586/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51442","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":992452,"bill_number":"HR620","title":"Solomon, Thomas E.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Thomas E. Solomon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR620/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51467","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":992454,"bill_number":"SR433","title":"Lefever, Dr. Harry Groff; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Harry Groff Lefever; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR433/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51443","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":992455,"bill_number":"SR438","title":"Summers, Melissa; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Melissa Summers on her outstanding career in radio and television; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR438/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51454","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":992457,"bill_number":"HR626","title":"House Study Committee on Property Owners' Associations, Homeowners' Associations, and Condominium Associations; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Property Owners' Associations, Homeowners' Associations, and Condominium Associations; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR626/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51475","sponsor":"Sam Teasley"},
{"bill_id":992458,"bill_number":"SR435","title":"Ingram, Dr. Whitney; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Whitney Ingram; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR435/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51445","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":992459,"bill_number":"HB588","title":"Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; member may purchase annuity; revise method and manner","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employee and employer contributions and creation of funds for contributions, benefits, and administrative expenses, so as to revise the method and manner by which a member of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia may purchase an annuity; to authorize the board of trustees to offer a supplemental guaranteed lifetime annuity to certain retired members purchased by transfer of funds from the state sponsored deferred compensation plans; 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":"2018-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB588/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51451","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":992463,"bill_number":"HR617","title":"Buckner, Savannah Lee; birth; commemorate","description":"A RESOLUTION commemorating the birth of Savannah Lee Buckner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR617/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51464","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":992464,"bill_number":"SR430","title":"General Motors; contribution to Georgia veterans; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the contribution of General Motors to Georgia veterans; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR430/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51439","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":992465,"bill_number":"SR429","title":"Moss, William \"Bo\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending William \"Bo\" Moss for his outstanding public service on the Henry County Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR429/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51438","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":992466,"bill_number":"SR440","title":"White, Lorraine Jacques; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lorraine Jacques White; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR440/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51456","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":992469,"bill_number":"HR614","title":"Jameson, John; Archer High School's STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending John Jameson, Archer High School's 2017 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR614/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51461","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":992470,"bill_number":"SR428","title":"Taylor, Marcia; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Marcia Taylor, recipient of the 2017 Horatio Alger Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR428/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51437","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":992471,"bill_number":"HR619","title":"Clay, Mamie L. Axon Stevens; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Mamie L. Axon Stevens Clay; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR619/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51466","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":992472,"bill_number":"HR613","title":"Mahaffey, Hannah; Archer High School's 2017 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Hannah Mahaffey, Archer High School's 2017 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR613/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51460","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":992473,"bill_number":"SR437","title":"Miller, Rene; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rene Miller on her outstanding achievements as an entrepreneur and radio and television host; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR437/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51449","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":992475,"bill_number":"SR431","title":"Antioch Baptist Church North; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Antioch Baptist Church North on the occasion of its 140th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR431/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51446","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":992477,"bill_number":"SR442","title":"Langston Hughes High School Boys Varsity Basketball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Langston Hughes High School boys varsity basketball team for winning the 2017 GHSA 6A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR442/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51473","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":992479,"bill_number":"HB584","title":"Georgia Legislative Retirement System; employee contributions; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Legislative Retirement System, so as to change certain provisions relating to employee contributions to the retirement system, payment of employee contributions on behalf of the member, and additional contributions; to change certain provisions relating to amount of retirement allowance; 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":"2017-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB584/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51440","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":992480,"bill_number":"HR624","title":"Harrow, Mary Shipp; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mary Shipp Harrow; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR624/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51471","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":992482,"bill_number":"HB582","title":"Monroe County; Joint Board of Elections and Registration; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Joint Board of Elections and Registration of Monroe County, which shall conduct primaries and elections for Monroe County, the City of Culloden, and the City of Forsyth; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB582/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51432","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":992483,"bill_number":"HR611","title":"Alfred Ely Beach High School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Alfred Ely Beach High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR611/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51458","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":992485,"bill_number":"HR612","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":"2017-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR612/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51459","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":992486,"bill_number":"SR439","title":"Young, Cynthia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cynthia Young on her outstanding radio career; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR439/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51455","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":992487,"bill_number":"HR618","title":"Mazzone, Mr. Leo David; former Atlanta Braves pitching coach; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing former Atlanta Braves pitching coach Mr. Leo David Mazzone; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR618/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51465","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":992488,"bill_number":"SR436","title":"Waters, Veronica; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Veronica Waters on her outstanding journalism career; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR436/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51447","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":992490,"bill_number":"HR621","title":"Shiver, Cutler Grayson; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Cutler Grayson Shiver; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR621/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51468","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":992492,"bill_number":"SR427","title":"Eagle's Landing Christian Academy Football Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Eagle's Landing Christian Academy football team on its outstanding 2016 season; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR427/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51436","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":992493,"bill_number":"HR609","title":"William A. Kelly Memorial Bridge; Elbert and Madison Counties; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. William Augustus \"Bill\" Kelly and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR609/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51435","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":992494,"bill_number":"SB282","title":"Retirement; individual shall not receive creditable service; full actuarial cost associated with obtaining such creditable service; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service creditable toward retirement benefits in the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to provide that an individual shall not receive creditable service, other than membership service, in the Employees' Retirement System without paying the full actuarial cost associated with obtaining such creditable service; 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":"2017-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB282/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51427","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":992495,"bill_number":"SR432","title":"Wilkinson County High School Warriors Basketball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Wilkinson County High School Warriors basketball team for winning the 2017 GHSA Class 1A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR432/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51444","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":992496,"bill_number":"HR625","title":"Jones, Julio; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Julio Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR625/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51472","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":992497,"bill_number":"HB580","title":"Putnam County; abolish office of elected county surveyor; provide for appointment","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to abolish the office of elected county surveyor of Putnam 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 out 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":"2017-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB580/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51430","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":993090,"bill_number":"SR448","title":"Joint Georgia-North Carolina and Georgia-Tennessee Boundary Line Commission; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Georgia-North Carolina and Georgia-Tennessee Boundary Line Commission; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR448/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51497","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":993091,"bill_number":"HR628","title":"Dr. O.B. Johnson, Jr., Major, U.S. Army Memorial Intersection; Laurens County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Dr. O.B. Johnson, Jr., and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR628/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51490","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":993092,"bill_number":"SB286","title":"State Court of Troup County; charge and collect a technology fee for certain filings; authorize","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":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Act 350","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB286/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51482","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":993094,"bill_number":"SR450","title":"Deputy John Hall Rowe, Jr., Memorial Highway; Lowndes County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Deputy John Hall Rowe, Jr., and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR450/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51501","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":993095,"bill_number":"SR452","title":"Georgia's First Historical Song; \"Kumbayah\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Georgia's first state historical song, known worldwide as \"Kumbayah\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR452/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51504","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":993097,"bill_number":"SR447","title":"Columbus High School Girls Basketball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Columbus High School girls basketball team for winning the 2017 GHSA 4A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR447/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51485","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":993098,"bill_number":"HR633","title":"National Crime Victims' Rights Week in Henry County; April 2-8, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and observing National Crime Victims' Rights Week in Henry County, April 2-8, 2017; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR633/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51496","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":993099,"bill_number":"SB285","title":"Incorporation of Municipal Corporations; new municipalities from territory located in existing municipalities; prohibit the creation","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 prohibit the creation of new municipalities from territory located in existing municipalities; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB285/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51480","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":993101,"bill_number":"SB284","title":"City of Trenton in Dade County; position of city clerk from an elective to an appointive position; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reincorporating and providing a new charter for the City of Trenton in Dade County, approved March 26, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4725), so as to change the position of city clerk from an elective to an appointive position; to provide for the current city clerk to serve out the remainder of his or her term of office; to provide for the appointment of city clerks; to provide for the election of certain city officers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB284/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51479","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":993103,"bill_number":"SR453","title":"Senate Study Committee on Massage Therapy Practices; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Massage Therapy Practices; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR453/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51505","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":993105,"bill_number":"HR630","title":"House Study Committee on Sentencing Alternatives for Misdemeanors; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Sentencing Alternatives for Misdemeanors; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR630/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51492","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":993106,"bill_number":"HR627","title":"House Study Committee on Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Funding Mechanisms; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Funding Mechanisms; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR627/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51489","sponsor":"Paulette Rakestraw"},
{"bill_id":993107,"bill_number":"HB592","title":"Insurance; compliance self-evaluative privilege; repeal applicability and sunset provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-2-34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance compliance self-evaluative privilege, so as to repeal the applicability and sunset provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB592/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51488","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":993109,"bill_number":"SR445","title":"1963 Leesburg Stockade Women; recognize","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":"2017-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR445/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51481","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":993110,"bill_number":"SR443","title":"Clarke, Samuel; Williams, Ryan; Ehrlich, David; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Samuel Clarke, Ryan Williams, and David Ehrlich; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR443/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51478","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":993111,"bill_number":"SR449","title":"Strickland, Docia Thomas; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Docia Thomas Strickland; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR449/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51498","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":993113,"bill_number":"HR632","title":"Alfred Ely Beach High School Lady Bulldogs Varsity basketball team; winning 2017 GHSA Class 3A State Basketball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Alfred Ely Beach High School Lady Bulldogs Varsity basketball team for winning the 2017 GHSA Class 3A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR632/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51495","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":993114,"bill_number":"HB593","title":"Sales and use tax; educational purposes; provide for additional item to be placed on ballot when such tax is up for approval","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 the sales tax for educational purposes, so as to provide for an additional item to be placed on the ballot when such tax is up for approval; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB593/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51499","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":993117,"bill_number":"HB594","title":"Lawrenceville, City of; provide a new charter; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Lawrenceville; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, powers, and construction; to provide for a governing authority and its membership, elections, and terms; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide a specific repealer; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB594/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51500","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":993118,"bill_number":"SB287","title":"Scholarships, Loans, and Grants; eligibility status of the Georgia Military College for certain grants and scholarships; clarify","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 postsecondary education scholarships, loans, and grants, so as to clarify the eligibility status of the Georgia Military College for certain grants and scholarships; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB287/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51483","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":993119,"bill_number":"HR631","title":"Ellis, Keith; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Keith Ellis on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR631/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51494","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":993121,"bill_number":"HB595","title":"Doraville, City of; DeKalb County; change certain provisions relating to tax levies","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Doraville in the County of DeKalb, approved October 13, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, Ex. Sess., p. 2154), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 20, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 3621), so as to change certain provisions relating to tax levies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB595/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51503","sponsor":"Tom Taylor"},
{"bill_id":993122,"bill_number":"HB591","title":"Warren County; Board of Education; provide for compensation of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Warren County, approved February 4, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3651), as amended, so as to provide for compensation of the members of the Board of Education of Warren County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB591/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51487","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":993124,"bill_number":"SR451","title":"Doherty, Police Corporal Jon P.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Police Corporal Jon P. Doherty; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR451/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51502","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":993125,"bill_number":"HR629","title":"House Study Committee on the Utilization and Modernization of the State Capitol and Other Buildings; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Utilization and Modernization of the State Capitol and Other Buildings; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR629/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51491","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":993126,"bill_number":"SR446","title":"George Washington Carver High School Girls Basketball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the George Washington Carver High School girls basketball team as the 2017 GHSA 4A State Runner-Up; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR446/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51484","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":993128,"bill_number":"HB590","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, so as 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":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB590/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51486","sponsor":"Regina Quick"},
{"bill_id":993129,"bill_number":"HB596","title":"Tucker, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Tucker 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":"2017-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB596/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51506","sponsor":"Michele Henson"},
{"bill_id":993130,"bill_number":"SB288","title":"State Income Taxes; refundable income tax credit; full-time law enforcement income below threshold; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from state income taxes, so as to provide for a refundable income tax credit for taxpayers who earn full-time law enforcement income below a certain threshold; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB288/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51493","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":993793,"bill_number":"SR465","title":"Senate Study Committee on Reforming HIV Related Criminal Laws; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Reforming HIV Related Criminal Laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR465/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51534","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":993795,"bill_number":"SR466","title":"Brain Tumor Awareness Month; recognize May, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May, 2017, as Brain Tumor Awareness Month, and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR466/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51539","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":993798,"bill_number":"SR457","title":"Solomon, Glinnis; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Glinnis Solomon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR457/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51507","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":993799,"bill_number":"HR642","title":"NOAA Fisheries; rescind closure of federal waters of offshore Georgia for the period from April 15, 2017 through May 31, 2017; recommend","description":"A RESOLUTION recommending that NOAA Fisheries rescind the closure of federal waters of offshore Georgia for the period from April 15, 2017, through May 31, 2017, to allow Georgia anglers and saltwater fishing guides a fair and equitable opportunity to enjoy a public resource in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR642/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51526","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":993802,"bill_number":"HB599","title":"Income tax; income received by taxpayer as a retirement benefit from noncivilian service in the armed forces or reserve components; 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 the imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from state income tax, so as to provide an exemption for income received by a taxpayer as a retirement benefit from noncivilian service in the armed forces of the United States or the reserve components thereof; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB599/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51514","sponsor":"Heath Clark"},
{"bill_id":993805,"bill_number":"HR635","title":"Georgia Grown Trail; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION dedicating the Georgia Grown Trail: 1 (U.S. Highway 1); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR635/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51524","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":993806,"bill_number":"HR643","title":"Coastal Georgia; unique economic and natural resources; need to study and consider the impact a commercial spaceport may have on such resources; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the unique economic and natural resources of coastal Georgia and the need to carefully study and consider the impacts a commercial spaceport may have on such resources; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR643/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51536","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":993809,"bill_number":"SR462","title":"Love, Albert E.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Albert E. Love; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR462/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51519","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":993812,"bill_number":"SR467","title":"Senate Study Committee on Service Animals for Physically or Mentally Impaired Persons; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Service Animals for Physically or Mentally Impaired Persons; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR467/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51540","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":993816,"bill_number":"SR461","title":"McEachern High School girls basketball team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the McEachern High School girls basketball team for winning the 2017 GHSA 7A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR461/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51516","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":993818,"bill_number":"HB604","title":"Sales and use tax; special district mass transportation; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5A of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the special district mass transportation sales and use tax, so as to provide for a sales tax to be levied for public transportation purposes; to provide for definitions; to provide for a referendum; to provide for a maximum rate and duration; to provide for conditions, procedures, and limitations; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB604/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51542","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":993821,"bill_number":"SR463","title":"Women of Faith Tea Party; recognize March 24, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Women of Faith Tea Party at the capitol on March 24, 2017; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR463/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51520","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":993822,"bill_number":"SR459","title":"Georgia STEM Day at the state capitol; recognize May 5, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION commending science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education and recognizing May 5, 2017, as Georgia STEM Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR459/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51517","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":993825,"bill_number":"HR640","title":"Jefferson High School boys wrestling team; winning the 2017 GHSA Class 4A State Wrestling Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Jefferson High School boys wrestling team for winning the 2017 GHSA Class 4A State Wrestling Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR640/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51531","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":993828,"bill_number":"HB597","title":"Trenton, City of; Dade County; change position of city clerk from elective to appointive; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reincorporating and providing a new charter for the City of Trenton in Dade County, approved March 26, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4725), as amended, so as to change the position of city clerk from elective to appointive; to provide for the current city clerk to serve out the remainder of his or her term; to provide for the appointment of city clerks; to provide for the election of certain city officers; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB597/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51512","sponsor":"John Deffenbaugh"},
{"bill_id":993830,"bill_number":"SB289","title":"Resolution Act; President of the United States; repeal censure of","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal a Resolution Act censuring the President of the United States, approved February 14, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 13); to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB289/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51535","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":993833,"bill_number":"SR460","title":"Sutton, Reverend Dr. Gregory Anthony; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Gregory Anthony Sutton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR460/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51518","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":993835,"bill_number":"HB602","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 provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB602/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51525","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":993836,"bill_number":"HB601","title":"City of Holly Springs Community Improvement Districts Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in the City of Holly Springs; to provide that Chapter 5 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., the \"Georgia Uniform Securities Act of 2008,\" shall not apply to the offer, sale, or issuance of the bonds, notes, or other obligations; to provide that no notice, proceeding, publication, or referendum shall be required; to provide the procedures connected with all of the foregoing; to provide for the termination of districts under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB601/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51523","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":993840,"bill_number":"HR641","title":"Pagoaga family; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Pagoaga family; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR641/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51532","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":993842,"bill_number":"HR638","title":"Georgia Purebred Dog Day at the capitol; May 1, 2017; recognize; benefits and contributions of purebred dogs to the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the benefits and contributions of purebred dogs to the State of Georgia and recognizing May, 1, 2017, as Georgia Purebred Dog Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR638/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51529","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":993845,"bill_number":"SR468","title":"Walsh, Dr. Eric; extend apologies","description":"A RESOLUTION extending apologies to Dr. Eric Walsh; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR468/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51541","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":993848,"bill_number":"SR464","title":"Caribbean American Legislative Day; recognize March 22, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the many contributions Caribbean Americans have made to the State of Georgia and recognizing March 22, 2017, as Caribbean American Legislative Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR464/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51521","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":993851,"bill_number":"HR639","title":"Commerce High School boys wrestling team; winning 2017 GHSA Class A State Wrestling Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Commerce High School boys wrestling team for winning the 2017 GHSA Class A State Wrestling Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR639/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51530","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":993852,"bill_number":"SB290","title":"Resolution Act; certain US Supreme Court decisions of 1954 and 1955 null and void; school segregation cases; repeal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal a Resolution Act which declared certain United States Supreme Court decisions of 1954 and 1955 in school segregation cases and similar decisions by the Supreme Court to be null, void, and of no effect in this State, approved March 9, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 642); to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB290/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51537","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":993854,"bill_number":"HR634","title":"House Study Committee on Civics Education in Georgia; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Civics Education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR634/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51515","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":993857,"bill_number":"SR458","title":"Harvin-Banks, Joyce; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring heroine Joyce Harvin-Banks in service to her country as a member of the United States armed forces; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR458/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51510","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":993859,"bill_number":"HB598","title":"Trenton, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Trenton 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":"2017-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB598/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51513","sponsor":"John Deffenbaugh"},
{"bill_id":993862,"bill_number":"HB603","title":"Fulton County; State Court; modify compensation of judges","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the compensation of the judges of the State Court of Fulton County, the judges of the Juvenile Court of Fulton County, and the judge of the Probate Court of Fulton County, approved April 19, 2000 (Ga. L. 2000, p. 3904), so as to modify the compensation of the judges of the State Court of Fulton County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB603/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51533","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":993865,"bill_number":"SR454","title":"Senate Cyber Security Education Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Cyber Security Education Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR454/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51508","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":993867,"bill_number":"HB600","title":"Stonecrest, City of; revise city's voting districts; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Stonecrest in DeKalb County, approved April 21, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3538), so as to revise the city's voting districts; to provide a term limit for the mayor; to modify provisions related to a quorum of and voting by the governing authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Veto V9","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB600/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51522","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":993869,"bill_number":"HR637","title":"Moore, Lori; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lori Moore on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR637/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51528","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":993872,"bill_number":"SB292","title":"Board of Commissioners of Walker County; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Board of Commissioners of Walker County; to provide for continuation of certain obligations and liabilities; to provide for the composition of the board; to provide for the specific repeal of a certain local Act; to provide for a referendum; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB292/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51543","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":993875,"bill_number":"HR636","title":"Handy-Sewell, Josephine E.; 2017 Yellow Rose Nominee for House District 94; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Josephine E. Handy-Sewell, a 2017 Yellow Rose Nominee for House District 94; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR636/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51527","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":993878,"bill_number":"SR456","title":"Sakyi-Hyde, Samuel; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Samuel Sakyi-Hyde for his outstanding achievements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR456/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51511","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":993880,"bill_number":"SR455","title":"Georgia Bankers Association; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Georgia Bankers Association for its 125th year of service to the Georgia banking industry and the state of Georgia; and other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR455/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51509","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":993881,"bill_number":"SB291","title":"Resolution Act; Attorney-General of the U.S, Herbert Brownell and the Federal Bureau of Investigation; repeal censure of","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal a Resolution Act censuring the Attorney-General of the United States, Herbert Brownell, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, approved February 13, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 126); to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB291/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51538","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":994375,"bill_number":"SR470","title":"Title Ad Valorem Tax; create Joint Study Committee","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Title Ad Valorem Tax; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-17","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR470/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51545","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":995558,"bill_number":"HR644","title":"Confederate History Month; April; Confederate Memorial Day at the capitol; April 26, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April as Confederate History Month and April 26, 2017, as Confederate Memorial Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR644/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51548","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":995559,"bill_number":"HB607","title":"Psychiatric Advance Directive Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to mental health, so as to provide for a psychiatric advance directive; to provide for a competent adult to express his or her mental health care treatment preferences and desires directly through instructions written in advance and indirectly through appointing an agent to make mental health care decisions on behalf of that person; to provide for construction of such form; to amend Code Section 16-5-5 and Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to assisted suicide and notification of licensing board regarding violation and health, respectively, so as to include cross-references to the psychiatric advance directive and provide for consistent terminology; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB607/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51555","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":995560,"bill_number":"HB615","title":"Walker County; Board of Commissioners; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Board of Commissioners of Walker County; to provide for continuation of certain obligations and liabilities; to provide for the composition of the board; to provide for the specific repeal of a certain local Act; to provide for a referendum; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB615/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51564","sponsor":"Steve Tarvin"},
{"bill_id":995561,"bill_number":"HR651","title":"Phillips, Taylor \"T-Bone\"; legendary baseball career; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Taylor \"T-Bone\" Phillips for his legendary baseball career; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR651/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51572","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":995563,"bill_number":"HB618","title":"Skidaway Island, City of; incorporate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Skidaway Island; to provide for a charter for the City of Skidaway Island; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, method of filling vacancies, compensation, qualifications, prohibitions, and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide for contingent effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB618/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51586","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":995564,"bill_number":"HB616","title":"Georgia Board of Private Detective and Security Agencies; revise practice","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 revise the practice of private detective business; to include the application of electronic tracking devices within the definition of a private detective business for certain circumstances; to revise requirements used by the Georgia Board of Private Detective and Security Agencies for concealed weapons permit applications; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB616/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51565","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":995565,"bill_number":"SB295","title":"'Georgia Retail Marijuana Code'; regulation of retail sale of marijuana; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide 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 the 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":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB295/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51566","sponsor":"Curt Thompson"},
{"bill_id":995566,"bill_number":"SR471","title":"Shane's Rib Shack; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Shane's Rib Shack; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR471/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51546","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":995568,"bill_number":"HB617","title":"Atlanta, City of; Fulton County; provide for referendum with respect to school system corporate limits","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":"2017-03-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB617/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51585","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":995570,"bill_number":"HR648","title":"Georgia Bankers Association; 125th year of service to Georgia Banking industry and state of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Georgia Bankers Association for its 125th year of service to the Georgia banking industry and the state of Georgia; and other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR648/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51569","sponsor":"Greg Morris"},
{"bill_id":995571,"bill_number":"SB297","title":"City of Atlanta; corporate limits of such municipality; change","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 the effect on the Atlanta Independent School System; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB297/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51587","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":995572,"bill_number":"HR646","title":"Geter, Dr. Aaron, Jr.; Wilkinson County High School boys basketball team; winning 2017 GHSA Class A State Basketball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Aaron Geter, Jr., and the Wilkinson County High School boys basketball team for winning the 2017 GHSA Class A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR646/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51567","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":995573,"bill_number":"HB613","title":"Sugar Hill, City of; change corporate limits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Sugar Hill, Georgia, approved May 14, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3546), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 3618), so as to change the corporate limits of the city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB613/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51562","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":995575,"bill_number":"SR472","title":"Zeleza, Dr. Paul Tiyambe; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Paul Tiyambe Zeleza for his outstanding achievements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR472/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51549","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":995576,"bill_number":"HR649","title":"New England Human Rights Organization; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending New England Human Rights Organization; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR649/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51570","sponsor":"William Boddie"},
{"bill_id":995578,"bill_number":"SR478","title":"Redeeming Love Christian Church; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Redeeming Love Christian Church on the occasion of its 12th Anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR478/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51584","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":995579,"bill_number":"SB293","title":"Retirement; employment of beneficiaries of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; repeal existing provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement allowances, disability benefits, and spouses' benefits, so as to repeal existing provisions related to the employment of beneficiaries of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; to require certain public employers to make employer and employee contributions to such retirement system on behalf of certain employed beneficiaries; 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":"2018-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB293/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51552","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":995580,"bill_number":"HB610","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 provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB610/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51559","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":995582,"bill_number":"SR469","title":"Bailey, Deb; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Deb Bailey on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR469/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51544","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":995583,"bill_number":"HR657","title":"Ross, April; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending April Ross; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR657/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51579","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":995584,"bill_number":"SR475","title":"General Assembly; provide by law for the legalization and regulation of marijuana; authorize-CA","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":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR475/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51581","sponsor":"Curt Thompson"},
{"bill_id":995585,"bill_number":"HR656","title":"Bullying Truce Day at the capitol; March 24, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 24, 2017, as Bullying Truce Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR656/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51577","sponsor":"Dexter Sharper"},
{"bill_id":995588,"bill_number":"SR473","title":"Doster, Samuel Colt; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Samuel Colt Doster; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR473/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51550","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":995589,"bill_number":"SR474","title":"Senate Study Committee on Adult Changing Stations in Commercial Public Facilities; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Adult Changing Stations in Commercial Public Facilities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR474/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51551","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":995590,"bill_number":"HR654","title":"Little, Hiram Emory, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Hiram Emory Little, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR654/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51575","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":995591,"bill_number":"SR477","title":"Saint Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Saint Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church on its 139th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR477/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51583","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":995592,"bill_number":"SB298","title":"City of Skidaway Island; incorporate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Skidaway Island; to provide for a charter for the City of Skidaway Island; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a transition period; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide for contingent effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB298/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51590","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":995594,"bill_number":"HR655","title":"Gold Star Father Day; November 9 annually in Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Gold Star Father Day on November 9 annually in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR655/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51576","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":995595,"bill_number":"HR653","title":"Stanley, William Bradford Mason; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of William Bradford Mason Stanley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR653/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51574","sponsor":"Matt Gurtler"},
{"bill_id":995596,"bill_number":"SB294","title":"Retirement; certain public employers and employee contributions; Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; employed beneficiaries; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement allowances, disability benefits, and spouses' benefits, so as to require certain public employers to make employer and employee contributions to the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia on behalf of certain employed beneficiaries; 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":"2018-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB294/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51553","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":995598,"bill_number":"SR479","title":"Esther F. Garrison Wind Ensemble; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Esther F. Garrison Wind Ensemble and its conductor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR479/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51588","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":995599,"bill_number":"HB609","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, so as to adopt by reference a certain map; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB609/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51558","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":995601,"bill_number":"HB614","title":"Powder Springs, City of; provide for annexation of certain property","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Powder Springs, approved March 13, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 2760), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 3, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 4200), so as to provide for annexation 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":"2017-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB614/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51563","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":995602,"bill_number":"HR658","title":"Bailey, Deb; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Deb Bailey on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR658/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51580","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":995603,"bill_number":"HR650","title":"E-911 Appreciation Day at the capitol; March 22, 2017; recognize; E-911 directors and personnel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending E-911 directors and personnel and recognizing March 22, 2017, as E-911 Appreciation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR650/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51571","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":995604,"bill_number":"HR645","title":"Caribbean Americans; contributions made to the State of Georgia; commend and recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the many contributions Caribbean Americans have made to the State of Georgia and the United States and recognizing March 22, 2017, as Caribbean American Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR645/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51556","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":995606,"bill_number":"HB619","title":"Pavo, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Pavo; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, powers, and construction; to provide for a governing authority, its qualifications, terms, and related matters; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide a specific repealer; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB619/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51589","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":995607,"bill_number":"HR647","title":"Saint Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church; 139th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Saint Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church on its 139th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR647/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51568","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":995609,"bill_number":"HB612","title":"Newton County; board of education; provide manner of changing compensation for members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new board of education for Newton County, approved March 31, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 2405), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 3586), so as to provide for the manner of changing the compensation for members of the board of education; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB612/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51561","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":995610,"bill_number":"SB296","title":"'Controlled Substances Therapeutic Relief Act'","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., so as to repeal the Low THC Oil Patient Registry; 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 additional debilitating conditions; to provide for the automatic registration of individuals registered under former Code Section 31-2A-18; to provide for funding; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB296/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51578","sponsor":"Curt Thompson"},
{"bill_id":995611,"bill_number":"HB605","title":"Hidden Predator Act of 2018; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to specific periods of limitation, so as to change provisions relating to the revival of certain claims involving childhood sexual abuse; to provide for civil actions by the Attorney General under certain circumstances; to provide for a civil penalty; to provide for a report; 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Conference Committee Appointed 180th, 40th, 34th","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB605/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51547","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":995613,"bill_number":"SR476","title":"Conditioned Air Association of Georgia (CAAG); recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the many valuable contributions of the Conditioned Air Association of Georgia (CAAG); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR476/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51582","sponsor":"Gregory Kirk"},
{"bill_id":995614,"bill_number":"HB606","title":"Motor vehicles; driving cards to noncitizen residents who are ineligible for a driver's license; provide issuance","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 issuance of driving cards to noncitizen residents who are ineligible for a driver's license, temporary permit, or identification card; to revise a definition; to provide for an exception to the requirement that the Department of Driver Services utilize a certain program; to provide for application requirements for such driving cards; to provide for standards for the appearance of such cards; to provide for minimum age for issuance of such cards; to provide for fees for issuance and renewal of such cards; to provide for expiration of such cards; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB606/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51554","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":995615,"bill_number":"HB608","title":"Alpharetta, City of; members of governing authority; implement term limits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to amend, consolidate, create, revise, and supersede the several Acts incorporating the City of Alpharetta, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4609), as amended, so as to implement term limits for members of the city's governing authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB608/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51557","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":995616,"bill_number":"HB611","title":"Albany-Dougherty Inner City Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Albany-Dougherty Inner City Authority, approved March 30, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 4220), as amended, so as to provide a short title; to provide definitions; to provide for the existence and membership of the authority; to provide for officers; to provide for conflicts of interest; to provide for powers of the authority; to provide for revenue bonds; to provide for rules, regulations, and other procedures; to provide for immunity; to provide for tax exemptions; to provide that authority property is not subject to levy and sale; to provide for the Act's effect on other governments; to provide for earnings and dissolution; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB611/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51560","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":995617,"bill_number":"HR652","title":"Davenport, Major Leon; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Major Leon Davenport; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR652/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51573","sponsor":"Matt Gurtler"},
{"bill_id":996306,"bill_number":"SR481","title":"Senate Study Committee on Senate Bill 86; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Senate Bill 86; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-21","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR481/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51592","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":996308,"bill_number":"SR480","title":"Fralick, Mae Elizabeth; celebrate birth","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Mae Elizabeth Fralick; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR480/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51591","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":996843,"bill_number":"HR678","title":"Rodriguez, Aaron A.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Aaron A. Rodriguez; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR678/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51633","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":996844,"bill_number":"SR502","title":"US Congress and Federal Agencies; develop policies and funding sources to help bring high-speed broadband access to Rural America; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the Congress of the United States and Federal Agencies to do all within their powers to develop policies and funding sources to help bring high-speed broadband access to Rural America; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR502/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51644","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":996845,"bill_number":"SR496","title":"Senate Urban Development Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Urban Development Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":"Urban Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR496/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51609","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":996846,"bill_number":"SR482","title":"Hibbs, Zachary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Zachary Hibbs on his heroic and life-saving actions; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR482/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51593","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":996847,"bill_number":"HR671","title":"Seroyer, Lauren; honored with 2017 Prudential Spirit of Community Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lauren Seroyer upon being honored with a 2017 Prudential Spirit of Community Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR671/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51626","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":996848,"bill_number":"HR666","title":"Miller, Ryan; Apalachee High School; Barrow County School System 2017 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ryan Miller, the Apalachee High School and Barrow County School System 2017 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR666/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51621","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":996849,"bill_number":"HR675","title":"Givens, Dr. Freda D.; principal of East Clayton Elementary School; Clayton County, Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Freda D. Givens, principal of East Clayton Elementary School in Clayton County, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR675/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51630","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":996850,"bill_number":"SR498","title":"Torbert, John Gray; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating John Gray Torbert; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR498/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51611","sponsor":"Gregory Kirk"},
{"bill_id":996851,"bill_number":"HB622","title":"Gwinnett County; Board of Education; change number of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to education districts for the election of members of the Board of Education of Gwinnett County, approved April 7, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 4058), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 17, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6337) and by an Act approved May 1, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 5653), so as to change the number of members of the board of education; to provide for education districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for initial and regular terms of office; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB622/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51646","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":996852,"bill_number":"HB620","title":"Banking and finance; issuance of license to issue industrial loans; provide for standards","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 standards for the issuance of a license to issue industrial loans; to provide for standards for and require certain disclosures related to insurance premiums on industrial loans; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB620/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51601","sponsor":"Earl Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":996853,"bill_number":"SR483","title":"Roberts, Mason; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mason Roberts on his heroic and life-saving actions; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR483/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51594","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":996854,"bill_number":"SR500","title":"Hallman, Amanda; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Amanda Hallman, West Chatham Elementary School's 2016-2017 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR500/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51613","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":996855,"bill_number":"SR503","title":"Senate African American History and Culture Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate African American History and Culture Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR503/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51640","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":996856,"bill_number":"HR672","title":"Hewitt W. \"Ted\" Matthews Day; May 17, 2017; declare","description":"A RESOLUTION declaring May 17, 2017, as Hewitt W. \"Ted\" Matthews Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR672/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51627","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":996857,"bill_number":"HR685","title":"James \"Jim\" V. Ham Memorial Highway; Monroe County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. James \"Jim\" V. Ham and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR685/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51642","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":996858,"bill_number":"HR683","title":"Scott, Chris; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chris Scott; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR683/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51638","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":996859,"bill_number":"SR489","title":"Senate Study Committee on Prescribing Patterns for Antidepressants and Other Psychotropic Medications; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Prescribing Patterns for Antidepressants and Other Psychotropic Medications; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR489/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51599","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":996860,"bill_number":"HR663","title":"Butler, Cricket; Bethlehem Christian Academy's 2017 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Cricket Butler, Bethlehem Christian Academy's 2017 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR663/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51618","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":996861,"bill_number":"SR487","title":"Mary N. Long Scholarship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Mary N. Long Scholarship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR487/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51596","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":996862,"bill_number":"HR674","title":"Collins, Margaret \"Nanny\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Margaret \"Nanny\" Collins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR674/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51629","sponsor":"Greg Morris"},
{"bill_id":996863,"bill_number":"HR660","title":"Panhellenic Day at the capitol; March 22, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 22, 2017, as Panhellenic Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR660/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51615","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":996864,"bill_number":"SR485","title":"Ute Whatley Day; recognize March 14, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ute Whatley and recognizing March 14, 2017, as Ute Whatley Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR485/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51600","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":996865,"bill_number":"HR659","title":"Bernard F. Miles Memorial Highway; Richmond County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Bernard F. Miles and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR659/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51602","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":996866,"bill_number":"HR668","title":"Patterson, Bobby; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Bobby Patterson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR668/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51623","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":996867,"bill_number":"SR488","title":"West Fulton High School Class of 1967 and Class of 1966's 50th Reunion; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the West Fulton High School Class of 1967 and the Class of 1966's 50th Reunion; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR488/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51597","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":996868,"bill_number":"SR493","title":"Shipp, Pastor Christopher Morris; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Christopher Morris Shipp on the occasion of his 20th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR493/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51607","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":996869,"bill_number":"HR669","title":"Savannah Youth City, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Savannah Youth City, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR669/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51624","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":996870,"bill_number":"HR676","title":"Mister, Karlita; Anderson Elementary School's 2017 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Karlita Mister, Anderson Elementary School's 2017 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR676/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51631","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":996872,"bill_number":"HR667","title":"Cleveland, Aaron; Apalachee High School's 2017 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Aaron Cleveland, Apalachee High School's 2017 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR667/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51622","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":996873,"bill_number":"HR682","title":"Austin, Boyd L., Jr.; outstanding public service; nominated 2017 US Water Prize Outstanding Public Official; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Boyd L. Austin, Jr., on his outstanding public service and for being nominated for the 2017 US Water Prize Outstanding Public Official; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR682/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51637","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":996874,"bill_number":"SR490","title":"Davis, Cecil William; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Cecil William Davis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR490/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51604","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":996875,"bill_number":"HR677","title":"Smith, Jackson H.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Jackson H. Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR677/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51632","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":996876,"bill_number":"HR664","title":"St. Clair, Isaac Edward; Winder-Barrow High School's 2017 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Isaac Edward St. Clair, Winder-Barrow High School's 2017 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR664/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51619","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":996877,"bill_number":"HR670","title":"Abernathy, Juanita Jones; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Juanita Jones Abernathy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR670/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51625","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":996878,"bill_number":"SR494","title":"Rosser, Willie James; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Willie James Rosser on the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR494/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51608","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":996879,"bill_number":"HR679","title":"Nichols, Riley C.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Riley C. Nichols; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR679/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51634","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":996880,"bill_number":"HR673","title":"Wiggins, Lee E.; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lee E. Wiggins on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR673/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51628","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":996881,"bill_number":"SR486","title":"Building Safety Month; recognize May, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May, 2017, as Building Safety Month at the state capitol and commending the Building Officials Association of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR486/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51598","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":996882,"bill_number":"HR681","title":"Shaw Industries Group, Inc.; 50th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Shaw Industries Group, Inc., on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR681/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51636","sponsor":"Bruce Broadrick"},
{"bill_id":996883,"bill_number":"SR501","title":"Indimi, Alhaji Muhammadu; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Alhaji Muhammadu Indimi; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR501/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51614","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":996884,"bill_number":"SR499","title":"Lyons, Garden City's Police Chief David L.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Garden City's Police Chief David L. Lyons on being named the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police 2016 Outstanding Chief of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR499/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51612","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":996885,"bill_number":"HR661","title":"Savannah Technical College; Georgia Film Academy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Savannah Technical College and the Georgia Film Academy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR661/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51616","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":996886,"bill_number":"HB623","title":"Georgia Crime Information Center; retain fingerprints of certain individuals under certain circumstances and submit to the Federal Bureau of Investigation; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-3-33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the powers and duties of the Georgia Crime Information Center, so as to allow the center to retain fingerprints of certain individuals under certain circumstances and submit such fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation; to amend Titles 3, 7, 9, 10, 17, 19, 20, 25, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 38, 40, 42, 43, and 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to beverages, banking and finance, civil practice, commerce and trade, criminal procedure, domestic relations, education, fire protection and safety, guardian and ward, health, insurance, law enforcement officers and agencies, mental health, military, emergency management, and veterans affairs, motor vehicles and traffic, penal institutions, professions and businesses, and social services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"House Lost Reconsidered Bill/Resolution","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB623/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51647","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":996887,"bill_number":"SR492","title":"Berry, John; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending John Berry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR492/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51606","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":996888,"bill_number":"HR665","title":"Perry, Matthew; Winder-Barrow High School's 2017 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Matthew Perry, Winder Barrow High School's 2017 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR665/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51620","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":996889,"bill_number":"HR680","title":"Smith, Carson W.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Carson W. Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR680/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51635","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":996890,"bill_number":"HR684","title":"Fitness Professionals of Georgia Day at the capitol; March 28, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 28, 2017, as Fitness Professionals of Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR684/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51639","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":996891,"bill_number":"HR662","title":"Still, Tanner Bain; Bethlehem Christian Academy's 2017 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tanner Bain Still, Bethlehem Christian Academy's 2017 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR662/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51617","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":996892,"bill_number":"HB621","title":"Chamblee, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Chamblee 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":"2017-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2017-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB621/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51641","sponsor":"Tom Taylor"},
{"bill_id":996893,"bill_number":"SR495","title":"Mill Town Music Hall; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the contributions of Mill Town Music Hall to the people of Haralson County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR495/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51603","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":996894,"bill_number":"SR497","title":"Corley, \"Papa\" Joe; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and celebrating the life and legacy of \"Papa\" Joe Corley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR497/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51610","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":996895,"bill_number":"SR484","title":"Senate Study Committee on Creating a Lottery Game to Benefit Veterans; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Creating a Lottery Game to Benefit Veterans; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR484/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51595","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":996896,"bill_number":"HR580","title":"Westfall, Dr. David; Gainesville Rotary Club's 2016 Man of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. David Westfall on being named Gainesville Rotary Club's 2016 Man of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR580/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51372","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":996897,"bill_number":"SR505","title":"Ward IV, William Judson; Ward, Margaret Lovett; celebrate birth","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of William Judson Ward IV and Margaret Lovett Ward; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR505/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51648","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":996898,"bill_number":"SR504","title":"Senate Study Committee on Parents Who Misuse the Judicial System in Child Custody Proceedings; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Parents Who Misuse the Judicial System in Child Custody Proceedings; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR504/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51645","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":996899,"bill_number":"SR491","title":"Gainey, Sydney Ann Beckham; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sydney Ann Beckham Gainey on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR491/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51605","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":996900,"bill_number":"HR686","title":"House Study Committee on Equitable Local Education Funding; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Equitable Local Education Funding; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR686/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51643","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":997355,"bill_number":"SR508","title":"Ross, Bishop Dr. James A.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bishop Dr. James A. Ross; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR508/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51651","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":997359,"bill_number":"SR507","title":"Perdue, Sonny; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Sonny Perdue; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR507/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51650","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":997360,"bill_number":"SR506","title":"Senate Study Committee on the Excessive and Duplicative Regulatory Oversight of Community Based Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD); create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on the Excessive and Duplicative Regulatory Oversight of Community Based Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Services; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR506/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51649","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":997795,"bill_number":"SR536","title":"Georgia Injured Workers Week; recognize September 3-9, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing September 3-9, 2017, as Georgia Injured Workers Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR536/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51697","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":997796,"bill_number":"HR744","title":"Georgia Occupational Regulatory Review Council; perform periodic reviews of existing regulatory entities; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the Georgia Occupational Regulatory Review Council to perform periodic reviews of existing regulatory entities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted As Amended","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR744/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51742","sponsor":"Buzz Brockway"},
{"bill_id":997797,"bill_number":"HR697","title":"Dess, Officer David; courage; 200 Club Law Enforcement and Firefighting Medal of Valor Award nominee; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Officer David Dess for his courage and for being a 200 Club Law Enforcement and Firefighting Medal of Valor Award nominee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR697/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51689","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":997798,"bill_number":"SR517","title":"Georgia State Patrol Post 1; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Georgia State Patrol Post 1 as the Georgia State Patrol Post of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR517/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51666","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":997799,"bill_number":"HR688","title":"United States Congress; do all within powers to bring high-speed broadband access to rural America; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress and federal agencies to do all within their powers to bring high-speed broadband access to rural America; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR688/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51680","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":997800,"bill_number":"HR712","title":"Watson, Roy H. \"Sonny\"; 80th birthday; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Roy H. \"Sonny\" Watson on the occasion of his 80th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR712/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51708","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":997801,"bill_number":"HR723","title":"Gold Star Father Day in Georgia; November 9, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Gold Star Father Day in Georgia on November 9, 2017; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR723/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51719","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":997802,"bill_number":"HR739","title":"Georgia Brain Tumor Awareness Month at the capitol; May, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May, 2017, as Georgia Brain Tumor Awareness Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR739/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51735","sponsor":"Buzz Brockway"},
{"bill_id":997803,"bill_number":"HR719","title":"Guy, Marjorie Hall; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Marjorie Hall Guy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR719/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51715","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":997804,"bill_number":"HR693","title":"Powers, Shawn M.; Michael Jablonski; coauthoring award-winning book; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Shawn M. Powers and Michael Jablonski for coauthoring an award-winning book; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR693/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51685","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":997805,"bill_number":"HR690","title":"Alpharetta Elementary School building; 60th anniversary; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Alpharetta Elementary School building; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR690/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51682","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":997806,"bill_number":"HR727","title":"Earnest, Carson; Unity Christian School's 2017 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Carson Earnest, Unity Christian School's 2017 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR727/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51723","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":997807,"bill_number":"SR529","title":"Atlanta Jewish Film Festival; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR529/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51674","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":997808,"bill_number":"SR510","title":"Sparks, Police Chief Gary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Police Chief Gary Sparks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR510/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51652","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":997809,"bill_number":"HR724","title":"Marshall, Gregg; Darlington School's 2017 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Gregg Marshall, Darlington School's 2017 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR724/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51720","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":997810,"bill_number":"HR722","title":"Gonzalez, Deborah; outstanding achievements; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Deborah Gonzalez for her outstanding achievements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR722/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51718","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":997811,"bill_number":"HR718","title":"Ward, William \"Bill\" Judson, IV; Margaret \"Mimi\" Lovett Ward; birth; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of William \"Bill\" Judson Ward IV and Margaret \"Mimi\" Lovett Ward; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR718/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51714","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":997812,"bill_number":"SR540","title":"Tift County High School Blue Devils Basketball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Tift County High School Blue Devils basketball team for winning the 2017 GHSA Class 7A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR540/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51746","sponsor":"Gregory Kirk"},
{"bill_id":997813,"bill_number":"HR710","title":"Hooper-Renwick High School; encouraging the protection and preservation of historical integrity; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Hooper-Renwick High School and encouraging the protection and preservation of its historical integrity; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR710/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51705","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":997814,"bill_number":"HR717","title":"LaGrange Chapter of Continental Societies, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the LaGrange Chapter of Continental Societies, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR717/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51713","sponsor":"Robert Trammell"},
{"bill_id":997815,"bill_number":"HR737","title":"John Clarke Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution; 100th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the John Clarke Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution on its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR737/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51733","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":997816,"bill_number":"HR695","title":"Liu, Thompson; Darlington School's 2017 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Thompson Liu, Darlington School's 2017 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR695/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51687","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":997817,"bill_number":"HR726","title":"Barrett, Jayme; Armuchee High School's 2017 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jayme Barrett, Armuchee High School's 2017 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR726/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51722","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":997818,"bill_number":"HR733","title":"Haddock, Hal, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Hal Haddock, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR733/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51729","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":997819,"bill_number":"HR707","title":"Assistance League of Atlanta; 35th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Assistance League of Atlanta on the occasion of its 35th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR707/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51702","sponsor":"Tom Taylor"},
{"bill_id":997820,"bill_number":"SR528","title":"Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc., for its disaster relief assistance; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR528/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51673","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":997821,"bill_number":"SR542","title":"Mann, Marshal R. Steven; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Marshal R. Steven Mann on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR542/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51744","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":997822,"bill_number":"HR702","title":"House Study Committee on the Criteria Used to Assess Schools and School Systems; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Criteria Used to Assess Schools and School Systems; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR702/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51694","sponsor":"Michael Smith"},
{"bill_id":997823,"bill_number":"SR511","title":"Washington, Jacquelyn Harrison Barrett; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jacquelyn Harrison Barrett Washington; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR511/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51653","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":997824,"bill_number":"HR728","title":"Wisner, Jamie; Rome High School's STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jamie Wisner, Rome High School's 2017 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR728/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51724","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":997825,"bill_number":"SR533","title":"Ben T. Epps and Zumpt A. Huff Day; recognize August 28, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing August 28, 2017, as Ben T. Epps and Zumpt A. Huff Day in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR533/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51679","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":997826,"bill_number":"HR731","title":"Michaels, Seth; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Seth Michaels; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR731/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51727","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":997827,"bill_number":"HR699","title":"Marquez-Leon, Jose A.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jose A. Marquez-Leon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR699/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51691","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":997828,"bill_number":"HR729","title":"Casey, Linda; Pepperell High School's 2017 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Linda Casey, Pepperell High School's 2017 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR729/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51725","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":997829,"bill_number":"HR696","title":"Dewan, Saabiq; Rome High School's 2017 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Saabiq Dewan, Rome High School's 2017 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR696/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51688","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":997830,"bill_number":"SR539","title":"Richards, Jon; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Jon Richards; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted As Amended","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR539/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51745","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":997831,"bill_number":"HR703","title":"Hensley, Abbey; Pepperell High School's 2017 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Abbey Hensley, Pepperell High School's 2017 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR703/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51698","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":997832,"bill_number":"SR538","title":"Roper, Johnnie Lee; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Johnnie Lee Roper; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR538/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51741","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":997833,"bill_number":"HR734","title":"Scott, Dophine Tyson; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dophine Tyson Scott; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR734/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51730","sponsor":"Edward Stephens"},
{"bill_id":997834,"bill_number":"HR725","title":"Bojo, Donna; Unity Christian School's 2017 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Donna Bojo, Unity Christian School's 2017 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR725/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51721","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":997835,"bill_number":"HR732","title":"Russell-Stevenson-Williams; mini family and friends reunion; July 14 through 17, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Russell-Stevenson-Williams mini family and friends reunion July 14 through 17, 2017; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR732/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51728","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":997836,"bill_number":"HR740","title":"Taylor, William; Grayson High School's 2017 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending William Taylor, Grayson High School's 2017 STAR Student; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR740/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51736","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":997837,"bill_number":"HR687","title":"House Study Committee on Court Surcharge Fees Related to DUI and Reckless Driving Offenses; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Court Surcharge Fees Related to DUI and Reckless Driving Offenses; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR687/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51657","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":997838,"bill_number":"SR532","title":"Oconee County Schools; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commemorating Oconee County Schools for its 2016-2017 school system awards; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR532/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51678","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":997839,"bill_number":"SR537","title":"State Property; unauthorized vehicular traffic; provide closure","description":"A RESOLUTION providing for the closure of certain state property to unauthorized vehicular traffic; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Act 542","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR537/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51707","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":997840,"bill_number":"HR721","title":"Lockhart, Pastor Benjamin, Jr.; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Benjamin Lockhart, Jr., on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR721/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51717","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":997841,"bill_number":"HR709","title":"Kidd, Rusty; former State Representative; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending former State Representative Rusty Kidd; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR709/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51704","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":997842,"bill_number":"SR523","title":"Hardy, Mrs. Willie Mae; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 109th birthday of Mrs. Willie Mae Hardy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR523/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51668","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":997843,"bill_number":"SR522","title":"Motor Carrier Compliance Division Region 9; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Motor Carrier Compliance Division Region 9 as the Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) Region of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR522/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51663","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":997844,"bill_number":"SR526","title":"Clark Atlanta University Panthers Men's Basketball Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Clark Atlanta University Panthers Men's Basketball Team on their championship season and winning performance in the 2017 SIAC Men's Basketball Tournament; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR526/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51672","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":997845,"bill_number":"SR518","title":"Chambers, Steve; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Steve Chambers, Weight Inspector of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR518/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51667","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":997846,"bill_number":"HR692","title":"Vojnikovic, Mirela; Katherine Meadows; Grayson High School; academic accomplishments; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the academic accomplishments of Grayson High School's Mirela Vojnikovic and Katherine Meadows; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR692/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51684","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":997847,"bill_number":"HR742","title":"Thomas A. Dorsey Festival; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Thomas A. Dorsey Festival; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR742/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51738","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":997848,"bill_number":"HR741","title":"Mulkey, Jeremy; Grayson High School's 2017 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jeremy Mulkey, Grayson High School's 2017 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR741/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51737","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":997849,"bill_number":"SR513","title":"Joiner, Retired Army Colonel Thomas G.; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Retired Army Colonel Thomas G. Joiner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR513/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51655","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":997850,"bill_number":"HR701","title":"Ilan, Rabbi; Miriam Feldman; 25th rabbinical anniversary; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Rabbi Ilan and Miriam Feldman on the occasion of their 25th rabbinical anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR701/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51693","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":997851,"bill_number":"HR735","title":"Reaves, Richard Douglas; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Richard Douglas Reaves on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR735/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51731","sponsor":"Regina Quick"},
{"bill_id":997852,"bill_number":"HR714","title":"Powell, Dr. C. Clayton; 90th birthday; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Dr. C. Clayton Powell on the occasion of his 90th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR714/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51710","sponsor":"Marie Metze"},
{"bill_id":997853,"bill_number":"HR713","title":"14th Annual Walter Rodney Symposium; March 24th and 25th, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 24th and 25th, 2017, as the 14th Annual Walter Rodney Symposium; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR713/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51709","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":997854,"bill_number":"HR694","title":"Flagello, Ashley; Armuchee High School's 2017 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ashley Flagello, Armuchee High School's 2017 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR694/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51686","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":997855,"bill_number":"SR524","title":"Cody, Reverend Herman; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Herman Cody on the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR524/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51670","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":997856,"bill_number":"HR730","title":"Evans, Barbara J.; Chair of the Georgia Society of CPAs; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Barbara J. Evans, Chair of the Georgia Society of CPAs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR730/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51726","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":997857,"bill_number":"HR711","title":"Edwards, Stanley, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Stanley Edwards, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR711/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51706","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":997858,"bill_number":"SR514","title":"Motor Carrier Compliance Division Station 11; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Motor Carrier Compliance Division Station 11 as the Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) Station of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR514/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51658","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":997859,"bill_number":"HR743","title":"Brown, Mabry; Elizabeth Harwood, Hannah Skipper, Valerie Niconovich, Kelly White-Bryant; Lumpkin County High School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mabry Brown, Elizabeth Harwood, Hannah Skipper, Valerie Niconovich, and Kelly White-Bryant of Lumpkin County High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR743/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51739","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":997860,"bill_number":"SR520","title":"Walters, Trooper First Class Glen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Trooper First Class Glen Walters; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR520/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51661","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":997861,"bill_number":"SR541","title":"The Mary N. Long Scholarship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Mary N. Long Scholarship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR541/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51747","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":997862,"bill_number":"HR715","title":"Cystic Fibrosis Education and Awareness Day at the capitol; May 1, 2017; recognize; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and recognizing May 1, 2017, as Cystic Fibrosis Education and Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR715/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51711","sponsor":"Rich Golick"},
{"bill_id":997863,"bill_number":"HR738","title":"Trailblazing women in labor and business; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring trailblazing women in labor and business; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR738/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51734","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":997864,"bill_number":"HB624","title":"Georgia Legislative Retirement System; define certain terms; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Legislative Retirement System, so as to define certain terms; to change certain provisions relating to employee contributions to the retirement system, payment of employee contributions on behalf of the member, and additional contributions; to change certain provisions relating to prior service credit for military service; to change certain provisions relating to eligibility and application for a retirement allowance, early retirement, amount of retirement allowance, compliance with federal tax laws, and increases in retirement allowance; 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":"2018-02-28","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB624/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51656","sponsor":"Paul Battles"},
{"bill_id":997865,"bill_number":"SR535","title":"Staton, Dr. Cecil P.; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Dr. Cecil P. Staton on his appointment as Chancellor of East Carolina University; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR535/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51696","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":997866,"bill_number":"HR720","title":"Lemmon, Andrew Harvey; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Andrew Harvey Lemmon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR720/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51716","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":997867,"bill_number":"SR530","title":"Ramsey, Sr., Judge Ronald B.; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Judge Ronald B. Ramsey, Sr., on the occasion of his 25th year as a member of the State Bar of Georgia and commending his years of service to the Georgia State Senate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR530/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51675","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":997868,"bill_number":"HR704","title":"Lockhart, Pastor Benjamin, Jr.; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Benjamin Lockhart, Jr., on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR704/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51699","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":997869,"bill_number":"SR527","title":"General Assembly; operation and regulation of game show contests; authorize -CA","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 operation and regulation of game show contests in this 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":"2017-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR527/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51677","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":997870,"bill_number":"HR706","title":"Payton, Murray Bernard; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Murray Bernard Payton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR706/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51701","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":997871,"bill_number":"HR716","title":"Judge, Jason Michael; outstanding academic and athletic career; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jason Michael Judge for his outstanding academic and athletic career; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR716/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51712","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":997872,"bill_number":"HR700","title":"Moise, Yvette; outstanding accomplishments; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Yvette Moise for her outstanding accomplishments; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR700/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51692","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":997873,"bill_number":"SR534","title":"Building Safety Month; recognize May, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Building Officials Association of Georgia and recognizing May, 2017 as Building Safety Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR534/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51669","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":997874,"bill_number":"HR705","title":"Berding, Herbert Charles, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Herbert Charles Berding, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR705/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51700","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":997875,"bill_number":"HR745","title":"House Study Committee on Surprise Insurance Gap Coverage; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Surprise Insurance Gap Coverage; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR745/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51743","sponsor":"Beth Beskin"},
{"bill_id":997876,"bill_number":"HR691","title":"Chance, Sarah Neomia DuBose; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Sarah Neomia DuBose Chance; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR691/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51683","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":997877,"bill_number":"HR736","title":"Adams, Kathy Elaine; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kathy Elaine Adams on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR736/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51732","sponsor":"Regina Quick"},
{"bill_id":997878,"bill_number":"HR708","title":"12 & Under Dixie Youth Baseball Team; Baldwin County, Milledgeville, Georgia; winning Georgia State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the 12 & Under Dixie Youth Baseball Team from Baldwin County, Milledgeville, Georgia, for winning the 2016 Georgia State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR708/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51703","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":997879,"bill_number":"HR689","title":"House Study Committee on the Transfer of Probation Supervision in Misdemeanor Probation Cases; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Transfer of Probation Supervision in Misdemeanor Probation Cases; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR689/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51681","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":997880,"bill_number":"HB625","title":"Education; local boards of education have public comment period at every meeting; require","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 require local boards of education to have a public comment period at every meeting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB625/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51664","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":997881,"bill_number":"SR519","title":"Montgomery, Officer Luke; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Officer Luke Montgomery, Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) Officer of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR519/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51659","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":997882,"bill_number":"SR512","title":"Jackson, Audraine; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Audraine Jackson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR512/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51654","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":997883,"bill_number":"HR698","title":"Crunkleton; John; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of John Crunkleton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR698/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51690","sponsor":"Matt Gurtler"},
{"bill_id":997884,"bill_number":"SR516","title":"Easterling, Dispatcher Renee; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Dispatcher Renee Easterling, Dispatcher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR516/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51665","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":997885,"bill_number":"SR515","title":"Georgia State Patrol Troop D; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia State Patrol Troop D as the Georgia State Patrol Troop of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR515/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51660","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":997886,"bill_number":"SR521","title":"Powell, Officer Colin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Officer Colin Powell, Capitol Police Officer of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR521/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51662","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":997887,"bill_number":"SR525","title":"Endometriosis Awareness Month; recognize March, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March, 2017, as Endometriosis Awareness Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR525/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51671","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":997888,"bill_number":"SR531","title":"Women's Missionary Society of Antioch African Methodist Episcopal Church; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Women's Missionary Society of Antioch African Methodist Episcopal Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR531/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51676","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":999624,"bill_number":"SR543","title":"Shaw Industries Group, Inc.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Shaw Industries Group, Inc., on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR543/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51748","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1000216,"bill_number":"HR759","title":"Napolitano, Teresa; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Teresa Napolitano; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR759/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51788","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":1000217,"bill_number":"HR770","title":"Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc.; disaster relief assistance; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc., for its disaster relief assistance; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR770/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51799","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":1000218,"bill_number":"SR545","title":"Sapp, Craig; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Craig Sapp, Savannah Arts Academy's 2017 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR545/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51768","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1000219,"bill_number":"HR750","title":"Joshi, Meenal; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Meenal Joshi; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR750/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51760","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1000220,"bill_number":"HR778","title":"Townsend, Katerina Michelle; Trion High School's 2017 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Katerina Michelle Townsend, Trion High School's 2017 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR778/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51816","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1000221,"bill_number":"HR789","title":"Wood, Brenda; outstanding career and success; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Brenda Wood for her outstanding career and success; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR789/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51833","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1000223,"bill_number":"HR796","title":"Casas, Representative David; receiving Doctorate of Philosophy in Old Testament; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Representative David Casas on receiving his Doctorate of Philosophy in Old Testament; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR796/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51840","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":1000224,"bill_number":"SR546","title":"Brown-Hall, Arlethia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Arlethia Brown-Hall, Johnson High School's 2017 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR546/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51772","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1000225,"bill_number":"SR557","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":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR557/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51782","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1000226,"bill_number":"HR746","title":"Roper, Johnnie Lee, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Johnnie Lee Roper, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR746/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51756","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":1000227,"bill_number":"HR748","title":"Silver Comet Silepl Ilaonëtu Chapter of the Order of the Arrow; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Silver Comet Silepl Ilaonëtu Chapter of the Order of the Arrow; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR748/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51758","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":1000228,"bill_number":"HB639","title":"Eagle's Landing, City of; incorporate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Eagle's Landing; to provide a charter for the City of Eagle's Landing; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for transition of powers and duties; to provide for community improvement districts; to provide for directory nature of dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB639/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51807","sponsor":"Dale Rutledge"},
{"bill_id":1000229,"bill_number":"HR761","title":"Dial, Charles ''Ron\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Charles \"Ron\" Dial; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR761/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51790","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1000231,"bill_number":"HR786","title":"Sims-Alvarado, Dr. Karcheik; author of Atlanta and the Civil Rights Movement, 1944-1968; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Karcheik Sims-Alvarado, the author of Atlanta and the Civil Rights Movement, 1944-1968; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR786/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51830","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1000232,"bill_number":"HR793","title":"Benjamin, Dr. Vaneisa; principal; Fairview Elementary School in Henry County, Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Vaneisa Benjamin, principal of Fairview Elementary School in Henry County, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR793/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51837","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1000233,"bill_number":"HB633","title":"Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; employment of beneficiaries; repeal existing provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement allowances, disability benefits, and spouses' benefits, so as to repeal existing provisions related to the employment of beneficiaries of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; to provide that any such beneficiary shall be eligible to receive his or her retirement allowance while employed and not be required to contribute to the retirement system; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB633/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51785","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1000234,"bill_number":"HB626","title":"Sharon Springs, City of; incorporate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Sharon Springs; to provide a charter; to provide for a referendum; to provide for prior ordinances and rules, pending matters, and existing personnel; to provide for penalties; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB626/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51750","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1000235,"bill_number":"HR781","title":"Porter, Leeann; Chattooga County High School's 2017 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leeann Porter, Chattooga County High School's 2017 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR781/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51819","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1000236,"bill_number":"HR791","title":"Georgia Injured Workers Week; September 3-9, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing September 3-9, 2017, as Georgia Injured Workers Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR791/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51835","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1000237,"bill_number":"HR758","title":"House Study Committee on Local Building Permits; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Local Building Permits; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":"Small Business Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR758/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51770","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":1000239,"bill_number":"HR777","title":"Premier Telecommunication Services, LLC; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Premier Telecommunication Services, LLC; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR777/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51815","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1000240,"bill_number":"SR565","title":"Moving from Green to Zero Campaign; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 30, 2017, as the eighth annual Moving From Green to Zero Waste Under the Golden Dome 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR565/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51827","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1000241,"bill_number":"HR790","title":"Clayton, Xernona; exceptional lifetime service and devotion to the promotion of racial understanding and human rights; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Xernona Clayton for her exceptional lifetime of service and devotion to the promotion of racial understanding and human rights; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR790/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51834","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1000242,"bill_number":"HR776","title":"CIC Floors, LLC; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending CIC Floors, LLC; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR776/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51814","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1000243,"bill_number":"HB631","title":"State employees' health insurance plan; corporation providing benefits if it has been out of network with any critical access hospital in the previous 12 months; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state employees' health insurance plan, so as to prohibit a corporation licensed to transact accident and health insurance business in this state from providing health insurance benefits if it has been out of network with any critical access hospital in the previous 12 months; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB631/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51783","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":1000244,"bill_number":"SR564","title":"Brown, Chief Frank Lewis; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Chief Frank Lewis Brown; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR564/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51826","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1000245,"bill_number":"HR751","title":"Praise Academy High School; Robotics Team, Twisted Axles; winning divisional championship from the FIRST Robotics South Super Regional Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Praise Academy High School Robotics Team, Twisted Axles, for winning the divisional championship from the FIRST Robotics South Super Regional Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR751/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51761","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":1000247,"bill_number":"HB642","title":"Local government; provide definitions; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, so as to provide definitions; to provide for the creation and termination of special improvement districts; to provide for the levying of a special improvement tax in such districts; to provide for the disposition and use of the funds from such districts; to provide for special services to the districts; to provide for an effective date; to provide for termination; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB642/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51843","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":1000248,"bill_number":"SR555","title":"Senate Study Committee on Creating a Lottery Game to Benefit Veterans; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Creating a Lottery Game to Benefit Veterans; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":"Veterans, Military and Homeland Security","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR555/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51780","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1000249,"bill_number":"HB640","title":"Elections; candidates for offices of President and Vice President of the United States shall file copies of their federal income tax returns with the Secretary of State in order for their names be listed on the ballot; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide that, in order for their names to be listed on the ballot, candidates for the offices of President and Vice President of the United States shall file copies of their federal income tax returns with the Secretary of State; to provide for procedures; to provide for the posting of such returns on the website of the Secretary of State; to authorize the redaction of certain information; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB640/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51808","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":1000250,"bill_number":"HR763","title":"Fall-Line Electronics, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Fall-Line Electronics, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR763/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51792","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1000251,"bill_number":"HR762","title":"Scott, Noah Patrick; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Noah Patrick Scott; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR762/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51791","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1000252,"bill_number":"SR544","title":"Trinity Girls Network; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Trinity Girls Network; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR544/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51763","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1000254,"bill_number":"SR563","title":"Akwa Ibom State Association of Nigeria (USA), Inc.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Akwa Ibom State Association of Nigeria (USA), Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR563/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51825","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1000255,"bill_number":"HR774","title":"Bridges, Debbie; Lifetime Achievement Award; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debbie Bridges upon receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR774/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51812","sponsor":"Ed Rynders"},
{"bill_id":1000256,"bill_number":"SR552","title":"Boykins-Everett, Dr. Sabrina; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Thomasville City School System Superintendent, Dr. Sabrina Boykins-Everett, and Footsteps2Brilliance, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR552/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51777","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":1000257,"bill_number":"HB628","title":"Elementary and secondary education; performance ratings contained in personnel evaluations are subject to complaint; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 11 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to complaints policy for teachers and other school personnel, so as to provide that performance ratings contained in personnel evaluations are subject to complaint; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB628/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51752","sponsor":"Rich Golick"},
{"bill_id":1000258,"bill_number":"SR566","title":"Usery, Jr., Willie \"Bill\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Willie \"Bill\" Usery, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR566/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51828","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1000259,"bill_number":"HR797","title":"Laro, Consul-General Kayode; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Consul-General Kayode Laro; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR797/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51841","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1000260,"bill_number":"HB627","title":"Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978; 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":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB627/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51751","sponsor":"Rich Golick"},
{"bill_id":1000262,"bill_number":"HR769","title":"Watson, Dr. Gil; 23 years of dedicated service; Northside United Methodist Church; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Gil Watson for his 23 years of dedicated service to the Northside United Methodist Church and on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR769/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51798","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1000263,"bill_number":"SR558","title":"Richards, Jon; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the late Jon Richards; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR558/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51787","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1000264,"bill_number":"HB635","title":"Disabled Adults and Elder Persons Protection Act; at-risk adult protection investigative/coordinating teams; provide establishment","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the \"Disabled Adults and Elder Persons Protection Act,\" so as to provide for the establishment of at-risk adult protective investigative/coordinating teams to coordinate the investigation of and responses to suspected instances of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of disabled adults or elder persons; to provide for a definition; to provide for immunity; to provide for coordination with the director of the Division of Aging Services; to provide for the composition, duties, and responsibilities of the at-risk adult protective investigative/coordinating teams; to provide for memoranda of understanding; to provide for confidentiality of records; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB635/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51800","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1000265,"bill_number":"SR550","title":"Linginfelter, Ben; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ben Linginfelter, the School of Liberal Art Studies at Savannah High's 2017 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR550/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51771","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1000266,"bill_number":"HR785","title":"Pinson, Lacey; Model High School's 2017 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lacey Pinson, Model High School's 2017 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR785/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51823","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1000267,"bill_number":"SR549","title":"Swiderski, Carrie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Carrie Swiderski, Woodville Tompkins High School's 2017 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR549/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51776","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1000268,"bill_number":"HB638","title":"Stockbridge, City of; revise 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 revise the corporate boundaries of the city; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide for contingent effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB638/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51806","sponsor":"Dale Rutledge"},
{"bill_id":1000270,"bill_number":"SR560","title":"Kuhn, Clifford M; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Clifford M. Kuhn; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR560/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51804","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1000271,"bill_number":"HR760","title":"Truancy Intervention Project (TIP); honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Truancy Intervention Project (TIP); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR760/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51789","sponsor":"Stacey Abrams"},
{"bill_id":1000272,"bill_number":"HB629","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB629/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51753","sponsor":"Rich Golick"},
{"bill_id":1000273,"bill_number":"SR556","title":"Dantley, Leroy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Leroy Dantley on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR556/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51781","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1000274,"bill_number":"HB641","title":"Elections; direct recording electronic voting systems purchased on and after July 1, 2017 shall be equipped with paper audit records; 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 direct recording electronic voting systems purchased on and after July 1, 2017, shall be equipped with paper audit records; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB641/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51842","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":1000275,"bill_number":"HR756","title":"Thomas, Reverend Gordon A.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Gordon A. Thomas; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR756/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51767","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1000277,"bill_number":"HR775","title":"ASW Distillery; largest distillery in the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending ASW Distillery, the largest distillery in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR775/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51813","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":1000278,"bill_number":"HR787","title":"Community Policing Week at the capitol; October 2-7, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the week of October 2-7, 2017, as Community Policing Week at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR787/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51831","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":1000279,"bill_number":"HR757","title":"Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR757/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51769","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1000280,"bill_number":"HR782","title":"Rowland, Keiley; Coosa High School's 2017 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Keiley Rowland, Coosa High School's 2017 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR782/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51820","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1000281,"bill_number":"HR792","title":"Heritage School Lady Hawks basketball team; winning 2017 GISA Class AAA State Basketball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Heritage School Lady Hawks basketball team for winning the 2017 GISA Class AAA State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR792/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51836","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1000282,"bill_number":"SR547","title":"Chambers, Jamel D.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jamel D. Chambers, the 2017 Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Intern of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR547/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51773","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1000283,"bill_number":"HB634","title":"Georgia Endowment for Teaching Professionals; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to commissions and other agencies, so as to provide for the creation of the Georgia Endowment for Teaching Professionals to foster a public-private partnership for support of postsecondary teaching professionals in high demand courses, subjects, and disciplines; to provide for a board of trustees; to provide for the membership, appointment, terms, and filling of vacancies of the board of trustees; to provide for the creation, appointment, terms, filling of vacancies, duties, and responsibilities of an advisory committee to the board of trustees; to provide for the purposes of the endowment; to provide for discontinuation of the endowment under certain circumstances; to provide for certain reports and audits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB634/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51786","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1000285,"bill_number":"HR749","title":"Hopkins, Amelia Anne; birth; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Amelia Anne Hopkins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR749/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51759","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1000286,"bill_number":"HR780","title":"Tudor, Abbey Leeann; Chattooga County High School's 2017 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Abbey Leeann Tudor, Chattooga County High School's 2017 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR780/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51818","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1000287,"bill_number":"HR753","title":"Georgia Tech Men's Basketball Team Head Coach Josh Pastner; 2017 Atlantic Coast Conference Coach of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia Tech Men's Basketball Team Head Coach Josh Pastner on being named the 2017 Atlantic Coast Conference Coach of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR753/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51764","sponsor":"Robert Gasaway"},
{"bill_id":1000288,"bill_number":"HR779","title":"Wilson, Kelly; Trion High School's 2017 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kelly Wilson, Trion High School's 2017 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR779/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51817","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1000289,"bill_number":"HR755","title":"Mays, William \"Willie\" H., III; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring William \"Willie\" H. Mays III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR755/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51766","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1000290,"bill_number":"SR561","title":"Heard, Renorta; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Renorta Heard on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR561/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51805","sponsor":"Gregory Kirk"},
{"bill_id":1000292,"bill_number":"HR764","title":"Georgia Civil War Commission Art and Essay Contest winners; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the winners of the Georgia Civil War Commission Art and Essay Contest; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR764/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51793","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1000293,"bill_number":"HR784","title":"Creel, Katerina; Model High School's 2017 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Katerina Creel, Model High School's 2017 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR784/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51822","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1000294,"bill_number":"HR767","title":"Importance of vaccinations; prevent Neisseria meningitidis; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the importance of vaccinations to prevent Neisseria meningitidis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR767/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51796","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1000295,"bill_number":"SR548","title":"Miles, Steen; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Steen Miles; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR548/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51774","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1000296,"bill_number":"HR795","title":"Richards, Jonathan Blair; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jonathan Blair Richards; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR795/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51839","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1000297,"bill_number":"HR771","title":"Cristian, Ana; outstanding academic and fencing career; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ana Cristian for her outstanding academic and fencing career; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR771/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51809","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1000298,"bill_number":"SR554","title":"Clark-Hughes, Mary Sallie \"Mother Hughes\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mary Sallie \"Mother Hughes\" Clark-Hughes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR554/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51779","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1000300,"bill_number":"HR772","title":"Emmanuel Community Church; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Emmanuel Community Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR772/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51810","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":1000301,"bill_number":"HR798","title":"House Study Committee on Low-Income Housing Tax Credits; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Low-Income Housing Tax Credits; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR798/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51829","sponsor":"Dale Rutledge"},
{"bill_id":1000302,"bill_number":"HR747","title":"Jackson, Ricky Lamar; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ricky Lamar Jackson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR747/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51757","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1000303,"bill_number":"HR788","title":"Athens Community Council on Aging; 50th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Athens Community Council on Aging on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR788/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51832","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":1000304,"bill_number":"HB630","title":"Probate courts; change certain general provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probate courts, so as to change certain general provisions for probate courts; to change provisions relating to training, the appointment of associate probate judges, bond, and the filling of a vacancy of the probate court judge and procedures connected thereto; to repeal provisions relating to the sheriff acting as administrator under certain circumstances; to change provisions relating to The Council of Probate Judges of Georgia; to change provisions relating to the authority of retired probate judges to perform marriage ceremonies; to conform cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB630/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51755","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":1000305,"bill_number":"HR765","title":"Schorr, Matthew; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Matthew Schorr; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR765/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51794","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1000306,"bill_number":"HR768","title":"Atrial Fibrillation Day at the capitol; May 17, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May 17, 2017, as Atrial Fibrillation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR768/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51797","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1000308,"bill_number":"HR752","title":"Ash Tree Organization, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ash Tree Organization, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR752/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51762","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1000309,"bill_number":"HB632","title":"Elections; certain small municipalities shorten advance voting period for municipal elections; provide method","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 a method for certain small municipalities to shorten the advance voting period for municipal elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB632/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51784","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1000310,"bill_number":"HR754","title":"White, Peggy Evans; Waynesboro Emporium; 25th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Peggy Evans White and her business, Waynesboro Emporium, on the occasion of its 25th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR754/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51765","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1000311,"bill_number":"HR773","title":"Kindregan, Larkin \"Lark\" Ann; birth; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Larkin \"Lark\" Ann Kindregan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR773/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51811","sponsor":"Ed Rynders"},
{"bill_id":1000312,"bill_number":"SR562","title":"Offot Ukwa Association Day; recognize May 27, 2017","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Offot Ukwa Association (USA), Inc., and recognizing May 27, 2017, as Offot Ukwa Association Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR562/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51824","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1000313,"bill_number":"HB636","title":"Genetic Counselors 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, assistants, and others, so as to provide for the licensure of genetic counselors; to provide for continuing education requirements; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for licensure requirements; to provide for renewal requirements; to provide for the duties and powers of the Georgia Composite Medical Board with respect to genetic counselors; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB636/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51801","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1000314,"bill_number":"HR783","title":"Daniel, Adam; Coosa High School's 2017 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Adam Daniel, Coosa High School's 2017 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR783/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51821","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1000316,"bill_number":"HB637","title":"Interstate Medical Licensure Compact; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to physicians, assistants, and others, so as to enter into an interstate compact known as the \"Interstate Medical Licensure Compact\"; to authorize the Georgia Composite Medical Board to administer the compact in this state; to provide for the purpose of the compact; to provide definitions; to provide for eligibility; to provide for application of an expedited license; to provide for a coordinated information system; to provide for joint investigations and discipline; to provide for a commission to administer the compact among the member states; to provide for dispute resolution; to provide for withdrawal from the compact; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB637/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51802","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1000317,"bill_number":"HR794","title":"Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Alert Day at the capitol; June 20, 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing June 20, 2017, as Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Alert Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR794/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51838","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1000318,"bill_number":"SR553","title":"Prayer in Action Ministries International; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Prayer in Action Ministries International on the occasion of its 30th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR553/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51778","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1000319,"bill_number":"SR559","title":"Miles, State Senator Steen; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring former State Senator Steen Miles; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR559/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51803","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1000320,"bill_number":"SB299","title":"Recording of Deeds; instrument bears the signature of an attorney licensed to practice law in this state; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to recording of deeds and other real property transactions; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 17 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding notaries public; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB299/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51749","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":1000321,"bill_number":"HR766","title":"Bonner, John William, Sr.; Nancy Bramlett Bonner; 50th wedding anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John William Bonner, Sr., and Nancy Bramlett Bonner on the grand occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR766/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51795","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1000965,"bill_number":"SR568","title":"Huff, Principal Jerome; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Principal Jerome Huff; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR568/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51846","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1000966,"bill_number":"SR551","title":"Kitchens, Fred \"Young Fred\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Fred \"Young Fred\" Kitchens on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR551/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51775","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1000968,"bill_number":"SR567","title":"Benson, Andrew; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Andrew Benson upon being honored with a 2017 Prudential Spirit of Community Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR567/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51845","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1000969,"bill_number":"SB300","title":"Medical Assistance; a program of premium assistance; eligible individuals to obtain health care coverage; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for a 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":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-01-09","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB300/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51754","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1000971,"bill_number":"SB301","title":"\"Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wills, trusts, and administration of estates, so as to enact the \"Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act\"; to extend a fiduciary's powers to include managing tangible property and digital assets; to provide for exceptions; to provide for definitions; to amend Title 29 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to guardian and ward, so as to provide conforming cross-references for a conservator; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Act 560","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB301/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51844","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1001757,"bill_number":"HR852","title":"Kingdom Life Christian Fellowship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kingdom Life Christian Fellowship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR852/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51912","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1001758,"bill_number":"HR814","title":"Thornton, Mary Hardin; Loving Hearts, Helping Hands; 2017 Heart of the Community Award of Honor recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Loving Hearts, Helping Hands: 2017 Heart of the Community Award of Honor recipient, Mary Hardin Thornton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR814/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51868","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1001759,"bill_number":"HR833","title":"Johnson, Ronnie; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ronnie Johnson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR833/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51889","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":1001760,"bill_number":"SR572","title":"Fudge, Hollis; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Hollis Fudge; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR572/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51850","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1001761,"bill_number":"HR848","title":"House Commission on Transit Governance and Funding; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Commission on Transit Governance and Funding; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR848/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51860","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":1001762,"bill_number":"HR862","title":"Campbell High School Educational Foundation; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Campbell High School Educational Foundation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR862/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51923","sponsor":"Rich Golick"},
{"bill_id":1001763,"bill_number":"HR817","title":"Boyd, Ben and Julie Anna; honored with the 2017 National Outstanding Young Farmer Award; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Ben and Julie Anna Boyd upon being honored with the 2017 National Outstanding Young Farmer Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR817/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51872","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1001764,"bill_number":"HR811","title":"Cooper, Sheriff Glynn; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sheriff Glynn Cooper on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR811/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51865","sponsor":"Bill McGowan"},
{"bill_id":1001765,"bill_number":"SR574","title":"Norton, Dewey Lamar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Dewey Lamar Norton on the occasion of his announced retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR574/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51887","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":1001766,"bill_number":"HR856","title":"Joyner, Charles Daniel \"Charley\", IV; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Charles Daniel \"Charley\" Joyner IV; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR856/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51917","sponsor":"Rich Golick"},
{"bill_id":1001767,"bill_number":"HR857","title":"Davis, Alana; 2017 Elementary Science Teacher of the Year; State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Alana Davis, the 2017 Elementary Science Teacher of the Year for the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR857/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51918","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":1001768,"bill_number":"HR836","title":"Mathis, David; Loving Hearts, Helping Hands; 2017 Heart of the Community Award of Honor recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Loving Hearts, Helping Hands: 2017 Heart of the Community Award of Honor recipient, David Mathis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR836/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51892","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1001769,"bill_number":"HR826","title":"Ludewig, Matthew; Dacula High School's 2017 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Matthew Ludewig, Dacula High School's 2017 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR826/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51881","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1001770,"bill_number":"HR830","title":"Henderson Mill Elementary School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Henderson Mill Elementary School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR830/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51885","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":1001771,"bill_number":"HR821","title":"Hermes, McClain; 2016 U.S. Paralympian; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending 2016 U.S. Paralympian McClain Hermes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR821/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51876","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1001772,"bill_number":"HR827","title":"Dunaway, Guy; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Guy Dunaway; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR827/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51882","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1001773,"bill_number":"HR829","title":"Butts, Leon Edgar \"Sonny\", Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Leon Edgar Butts, Jr., \"Sonny\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR829/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51884","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1001774,"bill_number":"HR805","title":"Parra, Aylen; Mill Creek High School's 2017 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Aylen Parra, Mill Creek High School's 2017 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR805/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51858","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1001775,"bill_number":"HR823","title":"Doherty, Police Corporal Jon P.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Police Corporal Jon P. Doherty; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR823/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51878","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1001776,"bill_number":"HR861","title":"Alexander High School boys' cross country team; winning 2016 GHSA 6A State Cross Country Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Alexander High School boys' cross country team for winning the 2016 GHSA 6A State Cross Country Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR861/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51922","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":1001778,"bill_number":"HR802","title":"Heritage First Bank; Loving Hearts, Helping Hands; 2017 Heart of the Community Business Award recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Loving Hearts, Helping Hands: 2017 Heart of the Community Business Award recipient, Heritage First Bank; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR802/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51855","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1001779,"bill_number":"HR850","title":"Laney High School Lady Wildcats; 2017 GHSA Class 2A State Basketball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Laney High School Lady Wildcats for winning the 2017 GHSA Class 2A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR850/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51910","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":1001780,"bill_number":"HR803","title":"Young, Shomari; Hebron Christian Academy's 2017 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Shomari Young, Hebron Christian Academy's 2017 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR803/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51856","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1001781,"bill_number":"HR846","title":"Stalls, Gregory \"Greg\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Gregory \"Greg\" Stalls; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR846/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51902","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":1001782,"bill_number":"HR854","title":"Norton, Dewey Lamar; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Dewey Lamar Norton on the occasion of his announced retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR854/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51914","sponsor":"John Meadows"},
{"bill_id":1001783,"bill_number":"HR841","title":"Collins, Evangelist Sandi; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Evangelist Sandi Collins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR841/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51897","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1001784,"bill_number":"HR855","title":"Jones, Mary Lee; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mary Lee Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR855/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51915","sponsor":"Rich Golick"},
{"bill_id":1001786,"bill_number":"HR813","title":"Dixon, Dr. Richard; Loving Hearts, Helping Hands; 2017 Board of Governors Award recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Loving Hearts, Helping Hands: 2017 Board of Governors Award recipient, Dr. Richard Dixon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR813/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51867","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1001787,"bill_number":"SR573","title":"Springfield Missionary Baptist Church; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Springfield Missionary Baptist Church on the occasion of its 126th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR573/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51851","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1001788,"bill_number":"HR812","title":"Rabold, Roy; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Roy Rabold on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR812/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51866","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1001789,"bill_number":"HB644","title":"Greenhaven, City of; DeKalb County; 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB644/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51904","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1001790,"bill_number":"HR819","title":"McCarthy, Stephen Jacob; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Stephen Jacob McCarthy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR819/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51874","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1001791,"bill_number":"HR825","title":"Dittamo, Paul; Dacula High School's 2017 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Paul Dittamo, Dacula High School's 2017 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR825/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51880","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1001792,"bill_number":"HR818","title":"The Kennickell Group; Trip Kennickell; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending The Kennickell Group and Trip Kennickell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR818/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51873","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1001793,"bill_number":"SR569","title":"Wright, Arnold Melvin; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the life of Arnold Melvin Wright and his outstanding contributions as a husband, a father, a United States Army soldier, and a Sheet Metal Journeyman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR569/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51847","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1001794,"bill_number":"HR845","title":"Caribbean American Day at the capitol; March 22, 2017; recognize; many contributions Caribbean Americans have made to the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the many contributions Caribbean Americans have made to the State of Georgia and the United States and recognizing March 22, 2017, as Caribbean American Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR845/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51901","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1001795,"bill_number":"SR570","title":"Senate Study Committee on the Use and Sale of State Public Information; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on the Use and Sale of State Public Information; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-01-09","committee":"Science and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR570/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51848","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1001796,"bill_number":"HR860","title":"Prine, Gary Vonne'; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gary Vonne' Prine; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR860/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51921","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":1001797,"bill_number":"HR822","title":"Endsley, Bryan; Mill Creek High School's 2017 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Bryan Endsley, Mill Creek High School's 2017 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR822/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51877","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1001798,"bill_number":"HR838","title":"Cody, Reverend Herman; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Herman Cody on the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR838/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51894","sponsor":"Renitta Shannon"},
{"bill_id":1001800,"bill_number":"HR831","title":"Nettles, \"Queen\" Elizabeth; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of \"Queen\" Elizabeth Nettles; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR831/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51886","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1001801,"bill_number":"HR837","title":"Roberts, Pam; Loving Hearts, Helping Hands; 2017 Heart of the Community Award of Honor recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Loving Hearts, Helping Hands: 2017 Heart of the Community Award of Honor recipient, Pam Roberts; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR837/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51893","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1001802,"bill_number":"HR810","title":"Montgomery, Joe; Loving Hearts, Helping Hands; 2017 Heart of the Community Award of Honor recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Loving Hearts, Helping Hands: 2017 Heart of the Community Award of Honor recipient, Joe Montgomery; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR810/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51864","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1001803,"bill_number":"HR804","title":"Reynolds, Katherine; Hebron Christian Academy's 2017 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Katherine Reynolds, Hebron Christian Academy's 2017 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR804/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51857","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1001804,"bill_number":"HR801","title":"Twyman, Tashia; Loving Hearts, Helping Hands; 2017 Heart of the Community Award of Honor recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Loving Hearts, Helping Hands: 2017 Heart of the Community Award of Honor recipient, Tashia Twyman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR801/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51854","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1001805,"bill_number":"HR824","title":"Lalacos, Ambassador Haris; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ambassador Haris Lalacos; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR824/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51879","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1001806,"bill_number":"HR832","title":"New Zion Missionary Church; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending New Zion Missionary Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR832/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51888","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1001807,"bill_number":"HR839","title":"Carpenter, Keion; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Keion Carpenter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR839/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51895","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1001808,"bill_number":"HB648","title":"Pay As You Earn Education Program Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Student Finance Authority, so as to provide a short title; to provide for the establishment and administration of the Pay As You Earn student loan program; to provide for the calculation and repayment of such loans; to provide for eligibility and disqualifications; to amend Code Section 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to computation of taxable net income, so as to provide for a deduction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB648/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51916","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1001809,"bill_number":"HR844","title":"Smith, Linda Nasrah; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Linda Nasrah Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR844/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51900","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1001810,"bill_number":"HR849","title":"CSRA Business League, Inc.; 47th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the CSRA Business League, Inc., on the occasion of its 47th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR849/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51909","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":1001811,"bill_number":"HR858","title":"Yates, Honorable Sally; outstanding career in law and public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable Sally Yates for her outstanding career in law and public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR858/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51919","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1001813,"bill_number":"HR808","title":"Carlisle, Lexie Bell; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lexie Bell Carlisle; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR808/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51862","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":1001814,"bill_number":"HR806","title":"Gardner, Jimmie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jimmie Gardner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR806/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51859","sponsor":"Darrel Ealum"},
{"bill_id":1001815,"bill_number":"HR799","title":"Heard, Renorta; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Renorta Heard on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR799/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51852","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1001816,"bill_number":"HR816","title":"Southern Area Links Day; May 17, 2017; recognize; Southern Area of the Links, Incorporated; efforts of members; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the efforts of the members of the Southern Area of The Links, Incorporated, and recognizing May 17, 2017, as Southern Area Links Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR816/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51870","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1001817,"bill_number":"SR571","title":"Fort, Honorable Vincent D.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable Vincent D. Fort; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR571/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51849","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":1001818,"bill_number":"HR843","title":"Barr, Alrene Richards; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Alrene Richards Barr on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR843/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51899","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1001819,"bill_number":"HR807","title":"Crowdis, Richard Cummings; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Richard Cummings Crowdis on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR807/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51861","sponsor":"Darrel Ealum"},
{"bill_id":1001820,"bill_number":"HB649","title":"Property; certain information be disclosed on websites of condominiums and property owners' associations; provide","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 provide that certain information be disclosed on the websites of condominiums and property owners' associations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB649/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51925","sponsor":"Sam Teasley"},
{"bill_id":1001822,"bill_number":"HR815","title":"LoRusso, Joseph Frank; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Joseph Frank LoRusso; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR815/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51869","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1001823,"bill_number":"HR853","title":"Temple, Dr. Ricky; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Dr. Ricky Temple; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR853/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51913","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1001824,"bill_number":"HR859","title":"Shivers, Sheriff Roger; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sheriff Roger Shivers on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR859/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51920","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1001825,"bill_number":"HR840","title":"Jordan, Hazel; 100th birthday; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Hazel Jordan on the grand occasion of her 100th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR840/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51896","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1001826,"bill_number":"HB647","title":"Community Health, Department of; pilot program to provide coverage for treatment and management of obesity; provide","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 for a pilot program to provide coverage for the treatment and management of obesity and related conditions, including medications and counseling; to provide a definition; to provide for eligibility; to provide for requirements; to provide for a review of results and outcomes; to provide for an evaluation report on such program; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for contingent effectiveness; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB647/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51907","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1001827,"bill_number":"HR863","title":"Lee, Chief David; 2016 Smyrna Citizen of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Chief David Lee for being named the 2016 Smyrna Citizen of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR863/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51924","sponsor":"Rich Golick"},
{"bill_id":1001828,"bill_number":"HR828","title":"Brooks, Dr. Charles; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Charles Brooks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR828/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51883","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1001829,"bill_number":"HR820","title":"Watkins, Lottie Heywood; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lottie Heywood Watkins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR820/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51875","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":1001830,"bill_number":"HR847","title":"Kitchens, Fred \"Young Fred\"; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Fred \"Young Fred\" Kitchens on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR847/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51903","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1001831,"bill_number":"HB646","title":"Community Health, Department of; pilot program to provide coverage for bariatric surgical procedures; reinstate","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 reinstate a pilot program to provide coverage for bariatric surgical procedures for the treatment and management of obesity and related conditions; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB646/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51906","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1001832,"bill_number":"HR809","title":"Crowdis, Richard Cummings; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Richard Cummings Crowdis on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR809/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51863","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1001833,"bill_number":"HR835","title":"Powell, James D. \"Jim\"; Loving Hearts, Helping Hands; 2017 Heart of the Community Award of Honor recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Loving Hearts, Helping Hands: 2017 Heart of the Community Award of Honor recipient, James D. \"Jim\" Powell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR835/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51891","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1001834,"bill_number":"HR800","title":"Group of outstanding women; service to community; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring a group of outstanding women for service to their community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR800/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51853","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1001835,"bill_number":"HR851","title":"Good Shepherd Baptist Church; 77th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Good Shepherd Baptist Church on the occasion of its 77th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR851/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51911","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":1001836,"bill_number":"HB645","title":"Crimes and offenses; lawful possession or control of certain amounts of low THC oil; provide for certain circumstances","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to regulation of low THC oil, so as to provide for certain circumstances for the lawful possession or control of certain amounts of low THC oil; to amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to provide for licensing for cultivation of cannabis for the purpose of producing low THC oil, processing low THC oil, and dispensing low THC oil in this state; to provide for criteria for certain cultivation and production licenses; to provide for state postsecondary educational institutions to have the option to bid on production facility licenses; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB645/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51905","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":1001837,"bill_number":"HR842","title":"Mosely, Dr. David C.; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. David C. Mosely upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR842/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51898","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1001838,"bill_number":"HB643","title":"Hospitals and other health care facilities; development of quality assurance standards; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation and construction of hospitals and other health care facilities, so as to require the development of quality assurance standards for health care facilities; to provide a definition; to provide for the requirement for a care delivery model based on patient needs for health care facilities; to provide a duty to report quality of care and safety problems; to provide an identification requirement for persons dealing with patients in health care facilities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-09","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB643/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51871","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1001839,"bill_number":"HR834","title":"Sheeley, Kristen; Loving Hearts, Helping Hands; 2017 Heart of the Community Young Heart Award recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Loving Hearts, Helping Hands: 2017 Heart of the Community Young Heart Award recipient, Kristen Sheeley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR834/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51890","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1001840,"bill_number":"SR575","title":"Truancy Intervention Project; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Truancy Intervention Project; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR575/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51908","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1004726,"bill_number":"HR864","title":"Fulbright, Steven Isaac; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Steven Isaac Fulbright; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR864/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51926","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1004734,"bill_number":"HR865","title":"Gillespie-Durrah, Bonita; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bonita Gillespie-Durrah; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR865/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51927","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":1011241,"bill_number":"SR509","title":"McGill, George Edwin \"Ed\"; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the career of George Edwin \"Ed\" McGill; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR509/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51695","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":1032063,"bill_number":"HB650","title":"State symbols; local governments may relocate, conceal, obscure, or alter certain monuments; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state and other flags, so as to provide that local governments may relocate, remove, conceal, obscure, or alter certain monuments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-22","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB650/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51930","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":1032064,"bill_number":"HB651","title":"Georgia Firearms and Weapons Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to make unlawful the possession and use of bump fire stock; to revise definitions; to subject the possession and use of bump fire stock to criminal penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-22","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB651/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51931","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":1032065,"bill_number":"SB302","title":"Public Monuments; local governments may relocate, remove, conceal, obscure, or alter certain monuments; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state and other flags, so as to provide that local governments may relocate, remove, conceal, obscure, or alter certain monuments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-11-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB302/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51932","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1032844,"bill_number":"HB652","title":"Elections; certain electors list maintenance activities; eliminate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to eliminate certain electors list maintenance activities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-11-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB652/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51933","sponsor":"Robert Trammell"},
{"bill_id":1033403,"bill_number":"HR866","title":"Joint Study Committee on the Establishment of a State Space Commission; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on the Establishment of a State Space Commission; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-11-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR866/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51934","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":1033408,"bill_number":"HB654","title":"Child support; reforms recommended by the Ga. Child Support Commission; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 19-6-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child support in final verdict or decree, guidelines for determining amount of award, continuation of duty to provide support, and duration of support, so as to enact reforms recommended by the Georgia Child Support Commission; to clarify and revise a definition; to clarify the process of calculating child support when there is more than one child for whom support is being determined under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB654/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51936","sponsor":"Beth Beskin"},
{"bill_id":1033414,"bill_number":"HB653","title":"Professional licensing boards; authorized to suspend license of person upon notice of nonpayment on a federal educational loan; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide that certain professional licensing boards are authorized but not required to suspend the license of a person upon notice of nonpayment or default on a federal educational loan or service conditional scholarship; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-11-29","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB653/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51935","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":1033802,"bill_number":"HB655","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; post sign containing telephone number to receive reports of child abuse; require every public school","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 rules and regulations; to provide that no cause of action is created; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB655/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51937","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1033809,"bill_number":"SB307","title":"Homestead Exemption; City of Roswell; ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Roswell ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the 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 related matters; 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":"2018-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB307/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51942","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1033812,"bill_number":"SB305","title":"Homestead Exemption; City of Milton; ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Milton ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the 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 related matters; 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":"2018-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB305/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51940","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1033817,"bill_number":"SB306","title":"Homestead Exemption; City of Mountain Park; ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Mountain Park ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the 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 related matters; 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":"2018-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB306/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51941","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1033819,"bill_number":"SB308","title":"Homestead Exemption; Fulton County school district; ad valorem taxes for educational purposes; provide (PF)","description":"PF: A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from Fulton County school district ad valorem taxes for educational 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 related matters; 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":"2017-12-01","last_action":"Senate Prefiled","last_action_date":"2017-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB308/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51943","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1033822,"bill_number":"SB303","title":"Homestead Exemption; City of Alpharetta; ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Alpharetta ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the 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 related matters; 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":"2018-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB303/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51938","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1033823,"bill_number":"SB304","title":"Homestead Exemption; City of Johns Creek; ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Johns Creek ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the 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 related matters; 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":"2018-01-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB304/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51939","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1036220,"bill_number":"SB309","title":"Elections; time for opening and closing of the polls; 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 time for opening and closing of the polls; to provide that special primaries shall be conducted with special elections to fill vacancies in partisan offices; to provide for the filling of vacancies in certain offices; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vacation of office, so as to provide for the filling of vacancies in certain offices; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB309/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51944","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":1036266,"bill_number":"HB656","title":"Education; health; require certain instructions","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 instruction on the best practices for, and risks associated with, the use of tampons in the course of study in sex education and AIDS prevention instruction; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding health, so as to require that every physician and nurse providing a tampon for use by any female patient under his or her care shall recite and provide certain written information to such female patient regarding the best practices for, and risks associated with, the use of tampons; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-12-08","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2017-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB656/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51945","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1036742,"bill_number":"HB657","title":"Firearms; providing to person on probation as a felony first offender; make 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 regarding dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to make unlawful the knowing and intentional provision of any firearm for the purpose of providing such firearm to any person known to be on probation as a felony first offender or to have been convicted of a felony; to provide for criminal penalties; to clarify that affirmative confirmation by firearm provider is not required; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB657/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51951","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1037157,"bill_number":"HB658","title":"Excise tax; rooms, lodgings, and accommodations; remove sunset date for the time during which a certain tax may be collected","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 remove the sunset date for the time during which a certain excise tax on rooms, lodgings, and accommodations may be collected; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB658/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51952","sponsor":"Earl Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":1037434,"bill_number":"SB310","title":"Internet Service Provider; engaged in provision of broadband Internet access service; shall publicly disclose accurate information regarding the network management practices; provide for a legislative purpose","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public utilities and public transportation, so as to provide for a legislative purpose; to provide that any Internet service provider engaged in the provision of broadband Internet access service shall publicly disclose accurate information regarding the network management practices, performance, and commercial terms of its broadband Internet access service; to prohibit any Internet service provider from blocking lawful content, applications, services, and nonharmful devices; to prohibit unreasonable discrimination in transmitting lawful network traffic over a consumer's broadband Internet access service; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-12-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB310/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51953","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":1037591,"bill_number":"SR577","title":"Secretary of State's Office; dedication of revenue derived from license fees; not deposited into the general fund; provide -CA (PF)","description":"PF: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the dedication of revenue derived from license fees received by the Secretary of State's office 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":"2017-12-19","last_action":"Senate Prefiled","last_action_date":"2017-12-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR577/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51956","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":1037595,"bill_number":"SB311","title":"Public Records; proceedings of any tribunal in this state vested with powers of a judicial nature; subject to public inspection; provide (PF)","description":"PF: 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 records and recordings of the proceedings of any tribunal in this state vested with powers of a judicial nature are public records and subject to public inspection; to eliminate certain exemptions from public disclosure pursuant to court order and law; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-12-19","last_action":"Senate Prefiled","last_action_date":"2017-12-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB311/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51954","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":1037600,"bill_number":"SR576","title":"Secretary of State's Office; dedication of revenue derived from corporate filing fees; not deposited into the general fund; provide -CA (PF)","description":"PF: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the dedication of revenue derived from corporate filing fees received by the Secretary of State's office 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":"2017-12-19","last_action":"Senate Prefiled","last_action_date":"2017-12-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR576/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51955","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":1038514,"bill_number":"SB313","title":"Sexual harassment; presentation of classes to General Assembly members relating to; require; provide definition for","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 28-11-4 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the availability of instructional classes and courses to members of the General Assembly and payment of and reimbursement of expenses, so as to require the presentation of classes or courses relating to sexual harassment; to provide for video recording and availability to absent members; to provide for certification of attendance; to amend Chapter 10 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to codes of ethics and conflicts of interest, so as to further define the term \"sexual harassment\"; to provide for a class on sexual harassment to be made available to state employees; to provide that all department heads shall be presented such class; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-12-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB313/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51958","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1038549,"bill_number":"SB312","title":"Corporations; corporate filings charged by Secretary of State; establish amount of expedited processing and filing fees; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporation commissioner, so as to establish the amount of expedited processing and filing fees which may be charged by the Secretary of State for corporate filings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-12-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB312/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51957","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":1041646,"bill_number":"HB659","title":"Mental health; emergency examination with medical technician or paramedic; 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 provide for the execution of a physician's certificate for emergency examination of a person for involuntary evaluation and treatment for mental illness or alcohol or drug abuse based on consultation with an emergency medical technician or paramedic who has personally observed the person; to provide for immunity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-12-28","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2017-12-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB659/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51960","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1044844,"bill_number":"SB314","title":"Invasions of Privacy; prohibit sexual extortion; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to invasions of privacy, so as to prohibit sexual extortion; to provide for definitions; to provide for elements of the crime; to provide for penalties; to provide for venue; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-12-28","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB314/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51959","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":1046831,"bill_number":"HB660","title":"Criminal procedure; defendants who commit certain crimes which target a victim; provide for sentencing","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17, Title 35, and Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, law enforcement officers and agencies, and general provisions relating to torts, respectively, so as to repeal certain provisions regarding sentencing of defendants guilty of crimes involving bias or prejudice; to provide for sentencing of defendants who commit certain crimes which target a victim or his or her property because of the defendant's belief regarding the victim's race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, mental disability, or physical disability; to provide for training in identifying and reporting of hate crimes; to provide for civil liability for hate crimes; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB660/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51963","sponsor":"Meagan Hanson"},
{"bill_id":1048655,"bill_number":"SR581","title":"Rural Leader Magazine's Forty Under Forty Class of 2017; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Rural Leader Magazine's Forty Under Forty Class of 2017; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR581/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51972","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":1048657,"bill_number":"SB319","title":"\"Consolidation of Fire Safety Services in Georgia Act\"; enact; Department of Fire Safety; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to enact the \"Consolidation of Fire Safety Services in Georgia Act\"; to establish the Department of Fire Safety; to amend Titles 8, 10, 16, 25, 30, 35, 42, 43, 45, 50 of the O.C.G.A, ; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Disagreed House Amend or Sub","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB319/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51974","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1048661,"bill_number":"SR580","title":"College Football Playoff National Championship and Atlanta Football Host Committee; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and welcoming the College Football Playoff National Championship and the Atlanta Football Host Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR580/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51966","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":1048666,"bill_number":"SR578","title":"Senate Convened; notify the House of Representatives","description":"A RESOLUTION to notify the House of Representatives that the Senate has convened; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR578/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51967","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1048671,"bill_number":"HB661","title":"Tax liens; transmittal, filing, recording, access to, and territorial effect issued by Department of Revenue; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 15, 44, and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, property, and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to revise provisions relating to the transmittal, filing, recording, access to, and territorial effect of tax liens issued by the Department of Revenue; to provide for electronic record keeping relating to the filing and public access to state tax liens; to provide for duties and responsibilities of the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB661/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51970","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1048676,"bill_number":"HR869","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":"2018-01-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR869/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51965","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1048680,"bill_number":"SB316","title":"\"Georgia Enhanced Penalties for Hate Crimes Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to enact the \"Georgia Enhanced Penalties for Hate Crimes Act\"; to amend Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes and offenses, so as to provide for sentencing of defendants who commit certain crimes which target a victim because of the victim's race, color, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, or ethnicity; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment; to amend Code Section 15-11-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions for the Juvenile Code; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB316/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51978","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1048685,"bill_number":"HR871","title":"Williams, Dr. Rob; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Rob Williams on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR871/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51971","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1048690,"bill_number":"SR579","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":"2018-01-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR579/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51968","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1048694,"bill_number":"HB663","title":"Crimes and offenses; sentencing of defendants guilty of crimes involving bias or prejudice; repeal certain provisions","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 are convicted of certain crimes which target an individual due to such individual's race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or physical disability; to amend Code Section 15-11-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions for the Juvenile Code, 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":"2018-01-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB663/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51976","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1048699,"bill_number":"HR867","title":"College Football Playoff National Championship Day at the capitol; January 8, 2018; Atlanta Football Host Committee; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the College Football Playoff National Championship, commending the Atlanta Football Host Committee, and celebrating January 8, 2018, as College Football Playoff National Championship Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR867/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51962","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1048703,"bill_number":"HR868","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":"2018-01-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR868/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51964","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1048708,"bill_number":"HB662","title":"Ethics and Efficiency in Government Act; define \"sexual misconduct\"; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the \"Ethics and Efficiency in Government Act,\" so as to define the term \"sexual misconduct\"; to require the presentation of classes or courses relating to sexual misconduct; to provide for video recording and availability to absent members; to provide for certification of attendance; to amend Chapter 10 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to codes of ethics and conflicts of interest, so as to provide for a class on sexual misconduct to be made available to state employees; to provide that all department heads shall be presented such class; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB662/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51975","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1048713,"bill_number":"SB315","title":"Computer Crimes; create a new crime of unauthorized computer access; penalties; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 6 of Chapter 9 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to computer crimes, so as to create the new crime of unauthorized computer access; to provide for penalties; to change provisions relating to venue for computer crimes; to provide for forfeiture; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Veto V18","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB315/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51977","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1048718,"bill_number":"SR582","title":"Project Mail Call Mission; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Project Mail Call Mission; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR582/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51973","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1048723,"bill_number":"HR870","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":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR870/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51969","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1050215,"bill_number":"SB317","title":"Homestead Exemption; Fulton County school district; ad valorem taxes for educational purposes; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from Fulton County school district ad valorem taxes for educational 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 related matters; 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":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Act 485","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB317/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51980","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1050222,"bill_number":"HR873","title":"Clayton State University Day at the capitol; January 10, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Clayton State University and recognizing January 10, 2018, as Clayton State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR873/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51986","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":1050232,"bill_number":"SR583","title":"Clayton State University Day; recognize January 10","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Clayton State University and recognizing January 10, 2018, as Clayton State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR583/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51979","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1050239,"bill_number":"HB664","title":"Income tax; 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB664/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51981","sponsor":"Sam Teasley"},
{"bill_id":1050249,"bill_number":"HB666","title":"Motor vehicles; proper display of license plates; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles generally, so as to provide for the proper display of license plates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-09","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB666/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51984","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":1050256,"bill_number":"HB665","title":"Abandoned vessels; revise notice requirements; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to abandoned vessels, so as to revise notice requirements regarding abandoned vessels; to eliminate duplication of notices to the Department of Natural Resources and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; to provide that such notice shall only be made to the Department of Natural Resources; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB665/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51983","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1050266,"bill_number":"HR875","title":"Poston, Dr. Robert \"Bob\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Robert \"Bob\" Poston for his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR875/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51988","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":1050275,"bill_number":"HB667","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; local boards of education cannot participate in an athletic association; 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 under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to provide that local boards of education cannot participate in an athletic association which does not provide for instant replays to review rulings on the field for high school football playoff and championship games; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB667/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51985","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1050281,"bill_number":"HR874","title":"Yarman, Christopher Patrick; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Christopher Patrick Yarman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR874/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51987","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1050292,"bill_number":"HR872","title":"Lieutenant Hugh L. Moore Memorial Bridge; Berrien County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Lieutenant Hugh L. Moore and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR872/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51982","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1052836,"bill_number":"SB318","title":"Mental Health; involuntary evaluation and treatment based on consultation with paramedic; execution of a physician's certificate for emergency examination; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, so as to provide for the execution of a physician's certificate for emergency examination of a person for involuntary evaluation and treatment for mental illness or alcohol or drug abuse based on consultation with an emergency medical technician or paramedic who has personally observed the person; to provide for immunity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB318/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51989","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1052846,"bill_number":"SR585","title":"Young, Ruth, M.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Ruth M. Young on the occasion of her 95th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR585/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52000","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1052855,"bill_number":"HR876","title":"\"Keeping Georgia Wild Day\"; January 11, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 11, 2018, as \"Keeping Georgia Wild Day\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR876/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51997","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1052865,"bill_number":"HB671","title":"Special license plates; Georgia Beekeepers Association; 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 and supporting certain beneficial projects, causes, agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations, so as to establish a specialty license plate to benefit the Georgia Beekeepers Association; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB671/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51993","sponsor":"Emory Dunahoo"},
{"bill_id":1052876,"bill_number":"SR584","title":"\"Keeping Georgia Wild Day\"; recognize January 11, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 11, 2018, as \"Keeping Georgia Wild Day\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR584/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51996","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":1052884,"bill_number":"HB673","title":"Motor vehicles; prohibit actions which distract a driver while operating a motor vehicle; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to prohibit actions which distract a driver while operating a motor vehicle; to provide for the proper and safe use of wireless telecommunications devices while driving; to provide for definitions; to provide for violations; to provide for punishments; to provide for the assessment of points upon conviction; to provide for additional fines to be collected by the Department of Driver Services; to provide for applicability; to provide for punishments for homicide by vehicle and for serious bodily injury by vehicle when driver was operating such motor vehicle while using a wireless telecommunications device; to correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB673/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51995","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1052895,"bill_number":"HB670","title":"Georgia State Council for Interstate Juvenile Supervision; number of legislative branch representatives; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4B of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Interstate Compact for Juveniles, so as to revise the number of legislative branch representatives on the Georgia State Council for Interstate Juvenile Supervision; to revise the appointing authorities for legislative representatives on such council; to provide for contingent effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Act 325","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB670/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51992","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1052905,"bill_number":"SB322","title":"Personal Assistive Mobility Devices; nonelectric personal assistive mobility devices when operated on highways and sidewalks; require certain reflectors","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2A of Article 13 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to personal assistive mobility devices, so as to require certain reflectors on nonelectric personal assistive mobility devices when operated on highways and sidewalks, to require electric and nonelectric personal assistive mobility devices sold in this state after a certain date to be sold equipped with certain reflectors; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB322/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52002","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1052914,"bill_number":"HB669","title":"Medical assistance; authorization of appropriations for the purposes of obtaining federal financial participation for medical assistance payments to providers; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for 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":"2018-01-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB669/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51991","sponsor":"Robert Trammell"},
{"bill_id":1052924,"bill_number":"HB668","title":"Guardian and ward; petitions for appointment of a guardian under certain circumstances; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 29 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for appointment, so as to provide for petitions for appointment of a guardian and orders of appointment for adult guardianship under certain circumstances where the proposed ward is at least 17 years of age but has not attained 18 years of age; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB668/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51990","sponsor":"Betty Price"},
{"bill_id":1052933,"bill_number":"HB672","title":"Motor vehicles; use of speed detection devices by law enforcement officers employed for the patrol of a public elementary or secondary school; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to use of speed detection and traffic-control signal monitoring devices, so as to provide for the use of speed detection devices by law enforcement officers employed for the patrol of a public elementary or secondary school; to amend Code Section 40-5-57 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to suspension or revocation of license of habitually negligent or dangerous drivers and point system, so as to provide for the removal of points assessed upon determination that a speed detection device was used in violation of Chapter 14 of Title 40; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB672/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51994","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1052943,"bill_number":"SB321","title":"Medicaid Claims; false or fraudulent; recover the maximum penalty authorized by federal law; increase the civil penalties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 49-4-168.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to civil penalties for false or fraudulent Medicaid claims, so as to increase the civil penalties that shall be imposed in order to allow this state to recover the maximum penalty authorized by federal law; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Act 352","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB321/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52001","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1052953,"bill_number":"SB320","title":"Election and Primaries; public elementary and secondary schools register parents to vote when enrolling their children for school; 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 public elementary and secondary schools register parents and guardians to vote when enrolling their children for school; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB320/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51998","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":1052961,"bill_number":"HB674","title":"State government; waiver of sovereign immunity for declaratory judgment or injunctive relief under certain circumstances; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 21 of Title 50, Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 23, and Code Section 36-33-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waiver of sovereign immunity as to actions ex contractu and state tort claims, conventional quia timet, and a municipal corporation's immunity from liability for damages and the waiver of immunity by the purchase of liability insurance, respectively, so as to provide for waiver of sovereign immunity for declaratory judgment or injunctive relief 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":"2018-01-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB674/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/51999","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":1057931,"bill_number":"HB675","title":"Income tax; credit for up to three years for each Medicaid eligible employee who participates in an employer's health benefit plan; provide","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 provide employers with an income tax credit for up to three years for each Medicaid eligible employee who participates in an employer's health benefit plan; to provide for definitions; to provide for certain conditions and limitations; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB675/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52006","sponsor":"Clay Cox"},
{"bill_id":1057935,"bill_number":"HR877","title":"Ramsey, Mayor Samuel David; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mayor Samuel David Ramsey on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR877/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52003","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1057936,"bill_number":"SR586","title":"Effingham County Day; recognize January 22, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 22, 2018, as Effingham County Day at the state capitol; saluting the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR586/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52005","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":1057940,"bill_number":"HR884","title":"LeMahieu, Jeremy; Martha Ellen Stilwell School of the Arts 2018 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jeremy LeMahieu, the Martha Ellen Stilwell School of the Arts 2018 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR884/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52015","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1057942,"bill_number":"SB325","title":"\"Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Act\"; Georgia Composite Medical Board to administer the compact in this state; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to physicians, assistants, and others, so as to enter into an interstate compact known as the \"Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Act\"; to authorize the Georgia Composite Medical Board to administer the compact in this state; to provide for the purpose of the compact; to provide definitions; to provide for eligibility; to provide for application of an expedited license; to provide for a coordinated information system; to provide for joint investigations and discipline; to provide for a commission to administer the compact among the member states; to provide for dispute resolution; to provide for withdrawal from the compact; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB325/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52021","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1057944,"bill_number":"HR878","title":"West, Samuel Wayne; Church Street Elementary School's 2018 Principal of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Samuel Wayne West, Church Street Elementary School's 2018 Principal of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR878/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52009","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1057947,"bill_number":"HB687","title":"General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019; 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":"2018-01-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB687/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52033","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1057950,"bill_number":"HB679","title":"Local government; no annexation or deannexation shall be effective 90 days prior to and ending on the date of a municipal election; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the annexation of territory, so as to provide that no annexation or deannexation shall be effective during the period beginning 90 days prior to a municipal election and ending on the date of such municipal election; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB679/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52024","sponsor":"Beth Beskin"},
{"bill_id":1057952,"bill_number":"SB323","title":"Disposition of Property Seized; provide law enforcement agencies the option to destroy or sell certain firearms; procedures; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disposition of property seized, so as to provide law enforcement agencies the option to destroy or sell certain firearms; to revise procedures for the disposition of certain firearms in custody of law enforcement agencies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB323/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52004","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1057954,"bill_number":"SB326","title":"\"Sheltering Adolescent from Destructive Environments (Sade's) Law\"","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 11 of Title 15, Title 17, Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31, Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 35, and Chapter 4A of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to custody and release of child, criminal procedure, regulation of hospitals and related institutions, general provisions regarding the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, and the Department of Juvenile Justice, respectively, so as to provide for certain enhanced procedures and training to prevent and identify victims of labor or sexual servitude; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB326/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52022","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1057960,"bill_number":"HR886","title":"REACH Georgia Day at the capitol; January 17, 2018; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 17, 2018, 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 the REACH Scholars; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR886/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52017","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":1057964,"bill_number":"HB680","title":"Elections; direct recording electronic voting systems shall not be used in primaries or elections in this state after January 1, 2019; 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 that direct recording electronic voting systems shall not be used in primaries or elections in this state after January 1, 2019; to repeal provisions regarding voting machines; to provide for definitions; to provide for ballot marking devices and standards and procedures for such devices; to provide for risk-limiting audits and for definitions, intent, and procedures; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB680/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52025","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":1057966,"bill_number":"HB682","title":"Long County; Board of Commissioners; provide staggering of terms of office","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to re-create and establish the Board of Commissioners of Long County, approved March 10, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3755), as amended, so as to provide for staggering of terms of office for commissioner districts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB682/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52028","sponsor":"Jeff Jones"},
{"bill_id":1057970,"bill_number":"HB685","title":"Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018, known as the \"General Appropriations Act,\" Act No. 37, approved May 1, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 249), 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB685/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52031","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1057971,"bill_number":"HB684","title":"General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019; 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":"2018-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB684/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52030","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1057976,"bill_number":"HR879","title":"Pitts, Dr. Pamela; Morrow High School's 2018 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Pamela Pitts, Morrow High School's 2018 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR879/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52010","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1057977,"bill_number":"HR881","title":"Anderson, Landria A.; Clayton County Public Schools' 2018 Certified Support Professional of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Landria A. Anderson, Clayton County Public Schools' 2018 Certified Support Professional of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR881/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52012","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1057980,"bill_number":"HR888","title":"Joint Study Committee on Converting Closed Hospitals to Veterans Homes; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Converting Closed Hospitals to Veterans Homes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR888/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52027","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":1057981,"bill_number":"HR885","title":"Loganville High School baseball team; winning the 2017 Class AAAAA State Championship; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Loganville High School baseball team on winning the 2017 Class AAAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR885/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52016","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1057986,"bill_number":"HB677","title":"Ad valorem tax; homestead exemption for deployed service members; provisions","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 for deployed service members in an amount proportional to the period of deployment during the preceding calendar year; to provide for a definition; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB677/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52008","sponsor":"Paulette Rakestraw"},
{"bill_id":1057987,"bill_number":"HR887","title":"Mercier Orchards; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Mercier Orchards; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR887/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52018","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1057994,"bill_number":"SB324","title":"Contracts with State Agencies and Adjoining Counties; municipalities may contract with abutting counties; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 32-4-112 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to contracts with state agencies and adjoining counties, so as to provide that municipalities may contract with abutting counties for the construction and maintenance of bridges within the limits of such municipalities and counties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-07","last_action":"Act 437","last_action_date":"2018-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB324/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52020","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1057997,"bill_number":"SR587","title":"State of Georgia; English as the official language; declare (CA)","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to declare English as the official language of the State of Georgia; to provide for findings; to provide that official state actions be in English; to prohibit any requirement that any language other than English be used in any documents, regulations, orders, transactions, proceedings, meetings, programs, or publications; to prohibit discrimination, penalties, or other limits on participation against persons who speak only English; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR587/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52019","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":1057999,"bill_number":"HB688","title":"General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019; 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":"2018-01-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB688/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52034","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1058001,"bill_number":"HB683","title":"Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018, known as the \"General Appropriations Act,\" Act No. 37, approved May 1, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 249), 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":"2018-03-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB683/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52029","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1058005,"bill_number":"HR882","title":"Alade, Yetunde; Clayton County Public Schools' 2018 Classified Support Leader of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Yetunde Alade, Clayton County Public Schools' 2018 Classified Support Leader of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR882/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52013","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1058007,"bill_number":"HB681","title":"Corporations; three-year waiver of annual registration fees for certain corporations, partnerships and companies; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporations, partnerships, and associations, so as to provide a three-year waiver of annual registration fees for certain veteran affiliated business corporations, nonprofit corporations, foreign limited liability partnerships, limited partnerships, and limited liability companies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":"Defense and Veterans Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB681/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52026","sponsor":"Brad Raffensperger"},
{"bill_id":1058009,"bill_number":"HR883","title":"Robinson, Keronda; Clayton County Public School's 2018 Classified Support Professional of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Keronda Robinson, Clayton County Public School's 2018 Classified Support Professional of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR883/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52014","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1058011,"bill_number":"HB678","title":"Insurance; consumer protections regarding health insurance; 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 consumer protections regarding health insurance; to provide for definitions; to provide for disclosure requirements of providers, hospitals, and insurers; to provide for billing, reimbursement, and arbitration of certain services; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB678/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52023","sponsor":"Richard Smith"},
{"bill_id":1058015,"bill_number":"HB676","title":"Property; protections for military service members in the event of foreclosures to enforce secured obligations; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mortgages, conveyances to secure debt, and liens, in general, so as to provide protections for military service members in the event of foreclosures or other proceedings to enforce secured obligations; to define a term; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB676/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52007","sponsor":"Paulette Rakestraw"},
{"bill_id":1058016,"bill_number":"HR880","title":"Chillis, Dr. Eboni Camille; Clayton County Public Schools' 2018 Certified Support Leader of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Eboni Camille Chillis, Clayton County Public Schools' 2018 Certified Support Leader of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR880/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52011","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1058020,"bill_number":"HB686","title":"Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018, known as the \"General Appropriations Act,\" Act No. 37, approved May 1, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 249), 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB686/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52032","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1060855,"bill_number":"SB328","title":"Income Tax; expiration of certain income tax credits; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from state income tax, so as to provide for the expiration of certain income tax credits; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Act 292","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB328/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52036","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1060917,"bill_number":"SB327","title":"Death Investigations; medical examiner's inquiry is required to be conducted; clarify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 16 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to death investigations, so as to clarify when a medical examiner's inquiry is required to be conducted; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Act 351","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB327/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52035","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1064553,"bill_number":"HB701","title":"State employment; drug testing; allow testing for all forms of opioids","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-20-110, relating to definitions for drug testing for state employment, so as to allow for testing for all forms of opioids; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB701/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52070","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":1064563,"bill_number":"HB700","title":"Georgia Student Finance Authority; service cancelable educational loans; include graduate degree programs","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 include graduate degree programs; to require application for additional educational assistance programs; to implement a two-year service requirement; to correct references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB700/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52069","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1064575,"bill_number":"HR889","title":"Blessed Trinity Catholic High School Titans; 2017 Class AAAA GHSA State Football Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Blessed Trinity Catholic High School Titans for winning the 2017 Class AAAA GHSA State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR889/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52037","sponsor":"Betty Price"},
{"bill_id":1064583,"bill_number":"HB693","title":"Solid waste management; authorization to enforce collection of taxes, fees, or assessments; repeal provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to solid waste management generally, so as to repeal provisions relating to authorization to enforce collection of taxes, fees, or assessments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB693/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52051","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1064594,"bill_number":"HR898","title":"Joint Study Committee on the Establishment of a State Accreditation Process; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on the Establishment of a State Accreditation Process; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR898/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52062","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":1064605,"bill_number":"HR893","title":"Tamil Thai Pongal Day; January 14, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 14, 2018, as Tamil Thai Pongal Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR893/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52042","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":1064615,"bill_number":"SR590","title":"Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Day; recognize January 29, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 29, 2018, as Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR590/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52055","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1064624,"bill_number":"SB330","title":"\"Green Agricultural Education Act\"; three-component model; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to provide that the agricultural education program in this state is based on a three-component model; to provide for a pilot program to develop and implement agricultural education in elementary schools; to provide for selection of pilot sites; to provide for program requirements; to provide for a program evaluation; to provide for the Professional Standards Commission to extend in-field certification for agricultural education to include kindergarten through grade five; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-04-27","last_action":"Act 294","last_action_date":"2018-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB330/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52045","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1064636,"bill_number":"SB329","title":"State Tort Claims; waiver of sovereign immunity pursuant to The Georgia Torts Claims Act; boards of health are covered entities; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 21 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state tort claims, so as to provide that boards of health are covered entities under the waiver of sovereign immunity pursuant to The Georgia Tort Claims Act; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB329/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52044","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1064645,"bill_number":"HR900","title":"J. Harold Shepherd Parkway; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. James Harold Shepherd and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-22","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR900/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52064","sponsor":"Beth Beskin"},
{"bill_id":1064656,"bill_number":"HB694","title":"Motor fuel tax; electronic filing of certain reports; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the motor fuel tax, so as to require electronic filing of 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":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB694/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52052","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1064666,"bill_number":"HR896","title":"Lackey, Myrtice Tillman; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Myrtice Tillman Lackey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR896/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52060","sponsor":"Earnest Williams"},
{"bill_id":1064676,"bill_number":"HB703","title":"Governor's Office of Public Safety Support; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to privileges, so as to provide for privileged communications between public safety officers and peer counselors; to amend Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers and employees, so as to create the Governor's Office of Public Safety Support; to provide for a director; to provide for responsibilities of the office; to provide for office space, staff, supplies, and materials; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date based on funding; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-07","last_action":"Act 439","last_action_date":"2018-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB703/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52072","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":1064687,"bill_number":"SR592","title":"Johnson, Mayor Bucky; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Bucky Johnson on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR592/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52057","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1064698,"bill_number":"SB333","title":"Deferred Compensation Plans; governing authority of a municipality may pay costs/fees associated with employee's participation; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to deferred compensation plans, so as to provide that the governing authority of a municipality may pay costs or fees associated with an employee's participation in a deferred compensation plan; to provide that certain public employees may be automatically enrolled in deferred compensation plans; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Act 447","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB333/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52075","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":1064708,"bill_number":"HB696","title":"Sales and use tax; certain computer equipment sold or leased to certain entities for use in high-technology data centers; 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 an exemption for certain computer equipment sold or leased to certain entities for use in high-technology data centers; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB696/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52065","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":1064720,"bill_number":"HB692","title":"Deferred compensation plans; governing authority of a municipality may pay costs or fees associated with an employee's participation in a plan; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to deferred compensation plans, so as to provide that the governing authority of a municipality may pay costs or fees associated with an employee's participation in a deferred compensation plan; to provide that certain public employees may be automatically enrolled in deferred compensation plans; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB692/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52050","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":1064729,"bill_number":"HR897","title":"Quenzer, Shirley; Coffee County school system educator and coach; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Shirley Quenzer and her dedication as an educator and coach for the Coffee County school system; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR897/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52061","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":1064740,"bill_number":"HR899","title":"Marquis de LaFayette Day; September 6 of each year; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing September 6 of each year as Marquis de LaFayette Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-22","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR899/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52063","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":1064751,"bill_number":"HR895","title":"Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Day at the state capitol; January 29, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 29, 2018, as Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR895/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52059","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":1064762,"bill_number":"HB704","title":"Civil practice; burial of construction waste or materials; change when statute of limitations shall accrue for certain actions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limitations of actions on recovery for deficiencies connected with improvements to realty and resulting injuries, so as to change when the statute of limitations shall accrue for certain actions arising from the burial of construction waste or materials; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB704/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52073","sponsor":"Michael Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":1064771,"bill_number":"SB331","title":"Georgia Lottery for Education Act; winner of lottery prize to remain anonymous under certain conditions; allow","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 for Education Act, so as to allow a winner of a lottery prize to remain anonymous under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-07","last_action":"Act 445","last_action_date":"2018-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB331/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52049","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":1064782,"bill_number":"HR891","title":"Cervical Health Awareness Month; January; proclaim","description":"A RESOLUTION proclaiming January as Cervical Health Awareness Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR891/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52040","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":1064792,"bill_number":"SR588","title":"Human Trafficking Month; recognize January","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January as Human Trafficking Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR588/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52038","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1064802,"bill_number":"SR594","title":"Hutchins, Dorothy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Dorothy Hutchins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR594/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52076","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1064812,"bill_number":"HR894","title":"Johnson, Knowa D. and Mokah Jasmine; outstanding community service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Knowa D. Johnson and Mokah Jasmine Johnson for their outstanding community service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR894/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52043","sponsor":"Deborah Gonzalez"},
{"bill_id":1064823,"bill_number":"HB699","title":"Firefighter certification; military firefighter training may be accepted as required basic training; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 25-4-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to basic firefighter training courses and transfer of certification, so as to provide that military firefighter training may be accepted as required basic training; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB699/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52068","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1064833,"bill_number":"HB697","title":"Sales and use tax; sale or use of tangible personal property to certain nonprofit health centers; extend exemption for five additional years","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to extend an exemption from state sales and use tax for five additional years regarding the sale or use of tangible personal property to certain nonprofit health centers; to extend an exemption for five additional years with respect to certain nonprofit volunteer health clinics; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB697/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52066","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1064843,"bill_number":"HB689","title":"Banking and finance; authorizing sums held for deceased intestate resident's application in payment of funeral expenses; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 12 of Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to deposits of deceased depositors, so as to change certain provisions authorizing sums held for a deceased intestate resident's application in payment of the funeral expenses and expenses of the last illness of such deceased depositor; to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to authorize life insurance proceeds for a deceased intestate insured application in payment of the funeral expenses of such deceased insured; to provide for group life insurance policy provision for a maximum sum for incurred funeral and other expenses where there is no designated beneficiary; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB689/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52046","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1064853,"bill_number":"HB690","title":"Revenue and taxation; fair market value of vehicles; change a certain definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5C-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, 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 a certain definition; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB690/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52047","sponsor":"Jason Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1064865,"bill_number":"SR591","title":"Eczema Awareness Month; recognize October 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing October, 2018, as Eczema Awareness Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR591/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52056","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1064875,"bill_number":"HR890","title":"Easterseals Georgia and its Champions for Children Program Day at the state capitol; January 16, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 16, 2018, as Easterseals Georgia and its Champions for Children Program Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR890/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52039","sponsor":"Ed Rynders"},
{"bill_id":1064886,"bill_number":"HB702","title":"Postsecondary education; service cancelable education loan program for students in fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics who work in certain positions; provide","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 provide for a service cancelable education loan program for students in fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics who work in federal civil service positions at defense installations in this state; to provide for eligibility, repayment, cancellation, and administration; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB702/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52071","sponsor":"Heath Clark"},
{"bill_id":1064895,"bill_number":"HB705","title":"Magistrate courts; jurisdictional limits for certain civil claims; 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 general jurisdiction of magistrate courts, so as to increase the jurisdictional limits for certain civil claims; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB705/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52074","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":1064905,"bill_number":"SR593","title":"U.S Congress; public facilities shall be required to provide adult changing stations; urged to establish a policy","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to establish a policy whereby public facilities shall be required to provide adult changing stations; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR593/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52058","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1064915,"bill_number":"HB695","title":"Special license plates; Georgia Forestry Foundation; 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 and supporting certain beneficial projects, agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations, so as to establish a specialty license plate honoring Georgia's working forests and the Georgia Forestry Foundation; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB695/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52053","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":1064927,"bill_number":"HB698","title":"Special license plates; Georgia Tennis Foundation; 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 and supporting certain beneficial projects, causes, agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations, so as to establish a specialty license plate for members of the Georgia Tennis Foundation; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB698/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52067","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":1064937,"bill_number":"HR892","title":"Luttrell, Joseph; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Joseph Luttrell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR892/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52041","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1064946,"bill_number":"SR589","title":"Republic of Korea; host of the 2018 XXIII Winter Olympic Games and the XII Winter Paralympic Games; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating the Republic of Korea on being the host of the 2018 XXIII Winter Olympic Games and the XII Winter Paralympic Games; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR589/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52054","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1066042,"bill_number":"HR910","title":"Effingham County Day at the capitol; January 22, 2018; Effingham County Chamber of Commerce; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 22, 2018, as Effingham County Day at the capitol, and saluting the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR910/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52102","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1066049,"bill_number":"SB339","title":"Board of Regents and University System; establishment of free speech policies for institutions of the university system; provide","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 the establishment of free speech policies for institutions of the university system; to provide for a cause of action and remedies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Act 557","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB339/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52111","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":1066057,"bill_number":"SR595","title":"A. Frank Williams Highway; Richmond County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. A. Frank Williams and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-01-22","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR595/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52078","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":1066066,"bill_number":"HR907","title":"Guitterez, Lindsay; 2017 Ms. Veteran America; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lindsay Guitterez, 2017 Ms. Veteran America; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR907/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52099","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":1066074,"bill_number":"HB709","title":"Rockdale County; State Court; provide an additional judge","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Rockdale County, approved April 2, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5452), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 18, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3837), so as to provide an additional judge for said court; to provide for the election of such additional judge of said court; to revise inaccurate references; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB709/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52084","sponsor":"Vernon Jones"},
{"bill_id":1066083,"bill_number":"SR601","title":"Black, Captain Reuben; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Captain Reuben Black for his work on the front lines in the battle against Georgia's opioid crisis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR601/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52107","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1066091,"bill_number":"SB341","title":"Ignition Interlock Devices; use of cameras; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 42-8-110 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions applicable to ignition interlock devices, the purchase or lease of such devices by counties, municipalities, or private entities, fees, costs, and deposits for such devices, and requirements for such devices when indigent, so as to provide for the use of cameras on ignition interlock devices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-01-22","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB341/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52118","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1066100,"bill_number":"HB711","title":"Mountain Park, City of; ad valorem tax; provide new homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from City of Mountain Park ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the 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 related matters; 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":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB711/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52086","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":1066107,"bill_number":"HR908","title":"Dutch, Elizabeth; Distinguished Young Woman of Georgia 2018; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Elizabeth Dutch as the Distinguished Young Woman of Georgia 2018; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR908/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52100","sponsor":"John Meadows"},
{"bill_id":1066116,"bill_number":"SB336","title":"Georgia Bureau of Investigation; general provisions; subpoena issued for production of electronic communication; not provide notice to the subscriber","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relevant to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, so as to provide that when a subpoena is issued for production of electronic communication service records for computer or electronic devices that are used in furtherance of certain offenses against minors, such provider of electronic communication service or other computer service shall not provide notice of such subpoena to the subscriber or customer of such service; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-06","last_action":"Act 411","last_action_date":"2018-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB336/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52112","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1066124,"bill_number":"HB713","title":"Postsecondary education; HOPE and Zell Miller eligibility requirements relative to students who graduated from an ineligible high school; 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, by providing for eligibility requirements to receive the HOPE scholarship as a Zell Miller Scholarship Scholar relative to students who graduated from an ineligible high school or a home study program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub As Amended","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB713/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52088","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":1066133,"bill_number":"HB715","title":"Health; certain notice in a mammogram report to patients with dense breast tissue; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relating to health, so as to require certain notice in a mammogram report to patients with dense breast tissue; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB715/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52092","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1066141,"bill_number":"SB335","title":"Trafficking of Persons for Labor; offense of trafficking an individual for sexual servitude; expand","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 expand the offense of trafficking an individual for sexual servitude; to change the punishment for a certain type of trafficking an individual for sexual servitude; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Postponed","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB335/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52113","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1066150,"bill_number":"SB337","title":"Admissions and Confessions; effective date for the procedure; testimony of a child's description of sexual contact; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to admissions and confessions, so as to provide an effective date for the procedure relating to the testimony of a child's description of sexual contact or physical abuse; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB337/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52114","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1066158,"bill_number":"HB706","title":"Retirement and pensions; assignment of benefits to pay for funeral services of deceased individuals of certain retirement systems of Georgia; 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 benefits to pay for funeral services of a deceased individual who was a member of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, or Public School Employees Retirement System; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB706/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52081","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1066167,"bill_number":"HB691","title":"Drivers' license applications; military identification card may serve as documentation of an individual's social security number; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-5-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' license applications, fees, waiver of fees, and provisions for voluntary participation in various related programs, so as to provide that a military identification card may serve as satisfactory documentation of an individual's social security number; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-22","committee":"Defense and Veterans Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB691/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52048","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1066175,"bill_number":"HB714","title":"Motor vehicles; reference date to federal regulations regarding the safe operation of motor carriers and commercial motor vehicles; update","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":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB714/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52091","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":1066184,"bill_number":"HB707","title":"Roswell, City of; ad valorem tax; provide new homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from City of Roswell ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the 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 related matters; 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":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB707/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52082","sponsor":"Betty Price"},
{"bill_id":1066192,"bill_number":"SB332","title":"Department of Natural Resources; hunter mentor program; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hunting, trapping, or fishing, so as to provide for a hunter mentor program within the Department of Natural Resources; to provide for definitions; to provide for program criteria and terms and conditions; to provide for a special hunting passport for program participants; to provide for findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Act 478","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB332/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52077","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1066201,"bill_number":"SR599","title":"Goldstein, Philip; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Philip Goldstein on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR599/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52090","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1066209,"bill_number":"SB334","title":"Nurses; administrative purposes only; Georgia Board of Nursing to Department of Community Health; transfer","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 transfer the Georgia Board of Nursing from the jurisdiction of the Secretary of State to the Department of Community Health for administrative purposes only; to provide for a definition; to provide for the powers and duties of the board; to authorize the board to appoint an executive director; to provide for the powers and duties of such executive director; to revise certain provisions related to the division director; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB334/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52105","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1066218,"bill_number":"HR904","title":"Republic of Korea; host of the 2018 XXIII Winter Olympic Games and XII Winter Paralympic Games; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating the Republic of Korea on being the host of the 2018 XXIII Winter Olympic Games and the XII Winter Paralympic Games; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR904/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52096","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1066225,"bill_number":"HR903","title":"Ettel, Ed and Mary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ed and Mary Ettel; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR903/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52095","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1066234,"bill_number":"HR911","title":"Athens Regional Library System; 2017 Library of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and honoring the Athens Regional Library System for being recognized by the Georgia Public Library Service as the 2017 Library of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR911/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52103","sponsor":"Deborah Gonzalez"},
{"bill_id":1066242,"bill_number":"SR602","title":"American Heart Month; recognize February 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION commending first responders and recognizing February, 2018, as American Heart Month in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR602/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52115","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1066251,"bill_number":"HB712","title":"Alpharetta, City of; ad valorem tax; provide new homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from City of Alpharetta ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the 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 related matters; 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":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB712/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52087","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1066259,"bill_number":"SR600","title":"McDonald, Jr., Dr. Frank; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Frank McDonald, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR600/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52106","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1066268,"bill_number":"HR902","title":"National Guard Day at the capitol; January 25, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 25, 2018, as National Guard Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR902/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52094","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":1066276,"bill_number":"SR596","title":"Reddick, Josh; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Josh Reddick for his outstanding accomplishments in the sport of baseball; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR596/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52079","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":1066285,"bill_number":"HR905","title":"Physician's Day at the state capitol; January 31, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 31, 2018, as Physician's Day at the state capitol and saluting the physicians of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR905/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52097","sponsor":"Betty Price"},
{"bill_id":1066293,"bill_number":"SR597","title":"Spectrum Autism Support Group's 20 Year Anniversary; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating Spectrum Autism Support Group's 20 Year Anniversary and recognizing its provision of support, education, and resources to individuals and families impacted by autism in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR597/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52080","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1066302,"bill_number":"HR909","title":"Reddick, Josh; outstanding accomplishments in the sport of baseball; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Josh Reddick for his outstanding accomplishments in the sport of baseball; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR909/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52101","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1066310,"bill_number":"HB708","title":"Johns Creek, City of; ad valorem tax; provide new homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from City of Johns Creek ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the 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 related matters; 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":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB708/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52083","sponsor":"Brad Raffensperger"},
{"bill_id":1066319,"bill_number":"HB710","title":"Milton, City of; ad valorem tax; provide new homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from City of Milton ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the 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 related matters; 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":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB710/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52085","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":1066327,"bill_number":"HB717","title":"Motor vehicles; applicability of certain consumer protection laws to autonomous vehicles; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-8-11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to operational rules for autonomous vehicles, so as to provide for the applicability of certain consumer protection laws to autonomous vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB717/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52109","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":1066336,"bill_number":"SB338","title":"Administrative Procedure; agency rule making; modify requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for administrative procedure, so as to modify requirements for agency rule making; to modify legislative objections to and staying of proposed agency rules; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Veto V19","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB338/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52116","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":1066344,"bill_number":"HR913","title":"House Study Committee on Incorporating Law Enforcement in the Pathway to Treatment and Social Services for Persons Having Challenges with Drug Use and Mental Health; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Incorporating Law Enforcement in the Pathway to Treatment and Social Services for Persons Having Challenges with Drug Use and Mental Health; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR913/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52110","sponsor":"Paulette Rakestraw"},
{"bill_id":1066353,"bill_number":"HR912","title":"Hebron Christian Academy boys' cross country team; victorious performance at the 2017 State Cross Country Championship; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Hebron Christian Academy boys' cross country team for their victorious performance at the 2017 State Cross Country Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR912/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52104","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1066361,"bill_number":"HR901","title":"Calvary Day School volleyball team; 2017 GHSA Class A State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Calvary Day School volleyball team for winning the 2017 GHSA Class A State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR901/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52093","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1066370,"bill_number":"SR598","title":"Blessed Trinity Catholic High School Titans; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Blessed Trinity Catholic High School Titans for winning the 2017 Class AAAA GHSA State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR598/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52089","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1066378,"bill_number":"HB716","title":"Georgia Pre-Arrest Diversion for Drug and Mental Health Treatment Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to enact the \"Georgia Pre-Arrest Diversion for Drug and Mental Health Treatment Act\"; to amend Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to provide for self-referral to law enforcement officers and agencies by persons seeking treatment for drug or alcohol abuse or dependence or mental health issues; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding controlled substances; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding courts; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to hospitalization and treatment of voluntary patients; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB716/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52108","sponsor":"Paulette Rakestraw"},
{"bill_id":1066387,"bill_number":"SB340","title":"Air Quality; carbon emissions standards; rules and regulations; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to air quality, so as to provide for carbon emissions standards; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-01-22","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB340/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52117","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1066395,"bill_number":"HR906","title":"Greg, Meghan; extraordinary accomplishments as a student-athlete; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Meghan Greg on her extraordinary accomplishments as a student-athlete; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR906/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52098","sponsor":"Johnnie Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":1067704,"bill_number":"HB718","title":"Education; certain absences of students with parents in service of the armed forces of the United States; excuse","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 excuse certain absences of students with parents in service of the armed forces of the United States, the Reserves, or the National Guard or veterans of same; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB718/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52124","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1067721,"bill_number":"SR608","title":"Eiremiokhae, Felix King; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Felix King Eiremiokhae; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR608/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52138","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1067738,"bill_number":"HB720","title":"Employment; discharge or discriminate against an employee for disclosing certain wage rate information; make unlawful","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sex discrimination in employment, so as to make it unlawful to discharge or discriminate against an employee for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing certain wage rate information; to prohibit certain contractual provisions as conditions for employment; to revise a criminal penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB720/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52126","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1067755,"bill_number":"SB342","title":"Licensing of Motor Vehicles; owner with valid license plate without the required revalidation decal to retain custody of vehicle under certain conditions; permit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles generally, so as to permit the owner or operator of a vehicle which has a valid number license plate without the required revalidation decal affixed to the plate to retain custody of the vehicle under certain conditions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Veto V20","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB342/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52135","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1067773,"bill_number":"HR916","title":"1977-78 Temple Tigerettes; outstanding victories and timeless legacy; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commemorating the 1977-78 Temple Tigerettes for their outstanding victories and timeless legacy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR916/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52133","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1067790,"bill_number":"SR605","title":"Lawrence, Trevor; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Trevor Lawrence of Cartersville, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR605/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52121","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1067807,"bill_number":"SR606","title":"REACH Georgia Day; recognize January 17, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 17, 2018, 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 the REACH Scholars; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR606/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52122","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1067823,"bill_number":"SR603","title":"Brown, Zac; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Zac Brown; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR603/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52119","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1067840,"bill_number":"HB722","title":"Move on When Ready Act; definition of eligible postsecondary institution; revise","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":"2018-01-22","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB722/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52128","sponsor":"David Casas"},
{"bill_id":1067857,"bill_number":"HR915","title":"Telehealth; important tool to improving access to health care in Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing telehealth as an important tool to improving access to health care in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR915/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52132","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":1067875,"bill_number":"HB723","title":"Sales and use tax; certain veterinary diagnostic and disease monitoring services; create 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 create an exemption from state sales and use tax for certain veterinary diagnostic and disease monitoring services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB723/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52129","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1067892,"bill_number":"HB721","title":"Motor vehicles; criteria by which the Department of Driver Services shall authorize licensed driver training schools to administer on-the-road driving skills testing; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-5-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to examination of applicants, so as to revise the criteria by which the Department of Driver Services shall authorize licensed driver training schools to administer the on-the-road driving skills testing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub As Amended","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB721/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52127","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1067909,"bill_number":"HB724","title":"Monticello, 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 Monticello, approved March 10, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 2683), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Monticello; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB724/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52130","sponsor":"Susan Holmes"},
{"bill_id":1067926,"bill_number":"SR604","title":"Health Information Technology Day; recognize January 25, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 25, 2018, as Health Information Technology Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR604/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52120","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1067942,"bill_number":"HR918","title":"Gwinnett Medical Center Concussion Institute; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gwinnett Medical Center Concussion Institute; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR918/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52136","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1067960,"bill_number":"HR917","title":"The Heritage School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending The Heritage School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR917/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52134","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1067976,"bill_number":"HR914","title":"Walton County Bicentennial Celebration Day; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and proclaiming Walton County Bicentennial Celebration Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR914/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52131","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1067993,"bill_number":"HR919","title":"The Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR919/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52137","sponsor":"Timothy Barr"},
{"bill_id":1068010,"bill_number":"SR609","title":"National Guard Day; recognize January 25, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 25, 2018, as National Guard Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR609/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52139","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1068027,"bill_number":"HB719","title":"Buildings and housing; housing authorities to develop and implement policies granting housing preferences to veterans who are homeless; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers of housing generally, so as to require housing authorities to develop and implement policies granting housing preferences to veterans who are homeless individuals; to provide for exemptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-22","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB719/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52125","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1068043,"bill_number":"SR607","title":"Mixon, Mrs. Eunice Lastinger; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Eunice Lastinger Mixon as the Distinguished Older Georgian for 2018; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR607/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52123","sponsor":"Gregory Kirk"},
{"bill_id":1069532,"bill_number":"HB732","title":"Crimes and offenses; trafficking an individual for 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 expand the offense of trafficking an individual for sexual servitude; to change the punishment for a certain type of trafficking an individual for sexual servitude; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB732/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52161","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1069537,"bill_number":"HB725","title":"Public utilities; alternative means for members of electric membership corporations to vote in certain elections; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 46-3-266 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to voting by members generally, so as to provide alternative means for members of electric membership corporations to vote in certain elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB725/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52141","sponsor":"Clay Cox"},
{"bill_id":1069543,"bill_number":"SB346","title":"Health; Low THC Oil Patient Registry; repeal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health, so as to repeal the Low THC Oil Patient Registry; 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 the automatic registration of individuals registered under former Code Section 31-2A-18; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB346/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52173","sponsor":"Curt Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1069548,"bill_number":"SR617","title":"Milford, Ruby Hester; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Ruby Hester Milford; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR617/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52168","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1069554,"bill_number":"HR927","title":"Mary Moss Young-Cummings Day at the state capitol; January 23, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 23, 2018, as Mary Moss Young-Cummings Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR927/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52157","sponsor":"Darrel Ealum"},
{"bill_id":1069559,"bill_number":"HB729","title":"Ad valorem tax; property; repeal certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding ad valorem taxation of property, so as to repeal certain provisions relating to state ad valorem tax; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB729/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52145","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1069565,"bill_number":"HB730","title":"Clermont; Town of; provide for councilmember wards","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Clermont, approved May 6, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 3767), so as to provide for councilmember wards; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB730/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52146","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1069570,"bill_number":"SR619","title":"National Guard Day; recognize January 25, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 25, 2018, as National Guard Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR619/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52174","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1069576,"bill_number":"SR613","title":"State of Georgia; English as official language; declare -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to declare English as the official language of the State of Georgia; to provide for exceptions; to provide for certain rights of action; to provide for severability; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR613/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52163","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":1069581,"bill_number":"HR924","title":"Advanced Placement Day at the state capitol; January 25, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 25, 2018, as Advanced Placement Day at the state capitol; and for other","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR924/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52154","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":1069587,"bill_number":"HB731","title":"Sales and use tax; feminine hygiene products; create 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 create an exemption from state sales and use tax for feminine hygiene products; to provide a definition; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB731/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52148","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1069592,"bill_number":"SR611","title":"Grimes, Jeriene; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jeriene Grimes, former Ward Five Board of Education Member for the City of Marietta, for her exemplary work in improving the education and lives of students in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR611/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52147","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1069598,"bill_number":"SB344","title":"'Georgia Retail Marijuana Code'; regulation of the retail sale of marijuana; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide 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 the 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":"2018-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB344/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52169","sponsor":"Curt Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1069603,"bill_number":"HB727","title":"Bartow County; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for referendum","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize Bartow County, Georgia to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Georgia Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the \"Redevelopment Powers Law,\" as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB727/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52143","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":1069609,"bill_number":"SR614","title":"General Assembly; authorize the legalization and regulation of marijuana; provide-CA","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; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR614/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52165","sponsor":"Curt Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1069614,"bill_number":"HB728","title":"Public Education Innovation Fund Foundation; repeal an uncodified sunset provision","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to education and to revenue and taxation authorizing the Public Education Innovation Fund Foundation to receive private donations to be used for grants to public schools and providing for an income tax credit for qualified education donations, approved April 27, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 100), so as to repeal an uncodified sunset provision; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB728/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52144","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":1069618,"bill_number":"HR925","title":"Beasley, Pauline; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Pauline Beasley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR925/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52155","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":1069623,"bill_number":"HR928","title":"Fuller, Alexis; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Alexis Fuller; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR928/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52158","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":1069629,"bill_number":"SB348","title":"Technical College System of Georgia; powers of arrest of campus policemen who are regular employees; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 and Chapter 8 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to technical and adult education and to campus policemen, respectively, so as to revise the powers of arrest of campus policemen who are regular employees of the Technical College System of Georgia; to amend Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to local government, so as to permit campus policemen of the Technical College System of Georgia to render mutual aid under certain conditions; to provide for the public safety director or chief of police of any institution within the Technical College System of Georgia to enter into mutual aid agreements with local governments under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB348/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52170","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1069636,"bill_number":"SB347","title":"Criminal Trespass; increased punishment applicable to criminal trespass upon certain military graves; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-7-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal trespass, so as to provide for increased punishment applicable to criminal trespass upon certain military graves; to provide for the new crime of criminal trespass upon nonmilitary graves; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB347/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52164","sponsor":"Gregory Kirk"},
{"bill_id":1069641,"bill_number":"SR612","title":"Rhodes, Reverend Dr. Edward; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Edward Rhodes of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR612/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52149","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1069647,"bill_number":"HR921","title":"Allen, Richard; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Richard Allen on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR921/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52151","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1069652,"bill_number":"SB343","title":"Peace Officers; issuance and renewal of drug recognition expert certifications by Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; prohibit","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 prohibit the issuance and renewal of drug recognition expert certifications by 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":"2018-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB343/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52162","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1069658,"bill_number":"SR620","title":"Physician's Day; recognize January 31, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 31, 2018, as Physician's Day at the state capitol and commending the physicians of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR620/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52175","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1069663,"bill_number":"SR616","title":"Fort Benning; recognizing","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the establishment of Fort Benning on its centennial anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR616/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52167","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1069669,"bill_number":"HR929","title":"Spectrum Autism Support Group's 20th Anniversary; support to families impacted by autism in Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating Spectrum Autism Support Group's 20th Anniversary and recognizing its provision of support, education, and resources to individuals and families impacted by autism in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR929/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52159","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":1069674,"bill_number":"HR926","title":"Electric Vehicle Day at the state capitol; January 25, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 25, 2018, as Electric Vehicle Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR926/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52156","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":1069680,"bill_number":"HR923","title":"Boy Scout Day at the state capitol; February 28, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 28, 2018, as Boy Scout Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR923/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52153","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":1069685,"bill_number":"HR922","title":"Weaver, Brady; achievements; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brady Weaver on his achievements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR922/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52152","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1069691,"bill_number":"HR920","title":"Hidalgo, Coach Rocky; 2017 Georgia High School Class 6A Coach of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Coach Rocky Hidalgo, the 2017 Georgia High School Class 6A Coach of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR920/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52150","sponsor":"Jeff Jones"},
{"bill_id":1069696,"bill_number":"HB726","title":"Fulton County; ad valorem tax; provide new homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from Fulton County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in 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 related matters; 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":"2018-01-23","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB726/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52142","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":1069702,"bill_number":"SR610","title":"Habersham County Day; recognize February 21, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Habersham County and recognizing February 21, 2018, as Habersham County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR610/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52140","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1069707,"bill_number":"SR615","title":"Columbus Day; recognize February 7, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7, 2018, as Columbus Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR615/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52166","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1069713,"bill_number":"SR618","title":"Beach, Brandon; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Brandon Beach on his retirement as President and CEO from the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and acknowledging his 15 years of service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR618/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52171","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1069718,"bill_number":"HR930","title":"National Principals Month; month of October; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing support for the nation's principals by designating the month of October as National Principals Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR930/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52160","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":1069724,"bill_number":"SB345","title":"Identity Theft; consumer credit reporting agencies charging a fee for placing or removing a security freeze; prohibit","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 prohibit consumer credit reporting agencies from charging a fee for placing or removing a security freeze on a consumer's account; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":"Banking and Financial Institutions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB345/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52172","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1070883,"bill_number":"SR622","title":"Reese, Dorothy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Dorothy Reese; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR622/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52186","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1070889,"bill_number":"HB743","title":"Jeremy Nelson and Nick Blakely 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 provide for guidelines and other relevant materials to inform students participating in interscholastic 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 a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-22","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB743/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52200","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":1070897,"bill_number":"HB734","title":"Insurance; modernization and updates; 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 modernization and updates; to amend various provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated for purposes of conformity; to repeal Article 2 of Chapter 29A, relating to the Commission on the Georgia Health Insurance Risk Pool; to provide for any assets, liabilities, and obligations thereof; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB734/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52178","sponsor":"Richard Smith"},
{"bill_id":1070905,"bill_number":"HR931","title":"Pike-Spalding-Lamar-Upson-Clayton Forestry Unit; Georgia Forestry Commission's 2017 North Georgia Unit of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Pike-Spalding-Lamar-Upson-Clayton Forestry Unit on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission's 2017 North Georgia Unit of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR931/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52192","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1070912,"bill_number":"SB351","title":"Nurses; advanced nursing practice; provisions; revise","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 related to advanced nursing practice; to revise a definition; to add certain powers to the Georgia Board of Nursing; to provide for expansion of roles and restrictions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB351/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52204","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1070920,"bill_number":"HB736","title":"Food standards; facilitator of pop-up restaurant services may obtain a permit for certain locations for operation; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 13 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to food service establishments, so as to provide that the facilitator of pop-up restaurant services may obtain a permit for certain locations for the operation of pop-up restaurants; to define certain terms; to provide that a participating restaurant shall not be required to obtain a separate license to provide such services at such locations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB736/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52180","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1070928,"bill_number":"HR932","title":"Bleckley-Pulaski Forestry Unit; 2017 South Georgia Unit of the Year by the Georgia Forestry Commission; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Bleckley-Pulaski Forestry Unit on being named the 2017 South Georgia Unit of the Year by the Georgia Forestry Commission; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR932/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52193","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1070935,"bill_number":"SR626","title":"Chattahoochee District; Georgia Forestry Commission's 2017 District of the Year; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Chattahoochee District on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission's 2017 District of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR626/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52208","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1070943,"bill_number":"HB740","title":"Education; local school system to conduct certain screenings, assessments, and reviews prior to expelling a student; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 1A of Part 2 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to improved student learning environment and discipline in elementary and secondary education, so as to require local school systems to conduct certain screenings, assessments, and reviews prior to expelling or assigning a student in kindergarten through third grade to out-of-school suspension for five or more consecutive or cumulative days during a school year; to provide exceptions; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB740/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52184","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":1070951,"bill_number":"SB352","title":"Health; general provisions; patient brokering; prohibit; Commission on Substance Abuse and Recovery; establish; fraudulent insurance act; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to health, so as to prohibit patient brokering;to create a director of Substance Abuse, Addiction, and Related Disorders; to provide for appointment; to provide for qualifications; to establish the Commission on Substance Abuse and Recovery; to provide for membership; to provide for duties; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to insurance, so as to provide for a fraudulent insurance act for the excessive, high-tech, or fraudulent drug testing of certain individuals; to provide for investigation by the Commissioner; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB352/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52203","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1070959,"bill_number":"SR623","title":"Firefighters involved in heroic rescue at the Avondale Forest Apartments; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the firefighters involved in the heroic rescue at the Avondale Forest Apartments in Avondale Estates, Georgia, on January 3, 2018; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR623/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52187","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1070966,"bill_number":"SB350","title":"Notice of Information Practices By Institution or Agent; policy renewal to comport with federal law; update notice practices requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-39-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to transactions requiring notice of information practices, form and content of notice, abbreviated notice, and satisfaction of obligations by another institution or agent, so as to update notice practices requirements by an insurance institution or agent to applicants or policyholders in the case of policy renewal to comport with federal law; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Act 353","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB350/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52189","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1070974,"bill_number":"HR935","title":"Mason, Mr. Emerson; extraordinary accomplishments; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Emerson Mason for his extraordinary accomplishments and lifetime of public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR935/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52196","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1070982,"bill_number":"HB741","title":"Ad valorem tax; fair market value of property; change definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding ad valorem taxation of property, so as to change the definition of fair market value of property; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB741/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52185","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1070989,"bill_number":"SR627","title":"Bleckley-Pulaski Forestry Unit; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Bleckley-Pulaski Forestry Unit on being named the 2017 South Georgia Unit of the Year by the Georgia Forestry Commission; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR627/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52209","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1070997,"bill_number":"SR628","title":"Pike-Spalding-Lamar-Upson-Clayton Forestry Unit; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Pike-Spalding-Lamar-Upson-Clayton Forestry Unit on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission's 2017 North Georgia Unit of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR628/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52210","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1071005,"bill_number":"SR624","title":"Shelton, H.E.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending H. E. Shelton; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR624/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52188","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1071013,"bill_number":"SR621","title":"Advanced Placement Day; recognize January 25, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 25, 2018, as Advanced Placement Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR621/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52176","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1071021,"bill_number":"SB356","title":"Georgia Commission on the Holocaust; membership; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust, so as to change the membership of the commission; to provide for the design and placement of a memorial to the Holocaust; to provide for funding; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-07","last_action":"Act 442","last_action_date":"2018-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB356/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52212","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1071028,"bill_number":"HR934","title":"4-H Clubs of Georgia; Mr. Mason McClintock; Mr. Arch D. Smith; 2017-18 4-H Leadership Team; 4-H Day at the state capitol; February 1, 2018; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the 4-H Clubs of Georgia, Mr. Mason McClintock, Mr. Arch D. Smith, and the 2017-2018 4-H Leadership Team, and recognizing February 1, 2018, as 4-H Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR934/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52195","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1071036,"bill_number":"HB733","title":"Health; service cancelable loan program for certain health professionals in areas lacking in mental health services; expand","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical professionals for rural areas assistance, so as to expand the service cancelable loan program for certain health professionals in underserved rural areas to psychiatrists in areas that are lacking in mental health services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB733/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52177","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1071043,"bill_number":"HB739","title":"Tracy Rainey Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 1 of Part 6 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment of certificated professional personnel in elementary and secondary education, so as to give a short title to a Code section relating to qualification for certain certificates for military spouses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB739/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52183","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":1071051,"bill_number":"HR937","title":"Shelton, H. E.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending H. E. Shelton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR937/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52198","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":1071059,"bill_number":"HR933","title":"Chattahoochee District; Georgia Forestry Commission's 2017 District of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Chattahoochee District on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission's 2017 District of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR933/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52194","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1071067,"bill_number":"HB744","title":"Courts; exemption from jury duty for full-time students includes students taking classes online; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-12-1.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from jury duty, so as to provide that the exemption from jury duty for full-time students enrolled in postsecondary education includes students taking classes online; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB744/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52201","sponsor":"Renitta Shannon"},
{"bill_id":1071074,"bill_number":"HB738","title":"Probate courts; term for the purpose of the right to offer a will for probate; define","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for probate, so as to define a term for the purpose of the right to offer a will for probate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB738/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52182","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":1071082,"bill_number":"HR938","title":"A.E. Beach High School Day at the state capitol; January 25, 2018; former Globetrotters Kevin \"Thunderbolt\" Sutton, TyRone \"Hollywood\" Brown, Matthew \"Showbiz\" Jackson, Bruce \"Sugar Bear\" Capers; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 25, 2018, as A.E. Beach High School Day at the state capitol and commending former Globetrotters Kevin \"Thunderbolt\" Sutton, TyRone \"Hollywood\" Brown, Matthew \"Showbiz\" Jackson, and Bruce \"Sugar Bear\" Capers on their outstanding community involvement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR938/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52199","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1071090,"bill_number":"SR629","title":"People's Republic of China; recommend certain measures be taken regarding actions against Falun Gong practitioners","description":"A RESOLUTION recommending that certain measures be taken regarding the actions of the People's Republic of China against Falun Gong practitioners and other minority groups; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR629/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52211","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1071097,"bill_number":"HB742","title":"Ruby's Law; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 19 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of rabies, so as to provide an exception for inoculation of canines and felines against rabies for animals for which such vaccine would compromise the animal's health; 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":"2018-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB742/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52190","sponsor":"Matt Gurtler"},
{"bill_id":1071105,"bill_number":"HB737","title":"Law enforcement; court-ordered blood tests for protection of officers who have significant exposure to HIV, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C; provisions","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 court ordered blood tests of source individuals for the protection of law enforcement officers who have a significant exposure to HIV, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C; to provide for the arrangement of the tests by the Department of Public Health; to provide for involuntary submission; to prohibit use of such test in a criminal proceeding; to amend Code Section 31-22-9.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to report of positive results of HIV tests, notification, counseling, violations, exception for insurance coverage, and exposure of health care provider, so as to provide for a conforming reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB737/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52181","sponsor":"Clay Cox"},
{"bill_id":1071112,"bill_number":"HB735","title":"Income tax credit; expenditures on the maintenance of a railroad track owned or leased by a Class III railroad; 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 expenditures on the maintenance of railroad track owned or leased by a Class III railroad; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB735/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52179","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1071120,"bill_number":"SB353","title":"Boilers and Pressure Vessels; violations concerning the regulation; civil enforcement and penalty authority in the Safety Fire Commissioner; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 15 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of boilers and pressure vessels, so as to establish civil enforcement and penalty authority in the Safety Fire Commissioner for violations concerning the regulation of boilers and pressure vessels; to provide for conditions; to provide for a civil penalty; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for authority to institute civil actions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-07","last_action":"Act 444","last_action_date":"2018-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB353/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52206","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1071127,"bill_number":"SR625","title":"Bell, Robert H. \"Bob\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Robert H. \"Bob\" Bell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR625/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52202","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":1071135,"bill_number":"SB349","title":"Notaries Public; identification of persons evidenced satisfactorily by a valid Veterans Health Identification Card; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 17 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to notaries public, so as to provide that the identification of persons for whom notaries perform notarial acts shall be evidenced satisfactorily by a valid Veterans Health Identification Card issued by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB349/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52191","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1071143,"bill_number":"HR936","title":"Reese, Dorothy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Dorothy Reese; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR936/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52197","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":1072214,"bill_number":"SR638","title":"Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day; recognize February 13, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 13, 2018, as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR638/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52230","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1072215,"bill_number":"SR633","title":"Massey, Delano; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Delano Massey of Jacob's Eye; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR633/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52225","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1072217,"bill_number":"HB747","title":"Medical assistance; Medicaid recipients receive unrestricted access to hemophilia medications; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide that Medicaid recipients receive unrestricted access to medications prescribed for the treatment of hemophilia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB747/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52216","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1072218,"bill_number":"HR950","title":"Clark Atlanta University Day at the state capitol; February 14, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 14, 2018, as Clark Atlanta University Day at the state capitol, and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR950/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52248","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1072219,"bill_number":"HR949","title":"Watkins, Alexander; continued inspirational triumph in the face of adversity; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Alexander Watkins for his continued inspirational triumph in the face of adversity; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR949/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52247","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1072222,"bill_number":"HB753","title":"Excise tax; nonprofit conference and retreat centers; exempt","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 the excise tax on rooms, lodgings, and accommodations, so as to exempt nonprofit conference and retreat centers; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB753/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52236","sponsor":"Don Hogan"},
{"bill_id":1072223,"bill_number":"SB354","title":"Technical College System of Georgia; classify certain active duty service members as in-state for tuition purposes; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-4-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tuition fees, so as to require that the Technical College System of Georgia classify certain active duty service members as in-state for tuition purposes; to provide for a definition; to require reporting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB354/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52205","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1072226,"bill_number":"HB751","title":"Georgia Emergency Communications Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the O.C.G.A., relating to emergency management, so as to establish the Georgia Emergency Communications Authority; to amend Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public utilities and public transportation, so as to revise the Georgia Emergency Telephone Number 9-1-1 Service Act of 1977 to account for the establishment of the authority; to amend Chapter 8 of Title 35, Title 45, and Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to employment and training of peace officers, public officers and employees, and state administrative organization, respectively, so as to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB751/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52234","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1072227,"bill_number":"HR941","title":"Georgia investment programs; increase in minority participation; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging an increase in minority participation in certain Georgia investment programs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":"Small Business Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR941/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52220","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1072228,"bill_number":"HB749","title":"Income tax; retirement income is applicable as a retirement benefit from noncivilian service in the United States armed forces; clarify an 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 the imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from state income tax, so as to clarify an exemption for retirement income is applicable to income received by a taxpayer as a retirement benefit from noncivilian service in the armed forces of the United States or the reserve components thereof; to provide an exemption for certain military retirement income for surviving family members; 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":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB749/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52232","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1072231,"bill_number":"HR953","title":"Georgia Primary Care Association; Community Health Centers Day; February 1, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 1, 2018, as \"Community Health Centers Day\" and commending the Georgia Primary Care Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR953/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52251","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1072232,"bill_number":"HR955","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":"2018-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR955/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52253","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1072233,"bill_number":"HB746","title":"Law enforcement; statewide uniformity in policies and procedures concerning law enforcement contact with sexual assault victims; 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 officers and agencies, so as to facilitate statewide uniformity in policies and procedures concerning law enforcement contact with victims of sexual assault and sexual assault evidence kit notifications; to require the Attorney General to develop, maintain, and publicly post a document concerning the rights of victims of sexual assault; to provide for oversight by the Department of Public Safety; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB746/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52213","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":1072235,"bill_number":"HB755","title":"Health; pilot program to provide preexposure assistance to persons at risk of HIV infection; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 17A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of HIV, so as to establish a pilot program to provide preexposure prophylaxis drug assistance or services to persons at risk of being infected with HIV; to provide for requirements; to provide for implementation of the pilot program; to provide for a written report; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB755/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52240","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1072236,"bill_number":"HR957","title":"Carter, Representative Amy; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Amy Carter on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR957/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52255","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1072239,"bill_number":"HR943","title":"Joint Georgia-North Carolina and Georgia-Tennessee Boundary Line Commission; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Georgia-North Carolina and Georgia-Tennessee Boundary Line Commission; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR943/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52238","sponsor":"Marc Morris"},
{"bill_id":1072241,"bill_number":"SR639","title":"Georgia State University's Legislative Health Policy Certificate Program and Advanced Health Policy Institute; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia State University's Legislative Health Policy Certificate Program and Advanced Health Policy Institute; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR639/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52242","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1072242,"bill_number":"HR942","title":"Corporations; fund inclusive startups, technology, and seed funding; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging corporations to fund inclusive innovation (technology), entrepreneurship (startup) and investment (seed funding) ecosystem building for all; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":"Small Business Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR942/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52221","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1072244,"bill_number":"HB754","title":"Insurance; division of a domestic insurer into two or more resulting domestic insurers; provisions","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 for the division of a domestic insurer into two or more resulting domestic insurers; to provide for definitions; to provide for a plan of division subject to approval by the Insurance Commissioner; to provide for a certificate of division; to provide for the effect of a division; to provide for the responsibilities of a resulting insurer; to provide for shareholder appraisal rights; to provide for rules and regulations; to revise the authorization and procedure for merger or consolidation; to amend Part 1 of Article 13 of Chapter 2 of Title 14 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the right to dissent and obtain payment for shares, so as to add the right to dissent and obtain payment for shares for a division of a domestic insurer; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Veto V10","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB754/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52237","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":1072245,"bill_number":"SR632","title":"Monroe County Day; recognize February 1, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 1, 2018, as Monroe County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR632/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52224","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1072246,"bill_number":"SR634","title":"Williamson, Shirley; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Shirley Williamson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR634/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52226","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1072248,"bill_number":"SR631","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":"2018-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR631/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52217","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":1072251,"bill_number":"SR636","title":"Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS); recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) program in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR636/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52228","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1072253,"bill_number":"SR635","title":"Prostate Cancer Awareness Day; recognize February 6, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Prostate Cancer Coalition and recognizing February 6, 2018, as Prostate Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR635/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52227","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":1072254,"bill_number":"HR948","title":"Watkins, William Dewitt; courage, kindness, and continued ascent to greatness; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating William Dewitt Watkins for his courage, kindness, and continued ascent to greatness; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR948/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52246","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1072255,"bill_number":"HB752","title":"Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency; homeland security division; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the O.C.G.A., relating to emergency management, so as to establish the homeland security division of the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency; to amend Code Section 16-11-130 of the O.C.G.A., relating to exemptions from Code Sections 16-11-126 through 16-11-127.2, so as to authorize any officer or agent or retired officer or agent of such division to carry a handgun on or off duty within this state with an exception; to amend Part 5 of Article 8 of Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the O.C.G.A., relating to certain law enforcement personnel, so as to provide for disability allowances for officers or agents employed by such division; to amend Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB752/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52235","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1072257,"bill_number":"HB750","title":"Motor vehicles; veteran serve during wartime to be eligible for free driver's license; remove requirement","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-5-36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to veterans' licenses, honorary licenses, and other distinctive licenses, so as to remove a requirement that a veteran serve during wartime or a conflict in order to be eligible for a free veterans' driver's license; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB750/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52233","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":1072259,"bill_number":"HR939","title":"United States Department of Justice; add a citizenship question to Census 2020; strongly oppose","description":"A RESOLUTION strongly opposing a request by the United States Department of Justice to add a citizenship question to Census 2020; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR939/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52218","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1072260,"bill_number":"SR630","title":"Partnership Against Domestic Violence; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Partnership Against Domestic Violence and commemorating its 40 years of service to the people of this state; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR630/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52215","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1072262,"bill_number":"HB745","title":"Landlord and tenant; termination of a residential rental agreement under circumstances involving family violence; provide","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 general provisions concerning landlord and tenant, so as to provide for the termination of a residential rental agreement under circumstances involving family violence; to provide for definitions; to provide for notice and terms of termination; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB745/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52214","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":1072264,"bill_number":"HR951","title":"Moore, Chuck; 2017 Georgia Golf Course Superintendent of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Chuck Moore, the 2017 Georgia Golf Course Superintendent of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR951/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52249","sponsor":"Don Hogan"},
{"bill_id":1072266,"bill_number":"HB748","title":"Community Association Transparency and Protection Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to regulation of specialized land transactions, so as to provide for protections for homeowners, condominium owners, and property owners in community associations; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to require declarants, developers, or other establishing entities to provide for budgets and reserve account funding for maintenance of community amenities; to implement requirements and procedures for turnover and transition from declarants, developers, or other establishing entities to property owners comprising the community association; to provide for civil causes of action for violations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB748/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52231","sponsor":"William Boddie"},
{"bill_id":1072267,"bill_number":"HB756","title":"Sales and use tax; annual reporting requirements regarding projects using SPLOST funds; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST), so as to revise the annual reporting requirements regarding projects and purposes using SPLOST funds; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB756/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52241","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":1072269,"bill_number":"HR946","title":"Adams, Corporal Brian; Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division; 2017 Game Warden of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Corporal Brian Adams of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division on being named 2017 Game Warden of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR946/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52244","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1072271,"bill_number":"HR947","title":"Vietnamese-American Community of Georgia Day at the state capitol; March 9, 2018; Vietnamese-American Community of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Vietnamese-American Community of Georgia and recognizing March 9, 2018, as Vietnamese-American Community Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR947/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52245","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1072272,"bill_number":"HR956","title":"Veterinary Medicine Day at the state capitol; January 30, 2018; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending those in the veterinary medicine field and recognizing January 30, 2018, as Veterinary Medicine Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR956/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52254","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":1072273,"bill_number":"HR944","title":"People's Republic of China; organ harvesting; express concern","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing concern regarding organ harvesting in the People's Republic of China; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR944/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52239","sponsor":"Dewayne Hill"},
{"bill_id":1072276,"bill_number":"SB358","title":"Counties/Municipal Corporations; establishment of banking improvement zones; agreement for deposit of public funds; provide","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 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB358/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52222","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1072277,"bill_number":"SB357","title":"Health Coordination and Innovation Council of the State of Georgia; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health, so as to create the Health Coordination and Innovation Council of the State of Georgia; to amend other provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Veto V21","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB357/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52223","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":1072280,"bill_number":"SB355","title":"Nuclear Generating Plant; recovery of the costs of financing the construction; provisions; change","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 prohibit the recovery of financing costs from certain customers; to provide for reimbursement of financing costs; to provide for applicability; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Act 556","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB355/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52207","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1072281,"bill_number":"HR940","title":"Georgia; host the world's largest startup pitch competition; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging Georgia to host the world's largest startup pitch competition; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR940/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52219","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1072282,"bill_number":"HR945","title":"Girl Scout Day at the state capitol; February 6, 2018; national leader in providing the best leadership development experience to American girls; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 6, 2018, as Girl Scout Day at the state capitol, and commending Girl Scouts as a national leader in providing the best leadership development experience in the world to American girls; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR945/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52243","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1072284,"bill_number":"HR954","title":"Hall, Tamlin; new film Holden On; timeless themes of friendship, loss, and the centrality of mental health; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tamlin Hall for his new film, Holden On, and its timeless themes of friendship, loss, and the centrality of mental health; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR954/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52252","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":1072285,"bill_number":"HR952","title":"North Gwinnett High School Bulldogs football team; 2017 GHSA Class 7A Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the North Gwinnett High School Bulldogs football team for winning the 2017 GHSA Class 7A Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR952/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52250","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":1072286,"bill_number":"SR637","title":"Boy Scout Troop 506; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Boy Scout Troop 506 for its service to the Snellville community following Hurricane Irma; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR637/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52229","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1073016,"bill_number":"SB359","title":"\"Consumer Coverage and Protection for Out-of-Network Medical Care Act\"","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to insurance, so as to establish standards for carriers and health care providers with regard to payment under a managed care plan in the provision of emergency medical care; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB359/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52256","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1073803,"bill_number":"SR648","title":"Marquis de LaFayette Day; recognize September 6","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing September 6 of each year as Marquis de LaFayette Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR648/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52287","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1073804,"bill_number":"SR653","title":"National School Counseling Week; recognize February 5-9, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the week of February 5-9, 2018, as National School Counseling Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR653/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52298","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1073806,"bill_number":"SR647","title":"Rome High School Wolves Football Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Rome High School Wolves football team for winning the 2017 GHSA 5A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR647/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52286","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1073810,"bill_number":"SR643","title":"Atlanta Fire 14u Elite Hockey Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Atlanta Fire 14u Elite hockey team for winning the 2017 National Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR643/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52260","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1073811,"bill_number":"HB759","title":"Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Program; prior school year requirement; revise","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 Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Program, so as to revise the prior school year requirement; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB759/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52265","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":1073813,"bill_number":"HR960","title":"Drummonds, Kristyn; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Kristyn Drummonds; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR960/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52276","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":1073817,"bill_number":"HB761","title":"Motor vehicles; filing of certificates of title by dealers; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-3-33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to transfer of vehicle to or from a dealer, records to be kept by dealers, and electronic filing, so as to provide for the filing of certificates of title by dealers; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB761/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52267","sponsor":"Jason Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1073819,"bill_number":"HB769","title":"Health; recommendations from the House Rural Development Council; implement","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 and Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to pharmacists and pharmacies and health, respectively, so as to implement recommendations from the House Rural Development Council relating to health care issues; to revise provisions relative to pharmacy practices; to provide for and revise definitions; to revise provisions relative to credentialing and billing; to provide for the establishment of the Rural Center for Health Care Innovation and Sustainability; to revise provisions relative to certificate of need; to provide for the establishment of micro-hospitals; to provide for a grant program for insurance premium assistance for physicians practicing in medically underserved rural areas of the state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB769/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52283","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1073822,"bill_number":"HR963","title":"Georgia Association of Broadcasters (GAB); recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the Georgia Association of Broadcasters (GAB); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR963/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52279","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":1073824,"bill_number":"SB361","title":"\"Coach Small Religious Protection Act\"","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 provide for freedom of religious speech for students and faculty members in public schools; to provide for student protections in student expression, class assignments, organization of religious groups and activities, and limited public forums; to provide for model policies by each local school system on student expression; to provide for freedom of religious expression by faculty and employees of public schools while fulfilling the duties of their jobs; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB361/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52292","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":1073825,"bill_number":"HR961","title":"Rome High School football team; winning the GHSA 5A State Football Championship; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Rome High School football team on winning the GHSA 5A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR961/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52277","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1073828,"bill_number":"SB363","title":"Elections and Primaries; time for opening and closing of the polls; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for the time for opening and closing of the polls; to provide for the tabulation of advance voting ballots in the same manner as absentee votes under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB363/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52296","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1073830,"bill_number":"HB758","title":"Sales and use tax; sales of tangible personal property for the construction of a certain museum; 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 state sales and use tax, so as to provide a state and local sales tax exemption for sales of tangible personal property used for the construction of a certain museum; to provide for a definition; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB758/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52264","sponsor":"Paul Battles"},
{"bill_id":1073832,"bill_number":"SB364","title":"Delegation of Authority to Physician Assistants; higher supervisory ratio; completed a board approve anesthesiologist assistant program; 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 higher supervisory ratio for physician assistants who have completed a board approved anesthesiologist assistant program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Act 354","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB364/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52294","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1073835,"bill_number":"SR649","title":"Thurbert Baker Interchange; DeKalb County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Attorney General Thurbert Baker and dedicating an interchange in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR649/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52288","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":1073838,"bill_number":"SR644","title":"Military Chaplains; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing military chaplains from the State of Georgia for their faithful service to the men and women in the armed services of the United States; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR644/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52261","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1073839,"bill_number":"SR654","title":"National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Day; recognize February 20, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Organization and recognizing February 18-24, 2018, as National FFA Week at the state capitol and February 20, 2018, as FFA Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR654/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52299","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1073843,"bill_number":"HB765","title":"C.J.'s Law; 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 uniform rules of the road, so as to increase penalties for hit and run accidents that result in death or serious injury; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted As Amended","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB765/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52271","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1073845,"bill_number":"SR640","title":"Wilder, Sharon; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sharon Wilder on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR640/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52257","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":1073847,"bill_number":"SR641","title":"Leadership Bulloch Class of 2018; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Leadership Bulloch Class of 2018; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR641/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52258","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":1073849,"bill_number":"HB762","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; sexual abuse and assault awareness education in kindergarten through grade 9; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to provide for annual age-appropriate sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention education in kindergarten through grade 9; 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB762/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52268","sponsor":"Wesley Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":1073852,"bill_number":"HB757","title":"Local government; regulatory powers of cities and counties with certificate of public necessity and convenience; provisions","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 provide for the regulatory powers of cities and counties with certificate of public necessity and convenience or medallion programs; to provide that operation of a taxicab in such jurisdictions without a certificate of public necessity and convenience or medallion is illegal; to provide for identification of taxicab operators; 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 provide definitions; to provide for the regulation of the age of motor vehicles used as taxicabs by certain jurisdictions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB757/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52263","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1073853,"bill_number":"HB770","title":"Local government; population provision regarding the disposition of law library funds in certain counties; repeal","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 repeal a population provision regarding the disposition of law library funds in certain counties; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB770/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52284","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1073858,"bill_number":"HR958","title":"Leadership Bulloch Class of 2018; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Leadership Bulloch Class of 2018; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR958/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52274","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1073861,"bill_number":"HR965","title":"Law enforcement officers and prosecutors; worked diligently to ensure the protection of Georgia's vulnerable adult population; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the law enforcement officers and prosecutors who worked diligently to ensure the protection of Georgia's vulnerable adult population; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR965/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52281","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1073864,"bill_number":"SR642","title":"Jones, Nelson Lee; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the life and accomplishments of Nelson Lee Jones, and commending him on his service to the United States of America; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR642/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52259","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1073865,"bill_number":"HB766","title":"Special license plates; Alabama A&M 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 and supporting certain beneficial projects, agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations, so as to establish a specialty license plate to benefit Alabama A&M University; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB766/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52272","sponsor":"Dewey McClain"},
{"bill_id":1073867,"bill_number":"HB763","title":"Education; student attendance protocol committees to school climate; expand","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to compulsory attendance for students in elementary and secondary education, so as to expand the student attendance protocol committees to school climate; to provide for recommendations; to provide for periodic review of recommendations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB763/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52269","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":1073871,"bill_number":"SB362","title":"Education; establishment of an innovative assessment pilot program; provide","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 the establishment of an innovative assessment pilot program; to provide for participating local school systems; to provide exemptions from certain state-wide assessment requirements; to provide for an annual report; to provide for revised accountability requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Act 484","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB362/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52295","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1073872,"bill_number":"HR959","title":"Dr. Indran B. Indrakrishnan Day at the state capitol; February 14, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 14, 2018, as Dr. Indran B. Indrakrishnan Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR959/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52275","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":1073875,"bill_number":"SR651","title":"Bleckley County FFA Forestry Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Bleckley County FFA Forestry Team for winning first place in the 2017 National FFA Forestry Career Development Event; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR651/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52290","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1073879,"bill_number":"HB767","title":"State government; verification of lawful presence that may be utilized in conjunction with electronic filing of an application for unemployment insurance; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-36-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements, procedures, and conditions for verification of lawful presence within the United States, exceptions, regulations, and criminal and other penalties for violations, so as to 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB767/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52273","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1073880,"bill_number":"HR964","title":"Georgia's retirees; Georgia State Retirees Association (GSRA); GSRA Day at the capitol; January 31, 2018; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Georgia's retirees and the Georgia State Retirees Association (GSRA) and recognizing January 31, 2018, as GSRA Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR964/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52280","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1073882,"bill_number":"SB360","title":"State Purchasing; preference for qualified business enterprises owned by service disabled veterans; making state purchases or awarding contracts; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state purchasing, so as to provide for a preference for qualified business enterprises owned and controlled by service disabled veterans in making state purchases or awarding state contracts; to define certain terms; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for qualification and certification of such business enterprises; to provide for certain offenses and punishments; to provide for rules and regulations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB360/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52291","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1073885,"bill_number":"SR655","title":"\"Community Health Centers Day\"; recognize February 1, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 1, 2018, as \"Community Health Centers Day\" and commending the Georgia Primary Care Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR655/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52300","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":1073886,"bill_number":"HB764","title":"Crimes and offenses; lawful possession of certain quantities of low THC oil and marijuana; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to regulation of low THC oil, so as to provide for certain circumstances for the lawful possession or control of certain quantities of low THC oil and marijuana; to amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to add post traumatic stress disorder to the conditions authorized for the use of low THC oil; to provide for licensing for cultivation of cannabis for the purpose of producing, processing, and dispensing low THC oil in this state; to provide for criteria for certain cultivation and production licenses; to provide for state postsecondary educational institutions to have the option to bid on production facility licenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB764/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52270","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":1073889,"bill_number":"HB760","title":"Insurance; revise certain definitions; clarify coverage applicability of certain automobile policies and property insurance","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 revise certain definitions; to clarify renewal, nonrenewal, and reduction in coverage applicability of certain automobile policies and property insurance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB760/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52266","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1073892,"bill_number":"HR966","title":"Gaupp, Bradley N.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Bradley N. Gaupp; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR966/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52293","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1073895,"bill_number":"HR962","title":"Lake Lanier Day at the state capitol; February 12, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 12, 2018, as Lake Lanier Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR962/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52278","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":1073898,"bill_number":"SR645","title":"Lupus Advocacy Day; recognize March 1, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 1, 2018, as Lupus Advocacy Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR645/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52262","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1073900,"bill_number":"SR652","title":"Georgia Association of Broadcasters (GAB); recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the Georgia Association of Broadcasters (GAB); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR652/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52297","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1073901,"bill_number":"HB768","title":"Criminal procedure; pretrial proceedings with an accused's claim of intellectual disability; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, so as to provide for pretrial proceedings in connection with an accused's claim of intellectual disability in criminal cases involving a capital offense in which the death penalty is sought; to provide for postconviction, presentence proceedings in connection with an accused's claim of intellectual disability in criminal cases involving a capital offense in which the death penalty is sought; to provide for procedure and definitions; to change provisions relating to verdicts and jury charges in such cases; to provide for conforming cross-references in connection to speedy trial demands and the Supreme Court's review of pretrial proceedings in death penalty cases; to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB768/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52282","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":1073904,"bill_number":"SR650","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR650/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52289","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1073906,"bill_number":"SR646","title":"Irwin County High School Indians Boys Tennis Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Irwin County High School Indians boys tennis team for winning the 2017 Class A Public School State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR646/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52285","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1075030,"bill_number":"HR982","title":"Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol; February 13, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 13, 2018, as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR982/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52355","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1075032,"bill_number":"SR667","title":"Atlanta United; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Atlanta United for its contributions to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR667/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52337","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1075035,"bill_number":"HR981","title":"Goss, Chief Deputy William Frank; Deputy Coroner of the Year for the Georgia Coroners Association of the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chief Deputy William Frank Goss as Deputy Coroner of the Year for the Georgia Coroners Association of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR981/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52354","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":1075036,"bill_number":"HR985","title":"Korean American Day at the state capitol; February 6, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring February 6, 2018, as Korean American Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR985/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52358","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1075038,"bill_number":"HB779","title":"Emergency management; homeland security division; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the O.C.G.A., relating to emergency management, so as to establish the homeland security division of the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency; to amend Code Section 16-11-130 of the O.C.G.A., relating to exemptions from Code Sections 16-11-126 through 16-11-127.2, so as to authorize any officer or agent or retired officer or agent of such division to carry a handgun on or off duty within this state with an exception; to amend Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, so as to revise the duties of the director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation pertaining to the Georgia Information Sharing and Analysis Center; to revise the duties of the Georgia Information Sharing and Analysis Center; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB779/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52315","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1075041,"bill_number":"SB368","title":"Criminal Justice Coordinating Council; functions and authority; add","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6A of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, so as to add to the functions and authority of the council; to enable the council to provide technical support and assistance to certain local law enforcement agencies in the attainment of certain grants; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB368/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52335","sponsor":"Gregory Kirk"},
{"bill_id":1075042,"bill_number":"HR980","title":"Cargill, Don; various achievements; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Don Cargill and commending him on his various achievements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR980/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52353","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":1075044,"bill_number":"SB371","title":"Taxes; furnishing of sales and use tax information to municipalities and counties; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-2-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to confidential information secured in the administration of taxes, so as to change the provisions regarding the furnishing of sales and use tax information to municipalities and counties; to provide for additional procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for confidentiality; to provide for a criminal penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-07","last_action":"Act 441","last_action_date":"2018-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB371/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52339","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1075046,"bill_number":"HB776","title":"Authorized Electronic Monitoring in Long-term Care Facilities Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health care facilities, so as to provide for authorized electronic monitoring in long-term care facilities; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide consent requirements; to provide for notice to the facility; to provide for cost and installation; to provide for an assistance program for Medicaid recipients; to provide for notice to visitors; to prohibit obstruction of electronic monitoring devices; to limit the dissemination of recordings; to provide for admissibility into evidence; to provide for limited liability; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB776/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52312","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":1075047,"bill_number":"HB783","title":"Administrative procedure; provisions creating inactive boards, panels, authorities and other such bodies; repeal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend various titles of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to repeal provisions creating inactive boards, panels, authorities, centers, commissions, committees, councils, task forces, and other such bodies; to remove inapplicable references; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB783/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52325","sponsor":"Michael Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":1075050,"bill_number":"HR983","title":"Coffee High School Trojans football team; qualifying to compete for the state championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Coffee High School Trojans football team for qualifying to compete for the state championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR983/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52356","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":1075052,"bill_number":"HR975","title":"Williams, Andrew Frank, Sr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Andrew Frank Williams, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR975/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52348","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1075053,"bill_number":"HB785","title":"Solid waste management; certain definitions; modify and enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-8-22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to solid waste management, so as to modify certain definitions and enact new definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB785/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52327","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":1075057,"bill_number":"HR973","title":"Lupus Advocacy Day at the state capitol; March 1, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 1, 2018, as Lupus Advocacy Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR973/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52346","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1075058,"bill_number":"SR656","title":"Jones, Chipper; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Chipper Jones for his election to the Baseball Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR656/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52301","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1075060,"bill_number":"HB772","title":"Camilla, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Camilla; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, powers, and construction; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide a specific repealer; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB772/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52308","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":1075063,"bill_number":"SR658","title":"National Girls and Women in Sports Day; recognize February 7, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7, 2018, as National Girls and Women in Sports Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR658/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52303","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1075064,"bill_number":"SR659","title":"Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany and Marine Corps Logistics Command Day; recognize February 6, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany and Marine Corps Logistics Command, the military service members, the Department of Defense civilian employees, and their families and recognizing February 6, 2018, as Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany and Marine Corps Logistics Command Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR659/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52319","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":1075067,"bill_number":"HR970","title":"Sampson, Rodney; outstanding community service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rodney Sampson on his outstanding community service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR970/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52343","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1075069,"bill_number":"HR978","title":"Georgia State University's Legislative Health Policy Certificate Program and Advanced Health Policy Institute; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia State University's Legislative Health Policy Certificate Program and Advanced Health Policy Institute; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR978/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52351","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1075070,"bill_number":"HB784","title":"Specialty license plates; promote conservation of waterfowl populations and their habitats; 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 and supporting certain beneficial projects, causes, agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations, so as to establish a specialty license plate to promote the conservation and enhancement of waterfowl populations and their habitats; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB784/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52326","sponsor":"Matt Dubnik"},
{"bill_id":1075073,"bill_number":"HR987","title":"McKinnon, James Travis; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James Travis McKinnon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR987/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52360","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":1075075,"bill_number":"SR670","title":"Harper, Dr. John; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. John Harper; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR670/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52365","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1075076,"bill_number":"HR986","title":"Georgia Stop The Bleed Day at the state capitol; February 14, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION proclaiming February 14, 2018, as Georgia Stop The Bleed Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR986/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52359","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1075079,"bill_number":"HB780","title":"Banking and finance; changes to provisions applicable to financial institutions; provide","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 numerous changes to provisions applicable to the Department of Banking and Finance and financial institutions generally, banks and trust companies, credit unions, licensed sellers of payment instruments, those licensed to cash payment instruments, and mortgage lenders and mortgage brokers; to provide for power of the commissioner to issue orders relative to state chartered financial institutions to exercise rights and powers authorized by federal law but not authorized under state law; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB780/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52316","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1075081,"bill_number":"HR989","title":"Apple Day at the state capitol; February 15, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 15, 2018, as Apple Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR989/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52362","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1075083,"bill_number":"HB778","title":"Education; programmatic transfer of the career, technical, and agricultural education program from State Board of Education to State Board of Technical College System; provide","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 the programmatic transfer of the career, technical, and agricultural education program from the State Board of Education to the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; to provide for the redesignation of the sole state agency to receive related federal funds; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB778/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52314","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":1075086,"bill_number":"SB374","title":"'Community Association Transparency and Protection Act'","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to regulation of specialized land transactions, so as to provide for protections for homeowners, condominium owners, and property owners in community associations; 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB374/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52341","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1075087,"bill_number":"SR669","title":"6th Annual Legislative Fly-In; recognize February 13, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 13, 2018, as the 6th 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":"2018-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR669/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52340","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":1075090,"bill_number":"HB777","title":"Historic Chattahoochee Compact; repeal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal Article 5 of Chapter 10 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Historic Chattahoochee Compact; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB777/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52313","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1075092,"bill_number":"SB365","title":"Code Revision Commission; statutory portion of said Code; revise, modernize, correct errors or omissions in and reenact","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 principles of law derived from decisions of the state Supreme Court; to provide for other matters relating to revision, reenactment, and publication of said Code; to provide for effect in event of conflicts; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Act 562","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB365/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52328","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":1075093,"bill_number":"HB787","title":"Education; certain provisions relative to charter schools; revise","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 certain provisions relative to charter schools; to provide that state charter schools may receive services from regional educational service agencies; to revise provisions relating to a code of principles and standards for charter school authorizers; to revise funding for state chartered special schools and state charter schools; to provide for initial funding for charter schools with projected student growth exceeding 2 percent; to provide for initial funding for training and experience; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB787/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52366","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":1075096,"bill_number":"HB775","title":"Professions and businesses; real estate management companies; 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 real estate management companies; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide requirements for the establishment and maintenance of a real estate appraisal management company; to authorize the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board to establish certain rules and regulations for appraisal management companies and to collect and remit certain fees; to authorize the board to take disciplinary action against appraisal management companies; to revise certain requirements relating to the board's authority to investigate certain violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB775/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52311","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1075097,"bill_number":"HR972","title":"Georgia School-Based Speech Language Pathologists Week; September 10-14, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing September 10-14, 2018, as Georgia School-Based Speech Language Pathologists Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR972/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52345","sponsor":"Robert Trammell"},
{"bill_id":1075098,"bill_number":"SB373","title":"Judges of Superior Courts; eleventh judge of the superior courts of the Cobb Judicial Circuit; appointment of such additional judge; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for an eleventh judge of the superior courts of the Cobb Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election of successors to the judge initially appointed; to prescribe the powers of such judge; to prescribe the compensation, salary, and expense allowance of such judge to be paid by the State of Georgia and the county of said circuit; to declare inherent authority; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB373/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52342","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1075101,"bill_number":"SR666","title":"Korean American Vietnam War Veterans of Georgia; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the sacrifices and saluting the service of those veterans who are members of the Korean American Vietnam War Veterans of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR666/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52334","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1075103,"bill_number":"SR661","title":"Albany-Dougherty County Day; recognize February 21, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce and recognizing February 21, 2018, as Albany-Dougherty County Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR661/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52321","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":1075105,"bill_number":"SR660","title":"Wasden, Jr., Wiley Anderson; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Wiley Anderson Wasden, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR660/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52320","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1075106,"bill_number":"HB773","title":"Motor vehicles; requirements for abandoned motor vehicles; 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 revise the times for which a motor vehicle or trailer becomes an abandoned motor vehicle; to revise requirements for the identification of removed or stored motor vehicles; to revise and provide for notice requirements; to revise requirements for the process of selling abandoned motor vehicles that have acquired a lien; to provide for a lien foreclosure process through the Department of Revenue for the sale of abandoned motor vehicles that have acquired a lien where no petition for a judicial hearing is filed; to revise requirements for the determination and disposition of derelict motor vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB773/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52309","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1075108,"bill_number":"SB372","title":"Regulation of Rates, Underwriting Rules, and Related Organizations; making and use of rates for personal private passenger motor vehicle insurance; change certain standards","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 change certain standards applicable to the making and use of rates for personal private passenger motor vehicle insurance; to change provisions for filing of rates, rating plans, rating systems, and underwriting rules for personal private passenger motor vehicle insurance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB372/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52336","sponsor":"Gregory Kirk"},
{"bill_id":1075111,"bill_number":"HR969","title":"United States Constitution; ratify an Amendment - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION to ratify an Amendment to the United States Constitution; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR969/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52306","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1075113,"bill_number":"HR977","title":"North Hall High School Trojans Baseball Team; winning the 2017 Class AAA State Championship; North Hall High School Trojans Wrestling Team; winning the 2018 Class AAA Dual State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the North Hall High School Trojans Baseball Team for winning the 2017 Class AAA State Championship, and commending the North Hall High School Trojans Wrestling Team for winning the 2018 Class AAA Dual State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR977/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52350","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1075114,"bill_number":"HB771","title":"Heard County; Board of Education; provide new method of compensating members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Heard County Board of Education, approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 5078), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 3661), so as to provide a new method of compensating the members of the Heard County Board of Education; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB771/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52307","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":1075117,"bill_number":"SR664","title":"Georgia Cattlemen's Association; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Cattlemen's Association for uniting and advancing Georgia's cattle industry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR664/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52324","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1075119,"bill_number":"HB774","title":"Property; vehicle immobilization devices to be applied to trespassing vehicles on certain property; 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 allow for vehicle immobilization devices or boots to be applied to trespassing vehicles on certain property; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and standards of operation; to provide for booting fees; to provide for notice and sign requirements; to authorize the Department of Public Safety to regulate and control the immobilization and booting of trespassing vehicles; to provide for application fees; to provide for the issuance of vehicle immobilization permits and renewal permits; to provide for preemption of local regulation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB774/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52310","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1075120,"bill_number":"HR990","title":"American Heart Month in Georgia; February; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February as American Heart Month in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR990/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52363","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1075123,"bill_number":"HR971","title":"Mixon, Mrs. Eunice Lastinger; Distinguished Older Georgian for 2018; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Eunice Lastinger Mixon as the Distinguished Older Georgian for 2018; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR971/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52344","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1075125,"bill_number":"HR979","title":"Together Georgia Day at the state capitol; January 30, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 30, 2018, as Together Georgia Day at the state capitol and commending Together Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR979/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52352","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1075128,"bill_number":"SR668","title":"Berry, John; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John Berry for his many accomplishments and congratulating him on the 25th anniversary of his first major label recording contract; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR668/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52338","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1075129,"bill_number":"HR967","title":"Deputy Commander Patrick Carothers Day; November 18; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing November 18 of each year as Deputy Commander Patrick Carothers Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR967/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52304","sponsor":"Clay Cox"},
{"bill_id":1075131,"bill_number":"HR968","title":"Georgia Grown Trail; State Route 17; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION dedicating the Georgia Grown Trail: 17; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR968/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52305","sponsor":"Jeff Jones"},
{"bill_id":1075134,"bill_number":"SB366","title":"Local Government; counties and municipal corporations to perform wage and compensation studies for employees of sheriff's office; require","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 require counties and municipal corporations to perform wage and compensation studies for employees of the sheriff's office and law enforcement agencies; to require certain agreement and consultations with sheriffs and chief executives of law enforcement agencies of the county or municipal corporation in conducting such studies; to guide the establishment of pay scales; to require the submission of certain pay scales to the Department of Community Affairs; to provide for rules and regulations; to establish within the Department of Community Affairs a local law enforcement compensation grant program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB366/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52332","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1075136,"bill_number":"SR662","title":"Goss, Chief Deputy William Frank; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chief Deputy William Frank Goss as Deputy Coroner of the Year for the Georgia Coroners Association of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR662/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52322","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1075137,"bill_number":"HB781","title":"Sales and use tax; comprehensive revision of tax for educational purposes; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to county sales and use taxes, so as to provide for the comprehensive revision of the sales and use tax for educational purposes; to amend Code Section 20-2-165 of the O.C.G.A., relating to equalization grants for local school systems, so as to revise a definition relating to local tax revenues; to amend Code Section 50-6-32 of the O.C.G.A., relating to transparency in government, so as to conform a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB781/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52317","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":1075140,"bill_number":"SR663","title":"Apple Day; recognize February 15, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 15, 2018, as Apple Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR663/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52323","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1075142,"bill_number":"HR984","title":"Bolden, Dorothy; work to improve the lives of communities of color and domestic workers in Georgia and across the United States of America; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Dorothy Bolden for her work to improve the lives of communities of color and domestic workers in Georgia and across the United States of America; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR984/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52357","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":1075145,"bill_number":"HR988","title":"Waldron, Jarom Christopher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jarom Christopher Waldron; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR988/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52361","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":1075146,"bill_number":"HR976","title":"Davis, Amanda Marie; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Amanda Marie Davis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR976/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52349","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":1075148,"bill_number":"HB782","title":"Crimes and offenses; provisions relating to permissible users with access to prescription drug monitoring program data base; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-60 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to privacy and confidentiality, use of data, and security program for the prescription drug monitoring program data base, so as to revise provisions relating to permissible users with access to the data base; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB782/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52318","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1075151,"bill_number":"SR665","title":"Girl Scout Day; recognize February 6, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 6, 2018, as Girl Scout Day at the state capitol, and commending Girl Scouts as a national leader in providing the best leadership development experience in the world to American girls; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR665/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52331","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1075152,"bill_number":"HB786","title":"Insurance; prohibitions on discrimination against victims of family violence to include victims of sexual assault; expand","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-6-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to enumeration of unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices regarding insurance, so as to expand prohibitions on discrimination against victims of family violence to include victims of sexual assault; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB786/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52364","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":1075154,"bill_number":"HR974","title":"Leaders of Greater Augusta, the Leadership Augusta Class of 2018, alumni of the Leadership Augusta Program, and those working diligently to move Augusta forward; Greater Augusta Day & Leadership Augusta Day at the state capitol; February 1, 2018; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the leaders of Greater Augusta, the Leadership Augusta Class of 2018, alumni of the Leadership Augusta Program, and those working diligently to move Augusta forward and recognizing February 1, 2018, as Greater Augusta Day and Leadership Augusta Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR974/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52347","sponsor":"Mark Newton"},
{"bill_id":1075157,"bill_number":"SB367","title":"Payment of Indemnification for Death or Disability; option of payment to an estate in the case of death; law enforcement officer; firefighter; emergency medical technician, emergency management specialist, state highway employee or prison guard; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-9-85 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to payment of indemnification for death or disability, procedure for making payments, and appeal, so as to provide for the option of payment to an estate in the case of death suffered in the line of duty by a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician, emergency management specialist, state highway employee, or prison guard; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"Senate Disagreed House Amend or Sub","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB367/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52330","sponsor":"Gregory Kirk"},
{"bill_id":1075158,"bill_number":"SB370","title":"Medical Assistance; commissioner of human services waives the first $25,000 of any estate; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide that the commissioner of human services waives the first $25,000.00 of any estate; to provide for the submission of an amendment to the state plan; to provide for contingent repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Act 355","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB370/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52333","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1075160,"bill_number":"SB369","title":"Revenues Collected from Fines and Fees; payments to Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; fees collected in criminal and quasi-criminal cases prior to adjudication of guilt; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 17 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenues collected from fines and fees, so as to provide for payments to the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund from fees collected in criminal and quasi-criminal cases prior to adjudication of guilt; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Act 463","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB369/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52329","sponsor":"Gregory Kirk"},
{"bill_id":1076517,"bill_number":"SB375","title":"\"Keep Faith in Adoption and Foster Care Act\"","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to children and youth services, so as to allow a child-placing agency to decline to accept a referral from the department and decline to perform services not referred under a contract with the department based on the child-placing agency's sincerely held religious beliefs; to prevent the department from discriminating against or causing any adverse action against a child-placing agency based on its sincerely held religious beliefs; to provide for assertion of such rights; to provide for definitions; 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":"2018-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB375/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52385","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":1076521,"bill_number":"HR1013","title":"Georgia Society of Ophthalmology Day at the state capitol; February 14, 2018; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 14, 2018, as Georgia Society of Ophthalmology Day at the state capitol and commending the ophthalmologists of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1013/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52419","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1076526,"bill_number":"HR1010","title":"Albany Area Chamber of Commerce; Albany-Dougherty County Day at the capitol; February 21, 2018; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce and recognizing February 21, 2018, as Albany-Dougherty County Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1010/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52416","sponsor":"Darrel Ealum"},
{"bill_id":1076530,"bill_number":"SB376","title":"Identity Theft; consumer credit reporting agencies charging a fee for placing/removing a security freeze; prohibit","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 prohibit consumer credit reporting agencies from charging a fee for placing or removing a security freeze on a consumer's account; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Act 356","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB376/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52397","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":1076535,"bill_number":"HB791","title":"State government; limited waiver of the state's sovereign immunity for declaratory or injunctive relief under certain circumstance; 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 a limited waiver of the state's sovereign immunity for declaratory or injunctive relief under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for immunity of state officers and employees in their individual capacity; to provide for notice of a claim; 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":"2018-02-28","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB791/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52373","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1076540,"bill_number":"HR998","title":"Fort Benning; establishment; centennial anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the establishment of Fort Benning on its centennial anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR998/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52404","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1076546,"bill_number":"SR677","title":"National Wear Red Day; recognize February 2, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 2, 2018, as National Wear Red Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR677/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52396","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1076551,"bill_number":"HR1004","title":"Hakimian, Blake; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Blake Hakimian; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1004/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52410","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1076555,"bill_number":"HB793","title":"Sales and use tax; certain aquarium construction; 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 general provisions regarding state sales and use tax, so as to provide for an exemption for certain aquarium construction; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB793/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52375","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":1076560,"bill_number":"HR1005","title":"Embleau, Caroline; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Caroline Embleau; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1005/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52411","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1076565,"bill_number":"SB377","title":"State Workforce Development Board; transfer to Technical College System of Georgia; duties and obligations; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal Article 8 of Chapter 7 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Workforce Development Board, and to amend Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to transfer the State Workforce Development Board from the Department of Economic Development to the Technical College System of Georgia; to revise duties and obligations of the State Workforce Development Board; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-22","last_action":"Act 289","last_action_date":"2018-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB377/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52383","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1076570,"bill_number":"HB801","title":"Georgia Individualized Education Account Act; revise","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 the short title; 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 provide for administration of certain aspects of the program by the Office of the State Treasurer; to revise provisions relating to scholarship funds; to provide for a Program Review Committee to review expenditures upon request; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB801/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52390","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":1076577,"bill_number":"HB796","title":"Sales and use tax; sales tax holiday; renew","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 renew the sales tax holiday; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB796/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52378","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1076582,"bill_number":"HR1002","title":"Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany and Marine Corps Logistics Command Day at the state capitol; February 6, 2018; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany and Marine Corps Logistics Command, the military service members, the Department of Defense civilian employees, and their families and recognizing February 6, 2018, as Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany and Marine Corps Logistics Command Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1002/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52408","sponsor":"Darrel Ealum"},
{"bill_id":1076586,"bill_number":"SR674","title":"Emergency Medical Services Recognition Day; recognize February 13, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 13, 2018, 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":"2018-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR674/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52387","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1076591,"bill_number":"HB804","title":"Motor vehicles; exemption for persons licensed as private detectives concerning motor vehicle window tint; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-8-73.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to affixing of materials which reduce light transmission or increase light reflectance through windows or windshields, so as to revise the exemption for persons licensed as private detectives and private security agents concerning motor vehicle window tint; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB804/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52394","sponsor":"Heath Clark"},
{"bill_id":1076597,"bill_number":"HB802","title":"Criminal procedure; considerations in sentencing and paroling a defendant who was less than 18 years of age at the time he or she committed a crime; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 and Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment and grants of pardons, paroles, and other relief, respectively, so as to provide for considerations in sentencing and paroling a defendant who was less than 18 years of age at the time he or she committed a crime; to eliminate the imposition of the death penalty and life without parole for a defendant who was less than 18 years of age at the time he or she committed a crime; to provide for retroactive parole consideration of inmates serving prison sentences for a crime committed when he or she was less than 18 years of age; to provide for cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB802/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52391","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":1076601,"bill_number":"HR1003","title":"Hartley, Sarah; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Sarah Hartley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1003/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52409","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1076607,"bill_number":"SR679","title":"Groundhog Day; recognize February 2, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION welcoming the groundhog, General Beauregard Lee, to Butts County and recognizing February 2, 2018, as Groundhog Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR679/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52399","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1076611,"bill_number":"SR657","title":"GSRA Day; recognize January 31, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Georgia's retirees and the Georgia State Retirees Association (GSRA) and recognizing January 31, 2018, as GSRA Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR657/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52302","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1076616,"bill_number":"HB797","title":"Special license plates; amount of proceeds disbursed to the Georgia Aquarium; change","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 with proceeds disbursed to the general fund and the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation, so as to change the amount of proceeds disbursed to the Georgia Aquarium for the sale and renewal of a specialty license plate; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB797/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52379","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":1076622,"bill_number":"HR999","title":"Jones, Chipper; election to the Baseball Hall of Fame; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Chipper Jones for his election to the Baseball Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR999/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52405","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1076626,"bill_number":"HR994","title":"Youth Leadership Dawson; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Youth Leadership Dawson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR994/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52400","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1076633,"bill_number":"SR671","title":"Battles, Representative Paul; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Paul Battles on his outstanding public service as a representative of the great people of Cartersville, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR671/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52382","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1076638,"bill_number":"SB379","title":"'Georgia Major Airport Operations and Management Act'","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers of local governments as to air facilities, so as to create the Georgia Major Airport Operations and Management Board; to provide for its membership, duties, powers, and responsibilities; to transfer certain authority pertaining to major airports from counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions to such board; to provide a short title; to provide legislative findings and declarations; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB379/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52422","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1076642,"bill_number":"SR680","title":"Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS); recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR680/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52421","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":1076652,"bill_number":"HB788","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; parent or guardian may enroll student using the address of an individual residing in the attendance zone; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 13 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to organization of schools and school systems under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to provide that a parent or guardian may enroll a student in a school using the address of an individual residing in the school's attendance zone who has authorized such use; to provide for limited liability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB788/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52370","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1076656,"bill_number":"SR678","title":"Georgia Career and Technical Student Organization's Day; recognize February 21, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February as Career and Technical Education Month and February 21, 2018, as Georgia Career and Technical Student Organization's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR678/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52398","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1076663,"bill_number":"HR1006","title":"Hopper, Christianne Leigh; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Christianne Leigh Hopper; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1006/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52412","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1076667,"bill_number":"HR1011","title":"Elm Street Cultural Arts Village; groundbreaking and restoration of the Historic Reeves House & its rededication as the Elm Street Cultural Arts Center; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Elm Street Cultural Arts Village on the groundbreaking and restoration of the Historic Reeves House and its rededication as the Elm Street Cultural Arts Center; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1011/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52417","sponsor":"Michael Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":1076672,"bill_number":"HB790","title":"State government; recommendations of the Court Reform Council; implement","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Office of State Administrative Hearings, so as to implement recommendations of the Court Reform Council to improve efficiencies and achieve best practices for the administration of justice; to provide administrative law judges with authority to issue final decisions; to provide for exceptions; to require agencies to forward a request for a hearing to the Office of State Administrative Hearings; to provide administrative law judges with the power to enforce subpoenas and sanction parties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB790/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52372","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1076678,"bill_number":"SR672","title":"4-H Day; recognize February 1, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the 4-H Clubs of Georgia, Mr. Mason McClintock, Mr. Arch D. Smith, and the 2017-2018 4-H Leadership Team, and recognizing February 1, 2018, as 4-H Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR672/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52384","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":1076682,"bill_number":"HB792","title":"Waste management; sunset date for certain solid waste surcharges and hazardous waste fees; extend","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waste management, so as to extend the sunset date for certain solid waste surcharges and hazardous waste fees; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB792/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52374","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":1076687,"bill_number":"HR1008","title":"Shankute, Elaine; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Elaine Shankute; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1008/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52414","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1076693,"bill_number":"HR1009","title":"Nie, Selina; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Selina Nie; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1009/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52415","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1076698,"bill_number":"HR1000","title":"Family and Consumer Sciences; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Family and Consumer Sciences; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1000/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52406","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":1076704,"bill_number":"HR993","title":"Business court; state-wide jurisdiction; create - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create a business court with state-wide jurisdiction; to provide for venue and uniformity of jurisdiction and powers; to provide for selection, terms, and qualifications of business court judges; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; to provide for related matters; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR993/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52369","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1076708,"bill_number":"HR996","title":"Columbus Day at the state capitol; February 7, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7, 2018, as Columbus Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR996/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52402","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1076713,"bill_number":"HR992","title":"Local sales and use tax; use for educational purposes of a school system; authorize - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the use of local sales and use taxes for educational purposes for maintenance and operation expenses of a school system; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR992/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52368","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":1076718,"bill_number":"HR1007","title":"Reddy, Malathi; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Malathi Reddy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1007/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52413","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1076723,"bill_number":"SR681","title":"U.S. Congress; propose the Parental Rights Amendment to the states for ratification; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the United States Congress to propose the Parental Rights Amendment to the states for ratification; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR681/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52423","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1076729,"bill_number":"SR676","title":"Bemont, John; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John Bemont on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR676/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52393","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1076734,"bill_number":"HB799","title":"Insurance; certain requirements for out of network hospitals prior to post-stabilization care; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 20A of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to patient protection under managed health care plans, so as to provide certain requirements for out of network hospitals prior to providing post-stabilization care; to provide for definitions; to provide for contact with the patient's health benefit plan or the plan's contracted health care provider; to provide for transfer to an in network hospital; to provide for cost coverage associated with care and transfer; to provide for certain notice; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB799/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52381","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1076738,"bill_number":"SR675","title":"Firefighters Recognition Day; recognize February 6, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the firefighters of Georgia and recognizing February 6, 2018, as Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR675/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52389","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1076743,"bill_number":"HR1012","title":"Hungary Day at the state capitol; February 3, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 3, 2018, as Hungary Day at the state capitol and expressing appreciation for economic, cultural, security, and educational cooperation with Hungary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1012/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52418","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1076749,"bill_number":"HR995","title":"Georgia's Community Service Boards; Community Service Boards Day at the state capitol; February 27, 2018; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's Community Service Boards and recognizing February 27, 2018, as Community Service Boards Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR995/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52401","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1076755,"bill_number":"HB794","title":"Georgia Lottery for Assistance of Homeless Military Veterans Act; enact","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 that the Georgia Lottery Corporation shall offer one or more games to benefit homeless military veterans; to provide a short title; 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":"2018-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB794/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52376","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1076760,"bill_number":"HR997","title":"Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.; tenth annual Day at the state capitol; February 6, 2018; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 6, 2018, as the tenth annual Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR997/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52403","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1076764,"bill_number":"HB789","title":"Labor and industrial relations; marketplace contractors to be treated as independent contractors under state and local laws; 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 marketplace contractors to be treated as independent contractors under state and local laws; to provide for definitions; to provide for conditions and exceptions; to specifically provide that as independent contractors of a marketplace platform marketplace contractors are not engaged in employment for purposes of the \"Employment Security Law\" and are not employees for purposes of workers' compensation; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB789/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52371","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1076769,"bill_number":"HR991","title":"General Assembly; proceeds of one or more lottery games to benefit homeless military veterans; provide - 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 homeless 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":"2018-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR991/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52367","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1076774,"bill_number":"HR1001","title":"Cole, Echol; Robert Walker; 50th anniversary of death; celebrate the victorious strike of the Memphis sanitation workers; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the 50th anniversary of the death of sanitation workers Echol Cole and Robert Walker and celebrating the victorious strike of the Memphis sanitation workers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1001/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52407","sponsor":"Dewey McClain"},
{"bill_id":1076780,"bill_number":"SR673","title":"National Football League; rejection of the AMVETS advertisement urging Americans to stand for National Anthem; denounce","description":"A RESOLUTION denouncing the National Football League for its rejection of the AMVETS advertisement urging Americans to stand for the National Anthem; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR673/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52386","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":1076785,"bill_number":"HB803","title":"Crimes and offenses; trafficking a disabled adult, elder person, or resident; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to protection of elder persons, so as to prohibit trafficking a disabled adult, elder person, or resident; to provide for definitions; to provide for elements of the crime; to provide for penalties, mandatory sentences, and exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB803/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52392","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":1076790,"bill_number":"HB795","title":"Labor, Department of; authorize Commissioner of Labor to perform certain functions; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Labor, so as to authorize the Commissioner of Labor to perform certain functions; to authorize the Commissioner of Labor to prescribe certain rules and regulations; to provide for definitions; to authorize the Commissioner of Labor to conduct fingerprint based criminal background checks for individuals employed by the Department of Labor; to provide a process for conducting such criminal background checks; to limit the use, dissemination, and liability relating to information obtained from the criminal background checks; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Veto V11","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB795/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52377","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":1076794,"bill_number":"HR1014","title":"National Wear Red Day; February 2, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 2, 2018, as National Wear Red Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1014/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52420","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1076799,"bill_number":"HB800","title":"Workers' compensation; eligibility for appointment as director emeritus and administrative law judge emeritus; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administration related to workers' compensation, so as to change certain provisions relating to the eligibility for appointment as director emeritus and administrative law judge emeritus of the State Board of Workers' Compensation; to provide for terms of office and salary for the office of director emeritus and office of administrative law judge emeritus; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB800/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52388","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1077004,"bill_number":"HB798","title":"Special license plates; provisions relating to a special license plate for the personal vehicles of firefighters; amend","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting certain beneficial projects and supporting certain worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations and special license plates for qualified motor vehicles or drivers, so as to amend provisions relating to a special license plate for the personal vehicles of firefighters; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB798/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52380","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1078714,"bill_number":"HR1022","title":"Thompson, Jack; Georgia Tech Senior Associate Athletic Director; dedicated service and devotion of 50 years to Georgia Tech Athletics; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia Tech Senior Associate Athletic Director Jack Thompson for his dedicated service and devotion of 50 years to Georgia Tech Athletics; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1022/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52463","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1078715,"bill_number":"SR687","title":"Clark Atlanta University Day; recognize February 14, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 14, 2018, as Clark Atlanta University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR687/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52431","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":1078717,"bill_number":"HR1032","title":"Atlanta United; contributions to the State of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Atlanta United for its contributions to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1032/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52473","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1078718,"bill_number":"HR1024","title":"Jackson, Heather; Morgan County Middle School Teacher of the Year and Morgan County School System Teacher of the Year for 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Heather Jackson, Morgan County Middle School Teacher of the Year and Morgan County School System Teacher of the Year for 2017; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1024/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52465","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1078720,"bill_number":"HR1029","title":"Singleton, Joel; Eastside High School Teacher of the Year and Newton County School System Teacher of the Year for 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Joel Singleton, Eastside High School Teacher of the Year and Newton County School System Teacher of the Year for 2017; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1029/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52470","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1078722,"bill_number":"SB382","title":"Optometrists guidance and consultation by the Department of Public Health; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-30-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to optometrists, so as to provide for guidance and consultation by the Department of Public Health on certain training programs approved by the State Board of Optometry for doctors of optometry who administer pharmaceutical agents by injection; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Act 357","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB382/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52434","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1078723,"bill_number":"HB826","title":"Law enforcement; alarm monitoring company may contract out certain requirement; provide","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 an alarm monitoring company may contract out the requirement of attempting to verify an alarm prior to requesting law enforcement to be dispatched to the location of the alarm; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB826/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52480","sponsor":"Geoff Cauble"},
{"bill_id":1078725,"bill_number":"HR1035","title":"Joiner, Lasa; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Lasa Joiner on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1035/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52476","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":1078727,"bill_number":"HB808","title":"Courts; term of court in certain counties in the Waycross Circuit; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the terms of superior courts, so as to change the term of court in Bacon, Brantley, Charlton, Coffee, Pierce, and Ware counties in the Waycross Circuit; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB808/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52441","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":1078728,"bill_number":"SR685","title":"Georgia Coast; bed of tidewater known as \"Runaway Negro Creek\"; rename to \"Freedom Creek\"","description":"A RESOLUTION renaming the bed of tidewater on the Georgia coast known as \"Runaway Negro Creek\" to \"Freedom Creek\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Act 543","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR685/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52428","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1078731,"bill_number":"HB821","title":"Revenue and taxation; Internal Revenue Code; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to 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 for no liability for state or local title ad valorem tax fees in a replacement title transaction for a vehicle not less than 15 years old; to exempt jet fuel from state sales and use tax and from the sales and use taxes levied pursuant to the County Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST), the Sales Tax for Educational Purposes (ESPLOST), the Special District Transportation Sales and Use Tax (TSPLOST), and the Special District Mass Transportation Sales and Use Tax; 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":"2018-02-01","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB821/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52456","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1078733,"bill_number":"HB809","title":"Motor vehicles; Georgia State Patrol motor vehicles for traffic law enforcement may be a solid color; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-8-91 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to marking and equipment of law enforcement vehicles and motorist allowed to continue to safe location before stopping for law enforcement officer vehicles, so as to provide that a motor vehicle used by any employee of the Georgia State Patrol for the enforcement of traffic laws may be a solid color; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB809/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52442","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":1078734,"bill_number":"HR1018","title":"Gowder, Hogan Nathaniel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Hogan Nathaniel Gowder; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1018/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52459","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":1078736,"bill_number":"HB810","title":"State government; local workforce development boards and committees to conduct meetings via teleconference; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-14-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to meetings open to the public, limitation on action to contest agency action, recording, notice of time and place, access to minutes, and telecommunications conferences, so as to authorize local workforce development boards and their associated committees and associated local officials organizations and committees to conduct meetings via teleconference; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB810/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52443","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":1078738,"bill_number":"HB820","title":"Revenue and taxation; procedure for counties following a rejection of a tax digest; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 5 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county boards of tax assessors, so as to establish a procedure for counties following a rejection of a tax digest; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB820/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52453","sponsor":"Beth Beskin"},
{"bill_id":1078739,"bill_number":"HB818","title":"Insurance; health care provider shall choose the method of reimbursement by insurer; 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 a health care provider shall choose the method by which such provider shall be reimbursed by an insurer for health care services performed; to provide for definitions; to provide disclosure requirements for insurers; to provide enforcement powers for violations; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB818/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52451","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1078741,"bill_number":"SR684","title":"Self-Care Month; recognize February, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February, 2018, as Self-Care Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR684/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52427","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1078743,"bill_number":"SB378","title":"\"Georgia Measuring Success Act\"","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fiscal bills generally, so as to require an economic analysis prior to the introduction or amendment of legislation containing tax incentives or modifying or extending existing tax incentives; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB378/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52395","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1078744,"bill_number":"HR1034","title":"National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Week at the state capitol; February 18-24, 2018; FFA Day at the state capitol; February 20, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 18-24, 2018, as National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Week at the state capitol and February 20, 2018, as FFA Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1034/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52475","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1078746,"bill_number":"HR1028","title":"Delta Day at the state capitol; February 26, 2018; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 26, 2018, as Delta Day at the state capitol and commending Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1028/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52469","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1078749,"bill_number":"HB827","title":"Income tax; increase value of rural hospital organization tax credit to 100 percent; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, and computation of and exemptions from income taxes, so as to increase the value of the rural hospital organization tax credit to 100 percent; to remove limitations on total amounts allowed to individual taxpayers; to provide that credits are allowable to certain pass-through entities; to provide for limits on contributions by individual taxpayers during the first six months of the year; to extend the date for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB827/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52483","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":1078750,"bill_number":"HR1015","title":"Army Captain Corry Paul Taylor Memorial Interchange; Camden County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Captain Corry Paul Tyler and dedicating an interchange in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1015/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52436","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":1078752,"bill_number":"HB817","title":"Professions and businesses; certain weapons carry laws for persons licensed as private detectives and security agents; revise exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-38-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to permits to carry firearms, proficiency requirement, exemption from specified laws, denial, refusal to renew, and suspension of permits, and effect of license suspension and restoration, so as to revise the exemption from certain weapons carry laws for persons licensed as private detectives and private security agents while in the course of their duties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB817/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52450","sponsor":"Heath Clark"},
{"bill_id":1078754,"bill_number":"SR692","title":"Mountain Education Charter High School; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mountain Education Charter High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR692/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52455","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1078755,"bill_number":"HB815","title":"Special license plates; Georgia Masonic Charities; 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 and supporting certain beneficial projects, agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations, so as to establish a specialty license plate to benefit Georgia Masonic Charities; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB815/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52448","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1078757,"bill_number":"HB811","title":"Revenue, Department of; authorized to share tax information that assists in the identification of noncompliant taxpayers; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state administrative organization, so as to provide that the Department of Revenue is authorized to share tax information for the provision of services that assist the department in the identification of taxpayers that are noncompliant with sales and use taxes; to authorize compensation for such services on a contingency fee basis; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB811/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52444","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":1078759,"bill_number":"HR1031","title":"Henderson, Heather; Newton College and Career Academy Teacher of the Year and Newton County School System Teacher of the Year Finalist for 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Heather Henderson, Newton College and Career Academy Teacher of the Year and Newton County School System Teacher of the Year Finalist for 2017; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1031/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52472","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1078760,"bill_number":"HB825","title":"Death investigations; chief medical examiner to inter and disinter unidentified human remains under certain circumstances; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 16 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to death investigations, so as to allow the chief medical examiner to inter and disinter unidentified human remains under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB825/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52479","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1078762,"bill_number":"HB812","title":"Local government; fees and costs in magistrate courts and law libraries; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-15-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to collection of additional costs in court cases for county law libraries, amount, determination of need as prerequisite to collection, and collection in certain criminal cases; to amend Article 5 of Chapter 10 of Title 15, regarding fees and costs in magistrate courts, so as to repeal Code Section 15-10-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law library fees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB812/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52445","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":1078764,"bill_number":"HB807","title":"City of St. Marys Community Improvement Districts Act of 2018; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in the City of St. Marys; to provide for a short title; to provide for the purposes of such districts; to provide for definitions; to provide for boards to administer said districts; to provide for the appointment and election of members of such boards; to provide for taxes, fees, and assessments; to provide for the boundaries of such districts; to provide for bonded indebtedness; to provide for cooperation with local governments; to provide for powers of such boards; to provide for construction; to provide that no notice, proceeding, publication, or referendum shall be required; to provide for dissolution; to provide the procedures connected with all of the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB807/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52440","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":1078765,"bill_number":"HR1026","title":"Kumar, V. \"VK\"; many achievements in the fields of writing, journalism, and marketing; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending V. \"VK\" Kumar and his many achievements in the fields of writing, journalism, and marketing; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1026/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52467","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":1078769,"bill_number":"HR1021","title":"Lee County High School Trojans football team; winning the 2017 GHSA Class 6A State Football Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating the Lee County High School Trojans football team for winning the 2017 GHSA Class 6A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1021/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52462","sponsor":"Ed Rynders"},
{"bill_id":1078770,"bill_number":"HR1020","title":"PANDAS Awareness Day at the state capitol; October 9, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing October 9, 2018, as PANDAS Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1020/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52461","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":1078772,"bill_number":"SB380","title":"Primaries and Elections; conspiring or collaborating with any foreign government to influence any primary or election in this state; prohibit","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 prohibit any person from conspiring or collaborating with any foreign government to influence any primary or election in this state; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB380/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52424","sponsor":"Nikema Williams"},
{"bill_id":1078774,"bill_number":"SR686","title":"\"Reflections\" immersive video installments; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the proposed \"Reflections\" immersive video installment at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR686/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52430","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1078775,"bill_number":"SR691","title":"Youth Leadership Dawson Class of 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Youth Leadership Dawson Class of 2018; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR691/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52454","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1078777,"bill_number":"HR1033","title":"Bleckley County FFA Forestry Team; winning first place in the 2017 National FFA Forestry Career Development Event; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Bleckley County FFA Forestry Team for winning first place in the 2017 National FFA Forestry Career Development Event; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1033/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52474","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":1078779,"bill_number":"HB813","title":"Evidence; similar acts of certain violations be after a conviction thereof; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 24-4-417 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to evidence of similar acts in prosecutions for violations of Code Section 40-6-391, so as to require similar acts of such violations be after a conviction thereof; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB813/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52446","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":1078780,"bill_number":"SR682","title":"Senate Traffic Fine Consistency Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Traffic Fine Consistency Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR682/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52425","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":1078782,"bill_number":"HB806","title":"Town of Braselton Public Facilities Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Town of Braselton Public Facilities Authority; to provide for a short title and purpose; to confer powers and impose duties on the authority; to provide for the membership and the appointment of members of the authority and their terms of office, qualifications, duties, powers, and compensation; to provide for vacancies, organization, meetings, and expenses; to provide for definitions; to provide for the issuance and sale of revenue bonds and their negotiability, sale, and use of proceeds from such sales; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB806/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52439","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1078784,"bill_number":"HB805","title":"Terrell County; office of county treasurer; abolish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to abolish the office of county treasurer of Terrell County; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB805/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52438","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1078786,"bill_number":"HR1025","title":"Hamilton, Eddie and Elaine; grand occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Eddie and Elaine Hamilton on the grand occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1025/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52466","sponsor":"Paul Battles"},
{"bill_id":1078788,"bill_number":"HB824","title":"Income tax; change in the computation of state taxable income; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from state income tax, so as to provide for a change in the computation of state taxable income; 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":"2018-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB824/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52478","sponsor":"Howard Mosby"},
{"bill_id":1078790,"bill_number":"HB816","title":"Revenue, Department of; mandatory fingerprinting and criminal record checks for certain individuals; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state administrative organization of the Department of Revenue, so as to provide for mandatory fingerprinting and criminal record checks for certain individuals; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB816/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52449","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":1078791,"bill_number":"SR683","title":"Resurgens Orthopaedics Advocacy Day; recognize February 21, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 21, 2018, as Resurgens Orthopaedics Advocacy Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR683/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52426","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1078793,"bill_number":"HR1017","title":"State and local educational agencies and schools; dyslexia has a profound educational impact that must be addressed; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging all schools, local educational agencies, and the state educational agency to recognize that dyslexia has a profound educational impact that must be addressed; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1017/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52458","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1078795,"bill_number":"SB381","title":"Surplus Line Insurance; nonadmitted insurer domiciled in this state will be deemed a domestic surplus lines insurer if certain criteria are met; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to surplus line insurance, so as to provide that a nonadmitted insurer domiciled in this state will be deemed a domestic surplus lines insurer if certain criteria are met; to provide a definition; to provide for criteria; to provide for tax assessment; to provide for certain protection exceptions; to provide for financial and solvency requirements; to provide for exemptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Act 448","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB381/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52429","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1078796,"bill_number":"HR1023","title":"Jones, Reverend Keith; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Keith Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1023/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52464","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1078798,"bill_number":"HR1027","title":"Clayton County Fire Department; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Clayton County Fire Department; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1027/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52468","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1078800,"bill_number":"SR693","title":"Grisham, Trey McKinley; recognize and remembering; AFSP Georgia Suicide Prevention Day; recognize February 12, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and remembering Trey McKinley Grisham, commending the Georgia chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and recognizing February 12, 2018, as AFSP Georgia Suicide Prevention Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR693/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52482","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":1078801,"bill_number":"HR1019","title":"Nelson, Mr. W.T. \"Chip\"; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. W.T. \"Chip\" Nelson upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1019/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52460","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":1078804,"bill_number":"HR1036","title":"State of Georgia; fund public awareness campaign in support of computer science education; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the State of Georgia to fund a public awareness campaign in support of computer science education; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1036/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52481","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1078806,"bill_number":"HR1016","title":"Diabetes; necessity for education; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and proclaiming the necessity for diabetes education in this state; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1016/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52437","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1078807,"bill_number":"HB822","title":"School District of Social Circle; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to continue the charter for the Academy of Social Circle, to create a body politic known as the School District of Social Circle, and to provide for a board of education and matters relative thereto, approved April 29, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 4557), so as to modify provisions relating to the filling of vacancies on the Board of Education of Social Circle; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB822/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52457","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1078809,"bill_number":"SR688","title":"Gilbert, Specialist Kyle Eugene; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Specialist Kyle Eugene Gilbert; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR688/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52432","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1078811,"bill_number":"HR1030","title":"Tarplin, Sharonda; Cousins Middle School Teacher of the Year and Newton County School System Teacher of the Year Finalist for 2017; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Sharonda Tarplin, Cousins Middle School Teacher of the Year and Newton County School System Teacher of the Year Finalist for 2017; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1030/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52471","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1078812,"bill_number":"SR690","title":"Hinesley, Dr. Howard; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Howard Hinesley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR690/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52435","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1078814,"bill_number":"SR689","title":"Georgia Stop The Bleed Day; recognize February 14, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 14, 2018, as Georgia Stop The Bleed Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR689/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52433","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1078816,"bill_number":"HB814","title":"Coroners; county governing authority may establish salaries and benefits; provide","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 regarding coroners, so as to provide that the county governing authority may establish the salaries and benefits of coroners and deputy coroners; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB814/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52447","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1078817,"bill_number":"HB823","title":"North Georgia Cherokee Indians; legitimate American Indian Tribe; recognize","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 the state as legitimate American Indian Tribes, so as to recognize the North Georgia Cherokee Indians as a legitimate American Indian tribe; to make certain legislative findings and declarations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB823/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52477","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1078819,"bill_number":"HB819","title":"Elections; voter registration and polling places; 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 electors to change their addresses and vote on primary and election days; to provide for voter registration at certain offices unless the person affirmatively elects not to register to vote; to provide that precinct lines shall be established to ensure that the polling place for such precinct is within 25 miles of all voters in the precinct; to provide that no polling place shall be closed within 90 days of a primary or election; to provide for exceptions; to provide for additional polling locations; to provide for the number and placement of advance voting locations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB819/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52452","sponsor":"Michael Smith"},
{"bill_id":1080600,"bill_number":"SR694","title":"Georgia Society of Ophthalmology Day; recognize February 14, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 14, 2018, as Georgia Society of Ophthalmology Day at the state capitol and commending the ophthalmologists of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR694/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52484","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1080642,"bill_number":"SB383","title":"Wild Animals; sale, distribution, and possession of ivory and rhinoceros horn; regulate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wild animals, so as to regulate the sale, distribution, and possession of ivory and rhinoceros horn; to provide for definitions; to authorize the promulgation of rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB383/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52486","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1080683,"bill_number":"SR695","title":"Plastic Pollution Awareness Day; recognize February 15, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Hannah Fazila Testa for her involvement in and commitment to environmental sustainability and recognizing February 15, 2018, as Plastic Pollution Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR695/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52485","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1081392,"bill_number":"HB833","title":"Professions and businesses; professional land surveyors; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to change provisions relating to professional land surveyors; to change and add certain defined terms; to provide for land surveyor interns; to change certain educational and examination requirements; to provide certain exceptions; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB833/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52508","sponsor":"Paulette Rakestraw"},
{"bill_id":1081395,"bill_number":"HB830","title":"Controlled substances; Schedule I and II; 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 II controlled substances; to change certain provisions relating to the definition of dangerous drug; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB830/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52505","sponsor":"Buddy Harden"},
{"bill_id":1081398,"bill_number":"HR1051","title":"Leadership Dawson and the Leadership Dawson Class of 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Leadership Dawson and the Leadership Dawson Class of 2018; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1051/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52533","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1081402,"bill_number":"SR697","title":"Jackson, Bishop Reginald; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bishop Reginald Jackson and the African Methodist Episcopal Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR697/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52489","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1081406,"bill_number":"SR709","title":"Woody Gap School Day; recognize February 14, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Woody Gap School and recognizing February 14, 2018, as Woody Gap School Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR709/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52515","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1081407,"bill_number":"HB835","title":"Revenue and taxation; issuance of special event tobacco permits to licensed dealers; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to taxes on tobacco products, so as to provide for the issuance of special event tobacco permits to licensed dealers authorizing off-premise sales of certain tobacco products at special events or temporary locations; to provide for such permits, a fee and limitations as to the validity period; to provide for the promulgation of certain rules and regulations by the state revenue commissioner; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB835/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52510","sponsor":"Jodi Lott"},
{"bill_id":1081412,"bill_number":"SR698","title":"Haltom, Dr. Thomas Lamb; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Thomas Lamb Haltom for saving the life of Senator James during the 2017 Legislative Session; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR698/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52491","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1081415,"bill_number":"HB832","title":"Peachtree Corners, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Peachtree Corners; to provide for boundaries and powers of the city; to provide for definitions and construction; 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":"2018-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB832/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52507","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":1081418,"bill_number":"HR1047","title":"Physical Therapy Association of Georgia; Physical Therapy Day at the state capitol; February 13, 2018; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Physical Therapy Association of Georgia and recognizing February 13, 2018, as Physical Therapy Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1047/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52529","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1081421,"bill_number":"HR1042","title":"Tau Pi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; dedicated service to the DeKalb County community; grand occasion of silver anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Tau Pi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., for their dedicated service to the DeKalb County community, and congratulating them on the grand occasion of their silver anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1042/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52524","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1081424,"bill_number":"HB840","title":"Revenue and taxation; penalties and interest in the event of military service in a combat zone; provide exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to specific, business, and occupation taxes, so as to provide an exemption from penalties and interest in the event of military service in a combat zone; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB840/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52517","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":1081427,"bill_number":"HB841","title":"Sales and use tax; sales of tangible personal property to organ procurement organizations from sales and use tax; exempt","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 exempt sales of tangible personal property and services to organ procurement organizations from sales and use tax; to provide for an annual report; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to provide for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB841/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52518","sponsor":"Jodi Lott"},
{"bill_id":1081431,"bill_number":"SB384","title":"\"Tim Tebow Act\" or \"Equal Opportunity for Access in Education Act\"","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to other educational programs under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to authorize home study students to participate in extracurricular and interscholastic activities in the student's resident public school system; to provide for definitions; to provide eligibility requirements; to prohibit certain limitations by resident school systems, public schools, and athletic associations with respect to home study students participating in extracurricular and interscholastic activities; to provide for participation at a particular public school; to provide for participation fees; 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":"2018-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB384/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52490","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":1081433,"bill_number":"HR1046","title":"Rookard-Shaw, Tracy; Evolving Excellence, Inc.'s diligence in awarding scholarships to the students of Douglas County; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Tracy Rookard-Shaw and recognizing Evolving Excellence, Inc.'s, diligence in awarding scholarships to the students of Douglas County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1046/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52528","sponsor":"William Boddie"},
{"bill_id":1081438,"bill_number":"SR702","title":"Adams, Corporal Brian; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Corporal Brian Adams of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division on being named 2017 Game Warden of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR702/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52495","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1081441,"bill_number":"HB839","title":"Clayton County Water Authority; change compensation of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Clayton County Water Authority, approved March 7, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 3344), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 3827), so as to change the compensation of members of the authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB839/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52516","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":1081442,"bill_number":"HB837","title":"Law enforcement; statewide uniformity in policies concerning law enforcement contact with sexual assault victims; 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 officers and agencies, so as to facilitate statewide uniformity in policies and procedures concerning law enforcement contact with victims of sexual assault and sexual assault evidence kit notifications; to require the Attorney General to develop, maintain, and publicly post a document concerning the rights of victims of sexual assault; to provide for oversight by the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB837/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52512","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":1081447,"bill_number":"HR1038","title":"Horace L. Dunahoo Memorial Bridge; Barrow and Walton Counties; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Horace L. Dunahoo and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1038/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52520","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":1081449,"bill_number":"HB828","title":"Harlem, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for referendum","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Harlem 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":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB828/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52503","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1081453,"bill_number":"HB834","title":"Landlord and tenant; termination of a rental or lease agreement under circumstances involving family violence; provide","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 general provisions concerning landlord and tenant, so as to provide for the termination of a rental or lease agreement for residential real estate under circumstances involving family violence; to provide for definitions; to provide for notice and terms of termination; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB834/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52509","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1081458,"bill_number":"HR1041","title":"Georgia's coastal tourism and fisheries; support","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting Georgia's coastal tourism and fisheries and opposing seismic testing and oil and gas drilling activities off of Georgia's coast; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1041/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52523","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1081459,"bill_number":"SB386","title":"Sales and Use Taxes; exception to the ceiling on local sales and use taxes; transit special purpose local option sales and use tax; provide; Atlanta-region Transit Link \"ATL\" Commission; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to sales and use taxes, so as to provide for an exception to the ceiling on local sales and use taxes; to provide for the imposition of a transit special purpose local option sales and use tax within special districts; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to amend Chapter 32 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, so as to create the Atlanta-region Transit Link \"ATL\" Commission to serve as a division within such authority; to provide for purposes of such commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB386/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52502","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1081462,"bill_number":"HB829","title":"Quitman County; Board of Education; change compensation of chairperson and members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Quitman County, approved March 16, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3689), as amended, so as to change the compensation of the chairperson and members of the board; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB829/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52504","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1081467,"bill_number":"HB831","title":"Georgia's Employment First Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to transfer of division of rehabilitation services to the Department of Labor, so as to establish the Employment First Georgia Council; to provide for legislative findings and declarations; to provide for membership, duties, terms of office, meeting requirements, committee appointments, compensation, and expense allowances; to provide for a biannual report to the Governor and the General Assembly; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB831/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52506","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":1081469,"bill_number":"HB838","title":"Peachtree City Water and Sewage Authority; revise membership","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Peachtree City Water and Sewerage Authority, approved March 31, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5085), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 1, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 3828), so as to revise the membership of the authority; to provide for a quorum; to provide for the officers of the authority; to provide for certain rights and privileges of members of the authority; to provide for the approval of certain agreements; to provide for certain exemptions and the applicability of certain laws; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB838/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52513","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1081473,"bill_number":"HR1044","title":"Georgia Pre-K Week at the state capitol; October 1-5, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing October 1-5, 2018, as Georgia Pre-K Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1044/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52526","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":1081475,"bill_number":"HR1039","title":"House Study Committee on Ennobling the Teaching Profession; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Ennobling the Teaching Profession; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1039/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52521","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1081480,"bill_number":"HR1045","title":"Fasina-Thomas, Rita; Ademola A. Fasina-Thomas, Jr., Foundation's diligence in awarding scholarships to the students of Douglas County; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Rita Fasina-Thomas and recognizing the Ademola A. Fasina-Thomas, Jr., Foundation's diligence in awarding scholarships to the students of Douglas County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1045/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52527","sponsor":"William Boddie"},
{"bill_id":1081483,"bill_number":"SR700","title":"University of Georgia, Augusta University, the Georgia Institute of Technology, and Georgia State University; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the University of Georgia, Augusta University, the Georgia Institute of Technology, and Georgia State University for their contributions to higher education; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR700/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52493","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":1081485,"bill_number":"SB385","title":"Solid Waste Disposal Facilities; surcharge imposed by host local governments; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-8-39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cost reimbursement fees and surcharges, so as to change the surcharge imposed by host local governments regarding solid waste disposal facilities operated by private enterprises; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Act 358","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB385/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52501","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1081488,"bill_number":"HR1049","title":"Lee, Jedediah G. James; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Jedediah G. James Lee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1049/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52531","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1081493,"bill_number":"HR1043","title":"Mabry, Mayor W.L. \"Pug\"; longtime mayor of Roswell; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and recognizing Mayor W.L. \"Pug\" Mabry, longtime mayor of Roswell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1043/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52525","sponsor":"Betty Price"},
{"bill_id":1081495,"bill_number":"HB836","title":"Dougherty County School System; change compensation of members of the board of education","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Dougherty County School System, approved February 5, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 2233), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 11, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 3843), so as to change the compensation of members of the board of education; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB836/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52511","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1081500,"bill_number":"SR703","title":"Youth Equine Championship Day; recognize February 8, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 8, 2018, as Youth Equine Championship Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR703/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52496","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1081501,"bill_number":"HR1050","title":"Scoggins, Dianne; occasion of her retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dianne Scoggins on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1050/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52532","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1081505,"bill_number":"SR705","title":"Birdsong, Jr., James C.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating James C. Birdsong, Jr., on his numerous accomplishments; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR705/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52498","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1081508,"bill_number":"SR699","title":"State and Federal Governments; prioritize the rights of the people; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging and warning the men and women serving in the three branches of state and federal governments to prioritize the rights of the people above any and all other interests as the fundamental consideration for crafting legislation, formulating governmental policy, and reasoning judicial opinions and to subordinate any interests government may assert, at any and all times, to those of the people; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR699/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52492","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":1081510,"bill_number":"SR707","title":"Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Day; recognize February 22, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and recognizing February 22, 2018, as Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR707/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52500","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1081515,"bill_number":"SR704","title":"Atlanta Chapter of World Wings International, Inc.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Atlanta chapter of World Wings International, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR704/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52497","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1081519,"bill_number":"SR696","title":"Georgia Science Teachers Association (GSTA); recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Science Teachers Association (GSTA); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR696/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52488","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1081520,"bill_number":"HR1048","title":"Hunter, Keith; outstanding service to the United States and the State of Georgia; United States citizenship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Keith Hunter for his outstanding service to the United States and the State of Georgia, and congratulating him on his reception of United States citizenship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1048/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52530","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1081525,"bill_number":"SR708","title":"Leadership Dawson and Leadership Dawson Class of 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Leadership Dawson and the Leadership Dawson Class of 2018; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR708/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52514","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1081527,"bill_number":"SR706","title":"Georgia's Coastal Tourism and Fisheries; seismic testing and oil drilling activities;oppose","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting Georgia's coastal tourism and fisheries and opposing seismic testing and oil drilling activities off of Georgia's coast; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR706/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52499","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1081530,"bill_number":"SR701","title":"YMCA; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the YMCA on the grand occasion of its 160th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR701/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52494","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":1081535,"bill_number":"SR710","title":"X & Y Chromosome Variations Awareness Day; recognize February 6, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 6, 2018, as X & Y Chromosome Variations Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR710/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52534","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1081536,"bill_number":"HR1040","title":"United States Congress; consider legislation to deschedule marijuana; request","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting the United States Congress to consider legislation to deschedule marijuana or otherwise allow the states and territories of the United States of America to determine for themselves the best means of regulating marijuana; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1040/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52522","sponsor":"Vernon Jones"},
{"bill_id":1081540,"bill_number":"HB842","title":"Torts; merchants can offer persons suspected of theft the opportunity to complete theft education program; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 7 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to detention or arrest on suspicion of shoplifting or film piracy, so as to provide that merchants can offer persons suspected of theft an opportunity to complete a theft education program in lieu of prosecution; to provide for theft education programs; to provide for the contents and administration of such programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB842/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52519","sponsor":"Karen Mathiak"},
{"bill_id":1081542,"bill_number":"HR1037","title":"Davis, Staff Sergeant Nicholas; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Staff Sergeant Nicholas Davis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1037/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52487","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1082835,"bill_number":"SR717","title":"Medical Association of Georgia Medical Reserve Corps; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Medical Association of Georgia Medical Reserve Corps and commending it for its 2017 emergency disaster response efforts in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR717/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52581","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1082838,"bill_number":"HR1060","title":"Georgia Dental Association members; Georgia Dental Association Day at the state capitol; February 7, 2018; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the member dentists of the Georgia Dental Association and recognizing February 7, 2018, as Georgia Dental Association Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1060/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52565","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1082840,"bill_number":"HR1058","title":"Resurgens Orthopaedics Advocacy Day at the state capitol; February 21, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 21, 2018, as Resurgens Orthopaedics Advocacy Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1058/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52563","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1082842,"bill_number":"SR713","title":"Be THE Voice; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Be THE Voice and their efforts toward bettering the lives of students through bringing awareness to bullying and taking preventative measures to stop it; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR713/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52552","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1082846,"bill_number":"HR1075","title":"Lunar New Year Celebration; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Lunar New Year Celebration; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1075/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52580","sponsor":"Buzz Brockway"},
{"bill_id":1082848,"bill_number":"HR1068","title":"Pierce County High School Bears boys golf team; winning the 2017 GHSA 3A State Golf Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Pierce County High School Bears boys golf team for winning the 2017 GHSA 3A State Golf Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1068/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52573","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":1082852,"bill_number":"HB847","title":"Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact; enter into an interstate compact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 39 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to psychologists, so as to enter into an interstate compact known as the \"Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact\"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB847/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52539","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":1082856,"bill_number":"HR1057","title":"Firefighters of Georgia; 46th annual Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol; February 6, 2018; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the firefighters of Georgia and recognizing February 6, 2018, as the 46th annual Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1057/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52562","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1082858,"bill_number":"SB390","title":"Carrying Weapons in Unauthorized Locations; public assemblies during St. Patrick's Day holiday period shall be unauthorized locations; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-127 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying weapons in unauthorized locations, so as to establish that public assemblies held during a St. Patrick's Day holiday period shall be unauthorized locations for the carrying of weapons and long guns; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB390/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52549","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1082860,"bill_number":"HR1070","title":"Mason, Mr. Welcome Emerson; extraordinary accomplishments and lifetime of public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Welcome Emerson Mason for his extraordinary accomplishments and lifetime of public service; and for other purposes. r","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1070/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52575","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1082863,"bill_number":"HB853","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; children placed in psychiatric residential treatment facilities may not be charged tuition; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the short title and purpose of the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to provide that children placed in psychiatric residential treatment facilities pursuant to a physician's order may not be charged tuition; to provide for eligibility for enrollment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB853/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52559","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1082867,"bill_number":"HB849","title":"Income tax; reporting of federal partnership adjustments; provisions","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 tax, so as to provide for reporting of federal partnership adjustments; to provide for Georgia partnership and pass-through entity adjustments and assessments and related appeals; to revise the provisions relating to the reporting of other federal adjustments; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB849/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52543","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":1082869,"bill_number":"HR1061","title":"Leadership Paulding 28; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Paulding 28; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1061/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52566","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":1082873,"bill_number":"HR1066","title":"Fryer, Reverend Larry; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Larry Fryer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1066/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52571","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1082876,"bill_number":"HR1052","title":"House Study Committee on State Health and Retirement Benefits for Sheriff's Deputies; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on State Health and Retirement Benefits for Sheriff's Deputies; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1052/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52540","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1082879,"bill_number":"HB844","title":"Georgia Commission on Hearing Impaired and Deaf Persons; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 30 of the O.C.G.A., relating to handicapped persons generally, so as to revise provisions relating to the Georgia Commission on Hearing Impaired and Deaf Persons; to provide for definitions; to expand the membership of the commission; to establish a task force; to require use of existing assessments; to monitor individual children's language and literacy progress; to develop a state-wide coordinated longitudinal data management system for all children who are deaf or hard of hearing; to require information sharing and collaboration among state agencies; to provide integrated and seamless services from birth through literacy; to require public reporting mechanisms; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB844/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52536","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1082882,"bill_number":"HB851","title":"Income tax; expiration of low-income housing credits; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from state income tax, so as to provide for the expiration of low-income housing income tax credits; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB851/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52557","sponsor":"Dale Rutledge"},
{"bill_id":1082885,"bill_number":"HR1053","title":"United States Congress; create a reliable stream of resources to address deferred maintenance needs in America's National Park System; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to create a reliable, predictable stream of resources to address deferred maintenance needs in America's National Park System; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1053/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52541","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1082887,"bill_number":"SR714","title":"Dyslexia Day; recognize February 7, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7, 2018, as Dyslexia Day at the state capitol and urging schools, local educational agencies, and the state educational agency to address the profound educational impact of dyslexia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR714/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52547","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1082890,"bill_number":"HR1073","title":"Self-Care Month; February, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February, 2018, as Self-Care Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1073/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52578","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1082894,"bill_number":"SR711","title":"Atlanta Super Bowl LIII Host Committee; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the handoff from the Minnesota Super Bowl Host Committee to the Atlanta Super Bowl LIII Host Committee, celebrating our status as the next Super Bowl city, and commending the Atlanta Falcons and the NFL for bringing its showcase event to the greatest football stadium in the nation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR711/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52545","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1082897,"bill_number":"HB852","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; student's continued enrollment in a public school under certain circumstances; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 13 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to organization of schools and school systems under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to provide for a student's continued enrollment in a public school under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB852/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52558","sponsor":"Michael Smith"},
{"bill_id":1082899,"bill_number":"HR1064","title":"Equine Youth Day at the state capitol; February 8, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 8, 2018, as Equine Youth Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1064/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52569","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":1082903,"bill_number":"SR716","title":"Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; implement the \"Rooney Rule\"; candidates for head coaching and senior operational positions; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to implement the \"Rooney Rule\" for member institutions in the consideration of candidates for head coaching and other senior operational positions; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR716/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52550","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1082906,"bill_number":"HR1074","title":"Biggers, Dr. Edith; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Edith Biggers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1074/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52579","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1082909,"bill_number":"HB850","title":"Savannah State Farmers Market Authority; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Savannah State Farmers Market Authority; to define certain terms; to provide for a board of trustees, appointment of members, and meetings; to provide for powers, duties, and purpose; to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds of the authority and to authorize the collection for the payment of such revenue bonds; to make the revenue bonds of the authority exempt from taxation; to fix and provide the venue and jurisdiction of actions relating to any provisions of this Act; to provide for the validation of bonds; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB850/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52556","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1082912,"bill_number":"HR1062","title":"Allen, Richard (Rick); occasion of retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Richard (Rick) Allen on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1062/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52567","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1082915,"bill_number":"SB389","title":"State Court of Houston County; location of state court; provide","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 provide for the location of the state court; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Act 360","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB389/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52554","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1082918,"bill_number":"HB848","title":"Elections; uniform election equipment; 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 uniform election equipment in this state; to provide that direct recording electronic voting systems shall not be used in primaries or elections in this state after January 1, 2024; to provide for definitions; to provide for ballot marking devices and standards and procedures for such devices; to provide for audits of election results and procedures therefor; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB848/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52542","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":1082920,"bill_number":"HR1054","title":"Juliette Gordon Low Bridge; Chatham County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Ms. Juliette Gordon Low and dedicating a bridge in her memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1054/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52544","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1082923,"bill_number":"HR1056","title":"Schley County Wildcats baseball team; winning the GHSA Class A State Baseball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Schley County Wildcats baseball team for winning the GHSA Class A State Baseball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1056/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52561","sponsor":"Bill McGowan"},
{"bill_id":1082927,"bill_number":"SR712","title":"Math Day; recognize February 13, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 13, 2018, as Math Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR712/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52546","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1082930,"bill_number":"HB845","title":"Young Harris, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Young Harris; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and property of the city; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for severability; to provide a specific repealer; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB845/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52537","sponsor":"Matt Gurtler"},
{"bill_id":1082933,"bill_number":"HR1067","title":"Stevens, Dr. Amy; Female Veteran's Day at the state capitol; Feb. 20, 2018; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Amy Stevens and recognizing February 20, 2018, as Female Veteran's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1067/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52572","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1082936,"bill_number":"HR1055","title":"House Study Committee on a Savannah to Atlanta Railway; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on a Savannah to Atlanta Railway; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1055/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52555","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1082939,"bill_number":"SR715","title":"Juliette Gordon Low Bridge; Chatham County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Ms. Juliette Gordon Low and dedicating a bridge in her memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR715/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52548","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1082941,"bill_number":"SR718","title":"State of Georgia; reaffirmation of bonds of friendship and cooperation with the State of Israel; expressing","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing the State of Georgia's reaffirmation of the bonds of friendship and cooperation with the State of Israel on the occasion of its seventieth anniversary on April 19, 2018; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR718/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52582","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1082944,"bill_number":"HB846","title":"Villa Rica, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for referendum","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Villa Rica 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":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB846/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52538","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1082948,"bill_number":"HR1063","title":"National School Counseling Week at the state capitol; February 5-9, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the week of February 5-9, 2018, as National School Counseling Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1063/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52568","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":1082952,"bill_number":"HR1069","title":"Pierce County High School Competition Cheerleading Team; undefeated season; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Pierce County High School Competition Cheerleading Team on their undefeated season; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1069/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52574","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":1082954,"bill_number":"HB843","title":"Revenue and taxation; tax credits; include any census tract in a county that contains a federal military installation and industrial park","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credits for business enterprises in less developed areas, so as to include any census tract that in a county that contains a certain federal military installation and also contains an industrial park that is owned and operated by a governmental entity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB843/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52535","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":1082957,"bill_number":"HR1071","title":"Girls Inc. Day at the state capitol; February 6, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 6, 2018, as Girls Inc. Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1071/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52576","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1082961,"bill_number":"SB387","title":"City of Dahlonega; filling of vacancies; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to create a new charter for the City of Dahlonega in the County of Lumpkin,\" approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4353), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 11, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3522), so as 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":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Act 359","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB387/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52553","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1082963,"bill_number":"SB391","title":"State Road and Tollway Authority; requirements relating to identification and regulation of motor vehicles; exempt transit service buses, motor vehicles, and rapid rail systems","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 exempt transit service buses, motor vehicles, and rapid rail systems from requirements relating to identification and regulation of motor vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Act 361","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB391/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52560","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1082965,"bill_number":"HR1072","title":"Lunar New Year celebration; OCA-Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Lunar New Year celebration and commending OCA-Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1072/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52577","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1082968,"bill_number":"HR1065","title":"Independent Living Day at the state capitol; February 8, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 8, 2018, as Independent Living Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1065/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52570","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1082969,"bill_number":"HR1059","title":"Type 1 Diabetes individuals; those who support and advocate for them; Type 1 Diabetes Day at the state capitol; March 15, 2018; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending individuals diagnosed and living with Type 1 Diabetes, those who support and advocate for them, and recognizing March 15, 2018, as Type 1 Diabetes Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1059/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52564","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1083774,"bill_number":"HB865","title":"Crimes and offenses; possession of certain quantities of marijuana constitute a misdemeanor; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to provide that possession of certain quantities of marijuana constitute a misdemeanor; to change provisions relating to punishment; to amend Title 15, Title 16, Chapter 7 of Title 17, and Code Section 36-32-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, crimes and offenses, pretrial proceedings, 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":"2018-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB865/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52602","sponsor":"Miriam Paris"},
{"bill_id":1083775,"bill_number":"HB870","title":"South Fulton, City of; change corporate boundaries","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of South Fulton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved April 26, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3726), so as to change the corporate boundaries of the municipality; to provide for related matters; to provide a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Veto V12","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB870/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52607","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1083777,"bill_number":"HR1083","title":"Peace Baptist Church; occasion of its 25th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Peace Baptist Church on the occasion of its 25th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1083/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52617","sponsor":"Michele Henson"},
{"bill_id":1083779,"bill_number":"HB855","title":"Georgia Driver's Education Commission; additional penalty to be assessed for violation of traffic laws and ordinances; increase","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 increase the additional penalty to be assessed for violation of traffic laws and ordinances; to repeal an automatic sunset date for the imposition of such fees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB855/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52589","sponsor":"John Deffenbaugh"},
{"bill_id":1083781,"bill_number":"HB863","title":"Jonesboro, City of; homestead exemptions from ad valorem taxes; 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 compliance with constitutional requirements; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB863/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52599","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":1083783,"bill_number":"HR1084","title":"Brock Elementary School; Largo-Tibet Elementary School; Pulaski Elementary School; Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts; Mercer Middle School; The STEM Academy at Bartlett; Groves High School; Woodville High School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brock Elementary School, Largo-Tibet Elementary School, and Pulaski Elementary School; Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts; Mercer Middle School; The STEM Academy at Bartlett; Groves High School; and Woodville High School for their exemplary academic achievements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1084/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52618","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1083785,"bill_number":"SB392","title":"City of Doerun; new charter; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Doerun; to provide for incorporation boundaries, powers and construction; to provide for a governing authority and its membership, elections, and terms; 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":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Act 362","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB392/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52583","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":1083787,"bill_number":"HB856","title":"Board of Public Safety; add commissioner of community supervision","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-2-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to creation of Board of Public Safety, composition, and appointment and terms of office of members, so as to add the commissioner of community supervision to the composition of the Board of Public Safety; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB856/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52590","sponsor":"John Deffenbaugh"},
{"bill_id":1083789,"bill_number":"SR719","title":"Ballard, Charles; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Charles Ballard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR719/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52584","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1083791,"bill_number":"SB397","title":"Real and Personal Property; municipalities to hire state licensed real estate brokers to assist in sale; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 37 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the acquisition and disposition of real and personal property generally, so as to allow municipalities to hire state licensed real estate brokers to assist in the sale of real property; to provide for the duties of the state licensed real estate broker; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Act 363","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB397/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52611","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1083794,"bill_number":"SB394","title":"Motor Vehicle Certificates Of Title; surviving spouse; application fees when such spouse is removing a decedent joint owner; exempt","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicle certificates of title, so as to exempt a surviving spouse from motor vehicle certificate of title application fees when such spouse is removing a decedent joint owner from a certificate of title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB394/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52601","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1083797,"bill_number":"HB859","title":"Secondary metal 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":"2018-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB859/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52593","sponsor":"Robert Gasaway"},
{"bill_id":1083799,"bill_number":"HR1086","title":"Bleckley County High School Girls Cross Country team; winning the 2017 GHSA 2A State Cross Country Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Bleckley County High School Girls Cross Country team for winning the 2017 GHSA 2A State Cross Country Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1086/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52620","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":1083801,"bill_number":"HB860","title":"Alcoholic beverages; social host's criminal responsibility; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 3 of the O.C.G.A., relating to prohibited acts involving alcoholic beverages, so as to provide for a social host's criminal responsibility; to provide for exceptions; to expand criminal responsibility for providing or allowing individuals under 21 years of age to consume alcoholic beverages; to provide for penalties and conditional discharge; to amend Code Section 17-4-23 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the procedure for arrest by citation for motor vehicle violations, so as to allow for arrest by citation for a social hosting offense; to amend Code Section 35-3-37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to criminal history information, so as to allow for record restriction when an individual is given a conditional discharge for a social hosting offense; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB860/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52596","sponsor":"Emory Dunahoo"},
{"bill_id":1083803,"bill_number":"HR1087","title":"Grant, David; grand success and various achievements within the movie industry; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending David Grant on his grand success and various achievements within the movie industry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1087/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52621","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1083805,"bill_number":"SB402","title":"\"Achieving Connectivity Everywhere (ACE) Act\"","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to enact the \"Achieving Connectivity Everywhere (ACE) Act\"; to amend Titles 32, 36, 48, and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, local government, revenue and taxation, and state government, respectively, so as to provide for broadband services planning, deployment, and incentives; to provide authorization for the Department of Transportation to take certain actions to enable the rights of way of interstate highways to be used for the deployment of broadband and other communications technologies; to change certain definitions relative to the \"OneGeorgia Authority Act\" to include broadband services; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-07","last_action":"Act 423","last_action_date":"2018-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB402/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52636","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1083807,"bill_number":"HR1082","title":"Jackson, Mildred Virginia \"Millie\"; many accomplishments in the music industry; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mildred Virginia \"Millie\" Jackson for her many accomplishments in the music industry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1082/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52616","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1083809,"bill_number":"HR1077","title":"Eating Disorders Awareness Week at the state capitol; February 26 to March 4, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 26 to March 4, 2018, as Eating Disorders Awareness Week at the state capitol in conjunction with National Eating Disorders Awareness Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1077/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52609","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":1083811,"bill_number":"SR723","title":"Newton, Mayor Craig; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Craig Newton on being the first African American mayor of Norcross and in Gwinnett County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR723/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52625","sponsor":"Curt Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1083814,"bill_number":"HR1076","title":"Federal government; provide port funding; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the federal government to provide port funding; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1076/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52587","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":1083816,"bill_number":"HR1081","title":"City of Porterdale; receiving the 2018 Live, Work, Play City Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the City of Porterdale for receiving the 2018 Live, Work, Play City Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1081/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52615","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":1083818,"bill_number":"HB872","title":"Insurance; require insurers to develop selection standards for provider participation; 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 require insurers to develop selection standards for provider participation; to provide for definitions; to provide for tiered network standards; to provide for certain insurer notifications prior to provider termination from a tiered network; to provide for appeal process and requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB872/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52628","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1083821,"bill_number":"SR720","title":"Agriculture Census Month; recognize January, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's agriculture industry and recognizing January, 2018, as Agriculture Census Month in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR720/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52586","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1083823,"bill_number":"SB388","title":"Penalties; no person who commits domestic terrorism shall have a cause of action for any injury proximately caused by his or her act of domestic terrorism; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-221 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penalties, so as to provide that no person who commits domestic terrorism shall have a cause of action for any injury proximately caused by his or her act of domestic terrorism; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB388/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52551","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1083825,"bill_number":"HB854","title":"Sales and use tax; certain nonprofit horse shows, rodeos, or livestock events or exhibits; create 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 create an exemption from state sales and use tax for certain nonprofit horse shows, rodeos, or livestock events or exhibits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB854/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52588","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1083827,"bill_number":"HR1080","title":"Clayton County Public Schools; achievements on behalf of Clayton County; Clayton County Public Schools Day at the state capitol; February 23, 2018; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Clayton County Public Schools for its achievements on behalf of Clayton County and recognizing February 23, 2018, as Clayton County Public Schools Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1080/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52614","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":1083829,"bill_number":"SB393","title":"Public Utilities; recovery of certain financing costs of the construction of nuclear generation plants from public schools; prohibit","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 prohibit the recovery of certain financing costs of the construction of nuclear generation plants from public schools; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB393/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52585","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1083832,"bill_number":"HB858","title":"Revenue and taxation; ability to elect the amount of any occupation tax levied by the local government; change certain provisions","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 other occupation taxes, so as to change certain provisions regarding the ability to elect the amount of any occupation tax levied by the local government; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB858/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52592","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1083833,"bill_number":"SR722","title":"YMCAs of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the YMCAs of Georgia for the important work they do in communities across the state promoting a healthy spirit, mind, and body; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR722/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52595","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1083835,"bill_number":"HR1079","title":"Wright, Staff Sergeant Dustin Michael; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Staff Sergeant Dustin Michael Wright; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1079/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52613","sponsor":"Greg Morris"},
{"bill_id":1083837,"bill_number":"SB399","title":"Nurses; advanced nursing practice; revise certain 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 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 certain titles and abbreviations by licensed nurses; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB399/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52632","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":1083839,"bill_number":"HR1085","title":"Georgia Election Officials and Registrars Day at the state capitol; February 13, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 13, 2018, as Georgia Election Officials and Registrars Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1085/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52619","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":1083841,"bill_number":"HB857","title":"Penal institutions; matters relating to the housing, health, and care of female inmates; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to inmate policies, so as to provide for matters related to the housing, health, and care of female inmates; to provide for definitions; to provide for custodian training; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB857/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52591","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":1083844,"bill_number":"HB873","title":"Prescription Drug Benefits Freedom of Information and Consumer Protection 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 consumer protections and freedom of information regarding prescription drug benefits; to provide for intent and applicability; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements; to provide for an advisory committee; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB873/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52629","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1083846,"bill_number":"HR1088","title":"Georgia String Band Festival; the official string band festival of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Georgia String Band Festival as the official string band festival of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1088/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52622","sponsor":"John Meadows"},
{"bill_id":1083848,"bill_number":"SR724","title":"Georgia Swarm Pro Lacrosse Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Swarm pro lacrosse team on becoming the 2017 National Lacrosse League (NLL) World Champions; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR724/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52626","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1083850,"bill_number":"SR725","title":"Honorable William \"Bill\" Jones Highway; Butts county; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Honorable William \"Bill\" Jones and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR725/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52627","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1083853,"bill_number":"HR1078","title":"State Restaurant Day at the state capitol; February 21, 2018; the restaurant industry of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 21, 2018, as State Restaurant Day at the state capitol and commending the restaurant industry of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1078/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52610","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":1083855,"bill_number":"HB868","title":"Low THC Oil Patient Registry; conditions and eligibility; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-2A-18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the establishment of the Low THC Oil Patient Registry, definitions, purpose, registration cards, semiannual reports, and waiver forms, so as to change provisions relating to conditions and eligibility; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB868/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52605","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1083857,"bill_number":"HB862","title":"Special license plates; fees associated with a special license plate for alternative fueled vehicles; waive","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting certain beneficial projects and supporting certain worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations and special license plates for qualified motor vehicles or drivers with proceeds deposited in the general fund, so as to waive any fees associated with a special license plate issued for alternative fueled vehicles upon submission of proof of payment of the registration fee required for such vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB862/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52598","sponsor":"Sam Teasley"},
{"bill_id":1083859,"bill_number":"SB396","title":"Telephone System For Physically Impaired; state-wide dual party relay service and audible universal information access service; change 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 modify the prohibition as to the distribution of telecommunications equipment under the 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB396/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52623","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":1083861,"bill_number":"HB874","title":"Education; fair and timely notice when any process is initiated which could lead to the closure of a charter school; 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 fair and timely notice when any process is initiated which could lead to the closure or restructuring of a charter school; to provide for definitions; to provide notice requirements; to provide for a public hearing; to provide for a student and family impact statement; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB874/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52631","sponsor":"Sam Teasley"},
{"bill_id":1083863,"bill_number":"SR721","title":"Augusta's Interfaith Coalition Day; recognize February 15, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 15, 2018, as Augusta's Interfaith Coalition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR721/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52594","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":1083865,"bill_number":"SR726","title":"Jackson-Butts County Day; recognize February 21, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 21, 2018, as Jackson-Butts County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR726/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52630","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1083868,"bill_number":"HB861","title":"Insurance; definition of the term rural area; revise","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 relative to insurance, so as to revise the definition of the term \"rural area\"; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB861/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52597","sponsor":"Craig Gordon"},
{"bill_id":1083870,"bill_number":"HB871","title":"Sales and use tax; 50 percent of the sales price of manufactured homes; create 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 create an exemption from state sales and use tax for 50 percent of the sales price of manufactured homes to be converted into real property in this state; to require proof of a qualifying purchase; to provide for recapture for unproven exemptions; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB871/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52608","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":1083873,"bill_number":"HB867","title":"Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; revise quorum for transaction of business; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment and training of peace officers, so as to revise the quorum for transaction of business by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; to clarify that certain investigators employed by the council may retain their weapon and badge upon retirement; to repeal the requirement that peace officers who do not perform satisfactorily on the job related academy entrance examination be ineligible to retake the examination for a period of 30 days; to repeal requirements for the training and certification of police chaplains; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB867/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52604","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":1083875,"bill_number":"SR727","title":"Georgia Pre-K Week; recognize October 1-5, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing October 1-5, 2018, as Georgia Pre-K Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR727/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52633","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1083877,"bill_number":"HB864","title":"Jonesboro, 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 Jonesboro, approved April 4, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4056), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of such municipality; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB864/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52600","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":1083879,"bill_number":"SB398","title":"Board of Education of Talbot County; compensation of the members; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Talbot County, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4710), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 3541), so as to provide for compensation of the members of the Board of Education of Talbot County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Act 364","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB398/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52624","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1083881,"bill_number":"HB866","title":"Commerce and trade; charging fee for placing a security freeze on a consumer's account; prohibit consumer credit reporting agencies","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 prohibit consumer credit reporting agencies from charging a fee for placing or removing a security freeze on a consumer's account; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB866/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52603","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":1083883,"bill_number":"SB401","title":"Individual Graduation Plans; guidance in career oriented aptitudes and career interests; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-327 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to recognition of advanced proficiency/honors courses and counseling and development of individual graduation plans, so as to provide for guidance in career oriented aptitudes and career interests in developing an individual graduation plan; to provide for a review and report of a school counselor's role, workload, program service delivery, and professional learning; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Act 449","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB401/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52635","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1083885,"bill_number":"SB400","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":"2018-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB400/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52634","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":1083887,"bill_number":"SB395","title":"Georgia Joint Defense Commission; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 10 of Chapter 7 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Defense Community Economic Development Fund, so as to create the Georgia Joint Defense Commission; to provide for the membership and purposes of such commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Act 399","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB395/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52612","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1083889,"bill_number":"HB869","title":"Fulton County Industrial District; repeal amendment","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal the amendment to the Constitution of Georgia creating within Fulton County the Fulton County Industrial District and prohibiting the governing authority of Fulton County from levying any tax for educational purposes within the boundaries of an independent school system; to provide for a referendum with respect to the effectiveness of the foregoing; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB869/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52606","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1084677,"bill_number":"HR1101","title":"Sergeant David P. Land Memorial Highway; Forsyth County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Sergeant David P. Land and dedicating an intersection in his memory; repealing a portion of a resolution dedicating portions of the state highway system approved on May 3, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 698); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1101/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52675","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1084679,"bill_number":"HR1096","title":"Gateway Schools' varsity shotgun team; winning the 2017 GISA State Clay Target Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Gatewood Schools' varsity shotgun team for winning the 2017 GISA State Clay Target Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1096/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52682","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1084681,"bill_number":"SB404","title":"Public Water Systems; charging or assessing a separate fee for standby water service for fire sprinkler system connections; prohibit county, municipal and other public water systems","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 prohibit county, municipal, and other public water systems from charging or assessing a separate fee for standby water service for fire sprinkler system connections; to provide for a purpose; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Act 400","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB404/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52642","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1084683,"bill_number":"SR729","title":"Magill, Allene Harris; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Allene Harris Magill; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR729/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52639","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1084685,"bill_number":"HR1090","title":"Jeff Davis County; Crisp County; change of use of certain property; authorize","description":"A RESOLUTION authorizing the change of use of certain property located in Jeff Davis County currently dedicated as a heritage preserve and authorizing the granting of a revocable license agreement and 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 Jeff Davis County; authorizing the change of use of certain property located in Crisp County currently dedicated as a heritage preserve and authorizing the granting of a revocable license agreement and 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; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1090/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52652","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1084687,"bill_number":"HB879","title":"Water resources; notice to local governing authorities prior to the dewatering of coal combustion residual surface impoundments; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of water pollution and surface-water use, so as to provide notice to local governing authorities prior to the dewatering of coal combustion residual surface impoundments; to provide for minimum notice requirements to the public of such dewatering at or close to the point of discharge; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB879/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52647","sponsor":"Jeff Jones"},
{"bill_id":1084690,"bill_number":"SB403","title":"Primaries and Elections; uniform election equipment in this state; 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 uniform election equipment in this state; to provide that direct recording electronic voting systems shall not be used in primaries or elections in this state after January 1, 2024; to provide for definitions; to provide for ballot marking devices and standards and procedures for such devices; to provide for audits of election results and procedures therefor; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"Senate Disagreed House Amend or Sub","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB403/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52638","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1084692,"bill_number":"SB407","title":"Criminal Justice System; comprehensive reform for offenders; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for comprehensive reform for offenders; to amend Title 15 and Chapter 6A of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts and the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council; to amend Title 17, Code Section 24-4-609, Chapter 5 of Title 40, Title 42, and Code Section 43-1-19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to criminal procedure, impeachment by evidence of conviction of a crime, drivers' licenses, penal institutions, and grounds for refusing to grant or revoking professional licenses; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 31 and Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Department of Community Health and public assistance; to amend Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes and offenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-07","last_action":"Act 416","last_action_date":"2018-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB407/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52661","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1084694,"bill_number":"HB884","title":"Water resources; 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":"2018-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB884/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52665","sponsor":"Karen Mathiak"},
{"bill_id":1084696,"bill_number":"HB876","title":"Buildings and housing; counties and municipalities proscribing the use of wood in the construction of certain buildings when state minimum standard codes are met; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 8-2-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state-wide application of minimum standard codes, adoption of more stringent requirements by local governments, adoption of standards for which state code does not exist, and exemptions for farm buildings and structures, so as to prohibit counties and municipalities from proscribing the use of wood in the construction of buildings when state minimum standard codes are otherwise met; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB876/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52644","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1084698,"bill_number":"SR735","title":"Huggett, Skylar; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Skylar Huggett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR735/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52657","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":1084700,"bill_number":"HB888","title":"Ad valorem tax; property; change certain reporting requirements","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 tax exemptions from property tax, so as to change certain reporting 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":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB888/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52669","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1084702,"bill_number":"SR731","title":"Gatewood, Stanton; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Stanton Gatewood; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR731/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52641","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1084704,"bill_number":"HB880","title":"Solid waste management; safe disposal of coal ash in municipal and commercial solid waste landfills; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to solid waste management, so as to provide for safe disposal of coal ash in municipal solid waste and commercial industrial solid waste landfills; to provide for definitions; to provide requirements for siting new or expanded landfills receiving coal combustion residuals; to provide for such landfills permitted prior to July 1, 2018; to provide for ground-water monitoring; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB880/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52648","sponsor":"Jeff Jones"},
{"bill_id":1084706,"bill_number":"HR1091","title":"House Study Committee on an Athens-Atlanta Transportation Link; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on an Athens-Atlanta Transportation Link; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1091/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52653","sponsor":"Deborah Gonzalez"},
{"bill_id":1084708,"bill_number":"HB895","title":"Crimes and offenses; sale to and by minors of drug products containing dextromethorphan; prohibit","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 the regulation of controlled substances, so as to prohibit the sale to and by minors of drug products containing dextromethorphan; to provide for definitions; to provide for proper identification; to provide for penalties; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB895/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52692","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1084710,"bill_number":"HB882","title":"Women's Right to Recover Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-12-141 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to restrictions on the performance of abortions and availability of records, so as to provide for a private right of action for mothers upon whom abortions are performed in violation of existing law; to provide for a private right of action for wrongful death on behalf of an unborn child where the abortion was performed in violation of existing law; to provide for prohibition of a contractual waiver with an abortion provider; to provide for a penalty and the award of attorney's fees; to provide a short title; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB882/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52650","sponsor":"Wesley Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":1084712,"bill_number":"HR1097","title":"YMCAs of Georgia; the important work they do in communities across the state promoting a healthy spirit, mind, and body; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the YMCAs of Georgia for the important work they do in communities across the state promoting a healthy spirit, mind, and body; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1097/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52683","sponsor":"Matt Dubnik"},
{"bill_id":1084714,"bill_number":"SR732","title":"Nation of Israel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Nation of Israel for its cordial and mutually beneficial relationship with the United States and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR732/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52654","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":1084716,"bill_number":"SB411","title":"Georgia Commission on African American History and Culture; create","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 create the Georgia Commission on African American History and Culture; to provide for duties and objectives; to provide for membership and terms of office; to provide for reporting; to provide for funding; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":"Human Relations and Aging","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB411/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52689","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1084718,"bill_number":"HB894","title":"Education; charter schools; revise 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 revise certain provisions relative to charter schools; to provide that state charter schools may receive services from regional educational service agencies; to revise funding for state chartered special schools and state charter schools; to provide for initial funding for charter schools with projected student growth exceeding 2 percent; to provide for initial funding for training and experience; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB894/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52690","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1084720,"bill_number":"HR1098","title":"Upson-Lee High School Knights boys' basketball team; winning the 2017 GHSA 4A State Basketball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Upson-Lee High School Knights boys' basketball team for winning the 2017 GHSA 4A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1098/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52684","sponsor":"Johnnie Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":1084722,"bill_number":"SB409","title":"Railroad Crossings; persons driving vehicles shall exercise due care and caution for other on-track equipment; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to negotiating railroad crossings and entering highways from private driveways, so as to require that persons driving vehicles shall exercise due care and caution for other on-track equipment, as for trains, at railroad grade crossings; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Act 401","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB409/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52664","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1084724,"bill_number":"HB881","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 an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB881/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52649","sponsor":"Vernon Jones"},
{"bill_id":1084726,"bill_number":"SB410","title":"Board of Elections and Registration of Rockdale County; meetings of the board; provisions; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Elections and Registration of Rockdale County, approved March 29, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 3929), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5484), so as to change provisions relating to the meetings of the board; to change compensation for members of the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Act 402","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB410/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52679","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1084728,"bill_number":"HR1093","title":"Lipman, Dr. John Crawford; exemplary service and achievements as a physician; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. John Crawford Lipman on his exemplary service and achievements as a physician; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1093/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52678","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1084730,"bill_number":"HB887","title":"Georgia Communications Services Tax Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 36, 38, 46, 48, and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to local government, military, emergency management, and veteran affairs, public utilities and public transportation, revenue and taxation, and state government respectively, so as to facilitate and incentivize adequate and expanded broadband and other communications services throughout the state; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide short titles; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB887/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52668","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":1084732,"bill_number":"HR1102","title":"House Study Committee on Increasing Access to Pre-K and After-School Programs; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Increasing Access to Pre-K and After-School Programs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1102/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52676","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1084734,"bill_number":"HB896","title":"Guardian and ward; guardians and conservators of adults; change provisions","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 change provisions relating to guardians and conservators of adults; to recognize certain provisions of the \"Uniform Adult Guardianship and Conservatorship Proceedings Jurisdiction Act\" in connection with the appointment of a guardian or conservator of adults and the jurisdiction for such petitions; to change provisions relating to the termination of an emergency guardianship; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB896/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52693","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1084735,"bill_number":"HB893","title":"Atlanta, City of; independent school district property tax; provide new homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from City of Atlanta independent school district property taxes for educational purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted base year 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 related matters; 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":"2018-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB893/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52688","sponsor":"Beth Beskin"},
{"bill_id":1084737,"bill_number":"HR1099","title":"National Bike Month and Bicycle Safety Month; May, 2018; Bike to Work Week; May 14 through 18, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May, 2018, as National Bike Month and Bicycle Safety Month and May 14 through 18, 2018, as Bike to Work Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1099/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52685","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1084739,"bill_number":"HB883","title":"Domestic relations; effect of a temporary ex parte order; clarify matters","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 19-13-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to filing of petition seeking relief from family violence, granting of temporary relief ex parte, hearing, dismissal of petition upon failure to hold hearing, and procedural advice for victims, so as to clarify matters concerning the effect of a temporary ex parte order and the length of time it is effective; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB883/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52658","sponsor":"Meagan Hanson"},
{"bill_id":1084741,"bill_number":"HB878","title":"Insurance; cancellation of an insurance policy by an insured; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-24-44.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for cancellation by an insured and notice, so as to change certain provisions regarding cancellation of an insurance policy by an insured; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB878/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52646","sponsor":"Heath Clark"},
{"bill_id":1084743,"bill_number":"HB891","title":"Handicapped persons; blind persons shall not be discriminated against in matters relating to child custody; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rights of persons with disabilities, so as to define a term; to provide that blind persons shall not be discriminated against by the courts, Department of Human Services, or a child-placing agency in matters relating to child custody, guardianship, visitation, placement, or adoption; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB891/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52674","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1084745,"bill_number":"HR1092","title":"6th Annual Legislative Fly-In at the state capitol; Georgia Airports Association and its leadership; February 13, 2018; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 13, 2018, as the 6th 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":"2018-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1092/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52677","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":1084747,"bill_number":"SR737","title":"Orrock, Senator Nan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator Nan Orrock for her induction into the National Center for Civil and Human Rights Museum Walk of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR737/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52672","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1084749,"bill_number":"HR1100","title":"Georgia Rural Health Association; Rural Health Day at the state capitol; March 1, 2018; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Rural Health Association and recognizing March 1, 2018, as Rural Health Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1100/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52686","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1084751,"bill_number":"HR1095","title":"State of Israel; 70th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the State of Israel on its 70th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1095/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52681","sponsor":"Sam Teasley"},
{"bill_id":1084753,"bill_number":"SB408","title":"Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies; mental or behavioral health professional present at interview of individual with autism; 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 regarding law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to require that a mental or behavioral health professional be present at any law enforcement officer's interview of an individual with autism or an autism spectrum disorder in certain circumstances; to require policies of law enforcement agencies; to provide that violations of such requirements shall not be the basis for suppression of evidence or a cause of action; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB408/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52663","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1084755,"bill_number":"HB892","title":"Atlanta, City of; ad valorem tax; provide new homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from City of Atlanta ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted base year 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 related matters; 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":"2018-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB892/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52687","sponsor":"Beth Beskin"},
{"bill_id":1084757,"bill_number":"HB897","title":"Georgia Power of Attorney Act; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6B of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the \"Uniform Power of Attorney Act,\" so as to revise the short title; to provide for definitions; to change provisions relating to the application of Chapter 6 of this title; to update cross-references to federal law; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB897/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52694","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1084759,"bill_number":"HR1094","title":"Gateway Schools' varsity competitive cheerleading team; winning the State Competitive Cheerleading Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Gatewood Schools' varsity competitive cheerleading team for winning the State Competitive Cheerleading Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1094/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52680","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1084761,"bill_number":"HB877","title":"Revenue and taxation; tax rate on modified risk tobacco products; lessen","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 lessen the tax rate on modified risk tobacco products; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"House Third Reading Lost","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB877/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52645","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":1084763,"bill_number":"HB889","title":"Georgia State Indemnification Fund; revise when indemnification will be paid in certain circumstances","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 5 of Chapter 9 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia State Indemnification Fund, so as revise when indemnification shall be paid in instances of a heart attack, stroke, or vascular rupture suffered by a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician, emergency management rescue specialist, state highway employee, or prison guard resulting in certain disabilities or death; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB889/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52670","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":1084765,"bill_number":"SR738","title":"McCord, Judge Matthew; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge Matthew McCord on his outstanding public service as the chief judge of the Stockbridge Municipal Court and as the president-elect of the Georgia Municipal Court Judges Council; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR738/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52673","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1084767,"bill_number":"HB885","title":"The Georgia Air Quality Act; limitations on powers of certain Boards and Departments; revise certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, \"The Georgia Air Quality Act,\" so as to revise certain provisions relating to limitations on the effect of said Act on powers of the Board of Natural Resources, Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division of said department, and director of said division; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB885/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52666","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":1084769,"bill_number":"SB405","title":"Georgia Student Finance Authority; grants for certain eligible students enrolled in an institution of the University System of Georgia; provide","description":null,"status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB405/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52659","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":1084771,"bill_number":"HB890","title":"Crimes and offenses; make it unlawful to use an emergency exit after having shoplifted","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 make it unlawful to use an emergency exit after having shoplifted; to provide for a penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB890/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52671","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1084773,"bill_number":"SR734","title":"Swinsburg, Jonathan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jonathan Swinsburg; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR734/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52656","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":1084775,"bill_number":"SR740","title":"Pearl Jackson Day; recognize February 22, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 22, 2018, as Pearl Jackson Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR740/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52695","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":1084777,"bill_number":"SR733","title":"Strong-Green, Ashley; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ashley Strong-Green; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR733/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52655","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":1084779,"bill_number":"HB886","title":"Sales and use tax; exemption for agricultural machinery and equipment; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state sales and use taxes, so as to provide for the cooperation of the Department of Revenue and the Department of Agriculture in the administration and enforcement of the state sales and use tax exemption for agricultural machinery and equipment; to provide for a change to the qualifying amounts for the agricultural exemption; to provide for penalties; to provide for reporting; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB886/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52667","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1084782,"bill_number":"SR736","title":"Young Farmers Day; recognize February 13, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Young Farmers Association and recognizing February 13, 2018, as Young Farmers Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR736/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52662","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1084784,"bill_number":"SR739","title":"Akbar-Uqdah, Aneesah; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Aneesah Akbar-Uqdah; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR739/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52691","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1084786,"bill_number":"HB875","title":"Insurance; coverage by health benefit plans for certain services and procedures covered by Medicaid or Medicare; require","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 coverage by health benefit plans for certain services and procedures covered by Medicaid or medicare; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB875/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52643","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1084788,"bill_number":"SR730","title":"Nail, Rafael C.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rafael C. Nail for his dedicated and meritorious public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR730/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52640","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1084790,"bill_number":"SB406","title":"\"Georgia Long-term Care Background Check Program\" enact; public safety; promote","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health, so as to enact the \"Georgia Long-term Care Background Check Program\" and to promote public safety and provide for comprehensive criminal background checks for owners, applicants for employment, and employees providing care or owning a personal care home, assisted living community, private home care provider, home health agency, hospice care, nursing home, skilled nursing facility, or an adult day care as recommended by the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice from liability; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions for the Department of Human Services; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-07","last_action":"Act 420","last_action_date":"2018-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB406/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52660","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1084792,"bill_number":"SR728","title":"Childhood Cancer Awareness Month; recognize September 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing September, 2018, as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR728/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52637","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1084793,"bill_number":"HR1089","title":"United States Congress; pass the federal Marketplace Fairness Act; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to pass the federal \"Marketplace Fairness Act\" in support of equity and sales tax fairness; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1089/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52651","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":1085929,"bill_number":"SR743","title":"Georgia Court Reporting and Captioning Week; recognize February 11-17, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 11-17, 2018, as Georgia Court Reporting and Captioning Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR743/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52698","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":1085931,"bill_number":"SR742","title":"Lake Lanier Day; recognize February 12, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 12, 2018, as Lake Lanier Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR742/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52697","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1085933,"bill_number":"SR745","title":"Robert H. \"Bob\" Bell Interchanges; DeKalb County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Robert H. \"Bob\" Bell and dedicating interchanges in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Act 544","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR745/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52700","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":1085936,"bill_number":"SR741","title":"Plastic Pollution Awareness Day; recognize February 15, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Hannah Fazila Testa for her involvement in and commitment to environmental sustainability and recognizing February 15, 2018, as Plastic Pollution Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR741/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52696","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1085938,"bill_number":"SR744","title":"Otis Redding Day; recognize February 15, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life, memory, and legacy of Otis Redding, Jr., and recognizing February 15, 2018, as Otis Redding Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR744/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52699","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1086398,"bill_number":"HB901","title":"Adrian, City of; revise terms of office of mayor and city council members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create and incorporate the City of Adrian in the Counties of Emanuel and Johnson, approved March 28, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4745), so as to revise the terms of office of the mayor and members of the city council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB901/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52710","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1086400,"bill_number":"HR1130","title":"Skin Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol; March 14, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 14, 2018, as Skin Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1130/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52775","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1086403,"bill_number":"HR1120","title":"Rafferty, Ms. Alice; occasion of her retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Alice Rafferty on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1120/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52765","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":1086405,"bill_number":"HR1109","title":"Dunagan, Daniel; 2017 Outstanding Georgia Logger of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Daniel Dunagan, the 2017 Outstanding Georgia Logger of the Year; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1109/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52753","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1086408,"bill_number":"SR767","title":"Lumpkin County Republican Party; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Lumpkin County Republican Party; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR767/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52783","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1086413,"bill_number":"SR759","title":"Childhood Cancer Awareness Day; designate September 1, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION designating September 1, 2018, as Childhood Cancer Awareness Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR759/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52734","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1086415,"bill_number":"HR1124","title":"Weyrich, Hunter Andrew; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Hunter Andrew Weyrich; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1124/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52769","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":1086418,"bill_number":"HB902","title":"Georgia Small Consumer Finance Loan Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to banking and finance, so as to transfer duties, powers, responsibilities, and other authority relative to industrial loans from the Industrial Loan Commissioner to the Department of Banking and Finance; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to conform cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":"Banks and Banking","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB902/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52711","sponsor":"Earl Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":1086421,"bill_number":"HR1112","title":"Hernandez, Miguel and Vivian de Jesus; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Miguel Hernandez and Vivian de Jesus; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1112/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52756","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1086424,"bill_number":"HB916","title":"Insurance; certain standards applicable to the making and use of rates; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to change certain standards applicable to the making and use of rates; to change file and use to prior approval; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB916/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52746","sponsor":"Jonathan Wallace"},
{"bill_id":1086428,"bill_number":"HR1115","title":"Georgia Court Appointed Special Advocates (Georgia CASA); CASA Day at the state capitol; February 14, 2018; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia Court Appointed Special Advocates (Georgia CASA) and recognizing February 14, 2018, as CASA Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1115/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52759","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1086432,"bill_number":"SR768","title":"CASA Day; recognize February 14, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia Court Appointed Special Advocates (Georgia CASA) and recognizing February 14, 2018, as CASA Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR768/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52785","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1086434,"bill_number":"HR1119","title":"CareLink of Northwest Georgia; board of directors and volunteers, and WellStar Health System; establishing the CareLink Clinic in Dallas, Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating CareLink of Northwest Georgia, its board of directors and volunteers, and WellStar Health System on the occasion of establishing the CareLink Clinic in Dallas, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1119/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52764","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":1086437,"bill_number":"SR756","title":"Physical Therapy Day; recognize February 13, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 13, 2018, as Physical Therapy Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR756/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52722","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1086440,"bill_number":"HR1132","title":"YMCA of Metro Atlanta; 160th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the YMCA of Metro Atlanta on its 160th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1132/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52777","sponsor":"Meagan Hanson"},
{"bill_id":1086442,"bill_number":"HB913","title":"Public Safety, Department of; Law Enforcement Assistance Program; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the Department of Public Safety, so as to establish the Law Enforcement Assistance Program within the Department of Public Safety; to provide for definitions; to provide for the purpose of such program; to provide for courses of training; 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":"2018-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB913/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52739","sponsor":"Jodi Lott"},
{"bill_id":1086447,"bill_number":"HR1131","title":"Second Amendment to the United States Constitution; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1131/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52776","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":1086452,"bill_number":"SR757","title":"Douglas County Arts, Culture, and Humanities Month; recognize February 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February, 2018, as Douglas County Arts, Culture, and Humanities Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR757/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52727","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1086454,"bill_number":"HR1107","title":"Economic Development, Department of; construct the emerging commercial space industry in Georgia; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Department of Economic Development's Center for Aerospace Innovations and its Aerospace, Defense and Advance Manufacturing (ADAM) team along with the Department of Transportation and other relevant state agencies to collectively work to construct, enhance, focus, and recruit the emerging commercial space industry in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1107/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52744","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":1086457,"bill_number":"SR747","title":"Weyrich, Hunter Andrew; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Hunter Andrew Weyrich; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR747/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52703","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1086461,"bill_number":"HB909","title":"Health; designation of perinatal facilities; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to provide for the designation of perinatal facilities; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for criteria for levels of care; to provide for applications from perinatal facilities; to require the department to post a list of designated facilities; to provide for a self-assessment tool; to provide for statutory construction; to limit advertisement as a designated facility unless approved by the state; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB909/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52726","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1086463,"bill_number":"SR753","title":"Department of Public Health; promote shingles vaccinations; urge; Shingles Awareness and Improvement Month; recognize August 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Department of Public Health to promote shingles vaccinations and recognizing August 2018, as Shingles Awareness and Improvement Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR753/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52729","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1086469,"bill_number":"HB919","title":"Sales and use tax; sales tax holiday for Energy Star Qualified Products; renew","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 renew the sales tax holiday for Energy Star Qualified Products or WaterSense Products; to exempt certain items from state sales tax; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB919/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52786","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1086472,"bill_number":"HR1118","title":"Georgia linemen; Georgia Lineman Appreciation Month at the state capitol; April, 2018; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia linemen and recognizing the month of April, 2018, as Georgia Lineman Appreciation Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1118/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52763","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":1086474,"bill_number":"HR1123","title":"Emergency Medical Services Recognition Day at the state capitol; February 13, 2018; emergency medical services professionals of GA; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 13, 2018, 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":"2018-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1123/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52768","sponsor":"Dexter Sharper"},
{"bill_id":1086477,"bill_number":"SR754","title":"Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (AMEC); recognize 150th anniversary","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (AMEC) on the grand occasion of its 150th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR754/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52728","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1086482,"bill_number":"HB899","title":"Contracts; limitation on disqualification of bidders; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 13 and Chapter 91 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to contracts for public works and public works bidding, respectively, so as to change the limitation on disqualification of bidders; to prohibit the disqualification of bidders based upon lack of previous experience with the delivery method; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB899/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52708","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":1086485,"bill_number":"SR748","title":"Troy Simpson Bridge; Habersham County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Troy Simpson and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR748/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52704","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1086491,"bill_number":"SR766","title":"Special Forces Soldiers sent to Afghanistan in the immediate aftermath of September 11; valiant service; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the valiant service of the Special Forces soldiers who were sent to Afghanistan in the immediate aftermath of September 11; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR766/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52751","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1086493,"bill_number":"HB898","title":"Motor vehicles; fleet vehicles and fleet vehicle registration plans; revise provisions","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 revise provisions relative to fleet vehicles and fleet vehicle registration plans; to provide for definitions; to provide for fleet enrollment procedures; to provide for procedures for registering and licensing vehicles enrolled in a fleet; to provide for license plates; to remove revalidation decal requirements for vehicles in a fleet vehicle registration plan; to provide for the transfer of license plates between vehicles registered under a fleet vehicle registration plan; to provide for termination of participation in a fleet vehicle registration plan program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB898/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52707","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1086497,"bill_number":"SR751","title":"Lemon, Dana; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dana Lemon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR751/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52732","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1086501,"bill_number":"HB912","title":"Spalding County; State Court; provide for imposition of court costs in certain criminal cases","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Spalding County, approved December 14, 1897 (Ga. L. 1897, p. 462), as amended, so as to provide for the imposition of court costs in certain criminal cases; to provide for failure to appear fees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Veto V13","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB912/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52738","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1086503,"bill_number":"HR1125","title":"Ramsaur, Charles Madison \"CJ\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Charles Madison \"CJ\" Ramsaur; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1125/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52770","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":1086506,"bill_number":"HB917","title":"Crimes and offenses; restitution; update terminology and change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-8-60 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reproduction of recorded material, transfer, sale, distribution, circulation, civil forfeiture, and restitution, so as to update terminology and change provisions relating to restitution; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub As Amended","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB917/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52747","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1086511,"bill_number":"SR746","title":"Ramsaur, Charles Madison \"CJ\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Charles Madison \"CJ\" Ramsaur; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR746/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52702","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1086514,"bill_number":"SB415","title":"Hospitals and Other Health Care Facilities; nursing homes; backup power sources in the event of power outage; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation and construction of hospitals and other health care facilities, so as to require nursing homes in this state to have backup power sources in the event of power outages; to provide for requirements; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB415/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52716","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1086517,"bill_number":"HR1110","title":"Ehrhart family; birth of Emmie Grace Ehrhart; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Ehrhart family on the birth of Emmie Grace Ehrhart, and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1110/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52754","sponsor":"Earl Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":1086521,"bill_number":"HB918","title":"Revenue and taxation; Internal Revenue Code; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to define the terms \"Internal Revenue Code\" and \"Internal Revenue Code of 1986\" and thereby incorporate certain provisions of the federal law into Georgia law; to revise the individual exemption amounts; to revise provisions relating to assignment of corporate income tax credits; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB918/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52782","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1086523,"bill_number":"HR1117","title":"Harper, Tim; awarded the title of Constitutional Officer of the Year of the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tim Harper for being awarded the title of Constitutional Officer of the Year of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1117/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52762","sponsor":"Robert Gasaway"},
{"bill_id":1086526,"bill_number":"SR763","title":"DeKalb Chamber of Commerce; celebrate 80th anniversary","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the 80th anniversary of the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce and recognizing all that they do in order to support, attract, and sustain business and economic development within DeKalb County and metro Atlanta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR763/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52748","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":1086530,"bill_number":"HB915","title":"Professions and businesses; regulation and licensure of bodywork therapists; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for the regulation and licensure of bodywork therapists; to require reporting of violations of Chapter 24A; to amend Code Section 16-5-47 of the O.C.G.A., relating to posting model notice with human trafficking hotline information in businesses and on Internet; to amend Code Section 48-13-9 of the O.C.G.A., relating to limitation on authority of local government to impose regulatory fee, examples of those which may be subject to fees, and individuals and entities not subject to fees, so as to provide that certain health care professions are not subject to regulatory fees by local governments; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB915/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52742","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1086532,"bill_number":"HR1114","title":"Welch, Tommy; 2017-2018 Georgia Principal of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tommy Welch, the 2017-2018 Georgia Principal of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1114/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52758","sponsor":"Brenda Lopez Romero"},
{"bill_id":1086539,"bill_number":"HR1122","title":"Afterschool Day at the state capitol; February 28, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 28, 2018, as Afterschool Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1122/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52767","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":1086542,"bill_number":"HR1106","title":"Purple Heart Highway; Stewart, Randolph, Clay, and Early 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":"2018-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1106/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52743","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1086544,"bill_number":"SR764","title":"Clayton County Public Schools Day; recognize February 23, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Clayton County Public Schools for its achievements on behalf of Clayton County and recognizing February 23, 2018, as Clayton County Public Schools Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR764/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52749","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1086548,"bill_number":"HR1129","title":"Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; Georgia District Chapters; Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the state capitol; February 15, 2018; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and the Georgia District Chapters and recognizing February 15, 2018, as Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1129/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52774","sponsor":"Derrick Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1086551,"bill_number":"HR1135","title":"Flores, Jorge; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Jorge Flores; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1135/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52780","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1086553,"bill_number":"SR762","title":"Furkids Day; recognize February 22, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Furkids Animal Rescue and Shelters and recognizing February 22, 2018, as Furkids Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR762/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52745","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":1086557,"bill_number":"HR1113","title":"Cantrell, Paulette and Jimmy; occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Paulette and Jimmy Cantrell on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1113/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52757","sponsor":"Matt Dubnik"},
{"bill_id":1086560,"bill_number":"SR750","title":"Fuller, Mrs. Carolyn; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Carolyn Fuller; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR750/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52733","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1086563,"bill_number":"HB903","title":"Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; certain members shall not have a contractual expectation of cost of living postretirement benefit adjustments; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-3-126 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to postretirement benefit adjustments under the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, so as to provide that certain members of such retirement system shall not have a contractual expectation of cost of living postretirement benefit adjustments; to provide conditions for granting postretirement benefit adjustments; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB903/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52718","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":1086568,"bill_number":"HR1108","title":"Goodwin, Orion Storm Carmack; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Orion Storm Carmack Goodwin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1108/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52752","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1086575,"bill_number":"HR1134","title":"Higgins, Robert Jordan Riley; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Robert Jordan Riley Higgins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1134/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52779","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1086579,"bill_number":"SR761","title":"Senate Study Committee on Dyslexia; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Dyslexia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR761/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52741","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":1086581,"bill_number":"HR1121","title":"State YMCA of GA; Center for Civic Engagement and \"Y\" Club programs which sponsor Youth Assembly and other programs that cultivate civic engagement; 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":"2018-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1121/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52766","sponsor":"Marc Morris"},
{"bill_id":1086585,"bill_number":"SB412","title":"City of Hapeville; levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Hapeville 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":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Act 403","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB412/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52701","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1086589,"bill_number":"HB911","title":"Griffin, City of; provide for mayor and mayor pro tem","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Griffin, approved May 17, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 4232), as amended, so as to provide for a mayor and a mayor pro tem; to provide for the duties and powers of the mayor and mayor pro tem; to provide for the election and qualifications of the mayor and how to fill vacancies in the office of mayor; to provide for quorums; to provide for procedures; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum and contingent effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB911/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52737","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1086591,"bill_number":"HR1136","title":"Mullins, Sean Patrick; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Sean Patrick Mullins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1136/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52781","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1086596,"bill_number":"SR760","title":"Gordon Lee Softball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Gordon Lee softball team for winning the 2017 Class A Georgia High School Association Fast Pitch State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR760/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52735","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1086599,"bill_number":"SR755","title":"Boy Scout Day; recognize February 28, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Boy Scouts of America and recognizing February 28, 2018, as Boy Scout Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR755/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52721","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1086601,"bill_number":"SR749","title":"Lieutenant Governor; no person shall be eligible to serve more than two consecutive terms; provide -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that no person shall be eligible to serve more than two consecutive terms as Lieutenant Governor; to provide that certain executive officers shall not be eligible for reelection under certain conditions; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR749/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52705","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":1086604,"bill_number":"HR1105","title":"Walter James Gaskins Memorial Highway; Berrien County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Walter James Gaskins and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1105/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52714","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1086610,"bill_number":"HR1133","title":"Military commanders of the 94th Airlift Wing at Dobbins Air Reserve Base; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the military commanders of the 94th Airlift Wing at Dobbins Air Reserve Base; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1133/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52778","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1086613,"bill_number":"SB418","title":"Selling and Trade Practices; banning the sales of goods, products, or items regulated; sold at properly zoned retail establishments; prohibit county, municipal and consolidated governments","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to prohibit county, municipal, and consolidated governments from banning the sales of goods, products, or items regulated by the United States Department of Agriculture, the United States Food and Drug Administration, or the Georgia Department of Agriculture, which are sold at properly zoned retail establishments; 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":"2018-02-12","last_action":"Senate Lost","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB418/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52784","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1086616,"bill_number":"HR1111","title":"Neal, Juanita and Richard; occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Juanita and Richard Neal on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1111/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52755","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":1086619,"bill_number":"HR1116","title":"Adams, Normer; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Normer Adams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1116/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52760","sponsor":"Michele Henson"},
{"bill_id":1086622,"bill_number":"HB906","title":"Public records; public disclosure of personal information of certain foster parents; exclude","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 exclude public disclosure of personal information of certain foster parents or former foster parents; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB906/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52723","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1086627,"bill_number":"HB907","title":"Public officers and employees; appointment and election of successor in event of vacancy in the office of district attorney; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vacation of office, so as to provide for the appointment and election of a successor in the event of a vacancy in the office of district attorney; to provide for the term of such successor; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB907/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52724","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1086631,"bill_number":"HR1104","title":"Property; granting of non-exclusive easements; authorize","description":"A RESOLUTION authorizing the granting of non-exclusive 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 Bartow, Bulloch, Butts, Chatham, Clay, Columbia, Emanuel, Floyd, Forsyth, Fulton, Harris, Henry, Liberty, Macon, Montgomery, Murray, Tattnall, Towns, and White Counties, to provide for an effective date, to repeal conflicting laws, and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1104/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52713","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1086633,"bill_number":"SB417","title":"Drivers' Licenses; persons who may obtain certain licenses, permits, or cards; clarify and 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 clarify and provide for persons who may obtain certain licenses, permits, or cards; to provide for driving safety cards for persons who are current recipients of grants of deferred action on deportation which shall operate the same as drivers' licenses; to provide for exceptions; to provide for the design of driving safety cards; to provide for special identification cards for persons who are current recipients of grants of deferred action on deportation; to provide for the design of such special identification cards; to provide for criminal penalties; 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":"2018-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB417/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52761","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":1086636,"bill_number":"SB414","title":"Charitable Solicitations; local governing authorities to issue written notices for failure to clean and maintain collection receptacles; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 17 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to charitable solicitations, so as to allow local governing authorities to issue written notices for the failure to clean and maintain collection receptacles; to allow petition to superior court for an order for the removal of collection receptacles if the property owner or paid solicitor does not comply with violation notices for at least three occasions in one calendar year; to provide for a superior court to order collection receptacles to be removed at the cost of the paid solicitor or charitable organization; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB414/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52715","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1086639,"bill_number":"HB904","title":"Torts; effect of a landowner charging an admission price or fee; clarify provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 51-3-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certain liability not limited, so as to clarify provisions relating to the effect of an owner of land charging an admission price or fee; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB904/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52719","sponsor":"Meagan Hanson"},
{"bill_id":1086641,"bill_number":"HB905","title":"Equal Opportunity for Access in Education Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to other educational programs under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to authorize home study students to participate in extracurricular and interscholastic activities in the student's resident public school system; to provide for definitions; to provide eligibility requirements; to prohibit certain limitations by resident school systems, public schools, and athletic associations with respect to home study students participating in extracurricular and interscholastic activities; to provide for participation at a particular public school; to provide for participation fees; 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":"2018-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB905/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52720","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":1086646,"bill_number":"HB910","title":"Crimes and offenses; sexual extortion; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to invasions of privacy, so as to prohibit sexual extortion; to provide for definitions; to provide for elements of the crime; to provide for penalties; to provide for venue; to amend Code Section 42-1-12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Sexual Offender Registry, so as to provide a conforming cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB910/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52736","sponsor":"Paulette Rakestraw"},
{"bill_id":1086650,"bill_number":"HB914","title":"Revenue and taxation; provide definitions; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-161 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions relative to setoff debt collection, to provide for the definition of debt owed and collectable through setoff of income tax refunds to include civil monetary penalties for certain traffic law violations; to amend Article 8 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to school buses, so as to distinguish between violations of prohibition on overtaking a school bus as criminal and civil; to provide for notice of such violations when evidenced through a video recording device; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB914/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52740","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":1086652,"bill_number":"SR752","title":"U.S. Congress; repeal the Johnson Amendment to the Internal Revenue Code; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the United States Congress to repeal the Johnson Amendment to the Internal Revenue Code; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR752/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52730","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1086655,"bill_number":"SR765","title":"Lunar New Year Celebration; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Lunar New Year Celebration; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR765/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52750","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1086658,"bill_number":"HB908","title":"Education; certain individuals over 20 years old may be eligible to enroll in a state charter school; 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 certain individuals who are 20 years old or older may be eligible to enroll in a state charter school that provides instruction for over-age students; to provide for an exception to the maximum age of eligibility enrollment; to authorize the State Charter Schools Commission to approve state charter schools that serve an over-age population; to provide for funding for such state charter schools; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB908/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52725","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1086662,"bill_number":"HR1126","title":"Gregg, Meghan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Meghan Gregg; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1126/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52771","sponsor":"Johnnie Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":1086665,"bill_number":"SB413","title":"Elections; individuals employed by the office of the Governor; acting/registering as lobbyist; hired as consultant by agency of executive branch; prohibit","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 certain individuals employed by the office of the Governor 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 two years following the termination of such individual's employment; to define a certain term; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB413/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52706","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":1086668,"bill_number":"HR1127","title":"Substance Abuse Prevention Day at the state capitol; February 21, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 21, 2018, as Substance Abuse Prevention Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1127/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52772","sponsor":"Derrick Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1086670,"bill_number":"SR758","title":"Delta Day; recognize February 26, 2018; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 26, 2018, as Delta Day at the state capitol and commending Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR758/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52731","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1086673,"bill_number":"SB416","title":"Elections and Primaries; certain voter registration information shall be released only 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 elections and primaries generally, so as to provide that certain voter registration information shall be released only under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB416/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52717","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1086680,"bill_number":"HR1128","title":"New Horizons Counseling Services, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending New Horizons Counseling Services, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1128/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52773","sponsor":"Derrick Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1086683,"bill_number":"HR1103","title":"Property; conveyance of certain state owned real property; authorize","description":"A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Baldwin County, Bryan County, Chatham County, Dougherty County, Fulton County, Hall County, and Putnam County; authorizing the ground lease of certain state owned real property located in Cherokee County, Fulton County, and Muscogee County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Rabun County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Rockdale County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in White County; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1103/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52712","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1086686,"bill_number":"HB900","title":"Lamar County; Board of Education; revise compensation of members and chairperson","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Lamar County, approved March 31, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 2710), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4000), so as to revise the rate and form of compensation of the members and chairperson of the Board of Education of Lamar County; to provide for a reduction in compensation for meetings or work sessions not attended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB900/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52709","sponsor":"Johnnie Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":1087770,"bill_number":"HR1148","title":"Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Lights of Love event; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Lights of Love event at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1148/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52820","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1087774,"bill_number":"HR1146","title":"Military chaplains from the State of Georgia; faithful service to the men and women in the armed services of the United States; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing military chaplains from the State of Georgia for their faithful service to the men and women in the armed services of the United States; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1146/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52817","sponsor":"Brad Raffensperger"},
{"bill_id":1087780,"bill_number":"SR771","title":"Lyme Disease Awareness Month; recognize May, 2018","description":". A RESOLUTION recognizing May, 2018, as Lyme Disease Awareness Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR771/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52806","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1087784,"bill_number":"SR778","title":"US Congress; National Park Service; reliable, predictable stream of resources to address deferred maintenance needs; create","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to create a reliable, predictable stream of resources to address deferred maintenance needs of the National Park Service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR778/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52839","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1087790,"bill_number":"HR1139","title":"Gamma Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; 75th anniversary; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Gamma Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., on its 75th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1139/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52810","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1087794,"bill_number":"SB427","title":"Child Support in Final Verdict or Decree; court's discretion in making a final determination of support; provisions; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 19-6-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child support in final verdict or decree, guidelines for determining amount of award, continuation of duty to provide support, and duration of support, so as to change provisions relating to the court's discretion in making a final determination of support; to change provisions relating to reliable evidence of income, voluntary unemployment, and involuntary loss of income to account for a parent's incarceration; to change provisions relating to health insurance; to change provisions relating to specific and nonspecific deviations; to change provisions relating to work related child care costs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Act 475","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB427/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52841","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1087799,"bill_number":"SB420","title":"Health; health clubs have at least one functional automated external defibrillator on site at such facility; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding health, so as to require certain health clubs in this state to have at least one functional automated external defibrillator on site at such facility at all times for use during emergencies; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements for maintaining and using the defibrillator; to provide for inspections; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for penalties; to amend Code Section 51-1-29.3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to immunity for operators of external defibrillators, so as to provide tort immunity for individuals using a defibrillator at a health club; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB420/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52791","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1087805,"bill_number":"HR1153","title":"Martin, Mayor Sandra; occasion of retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Sandra Martin on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1153/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52825","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":1087810,"bill_number":"SB419","title":"Public Utilities; recovery of the costs of financing the construction of a nuclear generating plant; applicability of provisions; change","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 the applicability of certain provisions relating to the recovery of the costs of financing the construction of a nuclear generating plant; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"Senate Hopper","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB419/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1087815,"bill_number":"SB426","title":"\"Broadband Infrastructure Leads to Development (BILD) Act\"","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 streamline the deployment of wireless broadband in the public rights of way; to enact the \"Broadband Infrastructure Leads to Development (BILD) Act\" to limit the ability of local governing authorities to prohibit, regulate, or charge for use of public rights of way under certain circumstances; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB426/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52840","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1087821,"bill_number":"SR772","title":"Joint Study Committee on Retrospective Emergency Room Policies; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Retrospective Emergency Room Policies; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR772/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52809","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1087825,"bill_number":"SR774","title":"Joint Study Committee on Adoption Expenses; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Adoption Expenses; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR774/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52833","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":1087831,"bill_number":"SR777","title":"Mercer University; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mercer University for its commitment to higher education; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR777/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52836","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1087835,"bill_number":"HR1151","title":"Rowe, Cody William; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Cody William Rowe; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1151/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52823","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1087840,"bill_number":"HR1155","title":"Georgia Association of Educators (GAE) Day at the state capitol; February 22, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 22, 2018, as Georgia Association of Educators (GAE) Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1155/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52827","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":1087845,"bill_number":"HR1160","title":"House Study Committee on Risks Associated with Kratom; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Risks Associated with Kratom; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1160/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52838","sponsor":"Dewayne Hill"},
{"bill_id":1087849,"bill_number":"HB924","title":"Local government; revenue bonds; revise definition of undertaking","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue bonds, so as to revise the definition of the term \"undertaking\"; to provide for elections regarding revenue certificates related to electric generating, transmission, and distribution systems; to provide for exceptions to such elections by local act; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB924/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52793","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1087855,"bill_number":"SR769","title":"Childhood Cancer Awareness Month; recognize September 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing September, 2018, as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR769/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52804","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1087861,"bill_number":"HB921","title":"Cave Spring, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Cave Spring 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":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB921/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52788","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1087867,"bill_number":"HR1142","title":"Hearne, Detective Kristen Snead; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Detective Kristen Snead Hearne; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1142/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52813","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":1087872,"bill_number":"HB925","title":"Courts; sheriffs; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 16 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding sheriffs, so as to provide for a minimum annual salary for each deputy appointed by sheriffs; to establish within the Department of Community Affairs the Deputy Sheriffs Compensation Grant Program; to provide for rules and regulations; to amend Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to specific, business, and occupation taxes, so as to provide for an excise tax on the sale of contact lenses and spectacles for which a prescription is required by law; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB925/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52794","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":1087876,"bill_number":"SB421","title":"Department of Administrative Services; define certain terms; Division of Supplier Diversity; create","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 related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB421/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52800","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1087882,"bill_number":"HR1158","title":"Ragan, David; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending David Ragan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1158/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52830","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1087887,"bill_number":"SR775","title":"State Restaurant Day; recognize February 21, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 21, 2018, as State Restaurant Day at the state capitol and commending the restaurant industry of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR775/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52834","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1087893,"bill_number":"HR1143","title":"Jim Ellis Automotive Group; longevity and high standards; contributions to the community; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Jim Ellis Automotive Group for its longevity and high standards and commending it on its contributions to its community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1143/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52814","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":1087898,"bill_number":"HR1138","title":"Excise taxes on sale of contact lenses and spectacles; proceeds fund the wage compensation of deputy sheriffs; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the proceeds of excise taxes on the sale of contact lenses and spectacles for which a prescription is required by law be dedicated to funding the wage compensation of deputy sheriffs; to provide that such funds shall not lapse; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1138/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52798","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":1087903,"bill_number":"HB920","title":"Domestic relations; department's information concerning the parties to an adoption under certain circumstances; allow for the use","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for adoption, so as to allow for the use of the department's information concerning the parties to an adoption under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB920/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52787","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1087908,"bill_number":"HB929","title":"Water and sewer projects and costs tax (MOST); additional renewals of tax; allow","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 the water and sewer projects and costs tax (MOST), so as to allow for additional renewals of the tax; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB929/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52802","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1087913,"bill_number":"HB922","title":"Coach Small Religious Protection Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for freedom of religious speech for students and faculty members in public schools; to provide for student protections in student expression, class assignments, organization of religious groups and activities, and limited public forums; to provide for model policies by each local school system on student expression; to provide for freedom of religious expression by faculty and employees of public schools while fulfilling the duties of their jobs; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB922/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52789","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1087919,"bill_number":"HR1157","title":"Oswalt, Mayor Willie; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mayor Willie Oswalt; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1157/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52829","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1087924,"bill_number":"HR1147","title":"Rollout and First Flight of the Lockheed Martin C-5 Transport Aircraft; 50th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Rollout and First Flight of the Lockheed Martin C-5 Galaxy Transport Aircraft; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1147/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52818","sponsor":"Sam Teasley"},
{"bill_id":1087929,"bill_number":"SB422","title":"Clinical Laboratories; exempting pharmacists from provisions of said chapter when performing certain tests; provisions; change","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 for changes to provisions exempting pharmacists from provisions of said chapter when performing certain tests; to remove a cross-reference; to provide for reporting of tests and standards; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Act 404","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB422/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52799","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1087935,"bill_number":"HB931","title":"Crimes and offenses; disclosure of individual's sexual orientation or gender identity as being serious provocation in the context of voluntary manslaughter; exclude","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-5-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to voluntary manslaughter, so as to exclude the discovery or disclosure of an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity as being serious provocation in the context of voluntary manslaughter; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB931/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52808","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1087939,"bill_number":"HB928","title":"Education; extend period during which a student may receive a HOPE scholarship; provisions","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 extend the period during which a student may receive a HOPE scholarship; to provide for requirements for continued eligibility for certain students; to amend Code Section 20-3-519.5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility requirements for a HOPE grant, so as to provide additional courses of study for an associate's degree eligible for a HOPE grant; to extend the period of eligibility for a HOPE grant; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB928/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52801","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1087945,"bill_number":"HR1152","title":"Diaz, Dr. Ruben; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Ruben Diaz; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1152/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52824","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1087950,"bill_number":"HR1141","title":"Second Hopeful Missionary Baptist Church; occasion of 150th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Second Hopeful Missionary Baptist Church on the occasion of its 150th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1141/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52812","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1087955,"bill_number":"HB923","title":"Game and fish; unlawful enticement in the vicinity of feed or bait; remove definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-3-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unlawful enticement of game, so as to remove definitions relating to unlawful enticement of game and hunting in the vicinity of feed or bait; to remove certain prohibitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":"Game, Fish & Parks","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB923/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52792","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":1087961,"bill_number":"SR776","title":"Byron Elementary Navy Junior ROTC; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Byron Elementary Navy Junior ROTC for its continued efforts in shaping youth leaders of the Peach County community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR776/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52835","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1087965,"bill_number":"HB930","title":"Georgia Regional Transportation Authority; creation of certain community improvement districts; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36, Title 48, and Chapter 32 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, revenue and taxation, and the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority; to amend Chapter 9 of Title 32 of the O.C.G.A., relating to mass transportation, so as to provide for a new article; to create a special district in Cobb County for purposes of entering a rapid transit contract with the authority; to repeal Code Section 36-1-27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to referendum approval required prior to expenditure of public funds for establishment of fixed guideway transit; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB930/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52803","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":1087971,"bill_number":"HR1140","title":"Mount Zion Christian Methodist Episcopal Church; occasion of 150th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mount Zion Christian Methodist Episcopal Church on the occasion of its 150th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1140/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52811","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1087976,"bill_number":"HB926","title":"Education; each local school system to submit certain information relating to student health; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student health in elementary and secondary education, so as to require each local school system to submit certain information relating to student health and physical education; to provide for a report by the State Board of Education; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB926/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52795","sponsor":"Beth Beskin"},
{"bill_id":1087980,"bill_number":"SB423","title":"Annexation of Territory; boundaries of certain independent school systems; annexation by a municipality; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annexation of territory, so as to provide that the boundaries of certain independent school systems are not extended by annexation by a municipality unless expressly approved in a separate referendum; to provide for transfer of students; to provide for ownership of property and buildings; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB423/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52807","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1087986,"bill_number":"HR1145","title":"Jordan, Judge Frank J., Jr.; occasion of retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge Frank J. Jordan, Jr., on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1145/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52816","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1087990,"bill_number":"HR1137","title":"United States Congress; President of the United States; support members of the armed forces and repair mental and physical health; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress and the President of the United States to support the members of the armed forces by using the last portion of service before discharge to support and repair the mental and physical health of our service men and women by passing laws to accomplish this goal; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1137/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52797","sponsor":"John Deffenbaugh"},
{"bill_id":1087996,"bill_number":"HR1159","title":"Joint Study Committee on Risks Associated with Kratom; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Risks Associated with Kratom; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1159/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52837","sponsor":"Dewayne Hill"},
{"bill_id":1088000,"bill_number":"HR1156","title":"Walker, Reverend Thomas; occasion of 50th pastoral anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Thomas Walker on the occasion of his 50th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1156/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52828","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1088004,"bill_number":"HB927","title":"Courts; certain information be provided to caregiver upon placement of a child; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to dependency proceedings, so as to require certain information be provided to a caregiver, foster parent, preadoptive parent, or relative by DFCS upon placement of a child; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB927/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52796","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":1088010,"bill_number":"HR1144","title":"Career and Technical Education Month; February; Georgia Career and Technical Student Organization's Day at the state capitol; February 21, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February as Career and Technical Education Month and February 21, 2018, as Georgia Career and Technical Student Organization's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1144/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52815","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":1088015,"bill_number":"SR773","title":"Firestone, Ms. Ann Melissa; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ms. Ann Melissa Firestone; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR773/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52832","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1088021,"bill_number":"HR1154","title":"Harris, Carlton Ray, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Carlton Ray Harris, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1154/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52826","sponsor":"Earnest Williams"},
{"bill_id":1088025,"bill_number":"HR1150","title":"Archer, Justin Alexander; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Justin Alexander Archer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1150/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52822","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1088030,"bill_number":"HR1149","title":"Parr, Travis Wade, Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Travis Wade Parr, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1149/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52821","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1088036,"bill_number":"SB424","title":"Center for Rural Health Innovation and Sustainability; establishment; provide","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 for the establishment of the Center for Rural Health Innovation and Sustainability; to provide for requirements and purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB424/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52819","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":1088041,"bill_number":"SR770","title":"Keefer, Mr. Scott; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Scott Keefer on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR770/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52805","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1088045,"bill_number":"SB425","title":"Professional Land Surveyors; provisions; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to change provisions relating to professional land surveyors; to change and add certain defined terms; to provide for land surveyor interns; to change certain educational and examination requirements; to provide certain exceptions; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-07","last_action":"Act 417","last_action_date":"2018-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB425/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52831","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1089091,"bill_number":"HR1193","title":"Physicians' Care Clinic; providing medical care to DeKalb County's uninsured residents for 25 years; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Physicians' Care Clinic for providing medical care to DeKalb County's uninsured residents for 25 years; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1193/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52906","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1089095,"bill_number":"HR1189","title":"Cwiak, Carrie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Carrie Cwiak; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1189/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52902","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1089099,"bill_number":"SR785","title":"DeKalb Chamber of Commerce Day; recognize February 20, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the tenth anniversary of the Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber and recognizing February 20, 2018, as DeKalb Chamber of Commerce Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR785/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52864","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":1089103,"bill_number":"HB942","title":"Savannah State Farmers Market Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Savannah State Farmers Market Authority; to define certain terms; to provide for a board of trustees, appointment of members, and meetings; to provide for powers, duties, and purpose; to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds of the authority and to authorize the collection for the payment of such revenue bonds; to make the revenue bonds of the authority exempt from taxation; to fix and provide the venue and jurisdiction of actions relating to any provisions of this Act; to provide for the validation of bonds; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Veto V14","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB942/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52877","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1089106,"bill_number":"HR1175","title":"Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association; Alzheimer's Awareness Day at the state capitol; February 27, 2018; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association and recognizing February 27, 2018, as Alzheimer's Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1175/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52888","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1089110,"bill_number":"HR1164","title":"Women's History Month; March; Georgia's Celebrating Women in Public Office Day; March 19th; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the month of March as Women's History Month and March 19th as Georgia's Celebrating Women in Public Office Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1164/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52871","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1089115,"bill_number":"SR781","title":"McDowell, Michael Christopher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Michael Christopher McDowell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR781/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52847","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1089119,"bill_number":"HB940","title":"Driver Services, Department of; mark and return surrendered licenses and personal identification cards; allow","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 allow the Department of Driver Services to mark and return surrendered licenses and personal identification cards; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB940/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52875","sponsor":"Geoff Cauble"},
{"bill_id":1089122,"bill_number":"HR1165","title":"Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Awareness Month; September, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing support for those affected by polycystic ovary syndrome and recognizing September, 2018, as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Awareness Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1165/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52872","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1089126,"bill_number":"HR1169","title":"Children's Day at the state capitol; March 7, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 7, 2018, as Children's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1169/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52882","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1089130,"bill_number":"SB430","title":"Elections; compensation of various local government officials; modify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15, Chapter 2 of Title 21, and Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, primaries and elections generally, and ad valorem taxation of property, respectively, so as to modify the compensation of various local government officials; to provide a salary increase for various local government officials; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub As Amended","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB430/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52843","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1089134,"bill_number":"SR793","title":"McAllister, Mrs. Nancy G.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the accomplishments of Mrs. Nancy G. McAllister; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR793/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52908","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1089139,"bill_number":"HR1188","title":"Jackson, Reverend Kimberly S.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Kimberly S. Jackson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1188/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52901","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1089142,"bill_number":"SR783","title":"Joint Study Committee on Risks Associated with Kratom; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Risks Associated with Kratom; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR783/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52849","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1089146,"bill_number":"HB939","title":"Insurance; captive insurance companies; 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 extensively revise Chapter 41, relating to captive insurance companies; to provide for definitions; to provide for sponsored captive insurance companies; to provide for an incorporated protected cell; to provide for appointment of a registered agent; to provide for minimum capital or surplus; to provide for a dormant captive insurance company, certificate of dormancy, capital and surplus, certificate renewal, and exemptions; to provide for formation of sponsored captive insurance companies; to provide for conversion of protected cells; to provide for Commissioner duties and responsibilities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB939/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52858","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1089150,"bill_number":"SR779","title":"Jenkins, Paul; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Paul Jenkins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR779/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52845","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1089154,"bill_number":"HB935","title":"Sales and use tax; add that certain payments to cloud based software services may be funded","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county special purpose local option sales tax, so as to add that certain payments to cloud based software services may be funded; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB935/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52854","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1089157,"bill_number":"HR1177","title":"RMD Primary Care; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending RMD Primary Care; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1177/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52890","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1089161,"bill_number":"SR782","title":"Childhood Cancer Awareness Day; recognize September 1, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and acknowledging September 1, 2018, as Childhood Cancer Awareness Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR782/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52848","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1089166,"bill_number":"HB938","title":"Insurance; limited credit insurance agency license; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-23-12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limited licenses, so as to provide for a limited credit insurance agency license; to provide for requirements; to provide for application to the Commissioner; to provide for penalties; to provide for a decision appeal; to provide for license renewal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB938/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52857","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1089170,"bill_number":"SR787","title":"Valdosta State University Day; recognize March 12, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 12, 2018, as Valdosta State University Day at the state capitol and commending student leaders at Valdosta State University; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR787/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52862","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":1089173,"bill_number":"SB433","title":"Insurance; occupational accident insurance policies to provide notice of certain matters; require","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 require occupational accident insurance policies to provide notice of certain matters; to provide for a definition; to provide certain coverages under occupational accident insurance policies if the required notice is not provided; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB433/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52861","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1089177,"bill_number":"SB428","title":"Property; vehicle immobilization devices or boots to be applied to trespassing vehicles on certain property; allow","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 allow for vehicle immobilization devices or boots to be applied to trespassing vehicles on certain property; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and standards of operation; to provide for booting fees; to provide for notice and sign requirements; to require registration with the Secretary of State for the lawful immobilization and booting of trespassing vehicles; to provide for registration fees; to provide for the issuance of vehicle immobilization registrations and renewal registrations; to provide for preemption of local regulation; to provide for criminal and administrative 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":"2018-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB428/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52842","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1089181,"bill_number":"HR1161","title":"Georgia state agencies; establish policies requiring state contract recipients to adhere to Internet neutrality principles; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging Georgia's state agencies to establish policies requiring recipients of state contracts to adhere to Internet neutrality principles; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1161/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52851","sponsor":"Jonathan Wallace"},
{"bill_id":1089185,"bill_number":"HR1187","title":"Craig, Richard Ellis, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Richard Ellis Craig, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1187/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52900","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":1089189,"bill_number":"HR1172","title":"Huggett, Skylar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Skylar Huggett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1172/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52885","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1089194,"bill_number":"HR1173","title":"Brooks, Veda; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Veda Brooks for her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1173/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52886","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1089198,"bill_number":"HR1190","title":"Calhoun High School Drama Team; winning the GHSA 3A State Competition for One Act; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Calhoun High School Drama Team for winning the GHSA 3A State Competition for One Act; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1190/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52903","sponsor":"John Meadows"},
{"bill_id":1089202,"bill_number":"HR1182","title":"Nation of Israel; cordial and mutually beneficial relationship with the United States and the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Nation of Israel for its cordial and mutually beneficial relationship with the United States and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1182/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52895","sponsor":"Beth Beskin"},
{"bill_id":1089206,"bill_number":"SR796","title":"Bottoms, Mayor Keisha Lance; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR796/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52918","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1089209,"bill_number":"SR800","title":"McCollar, Mayor Jonathan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Jonathan McCollar; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR800/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52920","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1089213,"bill_number":"HB934","title":"Thomas County; Magistrate Court chief judge; provide nonpartisan elections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of chief judge of the Magistrate Court of Thomas County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for the sitting chief judge of the magistrate court to serve out his or her term of office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB934/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52853","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1089218,"bill_number":"HR1167","title":"Shingles Awareness and Improvement Month; August; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing August as Shingles Awareness and Improvement Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1167/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52874","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1089222,"bill_number":"SR797","title":"Curtis, Reverend Johnny B.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Johnny B. Curtis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR797/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52917","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1089226,"bill_number":"HR1194","title":"House Study Committee on Retrospective Emergency Room Policies; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Retrospective Emergency Room Policies; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1194/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52880","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1089229,"bill_number":"SB435","title":"School Buses; civil monetary penalties regarding violations of the duties of a driver; enforcement; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to school buses, so as to revise the enforcement of civil monetary penalties regarding violations of the duties of a driver when meeting or overtaking a school bus; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 14 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to speed detection devices, so as to provide for automated traffic enforcement safety devices in school zones; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB435/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52909","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1089233,"bill_number":"SR780","title":"Blessed Trinity High School Swim and Dive Program; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Blessed Trinity High School swim and dive program for its state championship and continued success; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR780/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52846","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1089237,"bill_number":"HR1180","title":"Wray, Donald Calvert \"Cal\"; occasion of his announced retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Donald Calvert \"Cal\" Wray on the occasion of his announced retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1180/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52893","sponsor":"John Meadows"},
{"bill_id":1089241,"bill_number":"SR784","title":"Chi Omega Alumnae Day; recognize February 8, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Atlanta Chi Omega Alumnae Association and recognizing February 8, 2018, as Chi Omega Alumnae Day at the state capitol: and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR784/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52863","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":1089245,"bill_number":"SR795","title":"Ingraham, Mayor Deana Holiday; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Deana Holiday Ingraham; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR795/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52919","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1089249,"bill_number":"SB439","title":"Local Boards of Education; withholding of funds at the discretion of State Board of Education for a local board of education; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local boards of education, so as to provide for withholding of funds at the discretion of the State Board of Education for a local board of education that receives an audit report of findings of irregularities or budget deficits for three consecutive years or that fails to complete a corrective action plan; to provide for removal of members of a local board of education if a local board of education receives an audit report of findings of irregularities or budget deficits for three consecutive years; to provide for temporary replacement members; to provide for petitions for reinstatement; to provide for a hearing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB439/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52914","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":1089253,"bill_number":"HB932","title":"Education; age of mandatory education from 16 to 17; raise","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":"2018-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB932/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52850","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1089257,"bill_number":"SB437","title":"Resuscitate; parental requirement for consent; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-39-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to persons authorized to issue order not to resuscitate, so as to revise parental requirement for consent; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB437/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52912","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1089260,"bill_number":"SR786","title":"Rural Health Day; recognize March 1, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Rural Health Association and recognizing March 1, 2018, as Rural Health Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR786/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52865","sponsor":"Gregory Kirk"},
{"bill_id":1089264,"bill_number":"HR1185","title":"Sweet Auburn Bread Company Day at the state capitol; October 21, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing October 21, 2018, as Sweet Auburn Bread Company Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1185/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52898","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1089268,"bill_number":"SB431","title":"Liability Not Limited; effect of an owner of land charging an admission price or fee; provisions; clarify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 51-3-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certain liability not limited, so as to clarify provisions relating to the effect of an owner of land charging an admission price or fee; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB431/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52859","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1089273,"bill_number":"SB432","title":"'Georgia Tax Credit Business Case Act'","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from state income tax, so as to provide for the expiration of certain tax credits; to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the O.C.G.A., relating to exemptions from state sales and use taxes, so as to repeal and reserve certain exemptions from state sales and use taxes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"House Insisted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB432/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52860","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1089277,"bill_number":"HR1191","title":"Calhoun High School Lady Jackets Softball Team; winning the 2017 Class 3A State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Calhoun High School Lady Jackets softball team for winning the 2017 Class 3A State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1191/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52904","sponsor":"John Meadows"},
{"bill_id":1089280,"bill_number":"HR1183","title":"Padgett, Ms. Dorothy \"Dot\"; being a pillar of her community; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Dorothy \"Dot\" Padgett for being a pillar of her community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1183/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52896","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":1089284,"bill_number":"HR1168","title":"University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholars on Academic Recognition Day for 2018; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholars on Academic Recognition Day for 2018; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1168/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52881","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1089288,"bill_number":"HR1170","title":"Martinez, Honorable Rey; election as the first Hispanic mayor in Gwinnett County; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating the Honorable Rey Martínez upon his election as the first Hispanic mayor in Gwinnett County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1170/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52883","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1089292,"bill_number":"HR1179","title":"Pride School Atlanta, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pride School Atlanta, Inc., and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1179/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52892","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1089297,"bill_number":"SR791","title":"Jacobs, Dawnell; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dawnell Jacobs on her accomplishments as a teacher and author; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR791/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52878","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1089301,"bill_number":"HB937","title":"Reynolds, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Reynolds; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, powers, and construction; to provide for a governing authority, its election, and terms; to provide for vacancies; to provide for related matters; to provide a specific repealer; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB937/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52856","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1089305,"bill_number":"HR1184","title":"Luckmann, Riley; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Riley Luckmann; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1184/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52897","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1089312,"bill_number":"HR1163","title":"Women's History Month; March; Georgia's Celebrating Women in Public Office Day; March 19th; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the month of March as Women's History Month and March 19th as Georgia's Celebrating Women in Public Office Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1163/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52870","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1089315,"bill_number":"HR1176","title":"Newton, Honorable Craig; election as the first African American mayor in Gwinnett County; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating the Honorable Craig Newton upon his election as the first African American mayor in Gwinnett County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1176/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52889","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1089319,"bill_number":"SR789","title":"Blue Bird Corporation; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Blue Bird Corporation for providing transportation solutions since 1927; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR789/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52867","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1089324,"bill_number":"SR790","title":"Home Builders Association of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Home Builders Association of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR790/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52868","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1089328,"bill_number":"SB436","title":"Probate Courts; general provisions; change and modernize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to probate courts, so as to change and modernize certain general provisions for probate courts; to amend Code Section 1-3-1, relating to construction of statutes generally, so as to conform a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Act 405","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB436/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52910","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1089331,"bill_number":"HR1192","title":"Calhoun High School Yellow Jackets Football Team; winning the 2017 Class 3A State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Calhoun High School Yellow Jackets Football Team for winning the 2017 Class 3A State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1192/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52905","sponsor":"John Meadows"},
{"bill_id":1089335,"bill_number":"SR794","title":"Joint Georgia-North Carolina and Georgia-Tennessee Boundary Line Commission; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Georgia-North Carolina and Georgia-Tennessee Boundary Line Commission; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Act 547","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR794/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52911","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1089339,"bill_number":"SB429","title":"Department of Family and Children Services; may contract for the purchase of or purchase services for children or families to whom it is providing child welfare services without competitive bidding; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-5-69 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to purchases without competitive bidding, central bid registry, procurement cards, rules and regulations, applicability to emergency purchases, and Purchasing Advisory Council, so as to provide that the Department of Family and Children Services may contract for the purchase of or purchase services for children or families to whom it is providing child welfare services without competitive bidding; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB429/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52844","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1089343,"bill_number":"SR788","title":"Georgia State University Panthers Football Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia State University Panthers football team for its outstanding season; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR788/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52866","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1089347,"bill_number":"SR799","title":"Alpha Phi Alpha Day; recognize February 15, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 15, 2018, as Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR799/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52915","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1089351,"bill_number":"HR1174","title":"Latin American Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Latin American Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1174/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52887","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1089355,"bill_number":"HB941","title":"Education; health; provide for instruction","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 provide for instruction on the best practices for and risks associated with the use of tampons in a course of study in sex education and AIDS prevention instruction; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding health, so as to encourage physicians and nurses providing a tampon for use by any female patient under his or her care to recite and provide certain written information to such female patient regarding the best practices for and risks associated with the use of tampons; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB941/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52876","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1089359,"bill_number":"HR1181","title":"Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1181/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52894","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1089363,"bill_number":"HR1178","title":"Love, Dr. Bettina L.; myriad impressive academic accomplishments; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Bettina L. Love on her myriad impressive academic accomplishments; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1178/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52891","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1089366,"bill_number":"HR1171","title":"Swinsburg, Jonathan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jonathan Swinsburg; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1171/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52884","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1089370,"bill_number":"SB438","title":"\"Assuring Quality in Government Act\"","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding state government, so as to provide that certain state offices provide callers with the opportunity to complete an automated satisfaction survey; to provide for the contents of such survey; to provide for certain reports and information; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB438/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52913","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1089375,"bill_number":"HR1166","title":"State of Georgia Council on Respiratory Health Promotion; support creation","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting the creation of the State of Georgia Council on Respiratory Health Promotion; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1166/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52873","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1089379,"bill_number":"SR798","title":"Harvey, Mayor Cornell; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Cornell Harvey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR798/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52916","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1089382,"bill_number":"HR1162","title":"House Study Committee on the Establishment of a State Accreditation Process; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Establishment of a State Accreditation Process; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1162/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52869","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":1089386,"bill_number":"SR792","title":"Jackson, Audraine; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Audraine Jackson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR792/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52879","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1089390,"bill_number":"HB936","title":"Education; school year shall not begin prior to the third week in August; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-168 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the minimum school year and other matters, so as to provide that a school year shall not begin prior to the third week in August; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB936/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52855","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1089394,"bill_number":"HB933","title":"Dillard, City of; eliminate one council post","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reincorporate the City of Dillard in the County of Rabun, approved March 21, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 2451), as amended, so as to eliminate one council post in the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB933/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52852","sponsor":"Matt Gurtler"},
{"bill_id":1089397,"bill_number":"HR1186","title":"Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc., Day at the state capitol; February 19, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 19, 2018, as the Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc., Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1186/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52899","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1089414,"bill_number":"SB434","title":"Georgia Board for Physician Workforce; Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce; change the name","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce, so as to change the name of the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce; to provide a definition; to add advanced practice registered nurses to the board's powers, duties, and responsibilities; to expand the board's membership; to amend the the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to conform cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB434/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52907","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1090376,"bill_number":"HR1197","title":"General Assembly; fund inflammatory autoimmune related disease research; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the General Assembly to appropriate $75,000.00, when available, to fund inflammatory autoimmune related disease research, to address health disparities, and to fund an inflammatory autoimmune related telemedicine pilot in rural Georgia in consultation with the Chronic Disease Prevention Section of the Department of Public Health, the Georgia Council on Lupus Education and Awareness, and inflammatory autoimmune related disease experts; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1197/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52931","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1090380,"bill_number":"HB947","title":"Ad valorem tax; certain watercraft and all-terrain vehicles held in inventory for sale; provide 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 and all-terrain vehicles held in inventory, so as to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain watercraft and all-terrain vehicles held in inventory for sale or resale; to provide 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":"2018-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB947/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52944","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1090384,"bill_number":"HR1209","title":"Ellijay Pilgrim's poultry plant; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Ellijay Pilgrim's poultry plant; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1209/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52974","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1090388,"bill_number":"SR828","title":"Afterschool Day; recognize February 28, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 28, 2018, as Afterschool Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR828/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53002","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":1090392,"bill_number":"HR1222","title":"Georgia Hearing Day at the state capitol; March 19, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 19, 2018, as Georgia Hearing Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1222/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52988","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":1090396,"bill_number":"SR818","title":"Wenzel, Cadet Bryton; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Cadet Bryton Wenzel of the University of North Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR818/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52963","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1090400,"bill_number":"SB440","title":"City of Soperton; certain tracts or parcels of land; annex; description of the council districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Soperton, approved March 14, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4212), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 29, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 4206), so as to annex certain tracts or parcels of land into the City of Soperton and to change the description of the council districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Act 406","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB440/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52922","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1090404,"bill_number":"HB946","title":"Houston County; Board of Education; modify compensation of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the Board of Education of Houston County, approved March 31, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4435), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 16, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4640), so as to modify the compensation of the members of the Board of Education of Houston County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB946/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52928","sponsor":"Heath Clark"},
{"bill_id":1090408,"bill_number":"HR1206","title":"Boyd, John; Georgia Tech alumnus; service to our nation and contributions to the military, business, and educational theory and strategy of our nation; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Tech alumnus John Boyd for his service to our nation and his contributions to the military, business, and educational theory and strategy of our nation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1206/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52971","sponsor":"Earl Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":1090412,"bill_number":"SR814","title":"Martin, Sergeant Shawn; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sergeant Shawn Martin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR814/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52954","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1090416,"bill_number":"HR1216","title":"Stanley, Mr. Richard Alvin; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Richard Alvin Stanley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1216/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52981","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1090420,"bill_number":"SB442","title":"Income Taxes; tax credit for certain expenses by certain educators; 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, and computation of and exemptions from income taxes, so as to create a tax credit for certain expenses by certain educators; to provide for definitions; to disallow related deductions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a sunset; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB442/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52934","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":1090424,"bill_number":"HR1219","title":"Radical Dishes Co-Operative \"RADDISH\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Radical Dishes Co-Operative \"RADDISH\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1219/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52985","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":1090428,"bill_number":"HB955","title":"Education; 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":"2018-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB955/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52960","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":1090433,"bill_number":"HB943","title":"Opioid Alternative Treatment 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 health plans to provide coverage for less addictive opioids, opioid addiction treatments, and opioid alternative treatments; to provide for a short title and findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for costs; to provide for an insured changing health benefit plans; to provide for an exemption; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB943/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52925","sponsor":"Karen Mathiak"},
{"bill_id":1090437,"bill_number":"HB949","title":"Revenue and taxation; income earned as a result of winning an Olympic medal from state income tax; exempt","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from state income tax, so as to exempt income earned as a result of winning an Olympic medal from state income tax; to provide definitions; to provided for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB949/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52949","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":1090441,"bill_number":"SR815","title":"Koll, Judge Barbara J.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge Barbara J. Koll; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR815/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52955","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1090445,"bill_number":"HB956","title":"Georgia Veterinary Practice Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 50 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to veterinarians and veterinary technicians, so as to change certain provisions relating to definitions relative to such chapter; to amend Article 11 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to military, emergency management, and veterans affairs generally, so as to revise a cross-reference; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB956/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52991","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1090449,"bill_number":"SB441","title":"Income Taxes; rate of tax imposed on the Georgia taxable net income of individuals; modify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, and computation of and exemptions from income taxes, so as to modify the rate of tax imposed on the Georgia taxable net income of individuals; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB441/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52933","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":1090453,"bill_number":"SR808","title":"Law Enforcement Appreciation Day; recognize March 14, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 14, 2018, as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the capitol and commending law enforcement officers in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR808/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52939","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1090457,"bill_number":"SR819","title":"Gomez, Cadet Andrew; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Cadet Andrew Gomez of the University of North Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR819/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52964","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1090462,"bill_number":"HR1199","title":"Jesse C. Long Interchange; Gwinnett County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Jesse C. Long and dedicating an interchange in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1199/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52948","sponsor":"Clay Cox"},
{"bill_id":1090466,"bill_number":"SR817","title":"White, Chief Warrant Officer Joselyn N.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chief Warrant Officer Joselyn N. White; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR817/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52962","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1090470,"bill_number":"SB445","title":"Department of Transportation; standards for contracts; contract bidding process and award procedure; provide","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 standards for contracts entered into by the Department of Transportation; to provide for a contract bidding process and award procedure; to prohibit camping on portions of the state highway system or property owned by the department; to provide for a definition; to declare property used for camping purposes in violation of such prohibition as contraband; to provide for forfeiture of such property; to provide for applicability; to provide for a penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Act 407","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB445/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52953","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1090474,"bill_number":"HB950","title":"Game and fish; modify seasons and bag limits for deer, opossum, and raccoon; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-3-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hunting seasons and bag limits, promulgation of rules and regulations by board, possession of more than the bag limit, and reporting number of deer killed; to modify seasons and bag limits for deer, opossum, and raccoon; to remove formal report requirement; to authorize the Department of Natural Resources to implement a deer management assistance program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB950/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52950","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":1090478,"bill_number":"HR1200","title":"Georgia's family and professional caregivers; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the contributions of Georgia's family and professional caregivers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1200/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52965","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":1090482,"bill_number":"HR1204","title":"Georgia State University Panthers football team; outstanding season; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia State University Panthers football team for its outstanding season; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1204/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52969","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":1090486,"bill_number":"SR801","title":"Stanley, Jr., R.T.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating R. T. Stanley, Jr., upon his long overdue induction into the Vidalia Onion Growers Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR801/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52921","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1090490,"bill_number":"SB446","title":"Abandoned Motor Vehicles; motor vehicle or trailer becomes an abandoned motor vehicle; revise the times","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 revise the times for which a motor vehicle or trailer becomes an abandoned motor vehicle; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB446/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52989","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1090494,"bill_number":"SB451","title":"State Soil and Water Conservation Commission; formulate certain rules and regulations in consultation with Environmental Protection Division of the Dept. Of Natural Resources; remove authority","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 2-6-27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission - additional duties and powers, so as to remove authority of the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission to formulate certain rules and regulations in consultation with the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to water resources, so as to modify provisions relating to regulated riparian rights to surface waters for general or farm use, permits for withdrawal, diversion or impoundment, coordination with water plans, metering of farm use, interbasin transfers, and appeal procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Act 483","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB451/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53001","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1090498,"bill_number":"SR803","title":"Doster, Agnes; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Agnes Doster; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR803/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52924","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1090502,"bill_number":"HB948","title":"Commerce and trade; banning commercial sales of regulated goods, products, or items; prohibit county, municipal and consolidated governments","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to prohibit county, municipal, and consolidated governments from banning the commercial sales of goods, products, or items regulated by the United States Department of Agriculture, the United States Food and Drug Administration, or the Georgia Department of Agriculture, which are sold at properly zoned retail establishments; 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB948/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52945","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1090506,"bill_number":"SB450","title":"Unlawful Enticement of Game; hunting in vicinity of feed or bait; remove definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-3-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unlawful enticement of game, so as to remove definitions relating to unlawful enticement of game and hunting in the vicinity of feed or bait; to remove certain prohibitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB450/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52999","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1090510,"bill_number":"HR1217","title":"Bryson, Mrs. Joyce Millsaps; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Joyce Millsaps Bryson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1217/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52982","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1090514,"bill_number":"HR1195","title":"Detective Kristen Snead Hearne Memorial Bridge; Polk County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Polk County Police Detective Kristen Snead Hearne and dedicating a bridge in her memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1195/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52929","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":1090519,"bill_number":"SR802","title":"Smith, Rabia; Smith-Harris, Sylvia; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the lives and memories of Rabia Smith and Sylvia Smith-Harris; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR802/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52923","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1090523,"bill_number":"HR1212","title":"Wimberley, Mrs. Shelbia Jean; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Shelbia Jean Wimberley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1212/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52977","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1090527,"bill_number":"HR1220","title":"Lynn, Madison; 2017 Miss Georgia Forestry Queen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Madison Lynn, the 2017 Miss Georgia Forestry Queen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1220/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52986","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":1090531,"bill_number":"HR1205","title":"Nail, Rafael C.; dedicated and meritorious public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rafael C. Nail for his dedicated and meritorious public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1205/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52970","sponsor":"Greg Morris"},
{"bill_id":1090535,"bill_number":"HB944","title":"Revenue and taxation; levy of joint county and municipal sales and use tax by consolidated governments; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to change certain provisions regarding the levy of the joint county and municipal sales and use tax by consolidated governments; 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":"2018-02-15","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB944/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52926","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":1090539,"bill_number":"HR1214","title":"Towe, Reverend Alton Eugene; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Alton Eugene Towe; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1214/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52980","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1090543,"bill_number":"HB945","title":"Macon-Bibb County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from certain Macon-Bibb County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of that homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of that homestead subject to an annual change of no more than 2 percent; 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":"2018-02-15","last_action":"House Third Reading Lost","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB945/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52927","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":1090548,"bill_number":"HR1207","title":"Clayton County Chamber of Commerce; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1207/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52972","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1090552,"bill_number":"HB957","title":"Elections; certain notices with regard to certain persons handling the qualification of candidates; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for certain notices and certifications with regard to certain persons handling the qualification of candidates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB957/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53003","sponsor":"Betty Price"},
{"bill_id":1090556,"bill_number":"HB951","title":"Education; establish Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation; 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 establish the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation; to provide for a director; to provide for the incorporation of the Centers of Innovation Agribusiness administered by the Department of Economic Development; to provide for the incorporation and structure of a new Georgia Rural Development Council; to provide for members and duties; to provide for conditions related to appropriations; to provide for legislative findings; to amend Article 6 of Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Office of Rural Development and State Advisory Committee on Rural Development, so as to repeal the Georgia Rural Development Council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB951/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52951","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":1090560,"bill_number":"SR810","title":"Selig, Scott; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Scott Selig; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR810/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52943","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1090564,"bill_number":"SR825","title":"Young Farmers Day; recognize February 13, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Young Farmers Association and recognizing February 13, 2018, as Young Farmers Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR825/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53000","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1090571,"bill_number":"HR1210","title":"Davis, Mr. Larry; Gilmer Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Larry Davis for being the Gilmer Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1210/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52975","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1090575,"bill_number":"SR827","title":"Alexander, Reverend Kenneth Lamont; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Kenneth Lamont Alexander; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR827/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52995","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1090579,"bill_number":"SR811","title":"Police Chiefs and Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies Recognition Day; recognize March 14, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION commending police chiefs and other heads of law enforcement agencies in this state and recognizing March 14, 2018, as Police Chiefs and Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies Recognition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR811/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52946","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1090583,"bill_number":"HR1208","title":"Westberry, Lindsey; 2017 Teen Miss United States Forestry Queen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lindsey Westberry, the 2017 Teen Miss United States Forestry Queen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1208/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52973","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":1090587,"bill_number":"SR816","title":"Jones, Captain NuLuv; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Captain NuLuv Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR816/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52961","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1090591,"bill_number":"HR1213","title":"Little, Mrs. Louise Brown; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Louise Brown Little; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1213/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52978","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1090595,"bill_number":"SB449","title":"Juvenile Code; applicability to individuals who are under the age of 18 years; delinquent act; establish","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 establish Juvenile Code applicability to individuals who are under the age of 18 years when alleged to have committed a delinquent act; to amend Code Section 15-6-35, Title 16, Title 17, Code Section 27-3-63, Title 37, Title 42, and Code Section 49-4A-9 of the O.C.G.A., relating to notice of student's felony conviction to school superintendent, crimes and offenses, criminal procedure, general offenses and penalties, mental health, penal institutions, and sentence of youthful offenders, modification of order, review, and participation in programs; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB449/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52994","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1090599,"bill_number":"HR1196","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":"2018-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1196/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52930","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1090603,"bill_number":"SB443","title":"Security Deposits; lists of existing defects and of damages before and after a tenancy; provisions; clarify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to security deposits, so as to clarify provisions relating to lists of existing defects and of damages before and after a tenancy; to clarify provisions relating to the return of a security deposit and an action to recover such security deposit; to correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB443/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52940","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":1090607,"bill_number":"SR821","title":"Cyber Security And Information Technology Innovation Corridor; recognize Augusta; Logistics Technology Innovation Corridor; recognize Savannah","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Augusta as an official Cyber Security and Information Technology Innovation Corridor and Savannah as an official Logistics Technology Innovation Corridor in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Act 480","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR821/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52984","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1090611,"bill_number":"SR824","title":"State YMCA of Georgia and Center for Civic Engagement and \"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":"2018-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR824/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52998","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1090615,"bill_number":"HB952","title":"Dahlonega, City of; filling of vacancies; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to create a new charter for the City of Dahlonega in the County of Lumpkin,\" approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4353), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 11, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3522), so as to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB952/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52957","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":1090619,"bill_number":"SR822","title":"Liddell, Patricia E.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Patricia E. Liddell on her outstanding service to the State of Georgia, both before and since her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR822/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52996","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1090623,"bill_number":"HR1201","title":"Colwell, Mr. Grady Alton, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Grady Alton Colwell, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1201/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52966","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1090627,"bill_number":"HB953","title":"Motor vehicles; uniform citation and complaint forms issued after a certain date shall include method for distinguishing whether offense was committed by motor vehicle or bicycle; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to uniform traffic citation and complaint form, so as to require uniform citation and complaint forms issued after a certain date shall include a method for distinguishing the alleged offense was committed by either a motor vehicle or a bicycle; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB953/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52958","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1090632,"bill_number":"SR809","title":"YMCA of Metro Atlanta; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the YMCA of Metro Atlanta on its 160th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR809/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52942","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1090636,"bill_number":"SR820","title":"U.S. Constitution; amendment; ratify -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION to ratify an Amendment to the United States Constitution; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR820/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52956","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1090640,"bill_number":"SB444","title":"Georgia Alzheimer's and Related Dementias State Plan Advisory Council; create","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 create the Georgia Alzheimer's and Related Dementias State Plan Advisory Council; to provide for legislative declaration; to provide for definitions; to provide for membership; to provide for duties and reporting requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Act 469","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB444/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52941","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1090644,"bill_number":"HR1203","title":"Georgia Court Reporting and Captioning Week at the capitol; February 11-17, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 11-17, 2018, as Georgia Court Reporting and Captioning Week at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1203/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52968","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1090648,"bill_number":"SR813","title":"Harper, Tim; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tim Harper for being awarded the title of Constitutional Officer of the Year of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR813/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52952","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1090652,"bill_number":"HR1211","title":"Culpepper, Shan; Fannin County School System's Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Shan Culpepper, Fannin County School System's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1211/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52976","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1090656,"bill_number":"HR1202","title":"University of Georgia, Augusta University, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Georgia State University; contributions to higher education; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the University of Georgia, Augusta University, the Georgia Institute of Technology, and Georgia State University for their contributions to higher education; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1202/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52967","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1090661,"bill_number":"SB448","title":"Written Demand Prerequisite to Action for Injury to Person; presenting a claim to a municipal governing authority; revise the time","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-33-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to written demand prerequisite to action for injury to person or property, time for presenting claim and for consideration by governing authority, suspension of limitations, statement of specific amount of monetary damages sought, and service of claim on city officials, so as to revise the time for presenting a claim to a municipal governing authority; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB448/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52992","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1090665,"bill_number":"SR812","title":"PeriAnesthesia Nurse Awareness Week; recognize February 5-11, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses and recognizing February 5-11, 2018, as PeriAnesthesia Nurse Awareness Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR812/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52947","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1090669,"bill_number":"HR1198","title":"United States Congress; increase per diem rate for nursing care in state veteran homes to 75 percent of state private nursing rates; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to increase the per diem rate for nursing care in state veterans homes to 75 percent of the state private nursing rates; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1198/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52932","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":1090673,"bill_number":"SR807","title":"Horace Fitzpatrick Highway; White County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Horace Fitzpatrick and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR807/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52938","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1090677,"bill_number":"SR804","title":"Barker, Steve; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Steve Barker on his selection as Georgia's 2018 School Superintendent of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR804/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52935","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1090681,"bill_number":"SB447","title":"Inherited Metabolic and Genetic Disorders; genetic conditions identified by Department of Public Health for inclusion in the system for the prevention of serious illness; add","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-12-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to system for prevention of serious illness, severe physical or developmental disability, and death resulting from inherited metabolic and genetic disorders, so as to add Tay-Sachs disease, cystic fibrosis, polycystic kidney disease, Huntington's disease, Marfan syndrome, and neurofibromatosis to the genetic conditions identified by the Department of Public Health for inclusion in the system for the prevention of serious illness, severe physical or developmental disability, and death caused by genetic conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB447/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52990","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1090685,"bill_number":"HB954","title":"Property; retaliation by landlord against a tenant for taking certain actions; prohibit","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 prohibit retaliation by a landlord against a tenant for taking certain actions; to provide for circumstances that are not considered retaliation; to provide for remedies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB954/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52959","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":1090689,"bill_number":"SR823","title":"Neal, Reverend Corey J.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Corey J. Neal on the occasion of his tenth pastoral anniversary at Greater Peace Baptist Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR823/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52997","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1090693,"bill_number":"SR826","title":"National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. Day; recognize February 22, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 22, 2018, as National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR826/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52993","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1090697,"bill_number":"HR1221","title":"Strong-Green, Ashley; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ashley Strong-Green; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1221/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52987","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1090701,"bill_number":"HR1215","title":"Cobb, Mr. Wilson C.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Wilson C. Cobb; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1215/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52979","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1090705,"bill_number":"SR806","title":"Georgia Association of Educators (GAE) Day; recognize February 22, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 22, 2018, as Georgia Association of Educators (GAE) Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR806/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52937","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1090709,"bill_number":"HR1218","title":"Dunn, Mr. Bill; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Bill Dunn; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1218/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52983","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1090716,"bill_number":"SR805","title":"Skin Cancer Awareness Day; recognize March 14, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 14, 2018, as Skin Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR805/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/52936","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":1092204,"bill_number":"SR832","title":"Senate Study Committee on Risks Associated with Kratom; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Risks Associated with Kratom; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR832/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53007","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1092372,"bill_number":"SR829","title":"Ragan, David; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending David Ragan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR829/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53004","sponsor":"Gregory Kirk"},
{"bill_id":1092541,"bill_number":"SR830","title":"Sunshine House Regional Children's Advocacy Center; recognize; Executive Director Carol V. Donaldson; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Sunshine House Regional Children's Advocacy Center and honoring Executive Director Carol V. Donaldson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR830/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53005","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":1092711,"bill_number":"SR831","title":"Cliett, Jr., Mr. Flem G.; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Flem G. Cliett, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR831/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53006","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":1093236,"bill_number":"SR833","title":"PAGE, GAEL, and GACTE Day; recognize February 20, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION Commending the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE), Georgia Association of Educational Leaders (GAEL), and Georgia Association of Colleges for Teachers of Education (GACTE) and recognizing February 20, 2018, as PAGE, GAEL, and GACTE Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR833/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53008","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1093327,"bill_number":"SR834","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":"2018-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR834/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53009","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1093513,"bill_number":"SR835","title":"Elliott, Bill; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Bill Elliott for his amazing racing career; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR835/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53010","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1093953,"bill_number":"SR856","title":"University of Georgia Football Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the University of Georgia football team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR856/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53084","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1093955,"bill_number":"SR845","title":"Georgia's Coastal Tourism and Fisheries; seismic testing and oil drilling activities;oppose","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting Georgia's coastal tourism and fisheries and opposing seismic testing and oil drilling activities off of Georgia's coast; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR845/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53029","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1093956,"bill_number":"SB456","title":"\"Quality Basic Education Act\"; no high school which receives funding; shall participate unless association has separate regions and playoffs; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other educational programs under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to provide that 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 has separate regions and playoffs for certain private schools and certain public schools; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB456/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53098","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1093957,"bill_number":"SB457","title":"School Safety Plans; conduct drills on the execution of school safety plans based on guidance from Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-1185 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to school safety plans, so as to require every public school and private school to conduct drills on the execution of school safety plans based upon guidance from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB457/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53102","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":1093959,"bill_number":"SR867","title":"Virgil Williams Highway; Hall county; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Virgil R. Williams and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR867/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53096","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1093961,"bill_number":"HR1238","title":"Gomez, Cadet Andrew; University of North Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Cadet Andrew Gomez of the University of North Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1238/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53062","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":1093962,"bill_number":"SR853","title":"Merriweather, Mr. Eric; AAAG, Inc; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Eric Merriweather and AAAG, Inc., for the invaluable contributions they have made to those in need in the metropolitan Atlanta region; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR853/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53050","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1093964,"bill_number":"SR859","title":"Boatwright, Ranger Daniel and the 2nd Airborne Ranger Company; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ranger Daniel Boatwright and the 2nd Airborne Ranger Company; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR859/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53087","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1093965,"bill_number":"SR841","title":"Johnson, Jr., Dr. Lester B.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Lester B. Johnson, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR841/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53025","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1093967,"bill_number":"SR872","title":"Winkler, Mr. Scott; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Scott Winkler; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR872/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53106","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1093968,"bill_number":"SR837","title":"Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic & Cultural Affairs Department; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic & Cultural Affairs Department; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR837/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53013","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1093970,"bill_number":"SR846","title":"Municipal Corporations; limit the number in the state -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to limit the number of municipal corporations in the state; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR846/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53030","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1093972,"bill_number":"HR1234","title":"Hardwick, Kathryn G.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Kathryn G. Hardwick; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1234/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53058","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1093973,"bill_number":"HB961","title":"Local government; chief executive officer/county commission form of government shall not be authorized for county governing authorities in this state; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to organization of county government, so as to provide that the chief executive officer/county commission form of government shall not be authorized for county governing authorities in this state; to provide for a definition; to provide for the transition of existing chief executive officer/county commission types of county governing authorities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB961/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53018","sponsor":"Meagan Hanson"},
{"bill_id":1093974,"bill_number":"HR1236","title":"Key, Denny; 2018 Emanuel County Citizen of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Denny Key for being named the 2018 Emanuel County Citizen of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1236/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53060","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1093976,"bill_number":"HR1242","title":"Merlette, Alexis; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Alexis Merlette; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1242/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53066","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1093978,"bill_number":"SR836","title":"Losner, Monroe; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Monroe Losner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR836/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53012","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1093979,"bill_number":"SR863","title":"Elliot, Eva Jane \"Sissy\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Eva Jane \"Sissy\" Elliot, the Gainesville City School's 2018 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR863/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53091","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1093981,"bill_number":"HB964","title":"Rockdale County; Board of Education; modify compensation of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the compensation of the members and chairperson of the Board of Education of Rockdale County, approved March 10, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3652), so as to modify the compensation of the members of the Board of Education of Rockdale County; to provide for future cost-of-living increases; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB964/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53037","sponsor":"Vernon Jones"},
{"bill_id":1093982,"bill_number":"SR868","title":"McKibbon, Jr., John Bingham; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and honoring John Bingham McKibbon, Jr., for his induction into the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR868/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53097","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1093984,"bill_number":"SR876","title":"Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Day; recognize February 19, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 19, 2018, as the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR876/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53111","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":1093985,"bill_number":"SB453","title":"Local Government; limit the distance between the new municipal corporations and existing municipal corporations; requirements for active municipalities; modify","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 limit the distance between new municipal corporations and existing municipal corporations; to modify the requirements for active municipalities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB453/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53024","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1093987,"bill_number":"SB455","title":"General Assembly; procedures and standards for legislative and congressional reapportionment; provide","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 provide procedures and standards for legislative and congressional reapportionment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":"Reapportionment and Redistricting","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB455/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53046","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1093989,"bill_number":"HB960","title":"General Assembly; law containing a tax incentive for a person outside this state; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for financial affairs, so as to provide that the General Assembly shall not pass any law containing, modifying, or extending a tax incentive for a person outside this state that is not also offered in a proportionate amount and under proportionate conditions to a person conducting similar or related business in this state; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB960/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53017","sponsor":"John Pezold"},
{"bill_id":1093990,"bill_number":"SR854","title":"University of Georgia Football Team; senior members; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the senior members of the University of Georgia football team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR854/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53082","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1093991,"bill_number":"SR866","title":"John D. Stephens Highway; Gwinnett County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. John D. Stephens and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR866/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53094","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1093993,"bill_number":"SR870","title":"Stanley, Jr., R. T.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating R. T. Stanley, Jr., upon his long overdue induction into the Vidalia Onion Growers Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR870/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53101","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1093994,"bill_number":"HB963","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; annual development of promoted list of industry credentials that meet certain high-demand criteria; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to educational programs under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to provide for the annual development of a promoted list of industry credentials and state licenses that meet certain high-demand or high-wage criteria; to provide for distribution of the annual promoted list; to provide for annual reporting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB963/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53036","sponsor":"Buzz Brockway"},
{"bill_id":1093996,"bill_number":"HR1229","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":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1229/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53053","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":1093998,"bill_number":"SR850","title":"DeLoach, Benjie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Benjie DeLoach for his immeasurable contributions to his community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR850/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53034","sponsor":"Gregory Kirk"},
{"bill_id":1093999,"bill_number":"HR1243","title":"Bettinger, Hannah; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Hannah Bettinger; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1243/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53067","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1094000,"bill_number":"HB967","title":"Revenue and taxation; levy of the joint county and municipal sales and use tax by consolidated governments and use of proceeds of such tax; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to change certain provisions regarding the levy of the joint county and municipal sales and use tax by consolidated governments and use of proceeds of such tax; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB967/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53040","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":1094002,"bill_number":"HR1255","title":"Bishop, Honorable Joe C.; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable Joe C. Bishop on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1255/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53079","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1094005,"bill_number":"HB965","title":"Ad valorem tax; all-terrain vehicles; provide for definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 and Code Section 48-5-504.40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and watercraft and all-terrain vehicles held in inventory for resale exempt from ad valorem taxation for limited period of time, respectively, so as to provide for definitions relative to all-terrain vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB965/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53038","sponsor":"Jason Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1094006,"bill_number":"HR1253","title":"Sunshine House Regional Children's Advocacy Center; Executive Director Carol V. Donaldson; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Sunshine House Regional Children's Advocacy Center and honoring Executive Director Carol V. Donaldson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1253/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53077","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1094008,"bill_number":"HR1249","title":"Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE), Georgia Association of Educational Leaders (GAEL), and Georgia Association of Colleges for Teachers of Education (GACTE); PAGE, GAEL, and GACTE Day at the state capitol; February 20, 2018; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE), Georgia Association of Educational Leaders (GAEL), and Georgia Association of Colleges for Teachers of Education (GACTE) and recognizing February 20, 2018, as PAGE, GAEL, and GACTE Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1249/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53073","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":1094009,"bill_number":"HR1235","title":"Peanut Proud Festival; occasion of its tenth anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Peanut Proud Festival on the occasion of its tenth anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1235/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53059","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1094011,"bill_number":"HR1239","title":"Wenzel, Cadet Bryton; University of North Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Cadet Bryton Wenzel of the University of North Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1239/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53063","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":1094012,"bill_number":"HR1240","title":"Sears, Bobby; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bobby Sears; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1240/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53064","sponsor":"Jimmy Pruett"},
{"bill_id":1094014,"bill_number":"HB968","title":"Probation; transfer of probation supervision to the judicial circuit of the county in which the defendant resides in the case of misdemeanor offenses; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probation, so as to require the transfer of probation supervision to the judicial circuit of the county in which the defendant resides in the case of misdemeanor offenses; to require the transfer of probation supervision to the county or municipality in which the defendant resides in the case of ordinance violations and misdemeanors; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB968/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53041","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1094015,"bill_number":"HR1237","title":"Camden County High School wrestling team and coaches; winning the 2018 GHSA Class 7A Duals State Championship for a fourth consecutive year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Camden County High School wrestling team and coaches on winning the 2018 GHSA Class 7A Duals State Championship for a fourth consecutive year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1237/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53061","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":1094017,"bill_number":"HB972","title":"Human Services, Department of; Division of Family and Children Services to offer extended care youth services under certain circumstances; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 and Code Section 49-5-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Juvenile Code and powers and duties of the Department of Human Services, respectively, so as to allow the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services to offer extended care youth services to youths between 18 and 21 years of age under certain circumstances; to change a definition; to clarify juvenile court jurisdiction and the termination of dependency orders; to provide for voluntary agreements for services and court oversight; to change provisions relating to the Department of Human Services' powers and duties; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB972/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53081","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":1094019,"bill_number":"SR874","title":"Wise, Stan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Stan Wise on the occasion of his retirement from the Georgia Public Service Commission; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR874/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53108","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":1094020,"bill_number":"SR844","title":"Bennett, Gloria \"The Bird Lady\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Gloria \"The Bird Lady\" Bennett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR844/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53028","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1094022,"bill_number":"HB974","title":"State health planning and development; certificate of need requirements; exempt integrated surgery centers","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 exempt integrated surgery centers from certificate of need requirements; to provide for a definition; to provide for conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB974/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53100","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1094023,"bill_number":"HB975","title":"Solid waste management; collection of fee for disposal of coal combustion residuals; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to solid waste management generally, so as to provide for collection of a fee by local governing authorities for the disposal of coal combustion residuals in municipal solid waste disposal facilities; 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 disposal of coal combustion residuals; to provide for the method for the collection of the excise tax; to provide for the enforcement and implementation of the excise tax; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB975/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53105","sponsor":"Robert Gasaway"},
{"bill_id":1094024,"bill_number":"SB458","title":"Ad Valorem Taxation; conditions; family owned farmed entities; discontinue a qualifying use of bona fide conservation use property; 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 the conditions upon which family owned farmed entities may elect to discontinue a qualifying use of bona fide conservation use property while incurring reduced penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Act 465","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB458/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53103","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1094027,"bill_number":"HB958","title":"Domestic relations; signs to be posted at certain medical facilities to indicate 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":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB958/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53015","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1094028,"bill_number":"HR1223","title":"Sex Trafficking Awareness Day at the state capitol; February 20, 2018; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 20, 2018, as Sex Trafficking Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1223/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53011","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1094029,"bill_number":"HR1225","title":"Congress; pass the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy (BRACE) Act; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging Congress to pass the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act (BRACE Act); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1225/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53043","sponsor":"Brian Prince"},
{"bill_id":1094032,"bill_number":"HR1246","title":"Armstrong, Camille Jordan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Camille Jordan Armstrong; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1246/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53070","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1094033,"bill_number":"SR852","title":"Oswalt, Mayor Willie Ray; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mayor Willie Ray Oswalt; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR852/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53049","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1094034,"bill_number":"SR847","title":"Cruz, Omar Simeon; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Omar Simeon Cruz for receiving the 2017 Grower of the Year Award from the Vidalia Onion Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR847/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53031","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1094037,"bill_number":"SR848","title":"Council for Quality Growth Day; recognize March 5, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 5, 2018, as Council for Quality Growth Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR848/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53032","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1094038,"bill_number":"SB452","title":"Criminal Procedure and Penal Institutions; peace officer to take certain actions; verification that a suspect is illegal alien; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 17 and Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure and penal institutions, respectively, so as to require a peace officer to take certain actions upon verification that a suspect is an illegal alien; to clarify and require certain actions by the Department of Corrections, sheriffs, municipal custodial officers, the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, and the Department of Community Service regarding persons not lawfully present in the United States; to prohibit release from confinement persons who are illegal aliens; to require the State Board of Pardons and Paroles to consider certain factors; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"House Postponed","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB452/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53020","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":1094039,"bill_number":"SR838","title":"Links Day; recognize March 6, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION commending The Links, Incorporated, and recognizing March 6, 2018, as Links Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR838/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53021","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":1094041,"bill_number":"SB459","title":"\"Rural Hospital Infusion Plan (RHIP) Act\"","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 convert a destination cancer hospital to a hospital facility for certificate of need requirements upon certain conditions; to revise a definition; to provide for payments to go the Indigent Care Trust Fund; to repeal certain destination cancer hospital provisions relating to certificate of need; to provide for funds from the Indigent Care Trust Fund to be used for the rural stabilization program; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB459/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53110","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1094042,"bill_number":"HR1251","title":"Georgia and Japan; long and steady friendship; 45th anniversary of the Office of the State of Georgia in Japan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the long and steady friendship between Georgia and Japan shown by the 45th anniversary of the Office of the State of Georgia in Japan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1251/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53075","sponsor":"Tom Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1094044,"bill_number":"HR1241","title":"Cook, Jennie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Jennie Cook; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1241/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53065","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":1094046,"bill_number":"HR1232","title":"Early County; bicentennial; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the bicentennial of Early County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1232/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53056","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1094047,"bill_number":"HR1248","title":"South Forsyth High School Competition Cheerleading Team; winning the 2017 Georgia High School Association (GHSA) Class 7A State Competition Cheerleading Championship; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the South Forsyth High School Competition Cheerleading Team on winning the 2017 Georgia High School Association (GHSA) Class 7A State Competition Cheerleading Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1248/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53072","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1094049,"bill_number":"HB973","title":"Ethics in government; lobbyists shall acknowledge and agree to abide by sexual harassment policy of General Assembly; 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 that lobbyists shall acknowledge receiving, reading, and agreeing to abide by the sexual harassment policy of the General Assembly as a condition to lobbyist registration; to provide that violation of the sexual harassment policy by a lobbyist shall be grounds for sanctioning such lobbyist; to provide that complaints regarding violation of the sexual harassment policy of the General Assembly by any lobbyist may be reported to the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission by the General Assembly with recommendations for sanctions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB973/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53095","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":1094050,"bill_number":"SR840","title":"Stewart, L. Chris; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending L. Chris Stewart on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR840/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53023","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1094051,"bill_number":"SR843","title":"Gainor, Honorable Booker; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable Booker Gainor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR843/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53027","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1094053,"bill_number":"HR1245","title":"Zulfigar, Maria; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Maria Zulfigar; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1245/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53069","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1094055,"bill_number":"HR1247","title":"Watkins, Reagan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Reagan Watkins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1247/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53071","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1094056,"bill_number":"SR865","title":"State of Georgia Council on Respiratory Health Promotion; support creation","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting the creation of the State of Georgia Council on Respiratory Health Promotion; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR865/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53093","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":1094059,"bill_number":"SR860","title":"South Fulton Chamber of Commerce; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the South Fulton Chamber of Commerce on the grand occasion of its 71st anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR860/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53088","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1094060,"bill_number":"HB959","title":"State government; public records shall not be held exclusively by private entity; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to inspection of public records, so as to provide that no agency shall enter into any agreement, contract, or understanding with any private entity which would allow such private entity to exclusively hold public records which are subject to disclosure; to provide that any agency which enters into any agreement, contract, or understanding with any private entity that may generate public records which would be subject to disclosure as a result of such agreement, contract, or understanding shall ensure that such public records shall not be held exclusively, regardless of limitations, by such private entity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB959/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53016","sponsor":"Jason Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1094062,"bill_number":"SR857","title":"Rudy Bowen Highway; Gwinnett County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Rudy Bowen and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR857/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53085","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1094063,"bill_number":"HB962","title":"Excise tax; rooms, lodging, and accommodations; change certain provisions regarding levy and collection of such tax","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 the excise tax on the furnishing for value to the public of any rooms, lodgings, or accommodations, so as to change certain provisions regarding the levy and collection of such tax; to provide that certain counties levying a certain form of such tax shall only be authorized to levy a new tax after a certain date; to provide for certain conditions for expenditures of such tax revenue; to change certain provisions authorizing certain counties and municipalities to levy such tax under certain conditions; to provide for requirements and limitations with respect thereto; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB962/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53019","sponsor":"Robert Gasaway"},
{"bill_id":1094065,"bill_number":"HR1254","title":"McCutchen, Joseph Kelly, III; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joseph Kelly McCutchen III on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1254/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53078","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1094067,"bill_number":"HR1256","title":"Locate South GeorgiaLEADS; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Locate South GeorgiaLEADS; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1256/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53080","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1094068,"bill_number":"SR842","title":"Baggs, Jr. Elder Henry; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Elder Henry Baggs, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR842/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53026","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1094070,"bill_number":"HB970","title":"Crimes and offenses; offense of carrying a weapon in an unauthorized location; includes carrying a long gun","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-127 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying weapons in unauthorized locations, so as to establish that the offense of carrying a weapon or long gun in an unauthorized location includes carrying a long gun while knowingly participating in the assembly of two or more persons upon any public way or public property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB970/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53047","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":1094071,"bill_number":"HR1230","title":"Custis, Zion; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Zion Custis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1230/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53054","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":1094072,"bill_number":"SR875","title":"Nix, Louise; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Louise Nix on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR875/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53109","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1094074,"bill_number":"HR1250","title":"DeKalb Chamber of Commerce; 80th anniversary; support, attract, and sustain business and economic development within DeKalb County and metro Atlanta; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the 80th anniversary of the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce and recognizing all that they do in order to support, attract, and sustain business and economic development within DeKalb County and metro Atlanta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1250/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53074","sponsor":"Howard Mosby"},
{"bill_id":1094076,"bill_number":"HR1227","title":"Hunt, James Forrest \"Bo\"; outstanding leadership in the development and continuation of Pact 39 Cub Scouts and Troop 39 Boy Scouts of Fairplay, Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending James Forrest \"Bo\" Hunt for his outstanding leadership in the development and continuation of Pact 39 Cub Scouts and Troop 39 Boy Scouts of Fairplay, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1227/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53051","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1094077,"bill_number":"SB454","title":"'Georgia Firearms and Weapons Act'","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to make unlawful the possession and use of bump fire stock; to revise definitions; to subject the possession and use of bump fire stock to criminal penalties; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB454/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53045","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1094079,"bill_number":"SR869","title":"Pope, Dr. Lonnie Gordon; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Lonnie Gordon Pope; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR869/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53099","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1094080,"bill_number":"HR1226","title":"Joint Study Committee on Combat Sports; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Combat Sports; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1226/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53044","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":1094082,"bill_number":"SR873","title":"Duehring, George Michael; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of George Michael Duehring; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR873/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53107","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1094083,"bill_number":"HR1233","title":"Ward, Maxine Sanders Campbell; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Maxine Sanders Campbell Ward; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1233/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53057","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1094085,"bill_number":"SR849","title":"Davis, Greg; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Greg Davis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR849/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53033","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1094087,"bill_number":"HB966","title":"Juvenile Code; conduct of hearings; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of the Juvenile Code, so as to change provisions relating to conduct of hearings; to limit the use of restraints on a child in the courtroom; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB966/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53039","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":1094088,"bill_number":"SR862","title":"Gunther, Dr. Michael G. and Leward L. Dunn; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Michael G. Gunther and Leward L. Dunn for their many valuable contributions and research and recognizing the Soldier Boy's Monument for its profound historical significance; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR862/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53090","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1094089,"bill_number":"HR1244","title":"Johnson, Brionika Elizabeth Gabrielle; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Brionika Elizabeth Gabrielle Johnson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1244/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53068","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1094092,"bill_number":"HR1252","title":"Conrad, Dr. Maximilian; University of Iceland; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Maximilian Conrad and the University of Iceland; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1252/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53076","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1094093,"bill_number":"SR864","title":"Kimball, Pastor Robert Louis; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Pastor Robert Louis Kimball; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR864/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53092","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1094095,"bill_number":"SR851","title":"Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the annual Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry, the Cordele City Commission, the Board of Commissioners of Crisp County, the Crisp County Power Commission, and the Cordele-Crisp Chamber of Commerce and commending the Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry cooking team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR851/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53035","sponsor":"Gregory Kirk"},
{"bill_id":1094096,"bill_number":"SR871","title":"Cadle, Lynn Bailey; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lynn Bailey Cadle; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR871/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53104","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1094098,"bill_number":"SR855","title":"Smart, Kirby; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kirby Smart, Head Coach of the University of Georgia football team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR855/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53083","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1094099,"bill_number":"SR839","title":"Community Service Boards Day; recognize February 27, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's Community Service Boards and recognizing February 27, 2018, as Community Service Boards Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR839/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53022","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":1094101,"bill_number":"SR858","title":"Lamar County; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Lamar County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR858/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53086","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1094103,"bill_number":"HR1231","title":"Smith-Martin, Pastor Wendy Y.; grand occasion of her 20th ministerial anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Wendy Y. Smith-Martin on the grand occasion of her 20th ministerial anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1231/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53055","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":1094104,"bill_number":"HB971","title":"Education; home study and private school students to take PSAT and advanced placement exams through local school system under certain conditions; allow","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, so as to allow home study and private school students to take the PSAT/NMSQT and advanced placement exams through a local school system under certain conditions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for posting of administration dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB971/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53048","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":1094105,"bill_number":"HR1228","title":"Nasrallah, Riley Townsend; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Riley Townsend Nasrallah; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1228/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53052","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1094107,"bill_number":"HR1224","title":"House Study Committee on the Establishment of a Living Wage; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Establishment of a Living Wage; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1224/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53014","sponsor":"Deborah Gonzalez"},
{"bill_id":1094108,"bill_number":"SR861","title":"September 11th First Responders Appreciation Program; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the September 11th First Responders Appreciation program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR861/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53089","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1094125,"bill_number":"HB969","title":"Civil practice; burden of proof required for civil forfeiture proceedings; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 9-16-17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to burden of proof and presumptions, so as to change the burden of proof required for civil forfeiture proceedings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"House Postponed","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB969/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53042","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":1094998,"bill_number":"HR1259","title":"Hoyt Dean \"Dink\" McCoy Memorial Highway; Banks County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Hoyt Dean \"Dink\" McCoy and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1259/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53120","sponsor":"Robert Gasaway"},
{"bill_id":1094999,"bill_number":"SB470","title":"Commissioner of Public Safety; assign at least one member of the Georgia State Patrol for each public school in this state; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 27 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to loitering at or disrupting schools, so as to require the commissioner of public safety to assign at least one member of the Georgia State Patrol for each public school in this state; to provide for a purpose; to provide for funding contingency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB470/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53201","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":1095000,"bill_number":"HR1266","title":"Chandler, Rodney L.; Chair of the Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA); commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Rodney L. Chandler, Chair of the Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1266/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53168","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1095001,"bill_number":"SR903","title":"94th Airlift Wing at Dobbins Air Reserve Base; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the military commanders of the 94th Airlift Wing at Dobbins Air Reserve Base; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR903/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53207","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1095002,"bill_number":"HR1288","title":"Rafferty, Ms. Alice; occasion of her retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Alice Rafferty on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1288/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53190","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":1095003,"bill_number":"HR1280","title":"Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry; Cordele City Commission; Board of Commissioners of Crisp County; Crisp County Power Commission; Cordele-Crisp Chamber of Commerce; Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry cooking team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the annual Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry, the Cordele City Commission, the Board of Commissioners of Crisp County, the Crisp County Power Commission, and the Cordele-Crisp Chamber of Commerce and commending the Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry cooking team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1280/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53182","sponsor":"Buddy Harden"},
{"bill_id":1095004,"bill_number":"HB988","title":"Game and fish; regulation of hunting with air guns of less than 0.30 caliber; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-3-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to legal weapons for hunting wildlife generally, prohibition of use of silencers and suppressors, and penalty for violations, so as to provide for regulation of hunting with air guns of less than 0.30 caliber; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB988/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53195","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1095006,"bill_number":"SR888","title":"Diabetes & Cardiovascular Disease Awareness Month; recognize November, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing November, 2018 as Diabetes & Cardiovascular Disease Awareness Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR888/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53134","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":1095007,"bill_number":"SR891","title":"Meredith, Lydia Mitcham; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Lydia Mitcham Meredith for being a recipient of the 2018 Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR891/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53141","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1095008,"bill_number":"SB463","title":"Electric Motor Vehicles; exception for certain manufacturers; restrictions on the ownership, operation, and control of motor vehicle dealerships; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 10 and 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce and trade and motor vehicles and traffic, respectively, so as to provide an exception for certain manufacturers of electric motor vehicles to restrictions on the ownership, operation, and control of motor vehicle dealerships; to provide an exception for electric motor vehicles to the inspection requirements for certificates of title if certain conditions are met; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB463/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53148","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":1095010,"bill_number":"HR1284","title":"Thompson, Joyce; Caribbean American Day; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joyce Thompson on Caribbean American Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1284/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53186","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1095011,"bill_number":"SR899","title":"Unify Georgia Day; recognize March 9, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 9, 2018, as Unify Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR899/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53160","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1095012,"bill_number":"SR889","title":"New Americans Day; recognize March 13, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 13, 2018, as New Americans Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR889/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53135","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1095013,"bill_number":"SB473","title":"Handicapped Persons; real-time captioning of legislative proceedings for the deaf and hearing impaired; provide","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 for real-time captioning of legislative proceedings for the deaf and hearing impaired; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB473/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53204","sponsor":"Nikema Williams"},
{"bill_id":1095014,"bill_number":"SB469","title":"Counties/Municipal Corporations; no county or municipality shall adopt/enforce any regulation or ordinance regulating building design elements; one- or two-family dwellings; provide","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 provide that no county or municipality shall adopt or enforce any regulation or ordinance relating to or regulating building design elements as applied to one- or two-family dwellings; to define certain terms; to provide exceptions, to amend Code Section 36-66-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to zoning procedures, so as to redefine the term \"zoning\"; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB469/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53157","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1095016,"bill_number":"SB472","title":"Domestic Relations; persons convicted of misdemeanor crimes of family violence from receiving, possessing, or transporting a firearm; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 16 and 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses and to domestic relations, respectively, so as to prohibit persons convicted of misdemeanor crimes of family violence from receiving, possessing, or transporting a firearm and to prohibit persons subject to family violence protective orders from receiving, possessing, or transporting a firearm; 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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB472/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53203","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1095017,"bill_number":"SB474","title":"Insurance; preexisting conditions under short-term health benefit policies or certificates; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide for preexisting conditions under short-term health benefit policies or certificates; to provide for definitions; to provide for the use of \"preexisting condition\" in short-term health policies and exclusions; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB474/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53205","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1095018,"bill_number":"HB984","title":"Income tax; refundable earned income tax credit; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from income taxes, so as to provide for a refundable earned income tax credit; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB984/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53151","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1095019,"bill_number":"HB980","title":"Dade County; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Dade 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":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB980/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53116","sponsor":"John Deffenbaugh"},
{"bill_id":1095020,"bill_number":"SR884","title":"Haynie, Christopher Lee; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Christopher Lee Haynie; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR884/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53131","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1095022,"bill_number":"HB976","title":"State government; State Gaming Commission; establish","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 establish the State Gaming Commission; to provide for its membership, manner of appointment, terms of office, duties, and responsibilities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB976/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53112","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1095023,"bill_number":"SR885","title":"Carey Ellerbee Memorial Bridge; Upson County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Carey Ellerbee and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR885/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53144","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1095025,"bill_number":"HR1264","title":"Beasley, Charles E.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Charles E. Beasley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1264/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53166","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":1095026,"bill_number":"HR1270","title":"The Links, Incorporated; Links Day at the state capitol; March 6, 2018; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending The Links, Incorporated, and recognizing March 6, 2018, as Links Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1270/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53172","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1095027,"bill_number":"HB977","title":"Health; microblading of eyebrow is included as tattooing; provide","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 provide that microblading of the eyebrow is included as tattooing; to provide that microblading of the eyebrow is not considered illegal tattooing near the eye; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB977/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53113","sponsor":"Karen Mathiak"},
{"bill_id":1095028,"bill_number":"HR1265","title":"Georgia High School Fencing League; member teams; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia High School Fencing League and its member teams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1265/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53167","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1095029,"bill_number":"HR1275","title":"Robinson, Mayor Rochelle; outstanding public service; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Mayor Rochelle Robinson for her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1275/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53177","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1095030,"bill_number":"SR882","title":"Senate Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Operations and Authority Creation Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Operations and Authority Creation Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR882/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53129","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1095031,"bill_number":"SB465","title":"Interest and Usury; letter of credit from being classified as interest; exempt any charge","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 exempt any charge for a letter of credit from being classified as interest; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":"Banking and Financial Institutions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB465/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53149","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":1095034,"bill_number":"HB989","title":"Ad valorem tax; property tax exemptions; allow certain nonprofit institutions to exempt certain buildings","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 nonprofit charitable institutions to exempt buildings used for the primary or incidental purpose of securing income from property tax; 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 provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB989/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53196","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":1095035,"bill_number":"SB462","title":"State Health Planning and Development; integrated surgery centers from certificate of need requirements; exempt","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 exempt integrated surgery centers from certificate of need requirements; to provide for a definition; to provide for conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB462/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53123","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1095036,"bill_number":"HB979","title":"Johns Creek, City of; term limits for mayor and councilmembers; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Johns Creek in Fulton County, Georgia, approved March 29, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3503), as amended, so as to provide for term limits for the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB979/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53115","sponsor":"Brad Raffensperger"},
{"bill_id":1095037,"bill_number":"SR894","title":"Cooper, Dr. Max; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Max Cooper; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR894/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53154","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1095038,"bill_number":"HB982","title":"Courts; relative searches conducted by DFCS; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dependency proceedings, so as to change provisions relating to relative searches conducted by DFCS; to change provisions relating to termination of parental rights; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub As Amended","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB982/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53136","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":1095039,"bill_number":"HB990","title":"Rockdale County; Board of Education; modify compensation of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the compensation of the members and chairperson of the Board of Education of Rockdale County, approved March 10, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3652), so as to modify the compensation of the members of the Board of Education of Rockdale County; to provide for future cost-of-living increases; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB990/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53197","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":1095040,"bill_number":"SR878","title":"Hamilton, Teresa; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Teresa Hamilton for receiving the 2018 Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR878/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53125","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1095042,"bill_number":"HR1272","title":"Lambert High School; receiving the Georgia Athletic Director's Association award, the Director's Cup Champion; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lambert High School for receiving the Georgia Athletic Director's Association award, the Director's Cup Champion; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1272/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53174","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1095043,"bill_number":"SR881","title":"Southeast Whitfield High School Raider Rage Boys Soccer Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Southeast Whitfield High School Raider Rage boys soccer team for winning the 2017 GHSA 4A State Soccer Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR881/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53128","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1095044,"bill_number":"SR900","title":"Cameron, Ryan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ryan Cameron; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR900/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53161","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1095046,"bill_number":"HR1268","title":"Beasley, Victor \"Vic\", Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Victor \"Vic\" Beasley, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1268/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53170","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":1095047,"bill_number":"HB978","title":"Motor vehicles; automated traffic enforcement safety devices in school zones; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to school buses, so as to revise the enforcement of civil monetary penalties; to provide for procedures and enforcement; to provide for dedication of fees collected from local civil monetary penalties; 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 automated traffic enforcement safety devices in school zones; to provide for the operation of automated traffic enforcement safety devices; to provide for automated traffic enforcement safety device testing exceptions and procedures; to provide for automated traffic enforcement safety device use warning signs; safety devices; to provide for rules, regulations, and terms of use for automated traffic enforcement safety devices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB978/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53114","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":1095048,"bill_number":"HR1285","title":"Calliste-Thegg, Sherryl; Caribbean American Day; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sherryl Calliste-Thegg on the occasion of Caribbean American Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1285/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53187","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1095049,"bill_number":"SR883","title":"Krubeck, Angelica; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Angelica Krubeck, a 2018 Prudential Spirit of Community Award recipient; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR883/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53130","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":1095050,"bill_number":"SB460","title":"\"Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965\"; adoption of a logo and brand to include the term \"ATL\" by such Authority by certain date; 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 adoption of a logo and brand to include the term \"ATL\" by such Authority by a certain date; to remove a limitation on the amount of funds such Authority may receive from the state; to provide for the publishing of standards for bus service for a fiscal year; to provide for clarification on the responsible parties for debt in relation to the issuance of certain revenue bonds; to amend requirements for transportation services contracts between the Authority and a local government; to provide for related matters; to provide for contingent effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB460/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53122","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1095052,"bill_number":"HR1273","title":"Thomas Grady Service Center; occasion of its 50th anniversary; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Thomas Grady Service Center on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1273/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53175","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1095053,"bill_number":"HR1281","title":"Lamar, Mr. Calvin, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Mr. Calvin Lamar, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1281/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53183","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":1095054,"bill_number":"HR1283","title":"Watson, Jacqueline Michelle; Caribbean American Day; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jacqueline Michelle Watson on Caribbean American Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1283/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53185","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1095055,"bill_number":"HR1263","title":"North Paulding High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps; Raider Teams; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Raider Teams of the North Paulding High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1263/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53165","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":1095058,"bill_number":"SR893","title":"PANDAS Awareness Day; recognize October 9, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing October 9, 2018, as PANDAS Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR893/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53143","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1095059,"bill_number":"HR1291","title":"Christian Ambassadors of Word of Life Christian Fellowship; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Christian Ambassadors of Word of Life Christian Fellowship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1291/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53193","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1095060,"bill_number":"HR1262","title":"Lucille, Sister; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Sister Lucille; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1262/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53163","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1095062,"bill_number":"HR1282","title":"Swann, Ms. Bertha Mae; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Ms. Bertha Mae Swann; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1282/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53184","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":1095063,"bill_number":"SR892","title":"45th Anniversary of the Office of the State of Georgia in Japan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the long and steady friendship between Georgia and Japan shown by the 45th Anniversary of the Office of the State of Georgia in Japan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR892/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53142","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1095064,"bill_number":"HR1293","title":"United States Congress; pass the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to pass the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1293/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53199","sponsor":"Timothy Barr"},
{"bill_id":1095065,"bill_number":"HB987","title":"Buildings and housing; comprehensive state civil rights law protecting individuals from discrimination in housing, public accommodations, and employment; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide comprehensive state civil rights law protecting individuals from discrimination in housing, public accommodations, and employment; to amend Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 8 of the O.C.G.A., relating to fair housing, so as to prohibit discrimination in housing; to amend Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to commerce and trade, so as to protect the right to equal enjoyment of and privileges to public accommodations; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 34 and Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to labor and industrial relations generally and public officers and employees, respectively, so as to prohibit discrimination in private and public employment; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB987/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53194","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1095066,"bill_number":"HR1292","title":"Georgia Alzheimer's and Related Dementia Advisory Council; study providing access to quality long-term care for individuals with Alzheimer's; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Alzheimer's and Related Dementia Advisory Council and its work groups to study providing access to quality long-term care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease or other related dementia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1292/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53198","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1095067,"bill_number":"SR896","title":"Holiday Helping Hands, Inc.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Holiday Helping Hands, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR896/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53156","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1095068,"bill_number":"HR1271","title":"Scott, Aaron; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Aaron Scott; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1271/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53173","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1095070,"bill_number":"SR879","title":"Sex Trafficking Awareness Day; recognize February 20, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 20, 2018, as Sex Trafficking Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR879/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53126","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1095072,"bill_number":"HR1276","title":"Jones, Dr. Romona Jackson; outstanding public service; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Romona Jackson Jones for her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1276/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53178","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1095073,"bill_number":"HR1278","title":"Lotson, Dr. Roger; 2017 National Youth Challenge Director of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Roger Lotson, the 2017 National Youth Challenge Director of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1278/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53180","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":1095074,"bill_number":"SB466","title":"Landlord and Tenant; definition; application screening fees; limit the amount of such fees; provide","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 provide a definition; to provide for application screening fees; to limit the amount of such fees; to provide for the refund of such fees under certain circumstances; to provide for certain disclosures to rejected applicants; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB466/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53150","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1095075,"bill_number":"SR877","title":"Cofield, Pastor Wayne; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Wayne Cofield and Whitfield Baptist Church in recognition of 40 years of service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR877/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53124","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1095076,"bill_number":"SR880","title":"Walton, Superintendent Emeritus Elder Oliver C.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Superintendent Emeritus Elder Oliver C. Walton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR880/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53127","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":1095077,"bill_number":"HR1277","title":"Madric-Morris, Taurus; recipient of the 2018 Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Taurus Madric-Morris for being a recipient of the 2018 Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1277/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53179","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1095078,"bill_number":"SR895","title":"Transit Equity Day; recognize February 5, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 5, 2018, as Transit Equity Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR895/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53155","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1095080,"bill_number":"HB983","title":"Domestic relations; medical review and evaluation on a third or subsequent allegation of child abuse; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 19-15-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to protocol committee on child abuse, written protocol, training of members, and written sexual abuse and exploitation protocol, so as to provide for medical review and evaluation on a third or subsequent allegation of child abuse; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB983/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53137","sponsor":"Betty Price"},
{"bill_id":1095082,"bill_number":"SB468","title":"Counties, Municipal Corporations; certain disclosures from consultants; bids, requests for proposals; procurement orders; purchasing orders; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, so as to provide for certain disclosures from consultants and other contractors who enter into contracts or arrangements with counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities to prepare or develop specifications or requirements for bids, requests for proposals, procurement orders, or purchasing orders; to provide for consequences for failure to disclose; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB468/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53147","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1095083,"bill_number":"SB464","title":"Taxes and License Fees; state revenue commissioner to accept cryptocurrencies for payment; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-2-32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to forms of payment of taxes and license fees, so as to require the state revenue commissioner to accept cryptocurrencies for payment of taxes and license fees; to require conversion of cryptocurrency payments into United States dollars; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB464/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53145","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":1095084,"bill_number":"HR1274","title":"Simmons, Vice Chairman Michele; outstanding public service; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Vice Chairman Michelle Simmons for her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1274/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53176","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1095085,"bill_number":"SR901","title":"Health2Wealth Day; recognize March 27, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 27, 2018, as the ninth annual Health2Wealth Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR901/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53162","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1095086,"bill_number":"HR1258","title":"House Study Committee on Equitable Taxation under Business and Occupation Taxes and Fees; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Equitable Taxation under Business and Occupation Taxes and Fees; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1258/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53119","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1095087,"bill_number":"SR898","title":"Fromm, Jake; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jake Fromm, finance major and freshman quarterback of the University of Georgia football team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR898/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53159","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1095089,"bill_number":"SR887","title":"Female Veterans Legislative Day; recognize February 20, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 20, 2018, as Female Veterans Legislative Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR887/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53133","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1095090,"bill_number":"SR902","title":"Joint Study Committee on Revising the Applicability and Nomenclature of the Offense of Rape; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Revising the Applicability and Nomenclature of the Offense of Rape; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR902/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53164","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1095091,"bill_number":"HR1261","title":"Veterans Memorial Highway; Tattnall 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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1261/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53139","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1095092,"bill_number":"HR1290","title":"Humanitarian Day in Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Humanitarian Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1290/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53192","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1095094,"bill_number":"HB985","title":"Hull, Town of; revise terms of office and timing of elections for mayor and councilmembers","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the town of Hull, partly in Clarke County and partly in the county of Madison, Georgia, approved August 24, 1905 (Ga. L. 1905, p. 893), as amended, so as to revise the terms of office and timing of elections for the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for posts; to revise provisions related to the appointment of a mayor pro tem; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB985/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53152","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":1095095,"bill_number":"HR1289","title":"Lilburn Elementary School Legomatics; winning the FIRST Lego League State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Lilburn Elementary School Legomatics for winning the FIRST Lego League State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1289/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53191","sponsor":"Clay Cox"},
{"bill_id":1095096,"bill_number":"HB986","title":"Waycross Judicial Circuit; judges of superior courts; increase supplements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing that the governing authority of each county comprising the Waycross Judicial Circuit may supplement the compensation, salary, expenses, and allowances of each of the judges of the superior courts of the Waycross Judicial Circuit, approved March 20, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3879), so as to increase the amounts of such supplements; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB986/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53153","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":1095098,"bill_number":"HB981","title":"Criminal procedure; record restriction for individuals convicted of certain felonies and misdemeanors under certain circumstances; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Sections 17-17-12 and 35-3-37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to notification to victim of accused's motion for new trial or appeal, release on bail or recognizance, appellate proceedings, outcome of appeal, notifications regarding death penalty cases, and victim's rights retained at new trial or on appeal and review of individual's criminal history record information, definitions, privacy considerations, written application requesting review, and inspection, respectively, so as to provide for record restriction for individuals convicted of certain felonies and misdemeanors under certain circumstances; to provide for procedure; to provide for notification to victims when an individual petitions for record restriction; to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB981/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53117","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":1095099,"bill_number":"SR897","title":"U.S. Congress; establish a system of checks and balances with regard to first use of nuclear weapons; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to establish a system of checks and balances with regard to the first use of nuclear weapons; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR897/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53158","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1095100,"bill_number":"HR1269","title":"Miller, Martin Jay; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Martin Jay Miller; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1269/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53171","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1095101,"bill_number":"SB471","title":"Prescription Drugs; practitioners to issue electronic prescriptions for certain controlled substances; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prescription drugs, so as to require practitioners to issue electronic prescriptions for certain controlled substances; to provide for definitions; 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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB471/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53202","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1095102,"bill_number":"SR890","title":"Coe, Charles \"Chuck\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Charles \"Chuck\" Coe; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR890/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53140","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1095103,"bill_number":"SR886","title":"Georgia's Coastal Tourism and Fisheries; seismic testing and oil and gas drilling activities;oppose","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting Georgia's coastal tourism and fisheries and opposing seismic testing and oil and gas drilling activities off of Georgia's coast; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR886/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53132","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1095105,"bill_number":"HR1286","title":"Valdosta State University Day at the state capitol; March 12, 2018; student leaders at Valdosta State University; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 12, 2018, as Valdosta State University Day at the state capitol and commending student leaders at Valdosta State University; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1286/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53188","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":1095106,"bill_number":"HR1257","title":"House Study Committee on the Workforce Shortage and Crisis in Home and Community Based Settings; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Workforce Shortage and Crisis in Home and Community Based Settings; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1257/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53118","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1095108,"bill_number":"SB475","title":"Independent Contractors; certain employment benefits; funding; administration; and eligibility; provide","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 certain employment benefits for independent contractors; to provide for funding, administration, and eligibility; to provide for definitions; to provide for the nature of the benefits; to provide for enforcement; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB475/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53206","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1095109,"bill_number":"HR1279","title":"Dickens, Sergeant Crystal D.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sergeant Crystal D. Dickens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1279/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53181","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1095110,"bill_number":"HR1287","title":"Daugherty, Cadet Robbie; North Paulding High School; earning the title of Ultimate Raider Champion at the 2017 United States Army JROTC Raider National Championships; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cadet Robbie Daugherty of North Paulding High School for earning the title of Ultimate Raider Champion at the 2017 United States Army JROTC Raider National Championships; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1287/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53189","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":1095111,"bill_number":"HR1260","title":"House Study Committee on Juvenile Court Judges; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Juvenile Court Judges; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1260/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53138","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1095112,"bill_number":"HR1294","title":"Joint Study Committee on Comprehensive Civil Rights Legislation; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Comprehensive Civil Rights Legislation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1294/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53200","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1095113,"bill_number":"HR1267","title":"Allen, C. Richard \"Rick\"; occasion of his retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending C. Richard \"Rick\" Allen on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1267/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53169","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1095114,"bill_number":"SB467","title":"Insurance; annual statements to policyholder; disability benefit policies through monthly automatic debits; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide for annual statements to policyholder purchasing temporary or permanent disability benefit policies through monthly automatic debits; to provide for delivery methods; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB467/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53146","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1095116,"bill_number":"SB461","title":"Barbers and Cosmetologists; provisions; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to barbers and cosmetologists, so as to change certain provisions relating to barbering and the occupation of a cosmetologist; to provide for and change certain definitions; to provide for licensing; to add hair relaxing and straightening to the scope of practice of certain occupations licensed by the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers; to provide for regulation of shops, salons, and schools by local governments; to change certain provisions related to instruction to be provided to licensees; to revise certain provisions related to penalties and the unlicensed practice of occupations licensed by the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Act 531","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB461/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53121","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":1095675,"bill_number":"HR1306","title":"Mitchell, Malcolm J.; Children's Literacy Day at the state capitol; March 7, 2018; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Malcolm J. Mitchell and recognizing March 7, 2018, as Children's Literacy Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1306/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53229","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1095676,"bill_number":"HR1315","title":"Hill, Victoria; winner of the 60th Anniversary Miss Cobb County Pageant; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Victoria Hill, the winner of the 60th Anniversary Miss Cobb County Pageant; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1315/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53238","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":1095677,"bill_number":"HB992","title":"Health; use of automated external defibrillators; eliminate certain requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services, so as to eliminate certain requirements relating to the use of automated external defibrillators; to eliminate obsolete language relating to base station facilities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"Senate Conference Committee Appointed 50th, 56th, 11th","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB992/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53210","sponsor":"Jodi Lott"},
{"bill_id":1095678,"bill_number":"HR1301","title":"Gardiner, Sylvia; Adamson Middle School's Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sylvia Gardiner, Adamson Middle School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1301/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53224","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1095679,"bill_number":"HR1303","title":"Nevarez, Frank, Jr.; saving the life of a fellow school mate; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Frank Nevarez, Jr., for saving the life of a fellow school mate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1303/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53226","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1095681,"bill_number":"HB997","title":"Sales and use tax; equitable, civil, and criminal enforcement actions to be brought in superior court; provide","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 the sales tax for educational purposes, so as to provide for equitable, civil and criminal enforcement actions to be brought in superior court; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB997/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53242","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1095682,"bill_number":"SR905","title":"Hensley, Tom; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tom Hensley for being elected chairman of the board of directors of the U.S. Poultry and Egg Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR905/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53215","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1095683,"bill_number":"HB995","title":"Local government; certain disclosures from consultants who enter into contracts to prepare requirements for bids; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, so as to provide for certain disclosures from consultants and other contractors who enter into contracts or arrangements with counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities to prepare or develop specifications or requirements for bids, requests for proposals, procurement orders, or purchasing orders; to provide for consequences for failure to disclose; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Veto V15","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB995/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53218","sponsor":"Mark Newton"},
{"bill_id":1095684,"bill_number":"HB999","title":"Weapons; carry license; inpatient hospitalization; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-129 of the O.C.G.A., relating to weapons carry license, temporary renewal permit, mandamus, and verification of license, so as to clarify the type of hospitalization as an inpatient in any mental hospital that prohibits the issuance of a weapons carry license; 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 the Georgia Crime Information Center; to amend Title 37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to mental health, so to require judicial notification to certain persons admitted to certain facilities of certain firearm prohibitions that attach to such admission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB999/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53244","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":1095685,"bill_number":"HR1299","title":"York, Lauren; Dallas Spratt; Isabella Peet-Olsen; Kelsey Garcia; Kelly White-Bryant; Lumpkin County High School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lauren York, Dallas Spratt, Isabella Peet-Olsen, Kelsey Garcia, and Kelly White-Bryant of Lumpkin County High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1299/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53222","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":1095687,"bill_number":"HB1001","title":"Vista Grove, City of; incorporate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Vista Grove in DeKalb County; to provide for a charter for the City of Vista Grove; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for general powers and limitations on powers; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates and transitional provisions governing the transfer of various functions and responsibilities from DeKalb County to the City of Vista Grove; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1001/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53246","sponsor":"Tom Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1095688,"bill_number":"HR1317","title":"House Study Committee on Reforming Real Property Taxation; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Reforming Real Property Taxation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1317/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53240","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":1095689,"bill_number":"HR1316","title":"Holiday Helping Hands, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Holiday Helping Hands, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1316/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53239","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1095691,"bill_number":"HR1308","title":"Badu, Sonnie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sonnie Badu; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1308/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53231","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1095692,"bill_number":"HR1307","title":"DuPuis, Kyle Turner; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Kyle Turner DuPuis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1307/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53230","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1095694,"bill_number":"HR1318","title":"House Study Committee on Comprehensive Health and Long-Term Care of Georgia's Aging Population; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Comprehensive Health and Long-Term Care of Georgia's Aging Population; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":"Human Relations and Aging","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1318/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53248","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1095695,"bill_number":"HB996","title":"Georgia Technology Authority; Strategic Integrated Data System; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 25 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Technology Authority, so as to establish the Strategic Integrated Data System; to create a governing board and provide for its membership and terms; to provide for oversight of the project; to provide for board responsibilities; to provide for reporting; to provide for funding; to provide for data sharing; to provide for immunity; to provide for open records and meetings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB996/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53241","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1095696,"bill_number":"HR1311","title":"McKesey, Janie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Janie McKesey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1311/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53234","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1095697,"bill_number":"HR1296","title":"House Study Committee on Service Animals for Physically or Mentally Impaired Persons; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Service Animals for Physically or Mentally Impaired Persons; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1296/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53219","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1095698,"bill_number":"HR1309","title":"Barker, Dr. Steve; Georgia's 2018 School Superintendent of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Steve Barker, Georgia's 2018 School Superintendent of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1309/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53232","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1095701,"bill_number":"HR1302","title":"Wilkinson, Ann Thornton; Pate's Creek Elementary School's Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ann Thornton Wilkinson, Pate's Creek Elementary School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1302/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53225","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1095702,"bill_number":"HB1000","title":"Professions and businesses; suspension of license of a physician who has committed sexual assault on a patient; provisions","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, assistants, and others, so as to provide for suspension or revocation of the license of a physician who has committed a sexual assault on a patient; to provide for mandatory reporting by health care professionals who have reasonable cause to believe that a physician has committed a sexual assault on a patient; to provide for limited liability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1000/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53245","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":1095703,"bill_number":"HB991","title":"Putnam County; Board of Education; change compensation of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the method of electing the members of the Board of Education of Putnam County, approved March 27, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 2678), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 3722), so as to change the compensation of such members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB991/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53209","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1095704,"bill_number":"HR1300","title":"Dorsey, Lisa; Morrow Middle School's Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lisa Dorsey, Morrow Middle School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1300/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53223","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1095705,"bill_number":"SR904","title":"Bainbridge High School Band; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Bainbridge High School Band; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR904/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53208","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":1095707,"bill_number":"HB993","title":"Georgia Lottery Corporation; determine by regulation the number of class B bona fide coin operated amusement machines; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions related to bona fide coin operated amusement machines, so as to provide that the Georgia Lottery Corporation may determine by regulation the number of Class B bona fide coin operated amusement machines permitted in business locations; to provide for certain criteria; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB993/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53216","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1095709,"bill_number":"SB477","title":"City of Decatur; levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A; authorize the governing authority","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Decatur 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":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Act 532","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB477/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53213","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1095710,"bill_number":"HB998","title":"Judicial Council; Office of Business Cases; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding courts, so as to establish within the Judicial Council the Office of Business Cases; to provide for the referral and acceptance of cases into such office from the superior and state courts; to provide for the appointment of special masters; to provide for rules and regulations of the Judicial Council in the administration and operation of the office; to provide for a fee; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-22","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB998/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53243","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":1095711,"bill_number":"HB994","title":"Norcross, City of; authorize mayor and council to conduct advisory referendums","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Norcross, Georgia, in the County of Gwinnett, approved March 28, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4934), as amended, so as to authorize the mayor and council to conduct advisory referendums; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB994/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53217","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1095712,"bill_number":"HR1304","title":"Owens, Sandra; Richmond County School System's 2018 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sandra Owens, Richmond County School System's 2018 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1304/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53227","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":1095714,"bill_number":"HR1310","title":"Baker, Tax Commissioner Gregory; outstanding public service; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Tax Commissioner Gregory Baker for his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1310/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53233","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1095715,"bill_number":"HR1314","title":"Vogel, Carley; Miss Cobb County's Outstanding Teen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Carley Vogel, Miss Cobb County's Outstanding Teen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1314/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53237","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":1095716,"bill_number":"HR1312","title":"McCormick, Chief Nealie M., Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Chief Nealie M. McCormick, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1312/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53235","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":1095717,"bill_number":"HR1298","title":"Georgia peanut industry; Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the state capitol; March 12, 2018; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia peanut industry and recognizing March 12, 2018, as Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1298/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53221","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":1095718,"bill_number":"HR1297","title":"Bullard, Rodney D.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rodney D. Bullard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1297/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53220","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1095720,"bill_number":"SB478","title":"\"City of Brookhaven Public Facilities Authority Act\"","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of Brookhaven Public Facilities Authority and to provide for the appointment of members of the authority; to confer powers upon the authority; to provide definitions; to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds of the authority; to fix and provide the venue and jurisdiction of actions relating to any provisions of this Act; to exempt the property and revenue bonds of the authority from taxation; to provide for the separate enactment of a certain provision of this Act; 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":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Act 533","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB478/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53214","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1095721,"bill_number":"HB1002","title":"Employment security; change a definition; 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 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":"2018-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1002/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53247","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1095722,"bill_number":"HR1313","title":"Boy Scout Troop 629; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Boy Scout Troop 629; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1313/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53236","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":1095723,"bill_number":"HR1295","title":"L. Douglas Griffith Highway; Paulding County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. L. Douglas Griffith and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1295/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53211","sponsor":"Paulette Rakestraw"},
{"bill_id":1095724,"bill_number":"HR1305","title":"Kappa Deuteron chapter of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity at the University of Georgia; 50th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Kappa Deuteron chapter of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity at the University of Georgia on its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1305/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53228","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1096152,"bill_number":"SR909","title":"TydenBrooks Security Products Group; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending TydenBrooks Security Products Group on the 145th anniversary of their founding and for their exceptional service to our state and nation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR909/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53256","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":1096153,"bill_number":"HB1009","title":"Taxpayers' Bill of Rights Modernization Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to local government, so as to provide certain notices regarding the adoption of proposed budgets by local governments; to provide for the timing of such notices and manner of delivery; to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for certain notices regarding ad valorem tax levies and millage rate increases; to provide for the timing of such notices and manner of delivery; to provide for notice of tax sales and for periodic status reports on tax sales; to provide for definitions; to conform certain provisions; to amend Article 5 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state records management, so as to provide for permanent retention of certain records; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1009/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53271","sponsor":"Matt Gurtler"},
{"bill_id":1096154,"bill_number":"SR910","title":"Atlanta Spurs Supporters Club; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Atlanta Spurs Supporters Club; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR910/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53259","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1096155,"bill_number":"SR914","title":"Senate Emergency Pursuits By Law Enforcement Officers Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Emergency Pursuits By Law Enforcement Officers Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR914/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53263","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1096156,"bill_number":"HR1346","title":"Victims of the earthquake in Taiwan; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of the victims of the earthquake in Taiwan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1346/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53297","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":1096157,"bill_number":"SR911","title":"Tottenham Hotspur Football Club; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Tottenham Hotspur Football Club; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Senate Withdrawn Bill/Res Consideration","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR911/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53260","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1096158,"bill_number":"SR921","title":"Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Day; recognize March 28, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 28, 2018, as Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR921/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53300","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1096159,"bill_number":"SR916","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":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR916/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53265","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1096160,"bill_number":"HR1343","title":"Joint Study Committee on State Tuition Assistance for Independent College Students; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on State Tuition Assistance for Independent College Students; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1343/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53274","sponsor":"Earl Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":1096162,"bill_number":"HR1320","title":"House Study Committee on the Georgia Public Schools Calendar; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Georgia Public Schools Calendar; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1320/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53254","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1096163,"bill_number":"HR1329","title":"Curry, Charles \"Charlie\" Adams; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Charles \"Charlie\" Adams Curry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1329/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53284","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1096164,"bill_number":"HR1324","title":"Hawthorne, Lowell Fitzgerald; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lowell Fitzgerald Hawthorne; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1324/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53277","sponsor":"Vernon Jones"},
{"bill_id":1096165,"bill_number":"HR1344","title":"Ashley, Annalee; selection to the inaugural Miller Leadership Academy Class; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Annalee Ashley for her selection to the inaugural Miller Leadership Academy Class; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1344/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53296","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1096166,"bill_number":"HB1004","title":"Local government; annexations by governing authorities of municipal corporations absent approval by the governing authority of the affected county; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limitation on annexation of areas furnished services or included in comprehensive zoning plan by certain counties, so as to prohibit annexations by governing authorities of municipal corporations absent approval by the governing authority of the affected county or counties in any county that imposes a sales tax for educational purposes and imposes a sales tax levied for the purposes of a metropolitan area system of public transportation; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1004/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53257","sponsor":"Vernon Jones"},
{"bill_id":1096167,"bill_number":"SR913","title":"Liberty Bell Monument at Stone Mountain; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the proposed Liberty Bell monument at Stone Mountain; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR913/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53262","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1096168,"bill_number":"SB479","title":"Low THC Oil; circumstances for the lawful possession or control of low THC oil and medical marijuana; provide; Medical Marijuana Patient Registry; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to regulation of low THC oil, so as to provide for certain circumstances for the lawful possession or control of certain quantities of low THC oil and medical marijuana; to amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to establish the Medical Marijuana Patient Registry; to provide for licensing for cultivation of marijuana for the purpose of producing, processing, and dispensing medical marijuana in this state; to provide for criteria for certain cultivation and production licenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB479/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53250","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":1096169,"bill_number":"HR1340","title":"National Speech and Debate Day at the state capitol; March 2, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 2, 2018, as National Speech and Debate Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1340/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53295","sponsor":"Dexter Sharper"},
{"bill_id":1096170,"bill_number":"HR1334","title":"Athens-Clarke County Transit Department; Director Butch McDuffie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Athens-Clarke County Transit Department and its director Butch McDuffie; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1334/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53289","sponsor":"Deborah Gonzalez"},
{"bill_id":1096172,"bill_number":"HR1330","title":"Rho Prime Chapter of Kappa Sigma Fraternity at the University of North Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Rho Prime Chapter of Kappa Sigma Fraternity at the University of North Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1330/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53285","sponsor":"Matt Gurtler"},
{"bill_id":1096173,"bill_number":"HR1331","title":"Ruffin, Justin; outstanding high school wrestling career; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Justin Ruffin for an outstanding high school wrestling career; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1331/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53286","sponsor":"Dale Rutledge"},
{"bill_id":1096174,"bill_number":"HR1323","title":"Lewis, Reverend Veronica; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Veronica Lewis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1323/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53276","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1096175,"bill_number":"HR1335","title":"Camden County High School boys wrestling team; winning the 2018 GHSA 7A State Wrestling Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Camden County High School boys wrestling team for winning the 2018 GHSA 7A State Wrestling Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1335/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53290","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":1096176,"bill_number":"SR915","title":"Butler, James Herbert \"Herb\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the life and memory of the late James Herbert \"Herb\" Butler; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR915/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53264","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":1096177,"bill_number":"HR1326","title":"Fromm, Jake; finance major and freshman quarterback of the University of Georgia football team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jake Fromm, finance major and freshman quarterback of the University of Georgia football team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1326/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53280","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1096178,"bill_number":"SR908","title":"Type 1 Diabetes Day; recognize March 16, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia residents who have Type 1 Diabetes and whose families continually educate and advocate and recognizing March 16, 2018, as Type 1 Diabetes Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR908/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53251","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1096179,"bill_number":"HR1338","title":"Junior League of Atlanta, Inc.; serving as a catalyst for community change in Atlanta; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Junior League of Atlanta, Inc., for serving as a catalyst for community change in Atlanta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1338/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53293","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1096180,"bill_number":"HR1325","title":"Bell, Ashley; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ashley Bell; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1325/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53279","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1096182,"bill_number":"SR912","title":"Thomas, Nadine; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nadine Thomas as the first African American woman to serve in the Georgia State Senate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR912/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53261","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1096183,"bill_number":"HR1321","title":"House Study Committee on High Risk Exposure to HIV and Hepatitis B and C; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on High Risk Exposure to HIV and Hepatitis B and C; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1321/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53258","sponsor":"Clay Cox"},
{"bill_id":1096184,"bill_number":"HR1322","title":"Dudeja, Sunil K.; Elite Scholars Academy Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sunil K. Dudeja, Elite Scholars Academy Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1322/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53275","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":1096185,"bill_number":"HR1332","title":"Atlanta Motor Speedway; stimulating the economy and providing entertainment and enjoyment to NASCAR fans across the State of Georgia; Atlanta Motor Speedway Day at the capitol; March 5, 2018; 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 March 5, 2018, as Atlanta Motor Speedway Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1332/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53287","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":1096186,"bill_number":"HR1341","title":"General Assembly; additional penalties for offenses involving criminal or traffic laws to be used for student and school safety measures; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide for additional penalties or fees for offenses involving criminal or traffic laws to be used for student and school safety measures; to provide for the allocation of the additional penalties or fees to the Student and School Safety Fund; to provide that such funds shall not lapse; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1341/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53272","sponsor":"Clay Cox"},
{"bill_id":1096187,"bill_number":"HB1003","title":"Gilmer County; Board of Education; provide for compensation of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing the method of election of the members of the Board of Education of Gilmer County, approved April 10, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 3471), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3710), so as to provide for the compensation of the members of the board of education; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1003/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53252","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1096188,"bill_number":"HB1007","title":"Courts; Student and School Safety Fund Commission; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to create the Student and School Safety Fund Commission; to provide for the membership, appointment, terms, and duties of such commission; to create the Student and School Safety Fund; to provide for the imposition, collection, and disposition of certain additional fees for violation of certain criminal and traffic laws of this state to be used to implement and enhance student and school safety measures; to provide for the priority of the fund when partial payments are made; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1007/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53269","sponsor":"Clay Cox"},
{"bill_id":1096189,"bill_number":"SR907","title":"Elliot, Eva Jane \"Sissy\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Eva Jane \"Sissy\" Elliot, the Gainesville City School System's 2018 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR907/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53255","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1096190,"bill_number":"HB1008","title":"Elections; revise dates for advance voting","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to revise the dates for advance voting; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1008/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53270","sponsor":"Ed Rynders"},
{"bill_id":1096192,"bill_number":"SB476","title":"Juvenile Code; trial of any child 13 to 17 years of age; offense of aggravated assault with a firearm; superior court's exclusive original jurisdiction; add","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 add to the superior court's exclusive original jurisdiction the trial of any child 13 to 17 years of age who is alleged to have committed the offense of aggravated assault with a firearm; to clarify definitions in light of the jurisdictional changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB476/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53212","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":1096193,"bill_number":"SR922","title":"Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month; recognize April 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April, 2018, as Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR922/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53301","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1096194,"bill_number":"HR1333","title":"2018 legislative session temporary administrative assistants for the House of Representatives; exemplary service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2018 legislative session temporary administrative assistants for the House of Representatives on their exemplary service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1333/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53288","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1096195,"bill_number":"HR1336","title":"Crecer; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Crecer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1336/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53291","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1096196,"bill_number":"HR1345","title":"Jackson, Gladys H.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Gladys H. Jackson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1345/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53267","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1096197,"bill_number":"SR920","title":"Clinton, George Edward; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending George Edward Clinton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR920/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53299","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1096198,"bill_number":"HB1006","title":"Sexual offenses; crime of sexual assault by persons with supervisory or disciplinary authority; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of the O.C.G.A., relating to sexual offenses, so as to revise the crime of sexual assault by persons with supervisory or disciplinary authority; to remove the requirement for supervisory or disciplinary authority; to provide for degrees of the crime; to amend Code Sections 17-10-6.2, 35-3-37, 42-1-12, 42-5-56, and 49-2-14.1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to punishment for sexual offenders, review of individual's criminal history record information, definitions, privacy considerations, written application requesting review, and inspection, the State Sexual Offender Registry, immunity from liability of department, agency, or child advocacy center, and records check requirement for licensing certain facilities, respectively, so as to make conforming cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1006/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53268","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":1096199,"bill_number":"HR1342","title":"Lynmore James Highway; Macon County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Representative Lynmore James and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1342/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53273","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1096200,"bill_number":"HR1337","title":"Hammond, Mrs. Carrie Morine \"Betty\"; abiding faith and commitment to Mount Zion First Baptist Church of Smyrna; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Carrie Morine \"Betty\" Hammond for her abiding faith and commitment to Mount Zion First Baptist Church of Smyrna; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1337/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53292","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1096202,"bill_number":"HB1005","title":"Torts; private right of action for damages suffered due to sexual harassment under certain circumstances; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for torts, so as to provide for a private right of action for damages suffered due to sexual harassment under certain circumstances; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1005/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53266","sponsor":"Deborah Gonzalez"},
{"bill_id":1096203,"bill_number":"SR919","title":"Tolton, Father Augustus; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Father Augustus Tolton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR919/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53298","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1096204,"bill_number":"HR1339","title":"Badio-McCray, Daneea; exceptional leadership and selfless and unwavering commitment to her community; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Daneea Badio-McCray for her exceptional leadership and her selfless and unwavering commitment to her community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1339/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53294","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1096205,"bill_number":"SR918","title":"Cystic Fibrosis Education and Awareness Day; recognize May 1, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and recognizing May 1, 2018, as Cystic Fibrosis Education and Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR918/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53281","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":1096206,"bill_number":"HR1328","title":"Gunn, Pat; bringing awareness to the history of slavery and emancipation; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Patt Gunn for bringing awareness to the history of slavery and emancipation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1328/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53283","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1096207,"bill_number":"HR1327","title":"Clinton, George Edward; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending George Edward Clinton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1327/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53282","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1096208,"bill_number":"SR917","title":"Barnes, Martha Wright; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and remembering the life of Martha Wright Barnes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR917/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53278","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":1096209,"bill_number":"SR906","title":"Walk of Heroes/Veterans Interchange; Rockdale County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing United States military veterans and dedicating an interchange in their honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR906/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53249","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1096210,"bill_number":"HR1319","title":"House Study Committee on Expanding Georgia Law Prohibiting Discriminatory Wage Practices Based on Sex to Include Discriminatory Wage Practices Based on Race; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Expanding Georgia Law Prohibiting Discriminatory Wage Practices Based on Sex to Include Discriminatory Wage Practices Based on Race; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1319/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53253","sponsor":"Deborah Gonzalez"},
{"bill_id":1096732,"bill_number":"HR1365","title":"Jenkins, Lainie, occasion of her retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lainie Jenkins on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1365/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53340","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1096734,"bill_number":"SR936","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":"2018-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR936/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53321","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1096737,"bill_number":"SB481","title":"Board of Education of Putman County; members; compensation; reimbursement of expenses; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the method of electing members of the Board of Education of Putnam County, approved March 27, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 2679), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 25, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4525), so as to provide for the compensation of such members; to provide for the reimbursement of expenses; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Act 535","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB481/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53349","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1096740,"bill_number":"HR1372","title":"Staff Sergeant Dustin Michael Wright Memorial Highway; Toombs County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Staff Sergeant Dustin Michael Wright and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1372/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53347","sponsor":"Greg Morris"},
{"bill_id":1096742,"bill_number":"SR931","title":"Georgia Lineman Appreciation Month; recognize the month of April, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION Commending Georgia linemen and recognizing the month of April, 2018, as Georgia Lineman Appreciation Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR931/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53316","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":1096745,"bill_number":"HR1373","title":"Roy E. Herrington Highway; Appling County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Roy E. Herrington and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1373/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53348","sponsor":"Greg Morris"},
{"bill_id":1096748,"bill_number":"HR1371","title":"Down Syndrome Consortium Day at the state capitol; March 21, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 21, 2018, as Down Syndrome Consortium Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1371/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53346","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":1096752,"bill_number":"SR935","title":"Senate School Safety Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate School Safety Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR935/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53319","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1096754,"bill_number":"HR1353","title":"Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Alert Day at the state capitol; June 20, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing June 20, 2018, as Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Alert Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1353/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53327","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1096758,"bill_number":"HR1348","title":"Edward H. Zipperer Bridge; Chatham County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Senator Edward H. Zipperer and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1348/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53314","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1096761,"bill_number":"HR1356","title":"Mitchell, Charles; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Charles Mitchell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1356/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53330","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1096764,"bill_number":"HR1351","title":"Peachtree Corners Baptist Church; Citizenship Ministry and its English as a second language program; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Peachtree Corners Baptist Church for its Citizenship Ministry and its English as a second language program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1351/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53325","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":1096766,"bill_number":"HR1358","title":"McGhee, Cie Cie Wilson; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cie Cie Wilson McGhee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1358/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53332","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1096769,"bill_number":"HR1361","title":"Fox, Kevin \"Koolin\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kevin \"Koolin\" Fox; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1361/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53335","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1096773,"bill_number":"HR1359","title":"Brown, Tony; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tony Brown; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1359/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53333","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1096776,"bill_number":"HR1352","title":"Leadership Paulding 28; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Paulding 28; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1352/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53326","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":1096778,"bill_number":"HR1364","title":"Georgia Legislature; broaden eligibility and increase funding for the Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention Program; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the Georgia Legislature to broaden eligibility and increase funding for the Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention Program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1364/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53339","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1096781,"bill_number":"SR925","title":"William Calvert \"Coach\" Sandberg Memorial Intersection; Walker County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. William Calvert \"Coach\" Sandberg and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR925/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53305","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1096785,"bill_number":"HR1357","title":"Harper, Derek; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Derek Harper; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1357/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53331","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1096788,"bill_number":"HR1370","title":"Boggs, Honorable Michael P.; tenure on the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable Michael P. Boggs for his tenure on the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1370/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53345","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1096792,"bill_number":"SR939","title":"Children's Day; recognize March 7, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 7, 2018, as Children's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR939/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53352","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1096794,"bill_number":"HR1354","title":"Razavi, Adam; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Adam Razavi; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1354/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53328","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":1096797,"bill_number":"HR1367","title":"Georgia Association of Groundwater Professionals and National Groundwater Association; National Groundwater Awareness Week; March 11-17, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Association of Groundwater Professionals and the National Groundwater Association and recognizing March 11-17, 2018, as National Groundwater Awareness Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1367/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53342","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1096800,"bill_number":"SR930","title":"Thomas-Bethea, Angela; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Angela Thomas-Bethea on receiving the Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award from the Georgia Legislative Women's Caucus; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR930/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53317","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1096803,"bill_number":"SR937","title":"Ogden, Dr. Sam; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Dr. Sam Ogden as a valued Georgian and celebrating him on the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR937/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53322","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":1096805,"bill_number":"SB480","title":"Walker County; authorize governing authority to levy an excise tax; procedures, conditions, and limitations; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Walker 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 an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Act 534","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB480/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53304","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1096810,"bill_number":"HR1366","title":"Rosario, Adrianna Marie; receiving the National Hispanic Heritage Foundation's National Education Youth Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Adrianna Marie Rosario for receiving the National Hispanic Heritage Foundation's National Education Youth Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1366/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53341","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1096814,"bill_number":"SR932","title":"Higgins, Meghan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Meghan Higgins, a Distinguished Finalist for the 2018 Prudential Spirit of Community award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR932/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53315","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1096817,"bill_number":"SR928","title":"Glaize, Lydia L.; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Lydia L. Glaize on her award as a Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR928/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53311","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1096819,"bill_number":"HR1347","title":"J. Marion Thomason Memorial Highway; Stephens County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. J. Marion Thomason and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1347/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53309","sponsor":"Robert Gasaway"},
{"bill_id":1096822,"bill_number":"SR933","title":"Korean Vietnam Veterans Association of the United States of America; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Korean Vietnam Veterans Association of the United States of America; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR933/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53313","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1096825,"bill_number":"SR940","title":"President of the United States; infrastructure plan; support","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting the infrastructure plan presented by the President of the United States; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR940/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53353","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1096828,"bill_number":"SR923","title":"Jasper W. \"JW\" Dodd, Jr. Memorial Intersection; Walker County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Jasper W. \"JW\" Dodd, Jr., and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR923/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53302","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1096831,"bill_number":"HR1360","title":"Ford, Virginia Freeman; receiving the 2018 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Virginia Freeman Ford on receiving the 2018 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1360/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53334","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1096834,"bill_number":"HR1349","title":"House Study Committee on the Solid Waste Disposal Process; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Solid Waste Disposal Process; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1349/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53320","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1096838,"bill_number":"HB1011","title":"Martin, Town of; mayoral term; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Martin, approved March 18, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3215), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 21, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 3883), so as to change certain provisions relating to the mayoral term; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1011/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53307","sponsor":"Robert Gasaway"},
{"bill_id":1096841,"bill_number":"HB1014","title":"Insurance; certain motor vehicle liability insurance policies pay the costs of removal, towing, or storage under certain circumstances; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-34-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements for issuance of policies, so as to require that certain motor vehicle liability insurance policies pay the costs for the removal, towing, or storage of the motor vehicle covered under such policy under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1014/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53350","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":1096843,"bill_number":"HB1012","title":"Ad valorem tax; claims for refund shall not be submitted on behalf of a class of taxpayers; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous local administrative provisions regarding ad valorem taxation, so as to provide that claims for tax refunds shall not be submitted on behalf of a class of taxpayers; to provide that no action or suit for a tax refund shall be brought by a taxpayer on behalf of a class of taxpayers; 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":"2018-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1012/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53323","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":1096846,"bill_number":"SR926","title":"Crawford, Sabrina; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Sabrina Crawford for being a Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award recipient; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR926/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53308","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1096850,"bill_number":"SR934","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":"2018-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR934/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53318","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1096853,"bill_number":"HB1013","title":"Elections; persons who are at least 16 years of age to register to vote; authorize","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 authorize persons who are at least 16 years of age to register to vote; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1013/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53337","sponsor":"Jonathan Wallace"},
{"bill_id":1096855,"bill_number":"SR938","title":"Williams, Patricia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Patricia Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR938/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53351","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1096858,"bill_number":"HR1362","title":"Johnson, Chief of Police Randy; occasion of retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chief of Police Randy Johnson on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1362/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53336","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1096861,"bill_number":"SR929","title":"Joint Study Committee on Cyber Security Legislation; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Cyber Security Legislation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR929/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53312","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1096865,"bill_number":"HR1369","title":"Ronald J. Freeman Chapter of the Black Law Students Association; Black Law Students Association Day at the state capitol; March 14, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Ronald J. Freeman Chapter of the Black Law Students Association and recognizing March 14, 2018, as Black Law Students Association Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1369/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53344","sponsor":"Brenda Lopez Romero"},
{"bill_id":1096867,"bill_number":"HB1010","title":"Cherokee County; maximum salary amount and authority of the sheriff; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act placing the sheriff, clerk of the superior court, tax commissioner, and judge of the probate court of Cherokee County on the salary system, approved March 9, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 2494), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4578) and by an Act approved April 1, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 3813), so as to remove a maximum salary amount and provide for the authority of the sheriff of Cherokee County over personnel matters; to repeal provisions regarding the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Termination Review Board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1010/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53306","sponsor":"Wesley Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":1096870,"bill_number":"SR927","title":"Tottenham Hotspur Football Club; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Tottenham Hotspur Football Club; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR927/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53310","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1096873,"bill_number":"HR1363","title":"United States Congress; amend Controlled Substances Act of 1970 to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule II drug; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to amend the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 so as to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule II drug so that its medical benefits and effects may be researched or, if Congress is unwilling to reclassify marijuana, to enact the Marijuana Effective Drug Study Act (MEDS Act); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1363/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53338","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1096876,"bill_number":"HR1350","title":"Douglass, Nettie Washington; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nettie Washington Douglass; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1350/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53324","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1096878,"bill_number":"HR1355","title":"Clayton County Public Schools; achievements on behalf of Clayton County; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Clayton County Public Schools for its achievements on behalf of Clayton County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1355/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53329","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":1096881,"bill_number":"SR924","title":"Ben Napier Memorial Intersection; Walker County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Ben Napier and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR924/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53303","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1096913,"bill_number":"HR1368","title":"Welch, Tommy; 2017-2018 Georgia Principal of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tommy Welch, the 2017-2018 Georgia Principal of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1368/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53343","sponsor":"Brenda Lopez Romero"},
{"bill_id":1097704,"bill_number":"SR941","title":"David Shafer Essay Scholarship Contest Winners; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the winners of the annual David Shafer Essay Scholarship Contest; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR941/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53355","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":1097777,"bill_number":"SB482","title":"Fulton County; school district ad valorem taxes; educational purposes; homestead exemption; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from Fulton County school district ad valorem taxes for educational 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 related matters; 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":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB482/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53354","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1098843,"bill_number":"HR1383","title":"Joseph B. Whitehead Boys and Girls Club; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Joseph B. Whitehead Boys and Girls Club; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1383/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53378","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":1098844,"bill_number":"SR949","title":"Thomas, Dr. Georgianne; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Georgianne Thomas on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR949/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53393","sponsor":"Nikema Williams"},
{"bill_id":1098846,"bill_number":"HR1408","title":"Hemophilia of Georgia Day at the state capitol; March 6, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 6, 2018, as Hemophilia of Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1408/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53408","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1098848,"bill_number":"HR1393","title":"Baxter, Barbara J.; occasion of her retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Barbara J. Baxter on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1393/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53388","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":1098850,"bill_number":"HR1396","title":"Baisden, Master Sergeant (Ret) Patricia; 2nd Annual Female Veterans Day at the state capitol; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Master Sergeant (Ret) Patricia Baisden on the 2nd Annual Female Veterans Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1396/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53391","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1098851,"bill_number":"HR1397","title":"Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA); withdraw the Electronic Logging Device regulation on the agriculture industry; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to withdraw the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) regulations on the agriculture industry and supporting agribusinesses; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1397/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53392","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1098854,"bill_number":"HR1380","title":"Bagley Middle School; Georgia Lighthouse School to Watch; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bagley Middle School for being recognized as a Georgia Lighthouse School to Watch; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1380/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53375","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1098855,"bill_number":"HR1391","title":"Jackson, Audraine; distinguished servant leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Audraine Jackson for being a distinguished servant leader; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1391/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53386","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1098857,"bill_number":"HB1019","title":"Sales and use tax; certain cultural organizations; provide exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to provide for a sales tax exemption for certain cultural organizations; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1019/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53361","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1098859,"bill_number":"HR1375","title":"State of Georgia; advise all public and private schools to educate students and parents about the dangers of meningococcal disease; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the State of Georgia to advise all public and private schools to educate students and parents about the dangers of meningococcal disease; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1375/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53368","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1098861,"bill_number":"HR1388","title":"Georgia's PlanFirst communities; outstanding and commendable community planning efforts and accomplishments; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending all Georgia PlanFirst communities for their outstanding and commendable community planning efforts and accomplishments; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1388/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53383","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1098862,"bill_number":"HR1387","title":"Womack, Cross; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Cross Womack; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1387/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53382","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":1098864,"bill_number":"HB1015","title":"Nuisances; notice of hearings regarding nuisance abatement complaints; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 41-2-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county or municipal ordinances relating to unfit buildings or structures, so as to provide for notice of hearings regarding nuisance abatement complaints; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1015/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53356","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1098866,"bill_number":"SR944","title":"Carl Genius Souder Bridge; Clayton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Carl Genius Souder and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR944/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53365","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1098868,"bill_number":"HR1376","title":"House Rural Development Council; solicit input from hospitals in the state on the financial conditions of such hospitals; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the House Rural Development Council to solicit input from the hospitals in this state on the financial conditions of such hospitals; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-14","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1376/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53371","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1098869,"bill_number":"SR945","title":"Meagher, Sergeant Gregory Michael; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sergeant Gregory Michael Meagher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR945/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53366","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1098872,"bill_number":"HR1385","title":"Clarke County's Teachers of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Clarke County's Teachers of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1385/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53380","sponsor":"Jonathan Wallace"},
{"bill_id":1098873,"bill_number":"HR1405","title":"Celebrating marriage in the lives of some of Georgia's most distinguished citizens; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating marriage in the lives of some of Georgia's most distinguished citizens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1405/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53405","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":1098875,"bill_number":"HR1395","title":"Gudger, James \"Jim\" Alvin; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James \"Jim\" Alvin Gudger; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1395/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53390","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1098877,"bill_number":"HB1018","title":"Drivers licenses; driver education courses include education for young drivers on proper actions during traffic stops; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-5-22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to persons not to be licensed, minimum ages for licensees, school enrollment requirements, driving training requirements, and limited driving permit, so as to require that driver education courses include education for young drivers on the proper actions that should be taken by drivers during traffic stops and proper interaction with law enforcement officers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1018/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53360","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1098879,"bill_number":"HR1407","title":"Brown, Del; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Del Brown; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1407/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53407","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1098880,"bill_number":"SR946","title":"Ridley, Elder Benjamin; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Elder Benjamin Ridley as an Outstanding Georgian; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR946/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53367","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":1098881,"bill_number":"HR1392","title":"Bass, Kathy Foster Holmes; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Kathy Foster Holmes Bass; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1392/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53387","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1098884,"bill_number":"SR952","title":"Owen, Missy; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Missy Owen for receiving a Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR952/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53396","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1098886,"bill_number":"HR1377","title":"Pounds, Sheriff Tim; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Sheriff Tim Pounds on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1377/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53372","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1098887,"bill_number":"HR1379","title":"Buckner, Chief Magistrate L. Gale; outstanding career in public service; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the outstanding career in public service of Chief Magistrate L. Gale Buckner upon her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1379/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53374","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1098890,"bill_number":"HR1394","title":"Thompson, Ronnie Fred; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ronnie Fred Thompson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1394/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53389","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1098891,"bill_number":"SR951","title":"Leadership Cobb; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Leadership Cobb and the members of the Leadership Cobb Class of 2018; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR951/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53397","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1098892,"bill_number":"SR943","title":"David M. Anthony Memorial Bridge; Marion/Talbot County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. David M. Anthony and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR943/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53364","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1098895,"bill_number":"HR1381","title":"Diabetes & Cardiovascular Disease Awareness Month at the state capitol; November 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing November 2018 as Diabetes & Cardiovascular Disease Awareness Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1381/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53376","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1098897,"bill_number":"HR1399","title":"General Assembly; provide by law for casino gambling; authorize - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for casino gambling in this state; to provide that the General Assembly by law shall allocate taxes, revenues, fees, and assessments derived from the licensing, regulation, and taxation of casino gambling to the State of Georgia Medicaid Expansion and REACH Georgia Scholarship Trust Fund for the specific purpose of expanding Medicaid eligibility and implementation of certain services and to fund REACH Georgia Scholarship Program to be established by law; 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":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1399/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53399","sponsor":"Robert Trammell"},
{"bill_id":1098898,"bill_number":"HR1403","title":"Reach for Excellence; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reach for Excellence; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1403/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53403","sponsor":"Brenda Lopez Romero"},
{"bill_id":1098899,"bill_number":"HR1378","title":"Sparks, Chief Gary Eugene; outstanding public service; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Chief Gary Eugene Sparks for his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1378/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53373","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1098902,"bill_number":"HR1374","title":"House Study Committee on Professional Licensing Boards Operations and Funding; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Professional Licensing Boards Operations and Funding; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1374/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53359","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1098903,"bill_number":"HB1016","title":"Peace officers; 9-1-1 communications officers receive training in delivery of high-quality telephone cardiopulmonary resuscitation; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-8-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to basic training course for communications officers, so as to require that 9-1-1 communications officers receive training in the delivery of high-quality telephone cardiopulmonary resuscitation; to provide training requirements; to provide for compliance reviews; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1016/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53357","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1098905,"bill_number":"HR1386","title":"Oconee County's Teachers of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Oconee County's Teachers of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1386/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53381","sponsor":"Jonathan Wallace"},
{"bill_id":1098908,"bill_number":"SR947","title":"Jackson and Queen Mary Dixon Memorial Highway; Clayton and Henry County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the lives of Jackson and Queen Mary Dixon and dedicating a road in their memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR947/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53369","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1098909,"bill_number":"HB1020","title":"Georgians Access to Medicaid Expansion and REACH Scholarship Dollars (GAMERS Dollars) Act; enact","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 the authorization in the state of three licensed resort facilities in counties, municipalities, and consolidated governments that have approved by public referendum the establishment of such facilities; to establish and provide for the distribution of funds to the State of Georgia Medicaid Expansion and REACH Georgia Scholarship Trust Fund, the Georgia Problem Gaming Assistance Fund, and the Georgia Licensed Resort Facility Host Community Fund; to provide for audits of licensed resort facilities; 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":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1020/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53398","sponsor":"Robert Trammell"},
{"bill_id":1098910,"bill_number":"HR1406","title":"Lester, Mrs. Bertha Louise; occasion of her 100th birthday; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and honoring Mrs. Bertha Louise Lester on the occasion of her 100th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1406/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53406","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1098913,"bill_number":"SR950","title":"University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholars; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholars on Academic Recognition Day for 2018; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR950/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53394","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":1098914,"bill_number":"HR1398","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":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1398/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53395","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1098916,"bill_number":"HR1389","title":"Miss Georgia Peach Scholarship Pageant; 2017 Georgia Peach Queens; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Miss Georgia Peach Scholarship Pageant and the 2017 Georgia Peach Queens; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1389/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53384","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1098917,"bill_number":"HR1384","title":"Volunteers of the Civil Air Patrol; service to the citizens of Georgia; Civil Air Patrol Day at the state capitol; March 21, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the volunteers of the Civil Air Patrol for their service to the citizens of Georgia and recognizing March 21, 2018, as Civil Air Patrol Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1384/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53379","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":1098920,"bill_number":"SR942","title":"Annie Lois Freeman Souder Bridge; Clayton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mrs. Annie Lois Freeman Souder and dedicating a bridge in her memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR942/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53363","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1098921,"bill_number":"HR1404","title":"Motley, Kimya N.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kimya N. Motley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1404/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53404","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":1098923,"bill_number":"SR948","title":"Weldon, Arianne; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Arianne Weldon on receiving the 2018 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR948/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53370","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1098925,"bill_number":"HR1382","title":"Hinson, Mr. James Steven, Sr.; formidable patriotic civic-mindedness and service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. James Steven Hinson, Sr., on his formidable patriotic civic-mindedness and service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1382/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53377","sponsor":"Jeff Jones"},
{"bill_id":1098927,"bill_number":"HR1401","title":"Hemophilia of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hemophilia of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1401/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53401","sponsor":"Brenda Lopez Romero"},
{"bill_id":1098928,"bill_number":"SB483","title":"Legislative Services; private lactation room open to public in Capitol Building or the Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to legislative services generally, so as to provide for a private lactation room open to the public in either the Capitol Building or the Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB483/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53362","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1098931,"bill_number":"HR1390","title":"Bagwell, Jimmy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jimmy Bagwell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1390/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53385","sponsor":"Bill McGowan"},
{"bill_id":1098932,"bill_number":"HB1017","title":"Greensboro, 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 Greensboro, approved March 16, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3932), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1017/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53358","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1098934,"bill_number":"HR1400","title":"Estes, Mother Lurline; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Mother Lurline Estes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1400/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53400","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":1098935,"bill_number":"HR1402","title":"Georgians for a Healthy Future; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgians for a Healthy Future; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1402/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53402","sponsor":"Brenda Lopez Romero"},
{"bill_id":1099838,"bill_number":"HR1410","title":"Meagher, Sergeant Gregory Michael; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sergeant Gregory Michael Meagher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1410/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53417","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":1099847,"bill_number":"SR953","title":"Joint Study Committee on Evaluating the School Year Calendar of Georgia Public Schools; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Evaluating the School Year Calendar of Georgia Public Schools; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR953/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53409","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1099856,"bill_number":"SB484","title":"City of Dalton; exempt from the election requirement; contingent effective date; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to exempt the City of Dalton from the election requirement of subsection (a) of Code Section 36-82-61.1 of the O.C.G.A. pursuant to subsection (b) of said Code section; 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":"2018-03-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB484/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53415","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1099864,"bill_number":"HR1413","title":"Flynn, Marietta Police Chief Dan; 2017-2018 Georgia Police Chief of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Marietta Police Chief Dan Flynn as the 2017-2018 Georgia Police Chief of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1413/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53420","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1099875,"bill_number":"SR955","title":"Georgia Hearing Day; recognize March 19, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 19, 2018, as Georgia Hearing Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR955/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53412","sponsor":"Gregory Kirk"},
{"bill_id":1099884,"bill_number":"SR958","title":"Schwall, Emory A.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Emory A. Schwall for his many years of esteemed and outstanding contributions to the State of Georgia in the field of law and in charitable service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR958/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53413","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":1099892,"bill_number":"SR960","title":"Georgia Council of Deliberation; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Georgia Council of Deliberation and congratulating the council on the occasion of its 65th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR960/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53422","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1099901,"bill_number":"SR954","title":"Samuel L. and LaTanya Jackson Highway; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Samuel L. and LaTanya Jackson and dedicating a road in their honor; repealing a portion of a resolution dedicating portions of the state highway system approved on May 9, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 825); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR954/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53414","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1099916,"bill_number":"SR959","title":"Sarcoidosis Awareness Month; recognize April 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April, 2018, as Sarcoidosis Awareness Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR959/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53421","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1099924,"bill_number":"SR956","title":"Scott, Aaron; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Aaron Scott; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR956/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53411","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":1099934,"bill_number":"HR1411","title":"Towles, Amor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Amor Towles; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1411/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53418","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1099942,"bill_number":"HR1412","title":"Myers, Cartrice; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cartrice Myers on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes. A RESOLUTION","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1412/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53419","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1099951,"bill_number":"SR957","title":"B.E.S.T. Academy Fencers; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the B.E.S.T. Academy Fencers of the Georgia High School Fencing League; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR957/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53410","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":1099958,"bill_number":"HR1409","title":"Bynes, Chandra; 2018 National Guard Youth Foundation ChalleNGe Program's Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Chandra Bynes, the 2018 National Guard Youth Foundation ChalleNGe Program's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1409/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53416","sponsor":"Brian Prince"},
{"bill_id":1101273,"bill_number":"HR1424","title":"Georgia's family caregivers for individuals with disabilities; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia's family caregivers for individuals with disabilities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1424/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53447","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":1101277,"bill_number":"SR968","title":"Brantley, Merri M.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Merri M. Brantley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR968/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53451","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1101281,"bill_number":"SR966","title":"Jack Murphy Day; recognize March 12, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 12, 2018, as Jack Murphy Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR966/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53452","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1101285,"bill_number":"HB1026","title":"Ringgold, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Ringgold 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":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1026/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53429","sponsor":"Dewayne Hill"},
{"bill_id":1101288,"bill_number":"HR1414","title":"House Study Committee on School Security; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on School Security; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1414/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53430","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1101296,"bill_number":"SR964","title":"Spelman College Day; recognize March 19, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 19, 2018, as Spelman College Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR964/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53439","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1101298,"bill_number":"HR1419","title":"Cope, Veronica; receiving a 2018 Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Veronica Cope for receiving a 2018 Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1419/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53442","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1101304,"bill_number":"HR1421","title":"St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee; Chairman Brian Counihan; Grand Marshal Michael Aloysius Kenny; roles in the 2018 St Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the members of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, Chairman Brian Counihan, and Grand Marshal Michael Aloysius Kenny on their roles in the 2018 St Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1421/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53444","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1101310,"bill_number":"HB1024","title":"Glennville, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Glennville; to provide for boundaries and powers of the city; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, election management, terms, vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, conflicts of interest, and suspension and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide a specific repealer; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1024/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53427","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1101313,"bill_number":"HR1422","title":"Willis, Subrenia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Subrenia Willis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1422/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53445","sponsor":"William Boddie"},
{"bill_id":1101316,"bill_number":"HR1425","title":"Alexander, Mr. Frank S., Esq.; co-founder of the Center for Community Progress; lifetime of accomplishments and community service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Frank S. Alexander, Esq., co-founder of the Center for Community Progress, for his lifetime of accomplishments and community service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1425/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53448","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":1101323,"bill_number":"HB1028","title":"Spalding County; school district ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from Spalding County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1028/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53432","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1101325,"bill_number":"HR1415","title":"Milton Lonzo Priest Memorial Intersection; Gilmer County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Milton Lonzo Priest and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1415/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53435","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1101333,"bill_number":"HB1023","title":"Camden County; Joint Board of Elections and Registration; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a Joint Board of Elections and Registration for Camden County, which shall conduct primaries and elections for Camden County, the City of St. Marys, the City of Woodbine, and the City of Kingsland, and provide for its powers and duties; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1023/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53426","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":1101335,"bill_number":"HB1021","title":"Pulaski County; Office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues; provide for filling of vacancies","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to create the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues in and for the County of Pulaski, State of Georgia,\" approved August 18, 1919 (Ga. L. 1919, p. 729), as amended, so as to provide for the filling of vacancies in such office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1021/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53424","sponsor":"Buddy Harden"},
{"bill_id":1101341,"bill_number":"HB1025","title":"Jesup, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Jesup 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":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1025/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53428","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1101344,"bill_number":"HR1417","title":"Joint Study Committee on Cultivation, Manufacture, and Dispensing of Medical Cannabis Low THC Oil; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Cultivation, Manufacture, and Dispensing of Medical Cannabis Low THC Oil; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-05","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1417/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53437","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1101347,"bill_number":"HR1418","title":"McGehee, Ruth Ann; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ruth Ann McGehee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1418/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53441","sponsor":"Buddy Harden"},
{"bill_id":1101351,"bill_number":"HB1029","title":"General Assembly; members shall be limited to introducing a certain number of bills and privileged resolutions at each legislative session; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the General Assembly, so as to provide that members of the General Assembly shall be limited to introducing a certain number of bills and privileged resolutions at each legislative session; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1029/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53434","sponsor":"Dale Rutledge"},
{"bill_id":1101356,"bill_number":"SR962","title":"McCormick, Jr., Chief Nealie M.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Chief Nealie M. McCormick, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR962/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53433","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":1101361,"bill_number":"HB1022","title":"Coffee County; Board of Education; revise provisions regarding filling of vacancies","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Education of Coffee County, approved March 10, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 2441), as amended, so as to revise provisions regarding filling vacancies on the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1022/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53425","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1101363,"bill_number":"SR969","title":"Johnson, Chief of Police Randy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chief of Police Randy Johnson on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR969/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53453","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1101368,"bill_number":"HR1427","title":"Immigrants who own businesses in Georgia; contributions; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the contributions of immigrants who own businesses in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1427/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53450","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":1101372,"bill_number":"HR1426","title":"Kirby, Lori; outstanding service to the Jefferson Park Neighbors Association in East Point, Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lori Kirby for her outstanding service to the Jefferson Park Neighbors Association in East Point, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1426/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53449","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":1101375,"bill_number":"SR965","title":"Peanut Butter and Jelly Day; recognize March 12, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia peanut industry and recognizing March 12, 2018, as Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR965/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53440","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1101379,"bill_number":"SR970","title":"TeenPact Program; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the TeenPact program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR970/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53455","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1101382,"bill_number":"HR1416","title":"House Study Committee on Bail Reform; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Bail Reform; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-05","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1416/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53436","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1101387,"bill_number":"HB1027","title":"Rincon, City of; corporate limits shall include certain property; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to provide a new charter for the City of Rincon,\" approved April 4, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 3556), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 15, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 3547) and an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4259), so as to provide that the corporate limits of such town shall include certain property; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1027/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53431","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":1101390,"bill_number":"SR961","title":"Mitchell, Malcolm J.; commend; Children's Literacy Day; recognize March 7, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Malcolm J. Mitchell and recognizing March 7, 2018, as Children's Literacy Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR961/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53423","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1101394,"bill_number":"SR963","title":"Schrage, Lorry and Sherrie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Lorry and Sherrie Schrage, owners/operators of Saul's of Gainesville; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR963/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53438","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1101396,"bill_number":"HR1423","title":"Kaye, Jared and Hannah; welcoming Caleb Asher Kaye; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Jared and Hannah Kaye and welcoming Caleb Asher Kaye; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1423/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53446","sponsor":"Vernon Jones"},
{"bill_id":1101409,"bill_number":"SR971","title":"O'Brien, Robert \"Bob\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Robert \"Bob\" O'Brien; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR971/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53456","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":1101418,"bill_number":"SR967","title":"Wynn, Taos and Perfect Love Foundation; recognize; Unify Georgia Day; recognize March 8, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Taos Wynn and Perfect Love Foundation and recognizing March 8, 2018, as Unify Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR967/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53454","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1101426,"bill_number":"HR1420","title":"Duncan, Taylor C.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Taylor C. Duncan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1420/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53443","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":1101432,"bill_number":"SR972","title":"Local Educational Agencies; support Georgia's talented and gifted students; comply with all State Board of Education and Georgia Professional Standards Commission guidelines; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging local educational agencies to support Georgia's talented and gifted students by complying with all State Board of Education and Georgia Professional Standards Commission guidelines for gifted education; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR972/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53457","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1101977,"bill_number":"SR974","title":"Collins, Sr., Deacon Alvin; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Deacon Alvin Collins, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR974/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53459","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1102073,"bill_number":"SR975","title":"Thornton, Mrs. Charlie Will; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Charlie Will Thornton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR975/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53460","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":1102164,"bill_number":"SR973","title":"STAR House Foundation; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the STAR House Foundation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR973/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53458","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1102641,"bill_number":"HR1432","title":"Brantley, Merri M.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Merri M. Brantley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1432/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53479","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":1102642,"bill_number":"HR1462","title":"Villa Rica High School Lady Wildcats basketball team; winning the 2017-2018 GHSA 7-AAAAA Region Basketball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Villa Rica High School Lady Wildcats basketball team for winning the 2017-2018 GHSA 7-AAAAA Region Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1462/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53511","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1102644,"bill_number":"HR1442","title":"Martinez, Honorable Magdalena \"Maggy\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Honorable Magdalena \"Maggy\" Martinez; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1442/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53489","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1102645,"bill_number":"HB1033","title":"Barrow County; commission to study whether such county and all municipal corporations should be reconstituted as a single consolidated government; provide referendum","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a nonbinding, advisory referendum for the purpose of ascertaining whether an independent commission, consisting of representatives of the county and all municipal corporations located wholly or partially within such county, should be created to study whether Barrow County and the municipal corporations located wholly within Barrow County should be reconstituted as a single consolidated government; to provide for the configuration of such independent commission; to provide for an independent contractor to conduct a study; to limit the cost of such study; to provide for procedures and requirements relating thereto; to provide for a referendum; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1033/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53466","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":1102647,"bill_number":"SR977","title":"Senate Study Committe on Historically Black Colleges and Universities; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Historically Black Colleges and Universities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR977/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53462","sponsor":"Nikema Williams"},
{"bill_id":1102648,"bill_number":"HR1447","title":"Powers, Matthew Freeman; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Matthew Freeman Powers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1447/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53494","sponsor":"Robert Trammell"},
{"bill_id":1102650,"bill_number":"HR1433","title":"Watkins, Alfred L.; occasion of his retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Alfred L. Watkins on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1433/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53480","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1102651,"bill_number":"SB487","title":"DeKalb County; filling of a vacancy on the audit oversight committee; provide","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 May 12, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 3826), so as to provide for the filling of a vacancy on the audit oversight committee; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Act 537","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB487/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53477","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1102653,"bill_number":"HR1460","title":"Norwood, Dorothy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dorothy Norwood; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1460/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53509","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1102654,"bill_number":"HR1452","title":"Jones, James Wesley, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James Wesley Jones, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1452/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53501","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1102656,"bill_number":"HB1031","title":"Villa Rica, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Villa Rica; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, powers, and construction; to provide for exercise of powers; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide a specific repealer; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1031/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53464","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1102657,"bill_number":"HR1451","title":"Tourial, Dr. Sidney R.; occasion of his retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Sidney R. Tourial on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1451/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53498","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1102660,"bill_number":"SR976","title":"Georgia Purebred Dog Day; recognize May 1","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the benefits and contributions of purebred dogs to the State of Georgia and recognizing May 1 as Georgia Purebred Dog Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR976/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53461","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":1102661,"bill_number":"HR1456","title":"Gillis, James Lester \"Jim L.\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James Lester \"Jim L.\" Gillis, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1456/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53505","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1102663,"bill_number":"SR986","title":"Williams, Fred; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Fred Williams on the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR986/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53520","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1102664,"bill_number":"SR987","title":"Grant, Major Shelby; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Major Shelby Grant for his military service as a chaplain; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR987/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53521","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1102666,"bill_number":"SB485","title":"City of Atlanta; independent school district; homestead exemption; $50,000; applicability; referendum; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from City of Atlanta Independent School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $15,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district, approved May 4, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 7003), as amended, so as to increase the exemption amount to $50,000.00; 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":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Act 536","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB485/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53476","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1102667,"bill_number":"HR1436","title":"Holt, Dr. Margaret; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Margaret Holt; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1436/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53483","sponsor":"Deborah Gonzalez"},
{"bill_id":1102669,"bill_number":"HR1431","title":"House Study Committee on Healthy Housing; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Healthy Housing; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1431/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53475","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1102670,"bill_number":"HR1458","title":"Magda, Martin; Mary Persons High School's 2018 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Martin Magda, Mary Persons High School's 2018 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1458/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53507","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1102672,"bill_number":"HR1466","title":"House Study Committee on Evaluating and Recommending on Continuing or Abolishing Daylight Saving Time; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Evaluating and Recommending on Continuing or Abolishing Daylight Saving Time; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2018-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1466/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53499","sponsor":"Betty Price"},
{"bill_id":1102673,"bill_number":"HB1036","title":"Fulton County; Superior Court; tax parcel identification number be included on documents recorded in real property records; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the clerk of the Superior Court of Fulton County to require that tax parcel identification number information be included on documents recorded in the real property records of said clerk; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1036/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53524","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1102675,"bill_number":"SR990","title":"Womack, Cross; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Cross Womack; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR990/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53525","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":1102678,"bill_number":"HR1437","title":"Green, Janel; recipient of the Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Janel Green for being a recipient of the Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1437/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53484","sponsor":"Michele Henson"},
{"bill_id":1102679,"bill_number":"HB1035","title":"Muscogee County; Magistrate Court to impose and collect county law library fees; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Magistrate Court of Muscogee 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":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1035/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53472","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1102681,"bill_number":"HR1440","title":"Watkins, Alfred; Music In Our Schools month at the state capitol; March, 2018; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Alfred Watkins and recognizing March, 2018, as Music In Our Schools month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1440/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53487","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1102682,"bill_number":"SR988","title":"Curry, Dr. Jocelyn; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Jocelyn Curry for being featured on the cover of People Magazine, Atlanta Edition 2018: Atlanta Women of the Year, and for her work as a podiatric surgeon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR988/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53522","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1102685,"bill_number":"SR984","title":"Emmanuel Community Church; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Emmanuel Community Church on its 13th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR984/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53518","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1102686,"bill_number":"SR991","title":"Wages, Jerry K.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jerry K. Wages on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR991/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53526","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":1102688,"bill_number":"SR979","title":"Members of St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the members of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, Chairman Brian Counihan, and Grand Marshal Michael Aloysius Kenny on their roles in the 2018 St Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR979/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53470","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1102689,"bill_number":"HR1429","title":"House Study Committee on County Governance; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on County Governance; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1429/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53473","sponsor":"Meagan Hanson"},
{"bill_id":1102691,"bill_number":"HB1034","title":"Tallulah Falls, Town of; town council; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to amend, revise, consolidate, and supersede the several Acts incorporating the Town of Tallulah Falls in Habersham and Rabun counties, approved February 6, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3547), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 22, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4384), so as to change certain provisions relating to quorum, voting, and special meetings of the town council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for the other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1034/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53467","sponsor":"Robert Gasaway"},
{"bill_id":1102692,"bill_number":"SB486","title":"City of Atlanta; independent school district; homestead exemption; $100,000; residents 65 years of age or older; applicability; referendum; provide","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 $100,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or older; to provide for 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":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB486/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53478","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1102697,"bill_number":"HR1445","title":"Mrs. Rosa L. Parks Day at the state capitol; December 1, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing December 1, 2018, as Mrs. Rosa L. Parks Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1445/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53492","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":1102698,"bill_number":"HR1459","title":"Copeland, Madeline Elizabeth \"Maddie\"; Mary Persons High School's 2018 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Madeline Elizabeth \"Maddie\" Copeland, Mary Persons High School's 2018 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1459/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53508","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1102700,"bill_number":"HR1457","title":"Cotton-Tukes, Captain Hattie; 2018 recipient Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Captain Hattie Cotton-Tukes, a 2018 recipient Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1457/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53506","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1102701,"bill_number":"SR989","title":"Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA); withdraw Electronic Logging Device (ELD) regulations on the agriculture industry; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to withdraw the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) regulations on the agriculture industry and supporting agribusinesses; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR989/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53523","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1102703,"bill_number":"HR1465","title":"South Georgia region; one of the five Great American Defense Communities for 2018; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the South Georgia region as one of the five Great American Defense Communities for 2018; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1465/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53515","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":1102704,"bill_number":"HR1443","title":"Crowell Brothers Funeral Home-Buford, LLC; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Crowell Brothers Funeral Home-Buford, LLC; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1443/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53490","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1102707,"bill_number":"HR1428","title":"Representative \"Doc\" Gene Maddox Highway; Grady County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Representative \"Doc\" Gene Maddox and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1428/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53468","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1102709,"bill_number":"HR1446","title":"Clemons, Rosa; recipient of the Annual Servant Leadership Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rosa Clemons on being a recipient of the Annual Servant Leadership Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1446/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53493","sponsor":"Sheila Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1102711,"bill_number":"HR1450","title":"McWhorter, Jessie Louise; grand occasion of her birthday; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Jessie Louise McWhorter and commending her on the grand occasion of her birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1450/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53497","sponsor":"Susan Holmes"},
{"bill_id":1102712,"bill_number":"HR1454","title":"Citizens of this state; acknowledge and celebrate the achievements made by small businesses, both locally and nationally; Small Business Week at the state capitol; March 19-23, 2018; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the citizens of this state to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements made by small businesses, both locally and nationally, and recognizing March 19-23, 2018, as Small Business Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1454/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53503","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1102715,"bill_number":"HR1448","title":"American Heritage Girls (AHG); commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending American Heritage Girls (AHG); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1448/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53495","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1102716,"bill_number":"HR1467","title":"Special purpose local option sales and use tax; use for school security purposes; authorize - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the use of educational special purpose local option sales and use taxes for school security purposes; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1467/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53500","sponsor":"David Stover"},
{"bill_id":1102719,"bill_number":"HB1030","title":"Douglasville, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for referendum","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Douglasville 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":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1030/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53463","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1102721,"bill_number":"HR1449","title":"Trail Life USA; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Trail Life USA; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1449/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53496","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1102722,"bill_number":"SR981","title":"National Nurses Week; recognize May 6-12, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, Georgia, and recognizing May 6-12, 2018, as National Nurses Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR981/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53513","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1102725,"bill_number":"HR1461","title":"Adeyemo, Emmanuel; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Emmanuel Adeyemo on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1461/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53510","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1102726,"bill_number":"HR1435","title":"Pennamon, Carl; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Carl Pennamon on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1435/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53482","sponsor":"Susan Holmes"},
{"bill_id":1102728,"bill_number":"HR1439","title":"Gale, Reverend Bobby and Nancy; receiving the Outstanding Georgia Citizens Award; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Reverend Bobby and Nancy Gale for receiving the Outstanding Georgia Citizens Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1439/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53485","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":1102729,"bill_number":"HR1438","title":"Brackins, Jerome; award winner at the Ceola Alexander Prayer Breakfast; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jerome Brackins for being an award winner at the Ceola Alexander Prayer Breakfast; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1438/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53486","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1102731,"bill_number":"HB1032","title":"Ad valorem tax; further define fair market value of certain property; require tax assessor to include certain information with assessment","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 further define the fair market value of certain property and require the tax assessor to include certain information with the assessment; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1032/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53465","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1102733,"bill_number":"HR1441","title":"Pempin, Robert E. \"Bob\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the late Robert E. \"Bob\" Pempin; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1441/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53488","sponsor":"David Stover"},
{"bill_id":1102736,"bill_number":"HR1463","title":"Conerly, Katelyn; Eastside High School; accomplished artist; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Katelyn Conerly of Eastside High School as an accomplished artist; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1463/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53512","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1102737,"bill_number":"SR983","title":"Joint Study Committee on Low THC Medical Oil Access; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Commission on Low THC Medical Oil Access; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR983/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53517","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1102740,"bill_number":"SR992","title":"Wynn, Taos; the Perfect Love Foundation; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Taos Wynn, the Perfect Love Foundation, and all other citizens, organizations, and civic leaders for the Unify Georgia Initiative and their commitment to furthering unity and love throughout this state; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR992/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53527","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1102741,"bill_number":"HR1434","title":"Perry, Daisy Cannida; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Daisy Cannida Perry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1434/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53481","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1102744,"bill_number":"HR1464","title":"Williams, Gracie; Morgan County High School; accomplished artist; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Gracie Williams of Morgan County High School as an accomplished artist; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1464/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53514","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1102745,"bill_number":"HR1430","title":"United States Air Force; deploy F-35 fighter jets to military air bases in Georgia; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the United States Air Force (USAF) to deploy F-35 fighter jets to military air bases located in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1430/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53474","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1102747,"bill_number":"SR982","title":"Ford, Mayor Anthony S.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Anthony S. Ford on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR982/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53516","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1102748,"bill_number":"HR1455","title":"Mobley, Delia; Statesboro Rotary Clubs' 2018 Citizen of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Delia Mobley, the Statesboro Rotary Clubs' 2018 Citizen of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1455/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53504","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":1102751,"bill_number":"HR1453","title":"Whitesburg Public Library; grand occasion of its 10th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Whitesburg Public Library on the grand occasion of its 10th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1453/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53502","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1102752,"bill_number":"SR980","title":"Rowell, Victoria; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Victoria Rowell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR980/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53471","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":1102754,"bill_number":"SR978","title":"Kohler, Stephanie Owens; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Stephanie Owens Kohler, Creek View Elementary School's 2017-2018 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR978/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53469","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1102755,"bill_number":"SR985","title":"Dotson, Major Erika; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Major Erika Dotson on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR985/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53519","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1102757,"bill_number":"HR1444","title":"Sherman, Chelcie; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Chelcie Sherman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1444/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53491","sponsor":"David Stover"},
{"bill_id":1103359,"bill_number":"SR993","title":"Fred James Taylor Memorial Bridge; Lee County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Fred James Taylor and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR993/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53528","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":1103384,"bill_number":"SR994","title":"Paris, Jacob Michael; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jacob Michael Paris for his outstanding accomplishments in both academics and fencing; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR994/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53530","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1103408,"bill_number":"SR995","title":"Senate Study Committee on Combat Sports; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Combat Sports; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR995/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53529","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1103933,"bill_number":"HR1513","title":"Schley County High School; winning GHSA One Act Play State Championship Single A; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Schley County High School for winning the GHSA One Act Play State Championship Single A; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1513/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53599","sponsor":"Bill McGowan"},
{"bill_id":1103939,"bill_number":"HR1470","title":"President of the United States; relocate United States Embassy to Israel's capital of Jerusalem; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and urging the President of the United States to relocate the United States Embassy to Israel's capital; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1470/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53541","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":1103945,"bill_number":"SR997","title":"Doster, Agnes; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Agnes Doster; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR997/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53532","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1103951,"bill_number":"HR1496","title":"Balderson, Katie; Covenant Christian Academy's 2018 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Katie Balderson, Covenant Christian Academy's 2018 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1496/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53582","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1103956,"bill_number":"HR1495","title":"Shirsath, Saket; Grayson High School's 2018 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Saket Shirsath, Grayson High School's 2018 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1495/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53581","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":1103962,"bill_number":"SR1001","title":"Georgia PlanFirst Communities; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending all Georgia PlanFirst communities for their outstanding and commendable community planning efforts and accomplishments; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1001/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53539","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1103967,"bill_number":"HR1483","title":"Barrett, Richard; setting new state record for largest blue catfish caught on the Altamaha River; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Richard Barrett for setting the new state record for largest blue catfish caught on the Altamaha River; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1483/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53569","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":1103973,"bill_number":"HR1474","title":"Morgan, Mary Leila; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Mary Leila Morgan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1474/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53560","sponsor":"Michele Henson"},
{"bill_id":1103979,"bill_number":"HR1511","title":"Moran, James; Twiggs County's STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending James Moran, Twiggs County's STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1511/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53597","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":1103985,"bill_number":"SR1008","title":"Brown, Tony; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tony Brown; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1008/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53545","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1103991,"bill_number":"SR1006","title":"Bonds II, Dr. Charles Wesley; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Charles Wesley Bonds II; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1006/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53552","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":1103997,"bill_number":"HR1493","title":"Harris County School District's Teachers of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the Harris County School District's Teachers of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1493/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53579","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1104002,"bill_number":"HR1512","title":"Watts, Atalaya; Twiggs County's STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Atalaya Watts, Twiggs County's STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1512/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53598","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":1104008,"bill_number":"HR1504","title":"Camden County High School boys wrestling team; winning the 2018 GHSA 7A State Wrestling Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Camden County High School boys wrestling team for winning the 2018 GHSA 7A State Wrestling Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1504/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53590","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":1104014,"bill_number":"SR998","title":"Charter School Advocacy Day; recognize March 14, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 14, 2018, as Charter School Advocacy Day at the state capitol, commending members of the Georgia Charter Schools Association, and celebrating the 20th anniversary of the passage of legislation which allowed the start-up of charter schools; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR998/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53536","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":1104020,"bill_number":"HR1497","title":"Mullis, Jeremy; Loganville High School's 2018 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jeremy Mullis, Loganville High School's 2018 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1497/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53583","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1104026,"bill_number":"HR1475","title":"Thompson, Mr. Austin E.; pillar of his community on Caribbean American Legislative Day; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Austin E. Thompson for being a pillar of his community on Carribbean American Legislative Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1475/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53561","sponsor":"Dewey McClain"},
{"bill_id":1104032,"bill_number":"HB1041","title":"McDonough, City of; revise corporate boundaries","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of McDonough, approved April 16, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 3387), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 12, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5452), so as to revise the corporate boundaries of the municipality; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1041/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53557","sponsor":"Dale Rutledge"},
{"bill_id":1104038,"bill_number":"SR1005","title":"McCollar, Mayor Jonathan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Jonathan McCollar; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1005/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53549","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":1104043,"bill_number":"HR1469","title":"Government of Israel; maintain Consulate General in Atlanta, Georgia; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the government of Israel to maintain its Consulate General in Atlanta, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1469/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53540","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":1104049,"bill_number":"HR1498","title":"Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; Atlanta Alumnae Chapter; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Atlanta Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1498/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53584","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1104055,"bill_number":"SR1010","title":"McGhee, Cie Cie Wilson; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cie Cie Wilson McGhee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1010/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53548","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1104061,"bill_number":"HR1490","title":"Bell, Paul; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Paul Bell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1490/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53576","sponsor":"Howard Mosby"},
{"bill_id":1104067,"bill_number":"HR1509","title":"Parr, Sara; Wilkinson County's STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sara Parr, Wilkinson County's STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1509/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53595","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":1104073,"bill_number":"HR1478","title":"Hurley, Phinroye Fredericka Flack; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Phinroye Fredericka Flack Hurley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1478/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53564","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1104078,"bill_number":"HR1486","title":"Jones, Wiley; Monroe Area High School's 2018 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Wiley Jones, Monroe Area High School's 2018 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1486/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53572","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1104083,"bill_number":"HR1510","title":"Daugherty, Jamie; Jones County's STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jamie Daugherty, Jones County's STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1510/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53596","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":1104089,"bill_number":"HB1040","title":"State government; notice of meetings; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to open and public meetings, so as to provide for notice of meetings; to provide for placing items on the agenda; to provide for the provision of certain information regarding closed meetings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-14","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1040/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53556","sponsor":"Jeff Jones"},
{"bill_id":1104094,"bill_number":"HR1494","title":"Kenyon, Dr. Stacy; Grayson High School's 2018 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Stacy Kenyon, Grayson High School's 2018 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1494/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53580","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":1104100,"bill_number":"HR1491","title":"Cox-Neloms, Stephanie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Stephanie Cox-Neloms; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1491/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53577","sponsor":"Howard Mosby"},
{"bill_id":1104106,"bill_number":"HR1514","title":"Roswell Recreation Commission; Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic & Cultural Affairs Department; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating the Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic & Cultural Affairs Department and the Roswell Recreation Commission; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1514/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53600","sponsor":"Betty Price"},
{"bill_id":1104112,"bill_number":"HR1476","title":"Hall, Mr. Wayne; pillar of his community on Caribbean American Legislative Day; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Wayne Hall for being a pillar of his community on Caribbean American Legislative Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1476/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53562","sponsor":"Dewey McClain"},
{"bill_id":1104117,"bill_number":"HR1503","title":"Camden County High School wrestling team and coaches; winning the 2018 GHSA Class 7A Duals State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Camden County High School wrestling team and its coaches on winning the 2018 GHSA Class 7A Duals State Championship for a fourth consecutive year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1503/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53589","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":1104123,"bill_number":"SR1000","title":"Stone, Sam; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sam Stone on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1000/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53538","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1104129,"bill_number":"HR1508","title":"Parks, Walt; Bleckley County's STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Walt Parks, Bleckley County's STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1508/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53594","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":1104135,"bill_number":"HB1039","title":"Big Canoe Water and Sewer Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Big Canoe Water and Sewer Authority; to provide a short title; to define certain terms; to provide for membership, appointment, terms, term limits, qualifications, officers, quorums, vacancies, and audits of the authority; to provide for purposes; to provide for powers and duties; to provide for the issuance of revenue bonds; to provide for the public nature of authority property; to provide for limitations on debt; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Veto V16","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1039/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53555","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1104141,"bill_number":"HR1484","title":"Murphy, Danielle; George Walton Academy's 2018 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Danielle Murphy, George Walton Academy's 2018 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1484/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53570","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1104147,"bill_number":"SR1003","title":"Donaldson, Executive Director Carol V.; honor; Sunshine House Regional Children's Advocacy Center; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Sunshine House Regional Children's Advocacy Center and honoring Executive Director Carol V. Donaldson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1003/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53544","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":1104152,"bill_number":"HR1482","title":"Miller, Wyatt; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Wyatt Miller; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1482/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53568","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":1104158,"bill_number":"HR1515","title":"HomeStretch; 25 years of dedicated service to north Fulton County; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending HomeStretch for 25 years of dedicated service to north Fulton County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1515/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53601","sponsor":"Betty Price"},
{"bill_id":1104164,"bill_number":"SR1004","title":"Crider Foods; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Crider Foods; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1004/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53546","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":1104170,"bill_number":"HR1507","title":"Felkins, Tucker; Bleckley County's STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tucker Felkins, Bleckley County's STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1507/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53593","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":1104176,"bill_number":"HR1479","title":"Gresham, Keysville Mayor Emma R.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of former Keysville Mayor Emma R. Gresham; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1479/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53565","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1104182,"bill_number":"HR1472","title":"Local boards of education; implement provisions of Georgia law regarding arming of school personnel; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging all local boards of education to implement the provisions of Georgia law regarding the arming of school personnel; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-14","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1472/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53558","sponsor":"Matt Gurtler"},
{"bill_id":1104188,"bill_number":"HR1506","title":"Yancey, Sarah; Wilkinson County's STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sarah Yancey, Wilkinson County's STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1506/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53592","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":1104193,"bill_number":"HR1492","title":"Gwinnett County's Bicentennial Year of Celebration in 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Gwinnett County's Bicentennial Year of Celebration in 2018; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1492/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53578","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":1104199,"bill_number":"SR999","title":"Warren, Lucas Andrew; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Lucas Andrew Warren for becoming the first Gerber spokesbaby with special needs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR999/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53537","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1104205,"bill_number":"HR1481","title":"National Leadership Group, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the National Leadership Group, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1481/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53567","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1104211,"bill_number":"HR1468","title":"Mayor Floyd Adams, Jr., Bridge; Chatham County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Honorable Floyd Adams, Jr., and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1468/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53534","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1104217,"bill_number":"SR996","title":"Mobley, Delia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Delia Mobley, the Statesboro Rotary Clubs' 2018 Citizen of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR996/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53531","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":1104223,"bill_number":"HR1471","title":"House Study Committee on the Revitalization of the Atlanta State Farmers Market; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Revitalization of the Atlanta State Farmers Market; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1471/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53542","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1104228,"bill_number":"HR1485","title":"McGarity; Ellis; Social Circle High School's 2018 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ellis McGarity, Social Circle High School's 2018 STAR Student; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1485/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53571","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1104233,"bill_number":"SB488","title":"Regulation of Fire and other Hazards; seal and Georgia registration number; registered interior designers on certain plans/specifications; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of fire and other hazards to persons and property generally, so as to provide for the seal and Georgia registration number of registered interior designers on certain plans and specifications submitted to the Safety Fire Commissioner for certain proposed buildings and bulk storage facilities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB488/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53535","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1104239,"bill_number":"SR1009","title":"Fox, Kevin \"Koolin\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kevin \"Koolin\" Fox; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1009/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53547","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1104245,"bill_number":"HB1037","title":"Meigs, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Meigs in Thomas County, Georgia and Mitchell County, Georgia; to provide for boundaries and powers of the city; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, method of filling vacancies, compensation, qualifications, prohibitions, and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal a specific Act; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1037/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53533","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1104251,"bill_number":"HR1489","title":"Cooper, Kanisha; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kanisha Cooper; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1489/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53575","sponsor":"Howard Mosby"},
{"bill_id":1104257,"bill_number":"HR1487","title":"Wiley, Gabriel; 2018 Henry County District 76 Principal of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Gabriel Wiley, the 2018 Henry County District 76 Principal of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1487/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53573","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1104263,"bill_number":"HR1505","title":"Veal, Tori; Jones County's STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tori Veal, Jones County's STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1505/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53591","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":1104268,"bill_number":"SR1007","title":"Anderson, Raybon; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Raybon Anderson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1007/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53553","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":1104274,"bill_number":"HB1038","title":"Gwinnett County; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Gwinnett 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":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1038/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53554","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":1104280,"bill_number":"SR1012","title":"Mitchell, Charles; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Charles Mitchell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1012/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53551","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1104286,"bill_number":"SR1002","title":"Lee County High School Trojans Football Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating the Lee County High School Trojans football team for winning the 2017 GHSA Class 6A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1002/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53543","sponsor":"Gregory Kirk"},
{"bill_id":1104292,"bill_number":"HR1499","title":"Boynton, Maria; outstanding service as a journalist; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Maria Boynton on her outstanding service as a journalist; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1499/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53585","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1104298,"bill_number":"HR1500","title":"Brandenburg, Dr. Nhung; president of Georgia Optometric Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Nhung Brandenburg, president of the Georgia Optometric Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1500/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53586","sponsor":"Michael Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":1104303,"bill_number":"HR1473","title":"House Study Committee on Industrial Hemp Production; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Industrial Hemp Production; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1473/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53559","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":1104309,"bill_number":"HR1488","title":"Sloan-Benson, Mikita; East Clayton Elementary School's 2018 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mikita Sloan-Benson, East Clayton Elementary School's 2018 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1488/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53574","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1104315,"bill_number":"HR1502","title":"Korematsu, Fred; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Fred Korematsu; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1502/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53588","sponsor":"Bee Nguyen"},
{"bill_id":1104321,"bill_number":"HR1477","title":"Jones, Shade' Yvonne; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Shade' Yvonne Jones on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1477/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53563","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1104327,"bill_number":"HR1501","title":"Graham, Reverend Billy; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Billy Graham; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1501/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53587","sponsor":"Betty Price"},
{"bill_id":1104333,"bill_number":"HR1480","title":"Magill, Dr. Allene Harris; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Allene Harris Magill; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1480/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53566","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":1104338,"bill_number":"SR1011","title":"Harper, Derek; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Derek Harper; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1011/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53550","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1104796,"bill_number":"HR1517","title":"House Rural Development Council; solicit input from independent physicians on increasing burdens and financial visibility; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the House Rural Development Council to solicit input from the independent physicians in this state on increasing burdens and financial viability; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1517/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53619","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1104797,"bill_number":"SR1017","title":"Shorer, Ambassador Judith Varnai; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ambassador Judith Varnai Shorer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1017/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53638","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1104798,"bill_number":"HB1045","title":"Putnam County; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for referendum","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize Putnam County, Georgia, to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Georgia Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the \"Redevelopment Powers Law,\" as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1045/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53607","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1104799,"bill_number":"HR1537","title":"House Study Committee on Nursing Home Quality Assessment; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Nursing Home Quality Assessment; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":"Human Relations and Aging","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1537/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53642","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1104800,"bill_number":"HB1055","title":"State Revenue Investment and Employment (STRIVE) Act of 2018; 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 a state program coordinated by the Governor related to employing individuals in Georgia; to provide for a short title; to provide for findings; to create a joint committee; to define certain terms; to limit the application of the chapter; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1055/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53640","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":1104801,"bill_number":"HR1531","title":"Maddox, Officer Chase Lee; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life, memory, and selfless service of Officer Chase Lee Maddox; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1531/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53633","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":1104802,"bill_number":"HR1522","title":"Hendricks, Jim; occasion of his retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jim Hendricks on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1522/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53624","sponsor":"Ed Rynders"},
{"bill_id":1104804,"bill_number":"HB1043","title":"Jesup, City of; board of commissioners; provide staggered terms","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Jesup, approved December 16, 1937 (Ga. L. 1937-38 Ex. Sess., p. 1142), as amended, so as to provide for staggered terms for the board of commissioners; to provide for the conduct of municipal elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1043/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53605","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1104806,"bill_number":"HR1526","title":"Charter School Advocacy Day at the state capitol; March 14, 2018; members of the Georgia Charter Schools Association; celebrate the 20th anniversary of the passage of legislation which allowed the start-up of charter schools; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 14, 2018, as Charter School Advocacy Day at the state capitol, commending members of the Georgia Charter Schools Association, and celebrating the 20th anniversary of the passage of legislation which allowed the start-up of charter schools; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1526/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53628","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":1104807,"bill_number":"HB1048","title":"Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit; Superior Court judges; increase compensation","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 increase the amount of compensation paid to such judges by the county comprising the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-10-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1048/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53610","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1104808,"bill_number":"HB1047","title":"Washington County; State Court; charge technology fee","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the State Court of Washington County, approved October 31, 1901 (Ga. L. 1901, p. 164), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 3, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 2247), so as to authorize the State Court of Washington County to charge a technology fee for each civil case filed and each criminal fine imposed; to specify the uses to which said technology fees may be put; to provide for related matters; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Veto V17","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1047/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53609","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1104809,"bill_number":"HR1519","title":"El Centro de Formacion Integral de Cigar Family Complex; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending el Centro de Formación Integral de Cigar Family Complex; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1519/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53621","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":1104810,"bill_number":"HR1524","title":"Cullen, Regional Director Patti; River Valley Regional Commission; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Regional Director Patti Cullen and the River Valley Regional Commission; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1524/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53626","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1104811,"bill_number":"HB1042","title":"Georgia Daylight Savings 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 relative to state government, so as to enact the \"Georgia Daylight Savings Act\"; to provide that this state shall at all times observe the standard time of the United States; to exempt this state from the daylight savings advancement of time provisions of the United States Code; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":"State Planning and Community Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1042/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53604","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":1104813,"bill_number":"HB1054","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, so as to adopt by reference a certain map; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1054/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53639","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":1104814,"bill_number":"HB1050","title":"Byron, City of; duties and powers of mayor; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Byron, approved February 13, 1941 (Ga. L. 1941, p. 1210), as amended, so as to revise provisions relating to the duties and powers of the mayor; to revise provisions relating to the duties and powers of the city administrator; to revise provisions relating to the position of city clerk; to provide for the appointment of a city attorney; to repeal provisions relating to the positions of marshal, chief of police, and tax assessor; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1050/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53612","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1104816,"bill_number":"HR1534","title":"Schrage, Lorry and Sherrie; owners/operators of Saul's of Gainesville; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Lorry and Sherrie Schrage, owners/operators of Saul's of Gainesville; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1534/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53636","sponsor":"Matt Dubnik"},
{"bill_id":1104817,"bill_number":"SR1013","title":"Georgia Cattlemen's Association; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Cattlemen's Association for uniting and advancing Georgia's cattle industry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1013/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53602","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1104818,"bill_number":"SR1015","title":"James Family; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the James family; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1015/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53614","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":1104819,"bill_number":"HB1046","title":"Fitzgerald, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Fitzgerald 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":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1046/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53608","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1104820,"bill_number":"SR1014","title":"Fullerton, Sam; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sam Fullerton for his successful career and outstanding leadership; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1014/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53603","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1104823,"bill_number":"HR1532","title":"Chambers, Corporal Josh; career as a game warden; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Corporal Josh Chambers for his career as a game warden; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1532/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53634","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1104824,"bill_number":"HR1530","title":"Luton, Jimmie \"MeMa\"; 101st birthday; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the 101st birthday of Jimmie \"MeMa\" Luton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1530/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53632","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":1104825,"bill_number":"HR1528","title":"Middleton, Carl; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Carl Middleton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1528/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53630","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1104827,"bill_number":"HR1520","title":"Stone, Sam; occasion of his retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sam Stone on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1520/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53622","sponsor":"Emory Dunahoo"},
{"bill_id":1104828,"bill_number":"HR1536","title":"National PTA; commend for their efforts to address dangers of e-cigarettes; urge local efforts to continue to address such dangers","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the National PTA and its constituent associations for their efforts to address the dangers of e-cigarettes and related products and urging local efforts to continue to address such dangers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-12","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1536/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53641","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1104829,"bill_number":"HR1527","title":"Dyer, Andy; named Regional 8-7A Coach of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Andy Dyer on being named the Region 8-7A Coach of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1527/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53629","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":1104831,"bill_number":"HR1535","title":"South Georgia; beauty and culture; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the beauty and culture of South Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1535/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53637","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":1104832,"bill_number":"HB1044","title":"Southern Judicial Circuit; superior court judges; increase supplement to compensation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a supplement to the compensation of the judges of the superior courts of the Southern Judicial Circuit, approved March 6, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 537), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 10, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 4150), so as to increase the amount of such supplement; to provide for the payment of such supplement in specified amounts by the counties comprising the circuit; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1044/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53606","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":1104833,"bill_number":"HR1525","title":"Ramdass, Shivanni and Melina Maleknia; Grayson High School's 2018 valedictorian and salutatorian; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Grayson High School's 2018 valedictorian and salutatorian, Shivanni Ramdass and Melina Maleknia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1525/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53627","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1104834,"bill_number":"HR1529","title":"Hutchins, Lawrence, Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lawrence Hutchins, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1529/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53631","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1104835,"bill_number":"HR1521","title":"Gagel, William Durden; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating William Durden Gagel; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1521/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53623","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":1104837,"bill_number":"HR1523","title":"Congregation Beth Jacob; grand occasion of its 75th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Congregation Beth Jacob on the grand occasion of its 75th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1523/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53625","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":1104838,"bill_number":"HB1053","title":"Crimes and offenses; certain firearms be subject to liability insurance policy; require","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 certain firearms be subject to a liability insurance policy; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations by the Commissioner of Insurance for implementation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1053/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53618","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":1104840,"bill_number":"HR1518","title":"Turnquest, State Representative Henrietta; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending State Representative Henrietta Turnquest; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1518/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53620","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1104841,"bill_number":"HB1051","title":"Direct Primary Care Act; enact","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 direct primary care 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":"2018-03-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1051/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53616","sponsor":"Sam Teasley"},
{"bill_id":1104842,"bill_number":"HR1516","title":"Paul Smith Interchange; Floyd County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Representative Paul Smith and dedicating an interchange in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1516/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53613","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1104843,"bill_number":"HB1052","title":"Whitfield County; board of commissioners; provide for election by district","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Whitfield County, approved February 21, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 2175), as amended, so as to provide for the election of certain members of the board of commissioners by district; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1052/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53617","sponsor":"Steve Tarvin"},
{"bill_id":1104844,"bill_number":"SR1016","title":"Georgia Congressional Delegation Members; cosponsor and press for passage of the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST); urge; Horse Protection Act; finalize","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the members of the Georgia Congressional delegation to cosponsor and press for passage of the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act and to encourage the United States Department of Agriculture to finalize its proposed Horse Protection Act rule in the form it was announced by the Department and displayed in the Federal Register in January, 2017; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-03-14","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1016/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53615","sponsor":"Curt Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1104845,"bill_number":"HB1049","title":"Cherokee County; State Court judges; modify compensation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the State Court of Cherokee County, approved April 15, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4427), so as to modify the compensation of the judges of the State Court of Cherokee County; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-10-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1049/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53611","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1104846,"bill_number":"HR1533","title":"Aultman, Casey; selection to the inaugural Miller Leadership Academy Class; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Casey Aultman for her selection to the inaugural Miller Leadership Academy Class; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1533/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53635","sponsor":"Matt Dubnik"},
{"bill_id":1105359,"bill_number":"SR1018","title":"Taylor, Elana Meyers; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Elana Meyers Taylor on her many athletic achievements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1018/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53643","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1105927,"bill_number":"HR1563","title":"Maloof, William Michael, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of William Michael Maloof, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1563/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53680","sponsor":"Michele Henson"},
{"bill_id":1105928,"bill_number":"HR1538","title":"United States Congress; establish system of checks and balances with regard to the first use of nuclear weapons; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the United States Congress to establish a system of checks and balances with regard to the first use of nuclear weapons; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":"Defense and Veterans Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1538/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53649","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1105929,"bill_number":"HR1559","title":"Thomas, P. Michael \"Mike\"; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending P. Michael \"Mike\" Thomas on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1559/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53676","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":1105930,"bill_number":"HR1562","title":"Schwall, Emory A.; many years of esteemed and outstanding contributions to the State of Georgia in the field of law and in charitable service; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Emory A. Schwall for his many years of esteemed and outstanding contributions to the State of Georgia in the field of law and in charitable service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1562/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53679","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1105933,"bill_number":"HR1545","title":"Academy Sports + Outdoors; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Academy Sports + Outdoors; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1545/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53662","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":1105934,"bill_number":"SR1020","title":"Georgia Injured Workers Month; recognize September","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing September as Georgia Injured Workers Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1020/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53645","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1105936,"bill_number":"HR1558","title":"Beasley, Alyssa; Miss Georgia 2017; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Alyssa Beasley, Miss Georgia 2017; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1558/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53675","sponsor":"Jeff Jones"},
{"bill_id":1105939,"bill_number":"HR1554","title":"Headd, Pastor Avery; occasion of his 23rd pastoral anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Avery Headd on the occasion of his 23rd pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1554/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53671","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":1105940,"bill_number":"HB1059","title":"Murray County; abolish office of elected county surveyor; provide appointment of county surveyor","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to abolish the office of elected county surveyor of Murray 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 out the remainder of his or her term; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1059/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53654","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1105941,"bill_number":"HR1553","title":"Vietnam era and Vietnam War veterans and their families and the Vietnamese community in this state; 43rd anniversary observance of the ending of the Vietnam War; May 6-12, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending all Vietnam era and Vietnam War veterans and their families and the Vietnamese community in this state and recognizing the week of May 6-12, 2018, as the 43rd anniversary observance of the ending of the Vietnam War; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1553/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53670","sponsor":"Bee Nguyen"},
{"bill_id":1105943,"bill_number":"HR1569","title":"Omeragic, Erduana; Caleb Kim; Archer High School's academic accomplishments; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the academic accomplishments of Archer High School's Erduana Omeragic and Caleb Kim; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1569/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53686","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":1105945,"bill_number":"HR1551","title":"Kiss, Elizabeth; accomplishments as the beloved eighth president of Agnes Scott College; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Elizabeth Kiss for her accomplishments as the beloved eighth president of Agnes Scott College; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1551/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53668","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1105947,"bill_number":"HB1060","title":"Stonecrest, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Stonecrest in DeKalb County; to provide for reconstitution, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for general powers and limitations on powers; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1060/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53655","sponsor":"Vernon Jones"},
{"bill_id":1105949,"bill_number":"HB1056","title":"South Fulton, City of; ad valorem tax; provide new homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from City of South Fulton ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the 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 related matters; 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":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1056/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53651","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1105950,"bill_number":"HR1544","title":"House Interns; 2018 Regular Session; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the House Interns for the 2018 Regular Session; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1544/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53661","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1105952,"bill_number":"HR1540","title":"United States Congress; take immediate and significant action to invest in funding infrastructure construction, maintenance, and repair; request","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting the United States Congress to take immediate and significant action to invest in the future of this great nation by funding infrastructure construction, maintenance, and repair; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1540/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53656","sponsor":"Vernon Jones"},
{"bill_id":1105954,"bill_number":"HR1549","title":"Proposed \"Reflections\" immersive video installment at the state capitol; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the proposed \"Reflections\" immersive video installment at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1549/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53666","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1105955,"bill_number":"HR1547","title":"Middle Georgia State University Knights equestrian team; fourth overall in the ISHA Finals; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Middle Georgia State University Knights equestrian team for placing fourth overall in the ISHA Regional Finals; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1547/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53664","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":1105957,"bill_number":"HR1568","title":"Jameson, John; Archer High School's 2018 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending John Jameson, Archer High School's 2018 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1568/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53685","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":1105960,"bill_number":"HB1057","title":"Pelham, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Pelham 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":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1057/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53652","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":1105961,"bill_number":"HR1557","title":"Rothschild Leadership Academy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rothschild Leadership Academy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1557/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53674","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1105962,"bill_number":"HR1561","title":"Greece and the Coordinated Effort of Hellenes (CEH); sacred occasion of Greek Independence Day; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Greece and the Coordinated Effort of Hellenes (CEH) on the sacred occasion of Greek Independence Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1561/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53678","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1105965,"bill_number":"SR1021","title":"Walker, Dr. H. Kenneth; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. H. Kenneth Walker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1021/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53646","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1105966,"bill_number":"HR1556","title":"Providence Christian Academy; named top STEM program in the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Providence Christian Academy for being named a top STEM program in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1556/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53673","sponsor":"Clay Cox"},
{"bill_id":1105968,"bill_number":"HR1565","title":"Jefferson High School Dragons wrestling team; winning their 17th consecutive state wrestling duals championship and their 18 consecutive traditional state title in Class 4A; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Jefferson High School Dragons wrestling team for winning their 17th consecutive state wrestling duals championship and their 18th consecutive traditional state title in Class 4A; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1565/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53682","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1105970,"bill_number":"HR1541","title":"Georgia's Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs); Georgia Asian American Legislative Summit and Lobby Day at the state capitol; February 22, 2018; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the contributions of Georgia's Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) and recognizing February 22, 2018, as Georgia Asian American Legislative Summit and Lobby Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1541/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53658","sponsor":"Bee Nguyen"},
{"bill_id":1105972,"bill_number":"HR1560","title":"Anjum, Sofia; Walnut Grove High School's 2018 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sofia Anjum, Walnut Grove High School's 2018 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1560/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53677","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1105973,"bill_number":"HR1564","title":"Commerce High School Tigers wrestling team; winning their fifth consecutive GHSA Class 1A traditional state wrestling title; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Commerce High School Tigers wrestling team for winning their fifth consecutive GHSA Class 1A traditional state wrestling title; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1564/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53681","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1105974,"bill_number":"HR1539","title":"House Study Committee on Advanced Communications Technologies and Use of State and Local Government Right of Way Policy Modernization; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Advanced Communications Technologies and Use of State and Local Government Right of Way Policy Modernization; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1539/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53650","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1105977,"bill_number":"SR1024","title":"Special Forces Soldiers; recognize and honor the valiant service","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the valiant service of the Special Forces soldiers who were sent to Afghanistan in the immediate aftermath of September 11; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1024/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53690","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1105979,"bill_number":"SR1023","title":"Saint Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church; 140th anniversary; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Saint Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church on its 140th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1023/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53648","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1105980,"bill_number":"HR1546","title":"Tucker, Phil; occasion of his retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Phil Tucker on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1546/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53663","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1105982,"bill_number":"HR1570","title":"Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Day at the state capitol; March 28, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 28, 2018, as Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1570/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53687","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":1105984,"bill_number":"HR1552","title":"Girl Scouts; grand occasion of its 106th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Girl Scouts on the grand occasion of its 106th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1552/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53669","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1105985,"bill_number":"HR1566","title":"Georgia Community Action Agency Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Community Action Agency Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1566/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53683","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1105987,"bill_number":"HR1571","title":"Moye, Jonathan; Loganville Christian Academy's 2018 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jonathan Moye, Loganville Christian Academy's 2018 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1571/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53688","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1105990,"bill_number":"HR1543","title":"Georgia Injured Workers' Month at the state capitol; September, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing September, 2018, as Georgia Injured Workers' Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1543/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53660","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1105991,"bill_number":"SB489","title":"Cobb-Marietta Coliseum and Exhibit Hall Authority; revenue bonds shall only be issued in connection with projects owned or lease by authority; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Cobb-Marietta Coliseum and Exhibit Hall Authority, approved March 26, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 4091), as amended, so as to provide that revenue bonds shall only be issued in connection with projects owned or leased by the authority which are managed and operated by the authority for its own use; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Act 538","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB489/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53689","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1105993,"bill_number":"HR1567","title":"Mahaffey, Hannah; Archer High School's 2018 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hannah Mahaffey, Archer High School's 2018 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1567/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53684","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":1105994,"bill_number":"HR1542","title":"Huberty, Greg; Clarke County School System's 2018 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Greg Huberty, Clarke County School System's 2018 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1542/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53659","sponsor":"Jonathan Wallace"},
{"bill_id":1105995,"bill_number":"HR1555","title":"Nash, Sandra; Oconee County School System's Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sandra Nash, Oconee County School System's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1555/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53672","sponsor":"Jonathan Wallace"},
{"bill_id":1105999,"bill_number":"HR1572","title":"Phillip J. Meyers Bridge; Chatham County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Phillip \"Philly\" J. Meyers and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1572/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53657","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1106000,"bill_number":"HR1548","title":"Upson-Lee High School Knights boys basketball team; winning the 2018 GHSA 4A State Basketball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Upson-Lee High School Knights boys basketball team for winning the 2018 GHSA 4A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1548/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53665","sponsor":"Johnnie Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":1106001,"bill_number":"SR1019","title":"Senate Advanced Communications Technologies and Use of State and Local Government Right of Way Policy Modernization Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Advanced Communications Technologies and Use of State and Local Government Right of Way Policy Modernization Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1019/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53644","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":1106003,"bill_number":"HB1058","title":"Miller County; Board of Education; revise districts for election of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the method of selecting the members of the Board of Education of Miller County, approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2529), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 20, 2000 (Ga. L. 2000, p. 3534), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for method of election; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to repeal and reserve certain provisions; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1058/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53653","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1106004,"bill_number":"SR1022","title":"Women and Men in Radio Day; recognize March 23, 2018; Dukes, Morgan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Morgan Dukes and recognizing March 23, 2018, as Women and Men in Radio Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1022/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53647","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1106005,"bill_number":"HR1550","title":"Trotter, Senator Donne; occasion of his retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator Donne Trotter on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1550/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53667","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1106448,"bill_number":"SR1040","title":"Cantrell, Lynn; 2018 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lynn Cantrell, Pickens High School's 2018 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1040/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53708","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1106449,"bill_number":"SR1047","title":"Bell, Beau Samuel Amir; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Beau Samuel Amir Bell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1047/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53715","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":1106450,"bill_number":"HR1578","title":"Riley, Marjorie L.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Marjorie L. Riley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1578/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53722","sponsor":"Michael Smith"},
{"bill_id":1106452,"bill_number":"SR1056","title":"Senate Study Committee on Adult Changing Stations in Commercial Public Facilities; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Adult Changing Stations in Commercial Public Facilities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1056/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53740","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1106453,"bill_number":"SR1045","title":"Marable, MacKenzie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending MacKenzie Marable; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1045/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53713","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1106454,"bill_number":"SR1038","title":"Hendrix, Laura; 2018 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Laura Hendrix, Dawson County High School's 2018 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1038/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53706","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1106456,"bill_number":"SR1044","title":"Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1044/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53712","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":1106457,"bill_number":"HR1583","title":"Vibha; continued engagement and activity within the community; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Vibha on its continued engagement and activity within the community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1583/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53728","sponsor":"Brenda Lopez Romero"},
{"bill_id":1106460,"bill_number":"SR1026","title":"Flody, Brendan; 2018 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Brendan Flody, North Forsyth High School's 2018 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1026/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53694","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1106461,"bill_number":"HR1590","title":"Lovejoy Lady Wildcats basketball team; winning the 2018 GHSA Class 6A State Basketball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Lovejoy Lady Wildcats basketball team for winning the 2018 GHSA Class 6A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1590/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53735","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":1106462,"bill_number":"SR1043","title":"Emery Center of Dalton; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Emery Center of Dalton and recognizing it as a model center for the preservation and study of minority community history in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1043/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53711","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1106464,"bill_number":"HR1586","title":"Spelman College Day at the state capitol; March 19, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 19, 2018, as Spelman College Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1586/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53731","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1106465,"bill_number":"SR1028","title":"Adams, Etowah; 2018 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Etowah Adams, Lumpkin County High School's 2018 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1028/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53696","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1106466,"bill_number":"SR1054","title":"Westlake High School Girls Basketball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Westlake High School girls basketball team for winning the 2018 GHSA Class 7A State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1054/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53739","sponsor":"Nikema Williams"},
{"bill_id":1106467,"bill_number":"HB1062","title":"Douglas, City of; governing authority; stagger terms of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Douglas, approved March 10, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4022), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 3855), so as to stagger 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":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1062/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53742","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":1106469,"bill_number":"SR1034","title":"Krieger, April; 2018 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending April Krieger, Union County High School's 2018 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1034/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53702","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1106471,"bill_number":"HR1585","title":"McAfee, Arthur James, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Arthur James McAfee, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1585/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53730","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1106473,"bill_number":"SR1046","title":"Ashley II, Beau Michael Emmett; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Beau Michael Emmett Ashley II; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1046/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53714","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":1106474,"bill_number":"SR1033","title":"Welch, Sarah; 2018 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sarah Welch, Fannin County High School's 2018 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1033/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53701","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1106475,"bill_number":"HR1584","title":"Jones, Aunt Ruth A. Ralston; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Aunt Ruth A. Ralston Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1584/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53729","sponsor":"Dewayne Hill"},
{"bill_id":1106477,"bill_number":"SR1036","title":"Swafford, Amanda; 2018 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Amanda Swafford, North Forsyth High School's 2018 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1036/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53704","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1106478,"bill_number":"HR1581","title":"Armuchee High School Varsity Competition cheerleading team; winning the GHSA Class AA State Cheerleading Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Armuchee High School Varsity Competition cheerleading team for winning the GHSA Class AA State Cheerleading Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1581/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53726","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1106479,"bill_number":"SR1041","title":"2018 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the 2018 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides for their exemplary service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1041/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53709","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1106481,"bill_number":"SR1031","title":"Dockery, Sarah; 2018 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sarah Dockery, White County High School's 2018 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1031/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53699","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1106483,"bill_number":"SR1050","title":"Golick, State Representative Rich; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending State Representative Rich Golick and congratulating him upon the grand occasion of his retirement from the Georgia House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1050/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53723","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1106484,"bill_number":"HR1582","title":"Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) Awareness Month at the state capitol; March, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March, 2018, as Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) Awareness Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1582/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53727","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1106486,"bill_number":"HR1574","title":"Grant, Reverend James Clifford; occasion of his seventh pastoral anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend James Clifford Grant on the occasion of his seventh pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1574/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53718","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1106487,"bill_number":"HR1575","title":"American Massage Therapy Association - Georgia Chapter Day at the state capitol; March 19, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 19, 2018, as American Massage Therapy Association - Georgia Chapter Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1575/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53719","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1106488,"bill_number":"SR1032","title":"Crocker, Michael; 2018 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Michael Crocker, Gilmer High School's 2018 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1032/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53700","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1106490,"bill_number":"HR1593","title":"Law enforcement training in this state; crisis intervention training required; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging crisis intervention training to be required as part of mandatory law enforcement training in this state; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1593/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53746","sponsor":"Michael Smith"},
{"bill_id":1106491,"bill_number":"SR1030","title":"Hernandez, Tylea; 2018 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tylea Hernandez, Gilmer High School's 2018 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1030/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53698","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1106492,"bill_number":"HR1573","title":"House Study Committee on Incentivizing Consolidation of Local Government Services; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Incentivizing Consolidation of Local Government Services; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":"State Planning and Community Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1573/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53691","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1106495,"bill_number":"SR1058","title":"US Congress; halt the transfer of current and former military personnel's health care costs from federal government to the states; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to halt the transfer of current and former military personnel's health care costs from the federal government to the states; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"Senate Reconsidered Passed/Adopted As Amended","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1058/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53743","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1106496,"bill_number":"SR1051","title":"Ehrhart, State Representative Earl; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending State Representative Earl Ehrhart; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1051/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53736","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1106497,"bill_number":"HR1576","title":"Patrick, Lieutenant General Dewayne; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lieutenant General Dewayne Patrick; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1576/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53720","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1106499,"bill_number":"SR1037","title":"Thompkins, Matt; 2018 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Matt Thompkins, Lumpkin County High School's 2018 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1037/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53705","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1106500,"bill_number":"HB1061","title":"Tarrytown, Town of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Tarrytown; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, method of filling vacancies, compensation, qualifications, prohibitions, and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal a specific Act; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1061/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53692","sponsor":"Greg Morris"},
{"bill_id":1106501,"bill_number":"SR1057","title":"Jonesboro High School Mock Trial Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Jonesboro High School Mock Trial team for winning its ninth state championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1057/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53741","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1106502,"bill_number":"SR1052","title":"Weldon, Arianne; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Arianne Weldon on receiving the 2018 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1052/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53737","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1106503,"bill_number":"HR1580","title":"Stacy, Seleta Shaw London; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Seleta Shaw London Stacy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1580/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53725","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":1106506,"bill_number":"HR1579","title":"City of East Point; diversity and commitment to inclusion; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the City of East Point for its diversity and commitment to inclusion; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1579/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53724","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1106507,"bill_number":"HR1587","title":"Wood, Brenda; outstanding career and success; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Brenda Wood for her outstanding career and success; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1587/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53732","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1106508,"bill_number":"SR1039","title":"Hooper, McKenzie; 2018 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending McKenzie Hooper, Union County High School's 2018 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1039/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53707","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1106509,"bill_number":"HR1589","title":"Gardner, Joanne \"Maga\" Celeste Landrigan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joanne \"Maga\" Celeste Landrigan Gardner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1589/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53734","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":1106511,"bill_number":"SR1035","title":"Miraglia, Kay; 2018 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kay Miraglia, White County High School's 2018 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1035/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53703","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1106512,"bill_number":"HR1591","title":"House Study Committee on Historically Black Colleges and Universities; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Historically Black Colleges and Universities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1591/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53744","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1106513,"bill_number":"SR1029","title":"Ballard, Hannah; 2018 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Hannah Ballard, Pickens High School's 2018 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1029/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53697","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1106515,"bill_number":"HR1588","title":"Reid, Coach Charles I. \"Chunk\"; occasion of his retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Coach Charles I. \"Chunk\" Reid on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1588/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53733","sponsor":"Greg Morris"},
{"bill_id":1106517,"bill_number":"SR1049","title":"Senate Cross Media Development Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Cross Media Development Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1049/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53717","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1106519,"bill_number":"HR1592","title":"Health insurers; provide coverage for less-addictive opioids and opioid addiction treatments to reduce the number of Georgians addicted to opioids; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging health insurers to provide coverage for less-addictive opioids, opioid addiction treatments, and opioid alternative treatments for patients to reduce the number of Georgians addicted to opioids; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1592/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53745","sponsor":"Karen Mathiak"},
{"bill_id":1106520,"bill_number":"SR1042","title":"Dalton State College; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dalton State College on the occasion of its designation as the first and only Hispanic-Serving Institution in this state; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1042/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53710","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1106521,"bill_number":"SR1025","title":"Newman, Jordan; 2018 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jordan Newman, Fannin County High School's 2018 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1025/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53693","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1106523,"bill_number":"SR1048","title":"Braxton, Beau Desmond Nelson; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Beau Desmond Nelson Braxton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1048/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53716","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":1106524,"bill_number":"SR1053","title":"Langston Hughes High School Boys Basketball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Langston Hughes High School boys basketball team for winning the 2018 GHSA Class 6A State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1053/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53738","sponsor":"Nikema Williams"},
{"bill_id":1106525,"bill_number":"HR1577","title":"Smith, Alice Bankston; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Alice Bankston Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1577/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53721","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1106526,"bill_number":"SR1027","title":"Hamby, Marley; 2018 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Marley Hamby, Dawson County High School's 2018 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1027/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53695","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1106928,"bill_number":"SR1060","title":"McAfee, Jr., Arthur James; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Arthur James McAfee, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1060/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53748","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1106929,"bill_number":"SR1055","title":"McAfee, Jr., Arthur James; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Arthur James McAfee, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1055/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53749","sponsor":"Nikema Williams"},
{"bill_id":1106930,"bill_number":"SR1061","title":"Pearl Jackson Stephens Day; recognize February 22, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 22, 2018, as Pearl Jackson Stephens Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1061/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53751","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":1106931,"bill_number":"SR1059","title":"Advance Atlanta Day; recognize March 20, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 20, 2018, as Advance Atlanta Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1059/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53747","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1106932,"bill_number":"SB490","title":"Revenue and Taxation; levy of joint county and municipal sales/use tax; certain provisions; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to change certain provisions regarding the levy of the joint county and municipal sales and use tax by consolidated governments and use of proceeds of such tax; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB490/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53750","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":1107217,"bill_number":"HR1605","title":"Lewis, Chaundra; receiving the Lady Justice - Justice for All Community Pillar Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chaundra Lewis for receiving the Lady Justice - Justice for All Community Pillar Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1605/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53780","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1107218,"bill_number":"HR1603","title":"Van Dykes, Jerry; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jerry Van Dykes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1603/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53778","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":1107219,"bill_number":"SR1080","title":"Edwards, Debutante Christina Leslie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Christina Leslie Edwards; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1080/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53803","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":1107222,"bill_number":"HR1594","title":"Johnson High School Lady Atom Smasher basketball team; winning the 2018 GHSA Class 3A State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Johnson High School Lady Atom Smasher basketball team for winning the 2018 GHSA Class 3A State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1594/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53769","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1107223,"bill_number":"SR1084","title":"Douglas, Debutante Ryann Julia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Ryann Julia Douglas; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1084/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53806","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":1107224,"bill_number":"SR1074","title":"Georgia Community Action Agency Association; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Community Action Agency Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1074/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53787","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1107227,"bill_number":"HB1073","title":"State government; no state or local revenues or funds shall be used to fund or subsidize construction or renovation of any stadium or athletic venue that is used by one or more professional sports teams; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding state government, so as to provide that no state or local revenues or funds shall be used to fund or subsidize the construction, equipping, maintenance, or renovation of any stadium or athletic venue that is used or is to be used primarily by one or more professional sports teams; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1073/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53796","sponsor":"Matt Gurtler"},
{"bill_id":1107228,"bill_number":"SR1087","title":"Burns, Beau Austin Wesley; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Beau Austin Wesley Burns; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1087/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53809","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":1107229,"bill_number":"SR1079","title":"Drakeford, Debutante Rachel Danette; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Rachel Danette Drakeford; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1079/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53802","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":1107232,"bill_number":"HB1065","title":"Jefferson, City of; creation of one or more community improvement districts; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in the City of Jefferson; or referendum shall be required; to provide the procedures connected with all of the foregoing; to provide for the termination of districts under certain conditions; to provide for severability; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1065/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53763","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1107233,"bill_number":"HR1597","title":"Tenaska Georgia Partners, L.P.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tenaska Georgia Partners, L.P.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1597/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53772","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":1107234,"bill_number":"SR1082","title":"Bryant, Beau Zachary David-Michael; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Beau Zachary David-Michael Bryant; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1082/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53804","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":1107237,"bill_number":"HR1611","title":"Knighton, Pastor Lawrence; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commend Pastor Lawrence C. Knighton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1611/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53786","sponsor":"Darrel Ealum"},
{"bill_id":1107238,"bill_number":"HR1609","title":"Frady, Mayor Herb; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mayor Herb Frady; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1609/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53784","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1107239,"bill_number":"SR1069","title":"Lucy C. Laney High School Lady Wildcats Basketball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Lucy C. Laney High School Lady Wildcats basketball team for winning the 2018 GHSA Class AAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1069/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53760","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":1107243,"bill_number":"SR1063","title":"Senate Study Committee on Certificate of Need Reform; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Certificate of Need Reform; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1063/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53754","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1107244,"bill_number":"HB1067","title":"Stonecrest, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Stonecrest ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1067/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53789","sponsor":"Vernon Jones"},
{"bill_id":1107245,"bill_number":"SR1071","title":"Cagle, Lieutenant Governor Casey; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1071/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53766","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1107247,"bill_number":"HR1599","title":"Jonesboro High School Mock Trial team; winning its ninth state championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Jonesboro High School Mock Trial team for winning its ninth state championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1599/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53774","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":1107249,"bill_number":"HB1072","title":"Henry County; annual salary for coroner and deputy coroner; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for a salary and expense allowance for the coroner of Henry County, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 4127), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4415), so as to provide for an annual salary for the coroner; to provide for a salary for the deputy coroner; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1072/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53794","sponsor":"Geoff Cauble"},
{"bill_id":1107250,"bill_number":"SR1072","title":"Deal, Governor Nathan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Governor Nathan Deal; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1072/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53767","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1107253,"bill_number":"HR1606","title":"Lemons, Marlene; receiving the Humanitarian Community Pillar Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Marlene Lemons for receiving the Humanitarian Community Pillar Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1606/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53781","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1107254,"bill_number":"HB1070","title":"Stonecrest, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Stonecrest ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of a 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1070/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53792","sponsor":"Vernon Jones"},
{"bill_id":1107255,"bill_number":"HR1612","title":"Federal government; take extra measures to provide necessary health care and additional needs of our veterans and families affected by contaminated water at Camp Lejeune; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the federal government to take extra measures to provide the necessary health care and the additional needs of our veterans and their families who were affected by the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1612/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53795","sponsor":"Darrel Ealum"},
{"bill_id":1107258,"bill_number":"HR1598","title":"Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association Day at the state capitol; March 22, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 22, 2018, as Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1598/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53773","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":1107259,"bill_number":"HR1610","title":"Brewer, Captain Glenn \"Tex\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Captain Glenn \"Tex\" Brewer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1610/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53785","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1107260,"bill_number":"HR1600","title":"George, Marsha Washington; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Marsha Washington George; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1600/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53775","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1107261,"bill_number":"HR1601","title":"City of Roswell's craft beer breweries; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the City of Roswell's craft beer breweries; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1601/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53776","sponsor":"Betty Price"},
{"bill_id":1107263,"bill_number":"HR1604","title":"School Social Workers Association of Georgia; School Social Workers Association of Georgia Day at the state capitol; March 22, 2018; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the School Social Workers Association of Georgia and recognizing March 22, 2018, as School Social Workers Association of Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1604/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53779","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":1107264,"bill_number":"HR1608","title":"Holmes, Archbishop Ruth W. Smith; receiving the Astute Spiritual Foundation Community Pillar Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Archbishop Ruth W. Smith Holmes for receiving the Astute Spiritual Foundation Community Pillar Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1608/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53783","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1107266,"bill_number":"SR1078","title":"Falconer, Beau Cameron Brittian; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Beau Cameron Brittian Falconer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1078/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53801","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":1107269,"bill_number":"SR1070","title":"Aquinas High School Fightin' Irish Boys Basketball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Aquinas High School Fightin' Irish boys basketball team for capturing its first state championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1070/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53765","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":1107270,"bill_number":"SR1077","title":"Felker, Jr., Beau Darryl B.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Beau Darryl B. Felker, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1077/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53800","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":1107271,"bill_number":"SR1065","title":"Brown, Julie Knowles; Georgia Foreign Trade Zone #26; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Julie Knowles Brown and Georgia Foreign Trade Zone #26; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1065/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53756","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1107274,"bill_number":"HR1607","title":"Thomas, Vivian A.; receiving the Community Pillar Award for Civic and Social Engagement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Vivian A. Thomas for receiving the Community Pillar Award for Civic and Social Engagement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1607/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53782","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1107275,"bill_number":"SR1075","title":"Gilmore, Beau Blake Anthony; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Beau Blake Anthony Gilmore; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1075/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53797","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":1107276,"bill_number":"HB1064","title":"Fulton County; ad valorem tax; provide new homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from Fulton County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $60,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county who are older than 65 years of age; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1064/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53762","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1107279,"bill_number":"SR1081","title":"Charles, Debutante Allynne Briana; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Allynne Briana Charles; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1081/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53798","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":1107280,"bill_number":"SR1066","title":"Carrollton High School Debate Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Carrollton High School debate team for capturing its tenth state championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1066/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53757","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":1107282,"bill_number":"SB491","title":"State Health Planning and Development; definitions; exemptions; 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 certain definitions relative to state health planning and development; to provide for exemptions; to permit payment of funds into the Indigent Care Trust Fund to support certain rural hospitals; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB491/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53753","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1107285,"bill_number":"SR1067","title":"Senate Study Committee on the Financial Impact of Atlanta Annexation on Schools; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on the Financial Impact of Atlanta Annexation on Schools; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1067/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53758","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1107286,"bill_number":"HB1066","title":"State government; purchasing; prohibit contracting with companies that do not provide a certification as to net neutrality","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 prohibit the state from contracting with companies that do not provide a certification as to net neutrality; to provide for legislative findings and declarations; to provide for definitions; to provide the elements of net neutrality; to provide for exceptions; to provide for applicability; to provide for certain certifications; to provide penalties for false certifications; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1066/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53764","sponsor":"Jonathan Wallace"},
{"bill_id":1107287,"bill_number":"HR1602","title":"Geary, John W.; outstanding community service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John W. Geary on his outstanding community service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1602/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53777","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":1107290,"bill_number":"SR1085","title":"Deveaux, Debutante Kennedy Imani; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Kennedy Imani Deveaux; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1085/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53807","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":1107292,"bill_number":"SR1073","title":"Brown, Josephine Burdette; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Josephine Burdette Brown on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1073/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53768","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1107293,"bill_number":"SB492","title":"Protection of Tidewater; ownership through Crown or state grants; declaratory relief with regard to private claims; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to protection of tidewaters, so as to provide for declaratory relief with regard to private claims of tidewater ownership through Crown or state grants; to provide for procedures and burden of proof; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB492/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53788","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":1107296,"bill_number":"SR1062","title":"Marlon Harris Bridge; DeKalb County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Reverend Marlon Harris and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1062/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53752","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1107297,"bill_number":"SR1068","title":"Senate Study Committee on Evaluating the School Year Calendar of Georgia Public Schools; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Evaluating the School Year Calendar of Georgia Public Schools; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1068/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53759","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1107298,"bill_number":"HR1596","title":"United States House of Representatives; passage of House Resolution 620; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the United States House of Representatives for its passage of House Resolution 620; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1596/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53771","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1107300,"bill_number":"HB1063","title":"South Fulton, City of; limit authority of mayor and city council over personal matters","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of South Fulton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved April 26, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3726), as amended, so as to limit the authority of the mayor and city council over personnel matters; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1063/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53761","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1107301,"bill_number":"HB1069","title":"Stonecrest, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Stonecrest ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount that provides the dollar equivalent of a one mill reduction of the millage rate applicable to the homestead property; 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":"2018-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1069/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53791","sponsor":"Vernon Jones"},
{"bill_id":1107302,"bill_number":"HB1071","title":"Stonecrest, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption for unremarried surviving spouses of military veterans from City of Stonecrest ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of the greater of $32,500.00 or the maximum amount which may be granted to a disabled veteran under federal law; 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":"2018-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1071/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53793","sponsor":"Vernon Jones"},
{"bill_id":1107305,"bill_number":"HR1595","title":"Barr, Anne \"Sarge\"; occasion of her retirement and outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Anne \"Sarge\" Barr on the occasion of her retirement and on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1595/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53770","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1107306,"bill_number":"SR1064","title":"Senate Study Committee on Continual Audit Exceptions on Local School Systems; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Continual Audit Exceptions on Local School Systems; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1064/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53755","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":1107307,"bill_number":"HB1068","title":"Stonecrest, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption for disabled and senior citizen residents from City of Stonecrest ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $14,000.00 of the assessed value of a homestead, provided that the resident's income does not exceed $15,000.00 for the preceding year; 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":"2018-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1068/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53790","sponsor":"Vernon Jones"},
{"bill_id":1107310,"bill_number":"SR1086","title":"Cook, Debutante Raven M.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Raven M. Cook; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1086/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53808","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":1107311,"bill_number":"SR1083","title":"Clopton, Debutante Logan Renee Holmes; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Logan Reneé Holmes Clopton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1083/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53805","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":1107312,"bill_number":"SR1076","title":"Hellams, Beau Eric Joshua; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Beau Eric Joshua Hellams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1076/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53799","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":1107746,"bill_number":"SR1092","title":"Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1092/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53817","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1107752,"bill_number":"SR1090","title":"Armuchee High School Varsity Competition Cheerleading Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Armuchee High School Varsity Competition cheerleading team for winning the GHSA Class AA State Cheerleading Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1090/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53815","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1107757,"bill_number":"SR1088","title":"Biles, George Hopkins; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending George Hopkins Biles for 34 years of service on the Lowndes County Farm Bureau Board of Directors; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1088/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53810","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":1107765,"bill_number":"SR1089","title":"Beggs, Sheriff Bruce C.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sheriff Bruce C. Beggs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1089/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53811","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1107772,"bill_number":"SR1093","title":"Berklee College of Music's Annual Atlanta Trip; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the fifth anniversary of Berklee College of Music's annual Atlanta trip; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1093/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53818","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":1107780,"bill_number":"SR1091","title":"#MSDkindness Month; recognize April 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April, 2018, as #MSDkindness Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1091/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53816","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1108140,"bill_number":"SR1099","title":"Brawner, Ruby; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ruby Brawner as a Girl Scouts Woman of Distinction; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1099/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53828","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1108141,"bill_number":"SR1103","title":"Africa Diaspora Day; recognize March 23, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 23, 2018, as Africa Diaspora Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1103/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53832","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1108142,"bill_number":"HR1645","title":"Sprouse, J. Edward \"Ed\"; occasion of his retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending J. Edward \"Ed\" Sprouse on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1645/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53864","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1108143,"bill_number":"HR1647","title":"Jackie Marcell Morgan Memorial Bridge; Clinch County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of SPC Jackie Marcell Morgan and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1647/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53867","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1108144,"bill_number":"HR1624","title":"James, Dr. Cynthia; principal of Hawthorne Elementary School in the Clayton County School District; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Cynthia James, the principal of Hawthorne Elementary School in the Clayton County School District; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1624/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53843","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1108146,"bill_number":"SR1109","title":"Andrews, Chief Judge; Court of Appeals; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Court of Appeals Chief Judge Andrews on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1109/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53874","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1108148,"bill_number":"HR1621","title":"Fibroid Awareness Month at the state capitol; July, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the month of July, 2018, as Fibroid Awareness Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1621/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53840","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1108150,"bill_number":"HR1617","title":"Bishop, Shayna; Flat Shoals Elementary School's 2018 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Shayna Bishop, Flat Shoals Elementary School's 2018 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1617/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53836","sponsor":"Howard Mosby"},
{"bill_id":1108151,"bill_number":"HR1644","title":"Deputy Commander Patrick Carothers Day; November 18, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing November 18, 2018, as Deputy Commander Patrick Carothers Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1644/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53863","sponsor":"Clay Cox"},
{"bill_id":1108153,"bill_number":"HR1633","title":"Musgrove, Denna; Apalachee High School's 2018 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Denna Musgrove, Apalachee High School's 2018 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1633/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53852","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":1108155,"bill_number":"HR1639","title":"Newman, Jordan; Fannin County High School's 2018 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jordan Newman, Fannin County High School's 2018 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1639/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53858","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1108156,"bill_number":"HR1643","title":"Young Georgians; achievements and capabilities; Georgia Children and Youth Month at the state capitol; September, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the achievements and capabilities of young Georgians and recognizing September, 2018, as Georgia Children and Youth Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1643/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53862","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1108157,"bill_number":"HR1625","title":"Rudd, Levi Cason; condolences; Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) Awareness Month at the state capitol; March, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Levi Cason Rudd and recognizing March, 2018, as Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) Awareness Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1625/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53844","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":1108159,"bill_number":"SR1106","title":"Riley, Mr. Chris; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Chris Riley for his exceptional service to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1106/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53870","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":1108162,"bill_number":"SR1107","title":"Jenkins, Lainie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lainie Jenkins on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1107/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53871","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":1108164,"bill_number":"HR1632","title":"Alvarez, Jackson; Winder Barrow High School's 2018 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jackson Alvarez, Winder Barrow High School's 2018 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1632/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53851","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":1108165,"bill_number":"HR1622","title":"Watkins, Dr. Robert J.; outstanding service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Robert J. Watkins on his outstanding service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1622/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53841","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1108167,"bill_number":"HR1626","title":"Jameson, John; Archer High School's 2018 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending John Jameson, Archer High School's 2018 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1626/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53845","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":1108168,"bill_number":"HR1618","title":"Shaw, Ariel; outstanding service and recognizing the Real Leaders Read Initiative at Pates Creek Elementary School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ariel Shaw on her outstanding service and recognizing the Real Leaders Read Initiative at Pates Creek Elementary School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1618/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53837","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1108169,"bill_number":"HR1631","title":"Mitchell, Brandon; Winder Barrow High School's 2018 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Brandon Mitchell, Winder Barrow High School's 2018 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1631/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53850","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":1108170,"bill_number":"SR1108","title":"DeBussey, Melody; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Melody DeBussey for receiving a Georgia Tech Distinguished Alumni Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1108/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53872","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":1108173,"bill_number":"HR1636","title":"White, Sally, Maryanne Johnson, Laura Hamling, Lori Henry, Debra Ewing, Sandy Buhler, Claire Bartlett, Kay Kent, Claire Snedeker, Judie Raiford, Lisa deCarbo, Sarah Winner; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Sally White, Maryanne Johnson, Laura Hamling, Lori Henry, Debra Ewing, Sandy Buhler, Claire Bartlett, Kay Kent, Claire Snedeker, Judie Raiford, Lisa deCarbo, and Sarah Winner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1636/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53855","sponsor":"Betty Price"},
{"bill_id":1108175,"bill_number":"HR1629","title":"Riley, Mr. Chris; exceptional service to the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Chris Riley for his exceptional service to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1629/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53847","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":1108176,"bill_number":"HR1638","title":"Thompson, Mark H.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mark H. Thompson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1638/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53857","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":1108177,"bill_number":"SR1095","title":"Pinewood Christian Girls Basketball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Pinewood Christian girls basketball team for winning the GISA Class 3A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1095/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53822","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":1108178,"bill_number":"SB494","title":"Department of Community Affairs; documentation from local governing entities supporting such compliance; prohibition on immigration sanctuary policies; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-80-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prohibition on immigration sanctuary policies by local governing entities and certification of compliance, so as to require the Department of Community Affairs to request documentation from local governing entities supporting such compliance; to provide for the Department of Community Affairs to conduct investigations to verify and ensure such compliance; to revise a definition; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB494/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53825","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":1108181,"bill_number":"SR1104","title":"Poplar Springs Baptist Church; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Poplar Springs Baptist Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1104/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53833","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1108182,"bill_number":"HR1646","title":"Ogoner, Buduka; Archer High School's 2018 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Buduka Ogoner, Archer High School's 2018 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1646/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53865","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":1108185,"bill_number":"SR1100","title":"Peterson, Hosie Lee; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Hosie Lee Peterson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1100/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53829","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1108186,"bill_number":"HR1619","title":"2018 Georgia Minority Business Awards; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2018 Georgia Minority Business Awards; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1619/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53838","sponsor":"Robert Trammell"},
{"bill_id":1108189,"bill_number":"HR1616","title":"Barlow, Cassandra; McNair Middle School's 2018 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Cassandra Barlow, McNair Middle School's 2018 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1616/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53835","sponsor":"Howard Mosby"},
{"bill_id":1108190,"bill_number":"SR1098","title":"Motor Carrier Compliance Division; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Motor Carrier Compliance Division; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1098/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53827","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1108191,"bill_number":"HR1642","title":"Chandler, Benjamin Matthew; qualifying for the FLW College Fishing National Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Benjamin Matthew Chandler on qualifying for the FLW College Fishing National Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1642/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53861","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1108192,"bill_number":"HR1627","title":"Jameson, Joni; Archer High School's 2018 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Joni Jameson, Archer High School's 2018 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1627/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53846","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":1108194,"bill_number":"HB1075","title":"General Assembly; general appropriations bills be voted upon separately by each chamber by department budget unit; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to financial affairs in general, so as to require that general appropriations bills be voted upon separately by each chamber by department budget unit; to provide for budget units; to provide for procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1075/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53869","sponsor":"Matt Gurtler"},
{"bill_id":1108197,"bill_number":"HR1640","title":"Cook, Haley; Mountain Area Christian Academy's 2018 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Haley Cook, Mountain Area Christian Academy's 2018 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1640/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53859","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1108198,"bill_number":"SR1101","title":"Stronghold Christian Church East; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the tenth anniversary of Stronghold Christian Church East; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1101/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53830","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1108199,"bill_number":"SR1097","title":"Gillis, Jr., Jim L.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jim L. Gillis, Jr., and his exemplary service to the community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1097/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53826","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1108200,"bill_number":"HR1623","title":"2017-2018 Sororal Year of the East Point College Park Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 2017-2018 Sororal Year of the East Point College Park Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1623/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53842","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1108202,"bill_number":"SR1105","title":"Martin, Jeff; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jeff Martin, principal of Chattooga High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1105/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53868","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1108203,"bill_number":"HR1614","title":"Local municipalities; continue bail reform efforts by adopting recommendations of the Judicial Council of Georgia's Ad Hoc Committee on Misdemeanor Bail Reform; recommend","description":"A RESOLUTION recommending that local municipalities continue bail reform efforts by adopting recommendations of the Judicial Council of Georgia's Ad Hoc Committee on Misdemeanor Bail Reform; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1614/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53821","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1108204,"bill_number":"HR1620","title":"Reece, Merritt; winning the GISA State Swimming Championship in the 500 yard freestyle; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Merritt Reece on winning the GISA State Swimming Championship in the 500 yard freestyle; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1620/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53839","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1108206,"bill_number":"SR1102","title":"Georgia's Powerful Women Event; recognize March 21, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Georgia's Powerful Women event at the capitol on March 21, 2018; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1102/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53831","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1108208,"bill_number":"SR1094","title":"Child Abuse Prevention Month; recognize April 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April, 2018, as Child Abuse Prevention Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1094/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53819","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":1108209,"bill_number":"HR1637","title":"Harris, Pat; occasion of her retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pat Harris on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1637/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53856","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1108211,"bill_number":"HR1641","title":"Williams, Lois; Archer High School's 2018 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lois Williams, Archer High School's 2018 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1641/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53860","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":1108212,"bill_number":"HR1630","title":"Bernius, Jeremy; Bethlehem Christian Academy and Barrow County's 2018 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jeremy Bernius, Bethlehem Christian Academy and Barrow County's 2018 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1630/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53849","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":1108214,"bill_number":"HR1648","title":"House Study Committee on African American History and Culture; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on African American History and Culture; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1648/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53873","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1108216,"bill_number":"HR1613","title":"Federal government; address issue of data security breaches and enact uniform national data breach law; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the federal government to address the issue of data security breaches and enact a uniform national data breach law; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1613/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53820","sponsor":"Sheri Gilligan"},
{"bill_id":1108217,"bill_number":"SR1096","title":"Gagel, William Durden; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating William Durden Gagel; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1096/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53823","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":1108219,"bill_number":"HR1615","title":"Walker, Dr. H. Kenneth; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. H. Kenneth Walker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1615/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53834","sponsor":"Howard Mosby"},
{"bill_id":1108221,"bill_number":"HR1635","title":"City of Morrow; 75 years of existence; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the City of Morrow on its 75 years of existence; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1635/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53854","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1108222,"bill_number":"HR1634","title":"Brown, Emily \"Emma\"; Apalachee High School's STAR Student and valedictorian; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Emily \"Emma\" Brown, Apalachee High School's 2018 STAR Student and valedictorian; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1634/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53853","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":1108223,"bill_number":"HR1628","title":"Williams, Lois; Dennis Crawford; academic accomplishments; Archer High School; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the academic accomplishments of Archer High School's Lois Williams and Dennis Crawford; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1628/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53848","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":1108224,"bill_number":"HB1074","title":"Excise tax; certain tobacco products; increase amount of such tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-11-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the excise tax on tobacco products, so as to increase the amount of such tax with respect to certain tobacco products; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1074/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53866","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1108713,"bill_number":"SB493","title":"City of Vista Grove; incorporate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Vista Grove in DeKalb County; to provide for a charter for the City of Vista Grove; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; 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 Vista Grove; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB493/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53824","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":1108714,"bill_number":"SR1111","title":"12Stone Church; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 12Stone Church on the occasion of its 30th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1111/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53876","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1108715,"bill_number":"SR1110","title":"Cain, Robert H.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Robert H. Cain; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1110/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53875","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1109052,"bill_number":"HR1692","title":"Chinese Exclusion Act; 75th anniversary of the repeal; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 75th anniversary of the repeal of the Chinese Exclusion Act; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1692/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53936","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1109053,"bill_number":"SR1123","title":"Chattahoochee Valley Sports Hall of Fame for 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the nine inductees of the Chattahoochee Valley Sports Hall of Fame for 2018; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1123/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53923","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1109054,"bill_number":"HR1655","title":"National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month at the state capitol; September, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing September, 2018, as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1655/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53888","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":1109055,"bill_number":"HR1691","title":"Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month; May, 2018; significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring May, 2018, as Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month and as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1691/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53935","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1109056,"bill_number":"HR1674","title":"Brunswick Job Corps Eagles basketball team; winning the JCAA National Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Brunswick Job Corps Eagles basketball team for winning the JCAA National Championship; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1674/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53907","sponsor":"Jeff Jones"},
{"bill_id":1109057,"bill_number":"HR1656","title":"Langston Hughes High School boys basketball team; winning the 2018 GHSA Class 6A State Basketball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Langston Hughes High School boys basketball team for winning the 2018 GHSA Class 6A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1656/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53889","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":1109058,"bill_number":"SR1132","title":"Robertson, Rachel Norris; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Rachel Norris Robertson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1132/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53946","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1109059,"bill_number":"HR1675","title":"National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month at the state capitol; March, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March, 2018, as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1675/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53908","sponsor":"Betty Price"},
{"bill_id":1109060,"bill_number":"SR1128","title":"Shillow, Eliza F.; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Eliza F. Shillow upon receiving the Women's History Month Achievement award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1128/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53948","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1109061,"bill_number":"HR1684","title":"Ivey, Rick; occasion of his retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rick Ivey on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1684/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53926","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1109062,"bill_number":"HR1668","title":"Forest Park High School Parent Teacher Student Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Forest Park High School Parent Teacher Student Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1668/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53901","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1109063,"bill_number":"HR1700","title":"Jackson, Betsy; tenure of service to Georgia Institute of Technology and to the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Betsy Jackson for her tenure of service to Georgia Institute of Technology and to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1700/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53942","sponsor":"Buzz Brockway"},
{"bill_id":1109064,"bill_number":"HR1696","title":"Endometriosis Awareness Month at the state capitol; March, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March, 2018, as Endometriosis Awareness Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1696/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53940","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1109065,"bill_number":"HR1662","title":"United Nations International Women's Day; March 8, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 8, 2018, as United Nations International Women's Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1662/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53895","sponsor":"Pam Stephenson"},
{"bill_id":1109066,"bill_number":"HR1663","title":"Baker, Reverend Joseph E.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Joseph E. Baker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1663/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53896","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1109067,"bill_number":"SR1113","title":"Ewing, Debbie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debbie Ewing for her outstanding public service and congratulating her on the grand occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1113/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53878","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1109068,"bill_number":"HR1693","title":"Abolitionists, anti-slavery activists, and opponents of slavery; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring abolitionists, anti-slavery activists, and opponents of slavery; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1693/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53937","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":1109069,"bill_number":"HB1076","title":"Macon-Bibb County; levy an excise tax; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Macon-Bibb 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1076/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53881","sponsor":"Miriam Paris"},
{"bill_id":1109070,"bill_number":"HR1698","title":"House Rural Development Council; investigate ways to streamline and make equitable use of public rights of way; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the House Rural Development Council to investigate ways to streamline and make equitable the use of public rights of way so as to expedite the deployment of emerging communications technologies throughout the entire state while retaining local control of and fair compensation for such rights of way; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1698/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53933","sponsor":"John Meadows"},
{"bill_id":1109071,"bill_number":"HR1665","title":"McLaughlin, Sharon; Mrs. Walton County International 2018; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sharon McLaughlin, Mrs. Walton County International 2018; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1665/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53898","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1109072,"bill_number":"HR1679","title":"Stackhouse, Mariah Imani; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mariah Imani Stackhouse; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1679/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53912","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1109073,"bill_number":"HR1690","title":"Kim, Yoo Kyong; strengthening the relationship between the State of Georgia and the Republic of South Korea; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Yoo Kyong Kim for her service in strengthening the relationship between the State of Georgia and the Republic of South Korea; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1690/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53934","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1109074,"bill_number":"HR1670","title":"Utley, Deacon George, Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Deacon George Utley, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1670/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53903","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1109075,"bill_number":"HR1697","title":"LGBTQ Pride Month; June, 2018; Atlanta Pride; September and October, 2018; encourage celebration","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the celebration of the month of June, 2018, as LGBTQ Pride Month across the United States, and the celebration of Atlanta Pride during the months of September and October, 2018; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1697/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53931","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1109076,"bill_number":"SB495","title":"City of Greenhaven; incorporation; provide","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":"2018-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB495/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53877","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":1109077,"bill_number":"HR1678","title":"Boike, Susan Leger; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Susan Leger Boike; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1678/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53911","sponsor":"Buddy Harden"},
{"bill_id":1109078,"bill_number":"HR1651","title":"Mathis, Reverend Donald; dynamic Christian ministry; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Donald Mathis for his dynamic Christian ministry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1651/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53884","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1109079,"bill_number":"SR1127","title":"Harris, Sylvia G.; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Sylvia G. Harris for winning a Women's History Month Achievement award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1127/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53947","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1109080,"bill_number":"SR1119","title":"Kevin and Taylor; commend; \"Kevin and Taylor in the Morning\"","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kevin and Taylor, co-hosts of \"Kevin and Taylor in the Morning,\" and recognizing Men and Women in Radio Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1119/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53919","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1109081,"bill_number":"HR1661","title":"Prevent Child Abuse Habersham; Prevent Child Abuse Awareness Month at the state capitol; April, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Prevent Child Abuse Habersham and recognizing April, 2018, as Prevent Child Abuse Awareness Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1661/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53894","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":1109082,"bill_number":"SR1126","title":"Christian Ambassadors Day; recognize May 20, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May 20, 2018, as Christian Ambassadors Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1126/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53945","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1109083,"bill_number":"HR1687","title":"Revenew, Police Chief Mark; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Police Chief Mark Revenew; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1687/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53929","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":1109084,"bill_number":"HR1694","title":"Leadership Cobb and the Leadership Cobb Class of 2018; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Cobb and the Leadership Cobb Class of 2018; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1694/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53938","sponsor":"Sam Teasley"},
{"bill_id":1109085,"bill_number":"HR1664","title":"Troutman, Matt; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Matt Troutman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1664/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53897","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1109086,"bill_number":"HR1669","title":"Freeman-Fletcher Family Reunion; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the Freeman-Fletcher Family Reunion; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1669/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53902","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1109087,"bill_number":"HR1699","title":"Joint Study Committee on the Selection of Georgia's Future Voting System for Secure, Accessible, and Fair Elections; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on the Selection of Georgia's Future Voting System for Secure, Accessible, and Fair Elections; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1699/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53941","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1109088,"bill_number":"HR1667","title":"Parker, Georgia State Trooper Tyler D.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Georgia State Trooper Tyler D. Parker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1667/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53900","sponsor":"Buddy Harden"},
{"bill_id":1109089,"bill_number":"SR1130","title":"Fluellen, Alicia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Alicia Fluellen upon receiving a Women's History Month Achievement award; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1130/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53950","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1109090,"bill_number":"HR1683","title":"Miller, Honorable Zell Bryan; former Governor and United States Senator of this great state; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and remembering the life of the Honorable Zell Bryan Miller, former Governor and United States Senator of this great state; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1683/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53925","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1109091,"bill_number":"HR1680","title":"Walter Rodney Foundation; Dr. Walter Rodney Day at the state capitol; March 23, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Walter Rodney Foundation and recognizing March 23, 2018, as Dr. Walter Rodney Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1680/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53913","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1109092,"bill_number":"HR1673","title":"Putney Neighborhood Watch Association; long established members for their irreplaceable service, support, and assistance to Putney and all of Dougherty County; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Putney Neighborhood Watch Association and its long-established members for their irreplaceable service, support, and assistance to Putney and all of Dougherty County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1673/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53906","sponsor":"Darrel Ealum"},
{"bill_id":1109093,"bill_number":"HR1658","title":"Adkins, Grace Hatcher; Grace Adkins Day at Westwood Schools; May 18, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Grace Hatcher Adkins and recognizing May 18, 2018, as Grace Adkins Day at Westwood Schools; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1658/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53891","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":1109094,"bill_number":"HR1671","title":"Stronghold Christian Church East; tenth anniversary; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the tenth anniversary of Stronghold Christian Church East; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1671/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53904","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1109095,"bill_number":"HR1688","title":"Leadership Putnam Class of 2018; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Leadership Putnam Class of 2018; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1688/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53930","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1109096,"bill_number":"SR1120","title":"Heritage High School Girls Basketball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Heritage High School girls basketball team for winning the 2018 Regional Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1120/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53920","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1109097,"bill_number":"SR1115","title":"US Congress; Georgia Congressional Delegation; support commonsense reform of the federal sugar support program; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Congress of the United States, and in particular the Georgia Congressional delegation, to support commonsense reform of the federal sugar support program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1115/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53943","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1109098,"bill_number":"HR1660","title":"Silk; 25th anniversary; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Silk on its 25th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1660/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53893","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1109099,"bill_number":"HR1657","title":"Georgia Academy of Audiology Day at the state capitol; March 22, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 22, 2018, as Georgia Academy of Audiology Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1657/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53890","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1109100,"bill_number":"HR1676","title":"Suertefelipe, Tammy; Bethlehem Christian Academy's 2018 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tammy Suertefelipe, Bethlehem Christian Academy's 2018 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1676/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53909","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":1109101,"bill_number":"HR1689","title":"Son, Dong-Chul; strengthening the relationship between the State of Georgia and the Republic of South Korea; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dong-Chul Son for his service in strengthening the relationship between the State of Georgia and the Republic of South Korea; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1689/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53932","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1109102,"bill_number":"SR1118","title":"Johnson, Darlene Jenise \"McCoy\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Darlene Jenise \"McCoy\" Johnson and recognizing Men and Women in Radio Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1118/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53918","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1109103,"bill_number":"SR1129","title":"Williams-Slade, Gwendolyn \"Gwen\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Gwendolyn \"Gwen\" Williams-Slade for winning a Women's History Month Achievement award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1129/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53949","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1109104,"bill_number":"HR1695","title":"National Service Recognition Day at the state capitol; April 3, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April 3, 2018, as National Service Recognition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1695/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53939","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1109105,"bill_number":"HR1649","title":"Georgia Stands with the United Nations Human Trafficking Awareness Day; January 9, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 9, 2018, as Georgia Stands with the United Nations Human Trafficking Awareness Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1649/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53882","sponsor":"Pam Stephenson"},
{"bill_id":1109106,"bill_number":"HR1659","title":"Bennett, Dara; Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals' 2019 Principal of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dara Bennett, the Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals' 2019 Principal of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1659/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53892","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":1109107,"bill_number":"SR1114","title":"Long, John W.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending John W. Long for his outstanding service to the Georgia State Senate and congratulating him on the occasion of his retirement as Sergeant at Arms; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1114/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53879","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1109108,"bill_number":"SR1125","title":"International Youth Day; recognize August 12, 2018","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing August 12, 2018, as International Youth Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1125/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53944","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1109109,"bill_number":"HR1685","title":"Thomasville High School Bulldogs boys basketball team; winning the 2018 GHSA Class 2A State Basketball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Thomasville High School Bulldogs boys basketball team for winning the 2018 GHSA Class 2A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1685/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53927","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1109110,"bill_number":"HR1666","title":"Ehrhart, Representative Earl; occasion of his retirement from the Georgia House of Representatives; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Earl Ehrhart on the occasion of his retirement from the Georgia House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1666/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53899","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":1109111,"bill_number":"HR1681","title":"Hammond, Johnnie Pearl; outstanding community service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Johnnie Pearl Hammond on her outstanding community service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1681/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53914","sponsor":"Darrel Ealum"},
{"bill_id":1109112,"bill_number":"HR1686","title":"Republican Leadership for Georgia program; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Republican Leadership for Georgia program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1686/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53928","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1109113,"bill_number":"SR1121","title":"Newton Lady Rams Basketball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Newton Lady Rams basketball team for winning the 2018 GHSA Class 7A State Tournament's Final Four; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1121/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53921","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1109114,"bill_number":"HR1677","title":"Psi Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Psi Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1677/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53910","sponsor":"Sheila Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1109115,"bill_number":"SR1122","title":"Heritage High School Boys Basketball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Heritage High School boys basketball team on its GHSA Class 6A Region 3 Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1122/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53922","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1109116,"bill_number":"HR1654","title":"Westlake High School girls basketball team; winning the 2018 GHSA Class 7A State Basketball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Westlake High School girls basketball team for winning the 2018 GHSA Class 7A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1654/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53887","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":1109117,"bill_number":"HR1652","title":"Allen, Reverend Dr. L.K.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. L.K. Allen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1652/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53885","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1109118,"bill_number":"HR1653","title":"Crocker, Reverend Dr. Curtis, Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Curtis Crocker, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1653/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53886","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1109119,"bill_number":"HR1682","title":"Hardman, Dr. Ann L.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Ann L. Hardman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1682/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53915","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1109120,"bill_number":"HR1672","title":"Wilson, W. Frank; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending W. Frank Wilson on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1672/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53905","sponsor":"Darrel Ealum"},
{"bill_id":1109121,"bill_number":"SR1117","title":"Boazman, Derrick; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Derrick Boazman and recognizing Men and Women in Radio Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1117/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53917","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1109122,"bill_number":"SR1116","title":"Tinsley, Larry; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Larry Tinsley and recognizing Men and Women in Radio Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1116/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53916","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1109123,"bill_number":"SR1124","title":"Special Forces Soldiers; valiant service; sent to Afghanistan in immediate aftermath of September 11; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the valiant service of the Special Forces soldiers who were sent to Afghanistan in the immediate aftermath of September 11; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1124/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53924","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1109124,"bill_number":"SR1131","title":"Miller, Honorable Zell Bryan; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and remembering the life of the Honorable Zell Bryan Miller, former Lieutenant Governor, Governor, and United States Senator of this great state; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1131/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53951","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1109125,"bill_number":"HR1650","title":"Myles, Reverend Dr. Peggy Banks; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Peggy Banks Myles; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1650/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53883","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1109474,"bill_number":"SR1135","title":"Substance Use Disorders; importance of universal screening and early intervention; Georgia youth; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the importance of universal screening and early intervention in the prevention of substance use disorders among Georgia youth; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1135/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53954","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1109476,"bill_number":"SR1134","title":"Martin, Jake William \"Billy\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jake William \"Billy\" Martin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1134/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53953","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1109477,"bill_number":"SR1133","title":"O'Brien, Robert \"Bob\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Robert \"Bob\" O'Brien; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1133/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53952","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":1109769,"bill_number":"HR1729","title":"Willard, Chairman Wendell; outstanding service with the Georgia General Assembly; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chairman Wendell Willard on his outstanding service with the Georgia General Assembly; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1729/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53994","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1109770,"bill_number":"SR1149","title":"Kirkland, William; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Special Assistant to the President of the United States and Deputy Director of Intergovernmental Affairs William Kirkland; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1149/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54039","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1109771,"bill_number":"HR1703","title":"Wells, Mary Wilma Evans; outstanding record of service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mary Wilma Evans Wells on her outstanding record of service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1703/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53968","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1109772,"bill_number":"HR1763","title":"Holloway, Mrs. Alice; remarkable occasion of her 100th birthday; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Mrs. Alice Holloway on the remarkable occasion of her 100th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1763/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54032","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1109774,"bill_number":"HR1752","title":"Connell, Coach Eli; 2018 GHSA Class 3A State Athletic Director of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Coach Eli Connell, the 2018 GHSA Class 3A State Athletic Director of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1752/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54021","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1109775,"bill_number":"HR1726","title":"Wenke, Lorence; Sunbelt Greenhouses, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lorence Wenke of Sunbelt Greenhouses, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1726/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53991","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":1109776,"bill_number":"HR1760","title":"Liu, Guangji \"Peter\"; Darlington School's 2018 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Guangji \"Peter\" Liu, Darlington School's 2018 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1760/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54029","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1109778,"bill_number":"HR1753","title":"Benton, Pastor Micheal; 40th pastoral anniversary; retirement in December 2017; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Micheal Benton on his 40th pastoral anniversary and congratulating him on his retirement in December, 2017; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1753/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54022","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1109779,"bill_number":"HR1754","title":"Claim Your Fame Radio Show; founder and CEO Sharon \"Ladee Storem\" Acre and hosts Delores Walker-Burke and Camilla Renay Terrell; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Claim Your Fame Radio Show, founder and CEO Sharon \"Ladee Storem\" Acres, and hosts Delores Walker-Burke and Camilla Renay Terrell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1754/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54023","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1109780,"bill_number":"HR1747","title":"Ty Cobb Museum; 20th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 20th anniversary of the Ty Cobb Museum; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1747/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54016","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1109781,"bill_number":"HR1769","title":"House Study Committee on Georgia Women's Legacy; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Georgia Women's Legacy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House First Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":"Human Relations and Aging","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1769/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54038","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1109782,"bill_number":"HR1749","title":"Hardin, Dianne; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dianne Hardin and congratulating her upon her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1749/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54018","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1109783,"bill_number":"SR1148","title":"Maddox, Officer Chase Lee; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life, memory, and selfless service of Officer Chase Lee Maddox; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1148/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54009","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1109784,"bill_number":"HR1744","title":"Jackson, Hannah Jo; Unity Christian School's 2018 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Hannah Jo Jackson, Unity Christian School's 2018 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1744/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54013","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1109786,"bill_number":"HR1710","title":"Waugh, Evelyn; receiving the Master in the ART of Nursing: The Healers Among Us award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Evelyn Waugh upon receiving the Master in the ART of Nursing: The Healers Among Us award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1710/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53975","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1109787,"bill_number":"HR1715","title":"Parker, Chris; Coosa High School's 2018 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Chris Parker, Coosa High School's 2018 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1715/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53980","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1109788,"bill_number":"HR1764","title":"New Echota Historic Site; recognize; urge the members of the public to study the history that occurred there","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the New Echota Historic Site and urging members of the public to study the history that occurred there; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1764/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54033","sponsor":"John Meadows"},
{"bill_id":1109789,"bill_number":"HR1741","title":"Bettler, Dr. Don; Armuchee High School's 2018 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Don Bettler, Armuchee High School's 2018 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1741/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54010","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1109790,"bill_number":"HR1750","title":"Brown Family and Brown's Kountry Kitchen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Brown Family and Brown's Kountry Kitchen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1750/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54019","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1109792,"bill_number":"HR1748","title":"Canby, Laird; occasion of his retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Laird Canby on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1748/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54017","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1109793,"bill_number":"HR1746","title":"Green, Kenzie; Pepperell High School's 2018 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kenzie Green, Pepperell High School's 2018 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1746/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54015","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1109794,"bill_number":"HR1704","title":"Weaver, Chief Gary E.; occasion of his retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chief Gary E. Weaver on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1704/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53969","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1109796,"bill_number":"SR1143","title":"Bunke, Grace; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the life and memory of Grace Bunke; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1143/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53963","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":1109797,"bill_number":"HR1714","title":"Stallings, Sydney; Trion High School's 2018 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sydney Stallings, Trion High School's 2018 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1714/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53979","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1109798,"bill_number":"HR1733","title":"Samuels, Rita Jackson; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rita Jackson Samuels; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1733/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53998","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1109799,"bill_number":"HR1734","title":"Dallas, Dr. John \"Jay\"; outstanding community service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. John \"Jay\" Dallas on his outstanding community service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1734/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53999","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1109800,"bill_number":"HR1701","title":"Smith, Britny; winning the title of Georgia Emergency Communications Officer of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Britny Smith upon winning the title of Georgia Emergency Communications Officer of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1701/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53966","sponsor":"Don Hogan"},
{"bill_id":1109802,"bill_number":"SR1138","title":"Slaughter, Tommy \"P.J\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tommy \"P.J.\" Slaughter on his outstanding contributions as a coach; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1138/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53958","sponsor":"Nikema Williams"},
{"bill_id":1109804,"bill_number":"HR1732","title":"OCA-Georgia; grand occasion of its 35th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending OCA-Georgia on the grand occasion of its 35th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1732/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53997","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1109805,"bill_number":"HR1728","title":"Vinings Village Civic Club; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Vinings Village Civic Club; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1728/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53993","sponsor":"Rich Golick"},
{"bill_id":1109807,"bill_number":"HR1716","title":"Page, Kasana Grace; Coosa High School's 2018 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kasana Grace Page, Coosa High School's 2018 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1716/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53981","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1109808,"bill_number":"HR1756","title":"Sikes, Jennifer; Darlington School's 2018 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jennifer Sikes, Darlington School's 2018 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1756/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54025","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1109809,"bill_number":"SR1146","title":"Linsey, Wallace; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Wallace Linsey on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1146/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54005","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1109810,"bill_number":"HR1717","title":"Creel, Katriel; Model High School's 2018 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Katriel Creel, Model High School's 2018 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1717/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53982","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1109812,"bill_number":"HR1736","title":"O'Neal, Michael Grant; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Michael Grant O'Neal; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1736/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54001","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":1109813,"bill_number":"SR1144","title":"Hollins, Pastor McCallister; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor McCallister Hollins on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1144/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53964","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1109814,"bill_number":"HR1759","title":"Davis, CEO Greg; named as a 2018 Georgia Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductee; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending CEO Greg Davis on being named as a 2018 Georgia Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1759/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54028","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1109815,"bill_number":"HR1723","title":"Nguyen, Harry Ho; Charles R. Drew High School's 2018 STAR Student and Salutatorian; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Harry Ho Nguyen, Charles R. Drew High School's 2018 STAR Student and Salutatorian; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1723/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53988","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1109817,"bill_number":"SR1139","title":"Sims-Alvarado, Dr. Karcheik; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Karcheik Sims-Alvarado; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1139/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53959","sponsor":"Nikema Williams"},
{"bill_id":1109818,"bill_number":"HR1718","title":"Dunn, Ellen; Model High School's 2018 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ellen Dunn, Model High School's 2018 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1718/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53983","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1109819,"bill_number":"HR1705","title":"Curry, William James \"Jim\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of William James \"Jim\" Curry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1705/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53970","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1109820,"bill_number":"HR1706","title":"Taylor, Terrianna; South Atlanta High School's 2018 salutatorian; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Terrianna Taylor, South Atlanta High School's 2018 salutatorian; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1706/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53971","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1109823,"bill_number":"SR1147","title":"Craig, Sr., Richard Ellis; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Richard Ellis Craig, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1147/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54008","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1109824,"bill_number":"HR1751","title":"Social Butterflies, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Social Butterflies, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1751/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54020","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1109825,"bill_number":"HR1755","title":"Woodruff, Dr. Lynda D.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Lynda D. Woodruff; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1755/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54024","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1109827,"bill_number":"HR1709","title":"Taylor, Terrisianna; South Atlanta High School's 2018 valedictorian; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Terrisianna Taylor, South Atlanta High School's 2018 valedictorian; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1709/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53974","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1109828,"bill_number":"HR1730","title":"Hines, Chief Justice P. Harris; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chief Justice P. Harris Hines on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1730/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53995","sponsor":"Rich Golick"},
{"bill_id":1109829,"bill_number":"SR1141","title":"GU272 Isaac Hawkins Legacy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending all who acknowledge the residual effects of the institution of slavery and express it with the fullest condemnation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1141/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53961","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1109830,"bill_number":"HR1739","title":"Ford, Father Austin; Emmaus House Community Center; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the contributions of Father Austin Ford and the Emmaus House Community Center; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1739/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54004","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":1109832,"bill_number":"HR1719","title":"Central Savannah River Area Business League, Inc.; 48th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Central Savannah River Area Business League, Inc., on its 48th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1719/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53984","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":1109833,"bill_number":"HR1765","title":"Smith, Talmadge \"Tas\", Sr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Talmadge \"Tas\" Smith, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1765/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54034","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":1109834,"bill_number":"HR1720","title":"McGahren, Luke; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Luke McGahren; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1720/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53985","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":1109835,"bill_number":"HR1721","title":"Morris, Hailee; second place on the school level, first place on the county level, and first place on the state level with her essay in the Within Reach competition; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Hailee Morris for winning second place on the school level, first place on the county level, and first place on the state level with her essay in the Within Reach competition; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1721/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53986","sponsor":"Don Hogan"},
{"bill_id":1109836,"bill_number":"HR1761","title":"Richmond County Board of Education; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Richmond County Board of Education; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1761/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54030","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":1109838,"bill_number":"HR1767","title":"Latifah, Queen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Queen Latifah; and for other purposes;","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1767/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54036","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1109839,"bill_number":"HR1742","title":"Goggans, Allison; Pepperell High School's 2018 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Allison Goggans, Pepperell High School's 2018 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1742/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54011","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1109840,"bill_number":"HR1757","title":"Ollis, Todd; Rome High School's 2018 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Todd Ollis, Rome High School's 2018 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1757/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54026","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1109842,"bill_number":"HR1724","title":"Obiri, Danielle; outstanding and highly accomplished student at Charles Drew High School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Danielle Obiri, an outstanding and highly accomplished student at Charles Drew High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1724/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53989","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1109844,"bill_number":"HR1702","title":"Howgate, Holden Hastings; attaining the rank of Eagle Scout; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Holden Hastings Howgate for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1702/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53967","sponsor":"Betty Price"},
{"bill_id":1109845,"bill_number":"SR1142","title":"Sailers, Joshua; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joshua Sailers, the 2018 Georgia Economics Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1142/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53962","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1109846,"bill_number":"HR1745","title":"Varshney, Jaaie; Rome High School's 2018 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jaaie Varshney, Rome High School's 2018 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1745/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54014","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1109848,"bill_number":"HR1738","title":"Kirkland, William; Special Assistant to the President of the United States and Deputy Director of Intergovernmental Affairs; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Special Assistant to the President of the United States and Deputy Director of Intergovernmental Affairs William Kirkland; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1738/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54003","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1109849,"bill_number":"HR1712","title":"Jones, Gail; Trion High School's 2018 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Gail Jones, Trion High School's 2018 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1712/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53977","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1109850,"bill_number":"SR1145","title":"Bonds, Armenda; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Armenda Bonds upon receiving a Women's History Month Achievement Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1145/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53965","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1109851,"bill_number":"HR1768","title":"Bacon, Honorable A. Max; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable A. Max Bacon on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1768/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54037","sponsor":"Rich Golick"},
{"bill_id":1109853,"bill_number":"HR1743","title":"Poston, Bradford; Unity Christian School's 2018 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Bradford Poston, Unity Christian School's 2018 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1743/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54012","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1109854,"bill_number":"HR1758","title":"Cable, Jerry; Armuchee High School's 2018 STAR Student and Floyd County's Star Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jerry Cable, Armuchee High School's 2018 STAR Student and Floyd County's 2018 Star Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1758/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54027","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1109855,"bill_number":"HR1707","title":"Mitchell, Dakota A.; South Atlanta High School's 2018 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dakota A. Mitchell, South Atlanta High School's 2018 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1707/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53972","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1109856,"bill_number":"HR1713","title":"Huskey, William Alex; Chattooga County High School's 2018 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending William Alex Huskey, Chattooga County High School's 2018 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1713/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53978","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1109858,"bill_number":"HR1727","title":"Lott, Clinton \"Lyn\" Lynwood, III; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Clinton \"Lyn\" Lynwood Lott III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1727/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53992","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":1109859,"bill_number":"HR1731","title":"Contributions of Neighbor in Need in the Atlanta communities of East Atlanta, East Lake, Kirkwood, Edgewood, and Decatur's Oakhurst; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the contributions of Neighbor in Need in the Atlanta communities of East Atlanta, East Lake, Kirkwood, Edgewood, and Decatur's Oakhurst; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1731/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53996","sponsor":"Bee Nguyen"},
{"bill_id":1109860,"bill_number":"HB1077","title":"Community Affairs, Department of; regional commissions shall provide services free of charge to dues paying members; 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 that regional commissions and metropolitan area planning and development commissions shall provide services free of charge to dues paying members; to provide that regional commissions and metropolitan area planning and development commissions shall utilize state purchasing administered by the Department of Administrative Services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House First Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":"State Planning and Community Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1077/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53955","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1109861,"bill_number":"HR1766","title":"O'Neal, Shaquille Rashaun; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1766/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54035","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1109863,"bill_number":"SR1140","title":"Senate Study Committee on Revising the Applicability and Nomenclature of the Offense of Rape; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Revising the Applicability and Nomenclature of the Offense of Rape; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1140/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53960","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1109864,"bill_number":"SR1136","title":"Palmero, Bob; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bob Palmero on his outstanding community service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1136/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53956","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1109865,"bill_number":"HB1078","title":"Community Affairs, Department of; annually audit each county that contains a municipality regarding the consolidation of government services; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, so as to require the Department of Community Affairs to annually audit each county that contains a municipality regarding the consolidation of government services; to require the reduction of certain county and municipal millage rates under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House First Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1078/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54006","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1109867,"bill_number":"HR1737","title":"Worrell, Ralph; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ralph Worrell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1737/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54002","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":1109868,"bill_number":"HR1725","title":"Weatherford, Wesley; Buy a Tree, Change a Life; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Buy a Tree, Change a Life and Wesley Weatherford; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1725/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53990","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":1109869,"bill_number":"HR1722","title":"Georgia Ready Mixed Concrete Association; occasion of its 50th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating the Georgia Ready Mixed Concrete Association on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1722/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53987","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":1109870,"bill_number":"HR1708","title":"Richmond-Shockley, Eslene; founder, president and CEO of Caring For Others; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Eslene Richmond-Shockley, founder, president, and CEO of Caring For Others; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1708/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53973","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1109872,"bill_number":"HR1711","title":"Floyd, Kathy; Chattooga County High School's 2018 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kathy Floyd, Chattooga County High School's 2018 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1711/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53976","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1109873,"bill_number":"HR1762","title":"Jones, Steve; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Steve Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1762/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54031","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":1109874,"bill_number":"SR1137","title":"Geddie, Joseph; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Joseph Geddie on being awarded the title of Georgia State Patrol Trooper of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1137/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/53957","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1109875,"bill_number":"HR1735","title":"Reeder, Tim; Georgia Council on Economic Education's 2018 Georgia Economics Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tim Reeder, the Georgia Council on Economic Education's 2018 Georgia Economics Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1735/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54000","sponsor":"Sheri Gilligan"},
{"bill_id":1109876,"bill_number":"HR1740","title":"Nathan Deal Judicial Center; naming the forthcoming new state appellate judicial complex","description":"A RESOLUTION naming the forthcoming new state appellate judicial complex the \"Nathan Deal Judicial Center\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"House First Readers","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1740/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54007","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1110118,"bill_number":"SR1151","title":"Samuels, Dr. Rita Jackson; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Rita Jackson Samuels; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1151/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54041","sponsor":"Nikema Williams"},
{"bill_id":1110119,"bill_number":"SR1150","title":"Parker, Georgia State Trooper Tyler D.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Georgia State Trooper Tyler D. Parker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1150/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54040","sponsor":"Gregory Kirk"},
{"bill_id":1110120,"bill_number":"SR1152","title":"Georgia State University Panthers Men's Basketball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia State University Panthers Men's Basketball Team for its victory in the 2018 Sun Belt Conference Tournament and advancement to the NCAA tournament; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1152/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54042","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1110300,"bill_number":"HR1786","title":"Woods, Tajaé; Tri-Cities High School's 2018 valedictorian; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tajaé Woods, Tri-Cities High School's 2018 valedictorian; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1786/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54075","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1110301,"bill_number":"SR1153","title":"Hodges, Michelle \"Mz. Wallstreet\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Michelle \"Mz. Wallstreet\" Hodges; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1153/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54043","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":1110302,"bill_number":"HR1810","title":"Republican Leadership for Georgia organization; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Republican Leadership for Georgia organization; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1810/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54100","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1110303,"bill_number":"HR1771","title":"Pinewood Christian Academy State Literary Team; winning the 2018 GISA Class AAA State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the 2018 Pinewood Christian Academy State Literary Team for winning the GISA Class AAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1771/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54060","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1110304,"bill_number":"HR1783","title":"Morris, Annette; 2018 Heart of the Community Award of Honor recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 2018 Heart of the Community Award of Honor recipient, Annette Morris; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1783/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54072","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1110305,"bill_number":"SR1167","title":"Shafer, Senator David; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator David Shafer on his many years of service to his community and state; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1167/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54054","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1110306,"bill_number":"HR1782","title":"McElhone, Stephanie; 2018 Heart of the Community Award of Honor recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 2018 Heart of the Community Award of Honor recipient, Stephanie McElhone; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1782/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54071","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1110308,"bill_number":"HR1780","title":"Burnes, Mike; 2018 Heart of the Community Award of Honor recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 2018 Heart of the Community Award of Honor recipient, Mike Burnes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1780/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54069","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1110309,"bill_number":"SR1160","title":"Brackins, Sergeant Jerome; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sergeant Jerome Brackins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1160/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54057","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":1110310,"bill_number":"SR1171","title":"Rotary Corporations; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Rotary Corporation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1171/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54107","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":1110311,"bill_number":"SR1164","title":"Students and Teachers of Islands High School; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the students and teachers of Islands High School for their exemplary work with Teens in the Driver Seat; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1164/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54051","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1110313,"bill_number":"SR1166","title":"McKoon, Senator Joshua; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending State Senator Joshua McKoon on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1166/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54053","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1110314,"bill_number":"SR1170","title":"Senate Study Committee on Local Government Fees; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Local Government Fees; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1170/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54106","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":1110315,"bill_number":"SR1155","title":"Worrell, Ralph; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ralph Worrell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1155/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54045","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1110317,"bill_number":"HR1808","title":"Vandenbosh, Betty; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Betty Vandenbosh on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1808/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54098","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1110318,"bill_number":"HR1794","title":"Pierce County 10U girls basketball team; winning a state title; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Pierce County 10U girls basketball team for winning a state title; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1794/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54083","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":1110319,"bill_number":"SR1156","title":"Riverwatch Middle School Band; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Riverwatch Middle School Band; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1156/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54046","sponsor":"Michael Williams"},
{"bill_id":1110320,"bill_number":"HR1797","title":"Georgia's 2018 Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholars; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia's 2018 Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholars; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1797/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54086","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":1110321,"bill_number":"HR1805","title":"Atlanta Freedom Bands; occasion of its 25th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Atlanta Freedom Bands on the occasion of its 25th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1805/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54095","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1110322,"bill_number":"SR1162","title":"Guidera, Gabriella; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Gabriella Guidera; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1162/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54049","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1110324,"bill_number":"SR1168","title":"Williams, State Senator Michael; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending State Senator Michael Williams on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1168/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54055","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1110326,"bill_number":"HR1785","title":"Gonzalez-Buenrrostro, Martha; Tri-Cities High School's 2018 salutatorian; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Martha Gonzalez-Buenrrostro, Tri-Cities High School's 2018 salutatorian; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1785/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54074","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1110327,"bill_number":"HR1770","title":"Georgia State University Panthers Men's Basketball Team; outstanding season; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia State University Panthers Men's Basketball Team for its outstanding season; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1770/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54059","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":1110328,"bill_number":"HR1792","title":"Winners of the Georgia Civil War Commission Art and Essay Contest; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the winners of the Georgia Civil War Commission Art and Essay Contest; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1792/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54081","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1110329,"bill_number":"HR1815","title":"Sailers, Joshua; teacher at Woodstock High School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Joshua Sailers, a teacher at Woodstock High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1815/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54105","sponsor":"Beth Beskin"},
{"bill_id":1110330,"bill_number":"HR1811","title":"Spikes, Bridget Ann; Lanier County Middle School's 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Bridget Ann Spikes, Lanier County Middle School's 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1811/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54101","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":1110331,"bill_number":"HR1777","title":"Levy, Libby and Ira; Heart of the Community Foundation 2018 Board of Governors Award recipients; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Heart of the Community Foundation 2018 Board of Governors Award recipients, Libby and Ira Levy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1777/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54066","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1110333,"bill_number":"HR1791","title":"Clark, Sara; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sara Clark; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1791/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54080","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1110334,"bill_number":"HR1809","title":"Daniels, Mitch; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mitch Daniels on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1809/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54099","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
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{"bill_id":1110336,"bill_number":"SR1159","title":"Bonds, Jerry; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jerry Bonds on his outstanding community service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1159/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54056","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":1110337,"bill_number":"HR1802","title":"Mineral Springs Center, Inc.; grand occasion of its 45th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Mineral Springs Center, Inc., on the grand occasion of its 45th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1802/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54091","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1110338,"bill_number":"SR1163","title":"Floyd, Abigail; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Abigail Floyd; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1163/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54050","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1110341,"bill_number":"HR1800","title":"Flanigan, Broderick; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Broderick Flanigan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1800/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54089","sponsor":"Deborah Gonzalez"},
{"bill_id":1110342,"bill_number":"SR1165","title":"Schulke, Cera; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Cera Schulke; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1165/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54052","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1110343,"bill_number":"HR1775","title":"Coleman, Representative Brooks P., Jr.; grand occasion of his retirement from the Georgia House of Representatives; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Representative Brooks P. Coleman, Jr., on the grand occasion of his retirement from the Georgia House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1775/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54064","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1110344,"bill_number":"HR1774","title":"Atlanta Freedom Bands; occasion of its 25th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Atlanta Freedom Bands on the occasion of its 25th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1774/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54063","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1110345,"bill_number":"HR1773","title":"Pinewood Christian girls basketball team; winning the GISA Class 3A State Basketball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Pinewood Christian girls basketball team for winning the GISA Class 3A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1773/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54062","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1110346,"bill_number":"HR1779","title":"Elm Kid's Enterprises; Heart of the Community Foundation 2018 Business Award recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Heart of the Community Foundation 2018 Business Award recipient, Elm Kid's Enterprises; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1779/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54068","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1110347,"bill_number":"HR1787","title":"Sixth annual Childhood Apraxia of Speech Day at the state capitol; May 14, 2018; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May 14, 2018, as the sixth annual Childhood Apraxia of Speech Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1787/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54076","sponsor":"John LaHood"},
{"bill_id":1110349,"bill_number":"HR1807","title":"Roe, Andrea Malik; CFO and cofounder of CRH Healthcare; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Andrea Malik Roe, CFO and cofounder of CRH Healthcare; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1807/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54097","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1110350,"bill_number":"HR1772","title":"2018 Republican Leadership for Georgia Class; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2018 Republican Leadership for Georgia Class; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1772/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54061","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1110351,"bill_number":"HR1813","title":"Gaskins, Shari; Lanier County Primary School's 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Shari Gaskins, Lanier County Primary School's 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1813/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54103","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":1110353,"bill_number":"HR1793","title":"Matthews, Renard; overall GHSA Class 3A 2018 Weightlifting Champion; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Renard Matthews for being named the overall GHSA Class 3A 2018 Weightlifting Champion; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1793/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54082","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":1110354,"bill_number":"HR1799","title":"Harris, Mallory; scholarship, public outreach, volunteer work, and continued political advocacy efforts; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mallory Harris for her scholarship, public outreach, volunteer work, and continued political advocacy efforts; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1799/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54088","sponsor":"Deborah Gonzalez"},
{"bill_id":1110355,"bill_number":"HR1804","title":"King, Dr. Martin Luther, Jr.; 50th anniversary of his assassination; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on the 50th anniversary of his assassination; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1804/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54094","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1110357,"bill_number":"HR1781","title":"Santoro, Lenora; 2018 Heart of the Community Award of Honor recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 2018 Heart of the Community Award of Honor recipient, Lenora Santoro; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1781/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54070","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1110358,"bill_number":"HR1795","title":"Bash, Dana; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dana Bash; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1795/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54084","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1110359,"bill_number":"HR1803","title":"Thompson, Ronnie Fred; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ronnie Fred Thompson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1803/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54092","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1110360,"bill_number":"HR1798","title":"Shell, Victor \"Beau\"; the \"Lil Ice Cream Dude\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Victor \"Beau\" Shell, the \"Lil Ice Cream Dude\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1798/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54087","sponsor":"Deborah Gonzalez"},
{"bill_id":1110361,"bill_number":"HR1788","title":"Smith, Charles; Heart of the Community Foundation 2018 Award of Honor recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Heart of the Community Foundation 2018 Award of Honor recipient, Charles Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1788/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54077","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1110362,"bill_number":"HR1784","title":"Williams, Joshua; Tri-Cities High School's 2018 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Joshua Williams, Tri-Cities High School's 2018 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1784/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54073","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1110363,"bill_number":"HR1789","title":"Samuels, Dr. Rita Jackson; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Rita Jackson Samuels; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1789/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54078","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1110365,"bill_number":"SR1157","title":"Linsey, Sr., Wallace V.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Wallace V. Linsey, Sr., for his outstanding service to the Georgia State Senate and extending congratulations to him in recognition of his retirement as a Senate Doorkeeper; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1157/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54047","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
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{"bill_id":1110368,"bill_number":"HR1801","title":"Henson, Stanley Richard; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Stanley Richard Henson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1801/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54090","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1110369,"bill_number":"HR1796","title":"Saint Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church; 140th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Saint Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church on its 140th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1796/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54085","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":1110370,"bill_number":"HR1776","title":"Smith, Scott; Heart of the Community Foundation 2018 Award of Honor recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Heart of the Community Foundation 2018 Award of Honor recipient, Scott Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1776/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54065","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1110371,"bill_number":"HR1778","title":"Shell, Jay; Heart of the Community Foundation 2018 Young Heart Award recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Heart of the Community Foundation 2018 Young Heart Award recipient, Jay Shell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1778/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54067","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1110373,"bill_number":"SR1154","title":"Lovejoy Lady Wildcats Basketball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Lovejoy Lady Wildcats basketball team for winning the 2018 GHSA Class 6A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1154/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54044","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1110374,"bill_number":"HR1790","title":"Worrell, Ralph; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ralph Worrell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1790/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54079","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1110375,"bill_number":"HR1814","title":"Howell, Kelsey; Lanier County High School's 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kelsey Howell, Lanier County High School's 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1814/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54104","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":1110376,"bill_number":"HR1806","title":"Miller, Bill; CEO and cofounder of CRH Healthcare; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bill Miller, CEO and cofounder of CRH Healthcare; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1806/2017","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54096","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
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